James Wilson, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions guided by what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and living with ongoing difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of coping and is often chosen for anxiety, depression and panic symptoms.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships and reducing impulsive behaviours. It includes practical techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation and better communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try and review what helps. That shared planning makes it easier to adjust the way you work together over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give more flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions can be quicker when you need a short check-in, live chat and messaging suit people who prefer typing or who want brief ongoing support. These options help fit therapy around work, family life and different routines while using the chosen therapeutic approaches.