(Maria) Asuncion Fernandez Hemoso

How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and build small actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, examines links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety and sleep or eating problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, and it helps people understand and change repeating patterns in their close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then choose or combine methods together. This collaborative planning helps make sessions relevant to the person’s life and needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people see body language and hold longer, in-depth sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection and ongoing support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel while keeping a steady therapy routine.