Lily Earle, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often focus on small experiments and practical exercises to build a different relationship to painful feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses short, practical tasks to change patterns that maintain distress. Online CBT can include thought records, behavioural experiments and activity planning to tackle anxiety, low mood or sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgemental space where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can find their own solutions; this approach can be helpful when someone needs a steady, empathetic presence while they work through difficult matters.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the person's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses to make sure the work remains useful.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video works well for a face-to-face feel, phone can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can be useful for ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around everyday life.