Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychologists and Therapists in Canberra, ACT
Using ACT, CFT, and MSPE, I develop your psychological flexibility and self-compassion.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck despite their capabilities. They might be a gifted individual struggling with perfectionism and self-doubt, a veteran navigating civilian life transitions, an athlete facing performance anxiety or mental blocks, or someone managing anxiety that's preventing them from living authentically. They're ready to do the work but need guidance understanding their patterns. They want to develop psychological flexibility, practice self-compassion, and align their actions with their values. They're seeking not just symptom relief, but genuine life satisfaction and the tools to handle future challenges
Using ACT, CFT, and MSPE, I develop your psychological flexibility and self-compassion.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck despite their capabilities. They might be a gifted individual struggling with perfectionism and self-doubt, a veteran navigating civilian life transitions, an athlete facing performance anxiety or mental blocks, or someone managing anxiety that's preventing them from living authentically. They're ready to do the work but need guidance understanding their patterns. They want to develop psychological flexibility, practice self-compassion, and align their actions with their values. They're seeking not just symptom relief, but genuine life satisfaction and the tools to handle future challenges
Offering weekend in person and weekday telehealth appointments, with current availability for new clients. Medicare, DVA and private health rebates available. I understand the courage it takes to reach out for support and I aim to create a warm and compassionate space where people feel safe and comfortable being themselves. I enjoy working collaboratively with people on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem and assertiveness. Life throws all sorts of challenges our way and I look forward to helping you navigate them and realise your own strengths and potential.
Offering weekend in person and weekday telehealth appointments, with current availability for new clients. Medicare, DVA and private health rebates available. I understand the courage it takes to reach out for support and I aim to create a warm and compassionate space where people feel safe and comfortable being themselves. I enjoy working collaboratively with people on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem and assertiveness. Life throws all sorts of challenges our way and I look forward to helping you navigate them and realise your own strengths and potential.
With the presence of horses, Ingrid has an interest in helping clients affected by trauma such as first responders, military personnel, and NDIS participants for whom room-based therapy is overwhelming or boring. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are common reasons individuals seek equine-assisted therapy. Ingrid has volunteer experience as a Lifeline crisis supporter and as a mentor for the Fearless Women program. NDIS clients are welcome.
With the presence of horses, Ingrid has an interest in helping clients affected by trauma such as first responders, military personnel, and NDIS participants for whom room-based therapy is overwhelming or boring. Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are common reasons individuals seek equine-assisted therapy. Ingrid has volunteer experience as a Lifeline crisis supporter and as a mentor for the Fearless Women program. NDIS clients are welcome.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like your brain just doesn’t fit with the way the world is made? If so, I might be someone who will “get you” and be able to help.
My name is Lyndsey and I’m originally from the UK, although I’ve called Australia home for the last 12 years. I’m a mum to twins and understand the challenges of trying to “live your best life!”
I’m open, inclusive and non-judgemental, with 20 years of experience working with teenagers and their families. I also have extensive experience working with neurodiverse people and can adapt my approach to work in the way that works best for you.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like your brain just doesn’t fit with the way the world is made? If so, I might be someone who will “get you” and be able to help.
My name is Lyndsey and I’m originally from the UK, although I’ve called Australia home for the last 12 years. I’m a mum to twins and understand the challenges of trying to “live your best life!”
I’m open, inclusive and non-judgemental, with 20 years of experience working with teenagers and their families. I also have extensive experience working with neurodiverse people and can adapt my approach to work in the way that works best for you.
My approach is integrative, adopting evidence-based interventions including ACT, CBT, Psychodynamics, Narrative, and others.
I’m a registered, LGBTQ+ affirming, and culturally sensitive psychologist who specialises in supporting clients across a wide spectrum of anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related difficulties. Many copes by turning their feelings inward, which can lead to longer-term emotional pain. There are often complex reasons we feel the way we do, and these can be difficult to articulate. These experiences may stem from past trauma, growing up challenges, or the cumulative impact of unprocessed emotions. Taking the first step can be difficult. There are effective ways to build resilience, and I’m here to support you through that process.
My approach is integrative, adopting evidence-based interventions including ACT, CBT, Psychodynamics, Narrative, and others.
I’m a registered, LGBTQ+ affirming, and culturally sensitive psychologist who specialises in supporting clients across a wide spectrum of anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related difficulties. Many copes by turning their feelings inward, which can lead to longer-term emotional pain. There are often complex reasons we feel the way we do, and these can be difficult to articulate. These experiences may stem from past trauma, growing up challenges, or the cumulative impact of unprocessed emotions. Taking the first step can be difficult. There are effective ways to build resilience, and I’m here to support you through that process.
