Georgina Anderson, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then take actions that match their values; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression and problems with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds to understand current difficulties with trust, closeness and communication; it can help with intimacy issues, abandonment feelings and family problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and practising small, doable changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Georgina will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to use and review progress as therapy continues, making adjustments when needed.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in, and live chat or text-based messaging lets people send messages when they need them. These options give flexibility for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or appointments around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, use these formats to reach people who need a practical way to access help.