Danielle Montano, BACP, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours; it works well for stress, low mood and some eating or anxiety-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and communication, helping clients understand patterns in intimacy and connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Danielle collaborates with each client to decide which methods to try, based on individual goals and what feels most helpful. She adapts tools to fit personal preferences and life circumstances rather than using a fixed formula.

Online sessions offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult, phone sessions can be easier when internet quality is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life while using the approaches above in a flexible way.