Victoria Rose, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for issues like anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and teaching practical strategies to change them. It is useful for sleep problems, low mood and stress. Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions, with the therapist offering empathy and non-judgemental listening to help the client find their own solutions.

Victoria treats choosing an approach as a collaborative step. She will discuss what feels most useful and try different methods if needed, tailoring sessions to the person's goals and preferences. That way the work aligns with what the client needs rather than a fixed protocol.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be a simple option when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging works well for brief check-ins or for people who prefer written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still using ACT, CBT and client-centred techniques.