Kirsty Waite, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting pushed around by them and identify values to guide action. It can be helpful for depression, anxiety and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can reduce panic, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional safety, and can help with abandonment, trust and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk through options and tailor methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on skills work one week and deeper attachment themes another week, depending on what helps most.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller dialogue is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, reflective notes or if someone prefers writing to speaking. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and schedules while still working with registered or accredited professionals.