When you're caught up in uncomfortable emotions, it's easy to put everyone else's needs first and pick up habits that keep the peace, like people pleasing and perfectionism. Over time, these patterns pull you further from who you truly are. You end up shaped by everyone else's expectations instead of your own values, and it can leave you feeling anxious, stressed, and mentally and physically exhausted.
When you're caught up in uncomfortable emotions, it's easy to put everyone else's needs first and pick up habits that keep the peace, like people pleasing and perfectionism. Over time, these patterns pull you further from who you truly are. You end up shaped by everyone else's expectations instead of your own values, and it can leave you feeling anxious, stressed, and mentally and physically exhausted.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, finding it hard to cope or just needing support to navigate life's challenges, I can help.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, finding it hard to cope or just needing support to navigate life's challenges, I can help.
Psychology sessions give you the opportunity to take a step back and explore what is really important to you. We address implementing the fundamentals, of optimum sleep, nutrition, enjoyable movement and rewarding relationships to put you in the healthiest physiological and neurological state to respond adaptively to stress and challenges when they arise. Making this manageable and tangible sets you up to actualise goals and live in accordance with your valued priorities. I practice neurological condition through physiological health practices and resilience skill building. This is proactive mental health.
Psychology sessions give you the opportunity to take a step back and explore what is really important to you. We address implementing the fundamentals, of optimum sleep, nutrition, enjoyable movement and rewarding relationships to put you in the healthiest physiological and neurological state to respond adaptively to stress and challenges when they arise. Making this manageable and tangible sets you up to actualise goals and live in accordance with your valued priorities. I practice neurological condition through physiological health practices and resilience skill building. This is proactive mental health.
I blend evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience.
You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
I blend evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience.
You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
I use a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, person-centred approach, drawing on counselling, coaching, ACT and psychoeducation.
Hi, I’m Rachel, founder of CuriousNeuro Counselling. I offer counselling and coaching for neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD adults, with a special interest in late identification and the perinatal period. I support clients with overwhelm, sensory overload, burnout, rejection sensitivity, anxiety, low mood, work, relationships and parenting. Together, we make sense of what’s going on and build practical, nervous-system-friendly supports for more ease, self-understanding and confidence.
I use a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, person-centred approach, drawing on counselling, coaching, ACT and psychoeducation.
Hi, I’m Rachel, founder of CuriousNeuro Counselling. I offer counselling and coaching for neurodivergent adults, including ADHD, Autistic and AuDHD adults, with a special interest in late identification and the perinatal period. I support clients with overwhelm, sensory overload, burnout, rejection sensitivity, anxiety, low mood, work, relationships and parenting. Together, we make sense of what’s going on and build practical, nervous-system-friendly supports for more ease, self-understanding and confidence.
I understand that one needs significant courage to take the first step towards therapy, and therefore I aim to provide a safe environment where you will feel comfortable to openly discuss any issues in a non-judgmental, warm, empathic, and supportive manner. We will explore your current difficulties and invite you to consider what you would like to be different. You will set the direction for our work and I will walk alongside you, as we identify and work on the strategies and actions that support you the best to build the life you want.
I understand that one needs significant courage to take the first step towards therapy, and therefore I aim to provide a safe environment where you will feel comfortable to openly discuss any issues in a non-judgmental, warm, empathic, and supportive manner. We will explore your current difficulties and invite you to consider what you would like to be different. You will set the direction for our work and I will walk alongside you, as we identify and work on the strategies and actions that support you the best to build the life you want.
Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, I tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Whether you're a young person finding your way, an adult navigating life’s complexities, or someone who’s spent a lifetime caring for others—there is space for you here.
I offer compassionate, confidential support for individuals aged 16 and up, including Veterans, First Responders (I'm also a member of VESPIIA), Health Professionals, and LGBTIQA+ people. No matter your story, you are welcome.
I don’t provide couples or family therapy, nor do I undertake court-ordered or forensic assessments—these are best handled by specialists in those areas. My focus is on individual support and genuine connection.
Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy , Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, I tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Whether you're a young person finding your way, an adult navigating life’s complexities, or someone who’s spent a lifetime caring for others—there is space for you here.
I offer compassionate, confidential support for individuals aged 16 and up, including Veterans, First Responders (I'm also a member of VESPIIA), Health Professionals, and LGBTIQA+ people. No matter your story, you are welcome.
