Heather Beveridge, BACP, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and focuses on actions that reflect personal values; it can help with depression, anxiety and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and emotional patterns, and is useful for people who want to understand relationship difficulties or insecure attachment. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviour through structured exercises, which often helps with anxiety, phobias and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will explore goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree a plan together. That collaborative process means techniques can shift as progress is made or needs change.

Online sessions give practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules or distance make in-person meetings hard. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or suit those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when written reflection feels more natural. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life, while still working with registered or accredited professionals and therapists.