Esra Kuscu

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with personal values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes because it focuses on what matters and on small actions that align with those values.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what is said, helping people feel understood and more able to find their own solutions. This approach can suit those who need space to process emotions and build self-trust.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Sessions often include practical tools and brief experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises together. Phone sessions work well when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or when people prefer not to speak on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life.