Kirsty Waite, BACP

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy targets patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain difficulties. It uses short exercises and practical strategies to reduce symptoms like panic, sleep problems and low mood, and these tools adapt well to online sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kirsty will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences and week-to-week needs. That might mean using gentle client-centred listening one week and a CBT technique the next, or combining ideas from attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief check-ins, or want support without scheduling a video call. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments while still receiving regular support from a registered or accredited professional.