Sarah Davis, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It suits issues like depression, anxiety and stress by shifting focus toward values and practical choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Attachment‑Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more supported ways of relating and communicating, which can be useful for relationship difficulties and attachment wounds.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried, reviewed and adjusted together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have fuller face‑to‑face conversation, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or need brief, ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel without losing focus on the therapeutic aims.