Leanne Bartrip, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for longstanding patterns like anxiety or depression that keep getting in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and uses practical experiments to change unhelpful cycles; this often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of relating and feeling, which can be helpful for trust, intimacy and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest ways to combine methods. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to match what is most helpful for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat works well for quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping a consistent schedule with a registered or accredited professional.