Tal Raven, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting hooked by them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for depression, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and shifting patterns in close relationships, helping people express emotions and improve connection when intimacy or communication is strained.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss what feels most relevant and adapt approaches as work progresses. Clients are invited to set goals and feed back so the plan can change when needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit more in-depth conversational work, phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional support.