Christopher Ingram

Approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, steady actions in that direction. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and difficulties that come from feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, usually called CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional responses and helps people understand trust, closeness and conflict in relationships. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions together with the client. That means therapy is adjusted over time as progress and priorities become clearer. Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and work more closely in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into short breaks, while live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caring duties or travel and allow people to use the format that best suits their day-to-day life.