Kirstine Hunter, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and the stress of life changes by promoting practical steps and acceptance rather than struggling with every difficult thought. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches concrete techniques to reduce anxiety and lift mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression and specific stressors where skill-building helps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals and preferences and agree on a way forward together. That collaborative process may draw more on ACT, CBT, or a humanistic style depending on what feels most helpful for you.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, on-the-go support and can be useful between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or medical appointments.