Katie Lohan, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when depression or anxiety make it hard to move forward. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person to lead the conversation. This approach helps people feel heard and build confidence in their own resources. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers simple strategies to test unhelpful beliefs and try different actions. It often helps with mood, sleep, worry and stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katie will discuss your goals and try methods that match your needs, combining approaches when that makes sense. That way the plan is shaped around your preferences and what feels helpful. Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, brief reflections between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.