Danielle (Dani) O'Connor, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that match your values. It can help when avoidance or rumination makes life smaller. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative ways of thinking and behaving, which can reduce anxiety and low mood over time. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it can be useful for people who notice the same difficulties coming up in close connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dani will listen to what matters to you and suggest methods that fit your goals and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaboration, adjusting methods and pacing as you both see what helps.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when you need a simpler check-in or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer shorter, more frequent exchanges or want to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving or travel and to try different formats until you find what works best.