Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern and approachable type of cognitive behavioural therapy that blends the latest research with practical techniques to help you feel better. ACT takes a close look at the situations and contexts where you experience psychological distress, helping you understand the underlying reasons for your struggles. It’s built on the idea that a lot of human suffering comes from how we use language and think about our experiences.
ACTis a flexible and adaptable approach to psychotherapy, focusing on empowering clients rather than following rigid protocols. It's all about helping you live a better, more fulfilling life. While this might mean feeling better in the long run, it sometimes involves facing and accepting painful emotions in the short term to foster deeper connections, better choices, and a more vibrant life.
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ACT encourages you to fully experience your thoughts and feelings as they are, while also moving forward in a direction that aligns with your personal values. It’s a proven, evidence-based therapy that doesn’t rely on a set of specific techniques. Instead, it focuses on key processes that promote psychological flexibility, setting it apart from many other forms of therapy.
Rooted in basic behavioural and evolutionary principles,
ACT incorporates concepts from Relational Frame Theory (RFT), which looks at how human language and thinking contribute to suffering. According to ACT, our tendency to use literal language and problem-solving thinking to escape pain can actually make it worse. ACT helps you shift from this inflexible state to one of psychological flexibility, where you can adapt and thrive despite life’s challenges.
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How Does ACT Work
Through experiential exercises and mindfulness techniques, we work together to:
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Cultivate mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Identify core values and align actions with those values.
Accept and make room for difficult thoughts and emotions.
Develop skills to defuse from unhelpful thoughts and stories.​
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Why Choose ACT
ACT offers numerous benefits, including:
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Increased psychological flexibility and resilience.
Greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Enhanced ability to cope with stress and uncertainty.
Improved relationships and communication skills.
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