Paul Prescott

How Paul’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, addiction and life transitions by building small committed steps towards what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It suits problems like anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful for intimacy, trust and connection issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will discuss the options with each person and agree a plan that fits their circumstances, goals and preferences. He works collaboratively to try methods that feel helpful and adjusts the approach over time if needed.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on difficult days. Live chat or text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection or when writing helps to process thoughts. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and to keep continuity when life is busy.