James Moody, BACP

Approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It focuses on values and small committed actions to build a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, stress and low motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, stress and mood concerns. Attachment-Based ideas focus on how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful when relationship or intimacy issues are central to the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their situation and preferences. That way the plan can be adjusted if something does not feel helpful or relevant.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins, and live chat or text messaging suits short updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life while using the therapeutic approaches described above.