Jaswinder Pahal, NCPS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for stress, anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with trust, closeness and communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video sessions suit deeper conversation and visual connection, phone calls can be easier if bandwidth is limited, while live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving duties or travel and let people choose the format that fits their day-to-day life.