Cheryl McDonald-Tuckwell, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for depression, anxiety and life changes where avoidance has become a habit.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard without judgement. The therapist offers empathic listening and reflection so people can understand themselves better and decide what they want to change. This approach often helps with self-esteem, identity questions and relationship concerns.

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple practical exercises in sessions and between appointments to reduce unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping skills for anxiety, mood or sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then tailor the methods to the person. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or want smaller, more frequent contacts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life while keeping continuity week to week.