Roy Yelverton, BACP

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters to them and take small, practical steps toward those values. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and feelings without being led by them, which can help with anxiety, stress and addiction. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's experience and aims to offer a non-judgemental space where they can speak openly and be heard. This approach can lower shame and help people explore difficult topics at their own pace.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of past hurt and works to reduce how much those memories interrupt daily life. It offers ways to process traumatic material safely and to rebuild a sense of control and calm. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt methods as work progresses.

Online sessions make this flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues when those are useful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need to fit support into busy days. These formats make it easier to access therapy from different locations and to keep continuity when schedules change.