Digna Patel, BACP

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and supports action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotional needs and behaviour, and can be helpful for relationship issues, intimacy concerns and attachment difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behaviour, often aiding depression, anxiety and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Digna Patel works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She and the client decide together which tools and styles will be most helpful, adapting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to access support from different locations. For many people, working with registered professionals in these formats provides continuity of care and practical ways to engage with therapy on a schedule that suits them.