Mehreen Haroon-Ali, BACP, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety and life changes because it emphasises small, practical steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches strategies to shift patterns that keep problems going. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work and creates space for them to explore issues at their own pace while the counsellor offers understanding and empathy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Mehreen works collaboratively to decide which methods suit each person's needs and preferences. She will discuss options, try approaches in session and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can support short check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, fit sessions around daily life and choose the format that best supports the therapeutic work.