How narrative and ACT approaches translate to online therapy

Luke’s work blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative ways to frame difficult experiences. This can help with identity questions, sexuality, and relationship patterns.

ACT involves noticing thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them and identifying personal values to guide action. It offers practical exercises and brief experiments to build habits that match what matters most to someone’s life.

Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. Luke will work together with each person to test different ways of working and pick tools that fit their needs and goals. The plan can change over time as progress and priorities shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues during deep conversations, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, chat works well for short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep a steady connection while working toward meaningful change.