Niveen Rajabdeen, ACA

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting led by them, and then commit to actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions by teaching flexible ways to respond rather than avoid distress.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. In practice this means learning to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them and trying new behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, panic and worry that interferes with daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. It helps people understand attachment styles and practise new ways of relating, which can improve intimacy and repair strained relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Niveen will work collaboratively to discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and can integrate different approaches as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people see and hear the therapist for a fuller interaction, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can suit a quick check-in, and chat or messaging can work for brief updates or clients who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and other commitments.