Victoria Porteous, NCPS

Approaches that guide online parenting and relationship work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward what matters, which can be useful for parenting stress and behavioural patterns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and addictive behaviours where clear strategies are helpful.

Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on how early relationship patterns show up in adult life. That perspective can be helpful when addressing relationship strain, intimacy problems and family conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Victoria will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. Plans are reviewed as therapy progresses so techniques can be focused or adjusted.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for fuller conversation and non-verbal cues, phone calls can be easier if bandwidth is limited, while chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or written reflection. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around parenting schedules, work and travel.