Sylvia Louise Humphrey, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation and managing the ups and downs of depression. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical steps to change patterns that keep problems going; it often helps with anxiety, sleep and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and can be helpful for intimacy and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. Therapy is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted as progress and challenges emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier if bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, travel less and choose the format that feels most comfortable.