Wai Kan, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them. It often focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it suits issues like anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions, and can support work on intimacy, trust and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Wai will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress regularly to adjust the plan as needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and messaging or chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical work and steady progress.