Yvette White, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts or feelings without getting stuck in them, and then to choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioural changes, which can reduce worry and improve sleep. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect trust and intimacy. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree a way forward together. This means some sessions may use CBT techniques, while others lean into attachment or acceptance-based exercises depending on what is helpful. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more depth is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option where bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging offer ongoing support between calls and can suit people who find it easier to write than speak. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt each format so that the work stays focused and manageable.