Victoria Norton, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and to take actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, depression or avoidance are stopping someone from living in line with what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers simple practices to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for panic, mood disorders and persistent worry. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the emotional bond in close relationships and helps people understand and change interaction patterns that lead to disconnection.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Victoria will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as progress is made, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls let conversation feel more like an in-person meeting, while phone sessions use less data and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging can suit brief check-ins, ongoing reflection, or people who prefer writing. These options help make therapy easier to fit around work, family and day-to-day life.