Jane Evans, BACP

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by teaching simple skills to respond differently to difficult feelings.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand trust, closeness and repeated difficulties in relationships so they can try new ways of connecting and relating.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, respectful therapeutic relationship. The counsellor listens without judgment and follows the client’s pace to help them find their own solutions and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful in early sessions and then adapt methods as needed. That collaborative selection helps make therapy relevant and practical for each person.

Online formats make regular contact easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a shorter check-in and use less bandwidth, while live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick reflections or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility so people can choose what works best for their routine and needs.