Faye Noyland, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, concrete steps in that direction. It focuses on values, present‑moment contact and accepting difficult feelings rather than fighting them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers practical experiments to change unhelpful cycles and improve mood or anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma‑focused method that can help reduce the intensity of distressing memories when those memories are part of the problem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Faye will discuss options and adapt methods to match a person’s goals and preferences. She works collaboratively so clients help decide which techniques are most useful and when to try something different.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation when that helps build rapport. Phone sessions can be easier when someone prefers not to use video or has lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check‑ins, step‑by‑step skills work or people who prefer writing things down. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still using ACT, CBT or EMDR-informed approaches.