Joanna Klekotko, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their values and take small actions that matter, even when feelings are difficult to sit with. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression and coping with big life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current bonds and communication, and it is often used when relationship patterns, abandonment or foster care issues are relevant. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work and uses empathic listening to help people clarify their own goals and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will discuss different methods with each client and decide together what fits best. That process looks at the person’s goals, daily life and what feels most useful, so the therapy can be adapted over time in a collaborative way.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which let people choose what suits their routine. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging work well for short check-ins, notes between sessions or if someone finds typing easier than speaking. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible for different schedules and needs.