Ruth Richards, BACP

Therapeutic approaches that adapt well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating that formed in early relationships and how they affect current bonds; it can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns and repeated relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the person leading the pace of change, which helps people feel understood and explore feelings at their own speed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and adapt methods as goals and needs become clearer. The process is collaborative so choices about techniques and focus are reviewed together over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist see non-verbal cues and work through emotional material in depth. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while still following a clear therapeutic approach.