Eleni Ourani

Approach and online therapy options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and stay connected to what matters. It often involves clarifying values and practising small actions that build a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses the options and together with the client chooses methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time if something is not helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through different formats. Video calls let people see and hear each other for a fuller conversation. 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 shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments, while still using the same therapeutic approaches a registered or accredited professional would use in face-to-face work.