I don’t provide couples or family therapy, nor do I undertake court-ordered or forensic assessments—these are best handled by specialists in those areas. My focus is on individual support and genuine connection.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, cultural and identity-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties, providing evidence-based psychological therapy. Many people I see want help making sense of what they are going through, developing practical coping tools, and reconnecting with a sense of clarity, stability, and control in their lives.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, cultural and identity-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties, providing evidence-based psychological therapy. Many people I see want help making sense of what they are going through, developing practical coping tools, and reconnecting with a sense of clarity, stability, and control in their lives.
Welcome! Finding the right psychologist can be a daunting process- especially if you have experienced trauma in the past. I want to acknowledge how much courage it takes to even begin the search.
I would describe myself as a passionate and dedicated clinical psychologist who brings warmth, authenticity, and genuine care into the therapy space. I work from a trauma-informed and attachment-based perspective. This means I deeply understand how our past experiences shape our current relationships, emotions, health, and sense of self.
Welcome! Finding the right psychologist can be a daunting process- especially if you have experienced trauma in the past. I want to acknowledge how much courage it takes to even begin the search.
I would describe myself as a passionate and dedicated clinical psychologist who brings warmth, authenticity, and genuine care into the therapy space. I work from a trauma-informed and attachment-based perspective. This means I deeply understand how our past experiences shape our current relationships, emotions, health, and sense of self.
You have typically strived to get the most out of life. You love a challenge and until now felt pretty satisfied with life. Things are starting to look grey. You may be going through a difficult life transition or event such as divorce, grief, retirement, facing redundancy, bullying in the workplace, career change or aging? You have lost the energy and confidence you once had and may even feel depressed and anxious at times. This is effecting your interpersonal and family relationships, health, and effectiveness at work. You feel "stuck".
You have typically strived to get the most out of life. You love a challenge and until now felt pretty satisfied with life. Things are starting to look grey. You may be going through a difficult life transition or event such as divorce, grief, retirement, facing redundancy, bullying in the workplace, career change or aging? You have lost the energy and confidence you once had and may even feel depressed and anxious at times. This is effecting your interpersonal and family relationships, health, and effectiveness at work. You feel "stuck".
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse. I was trained to practise psychology in Canada, where I began my career as a psychologist in 2013.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse. I was trained to practise psychology in Canada, where I began my career as a psychologist in 2013.
Hi, I’m Gun — an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, trained in Evidence-Based EFT/Tapping, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), ACT for trauma, anxiety, relationships, ADHD and perfectionism, and a Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor.
I draw on a blend of evidence-based psychological therapies and somatic approaches, tailored to your unique needs, goals, and preferences. Whether you’re looking for practical strategies, deeper emotional healing, or body-based support, we’ll work together to create the right path forward for you.
Hi, I’m Gun — an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, trained in Evidence-Based EFT/Tapping, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), ACT for trauma, anxiety, relationships, ADHD and perfectionism, and a Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor.
I draw on a blend of evidence-based psychological therapies and somatic approaches, tailored to your unique needs, goals, and preferences. Whether you’re looking for practical strategies, deeper emotional healing, or body-based support, we’ll work together to create the right path forward for you.
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Tailored psychological recovery and optimisation sessions for individuals, couples, families, and teams faced with the challenges of life and change. Safety-critical, high-performance environments are our speciality, however anyone motivated to live a rich and meaningful life will be at home working with THRIVE. We are a national company servicing all major & some remote cities across Australia.
Darren likes to employ an integrative approach to therapy, and uses a number of different psychological techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, to take into account the individual differences of each client and their preferences for therapy.
Darren has completed a Masters of Professional Psychology, is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). If you have been struggling with your mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Darren likes to employ an integrative approach to therapy, and uses a number of different psychological techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, to take into account the individual differences of each client and their preferences for therapy.
Darren has completed a Masters of Professional Psychology, is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). If you have been struggling with your mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out.
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability "I am passionate about helping people live more purposeful lives. I use a warm and empathic therapist style, with a practical focus on collaboratively helping my clients move towards meaningful and achievable goals" Areas I am passionate to work with: Anxiety Disorders such as Social Phobia & Panic Disorder, Depression and Low self-esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Work/Life stressors, Self- improvement, Assertiveness and effective communication skills, Adjustment issues, Grief and loss, Interpersonal and family difficulties.
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability "I am passionate about helping people live more purposeful lives. I use a warm and empathic therapist style, with a practical focus on collaboratively helping my clients move towards meaningful and achievable goals" Areas I am passionate to work with: Anxiety Disorders such as Social Phobia & Panic Disorder, Depression and Low self-esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Work/Life stressors, Self- improvement, Assertiveness and effective communication skills, Adjustment issues, Grief and loss, Interpersonal and family difficulties.
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.