Nicole Uprichard

Approaches that suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match what matters to someone. It can help with ongoing anxiety, depression or when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-directive space where the person sets the pace and direction of their own work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and how they respond to different methods. Together they decide whether to focus on short-term goals, body-based work or deeper trauma-aware therapy, and this can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face style sessions when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while still working with registered or accredited professionals.