Kingsley Boateng, BACP, NCPS

Approaches for online therapy and what they do

Existential therapy helps people look at life’s big questions and what matters most to them. It often suits those facing major life changes, identity questions or a sense of meaninglessness by encouraging honest reflection and clearer choices.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them. It supports building a values-led life through small, practical actions and is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with chronic stress.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand how they relate to others and develop safer, more supported ways of connecting when relationships feel difficult.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what felt helpful in early sessions and then adapt methods accordingly. Collaboration guides whether more reflection, skills practice or relationship-focused work is used.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can fit short check-ins or low bandwidth moments, and messaging suits ongoing support or quick reflections between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and for people who are not in the same region as registered or accredited professionals.