Kerry Griggs, BACP

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Trauma-focused therapy aims to help people name and process distressing experiences so those memories cause less disruption day to day. It often combines talking with exercises that reduce overwhelm and support emotional regulation.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to focus on actions that match their values. This can be useful for anxiety, depression or major life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in relationships and how they affect current connections. It can help people who repeat unhelpful relationship habits or who find closeness difficult.

Kerry treats finding the right approach as a shared task. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and shape sessions together as understanding grows. The fit between therapist and method matters and is reviewed over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and body language cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between meetings, or times when writing helps people organise their thoughts. These options make scheduling easier and can help therapy fit around work, family and travel commitments.