Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychologists and Therapists in Freshwater, NSW
I draw on a variety of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, schema therapy and mindfulness, tailoring treatment to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
I understand that seeking help can be a courageous step. I take time to understand your unique experiences, feelings and challenges and what you wish to achieve through therapy. Working together I can help you navigate the sometimes bumpy flow of life by facilitating the process of connecting back with your inner strengths and resources. We explore personal strategies to build resilience and to feel empowered to move forward with purpose and less struggle.
I work with clients to address a range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, stress, burnout and relationship challenges.
I draw on a variety of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, schema therapy and mindfulness, tailoring treatment to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
I understand that seeking help can be a courageous step. I take time to understand your unique experiences, feelings and challenges and what you wish to achieve through therapy. Working together I can help you navigate the sometimes bumpy flow of life by facilitating the process of connecting back with your inner strengths and resources. We explore personal strategies to build resilience and to feel empowered to move forward with purpose and less struggle.
I work with clients to address a range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, stress, burnout and relationship challenges.
I blend evidence-based methods — CBT, ACT, solution-focused, and somatic strategies — with a strong foundation in wellbeing.
Perhaps you are navigating depression, anxiety, grief, or feeling like you don’t fit the mould? This might mean being neuro-divergent, in a larger body, or struggling with emotion regulation, relationship challenges, and life’s difficult transitions. The impact is real, and it can leave you questioning your worth.
I blend evidence-based methods — CBT, ACT, solution-focused, and somatic strategies — with a strong foundation in wellbeing.
Perhaps you are navigating depression, anxiety, grief, or feeling like you don’t fit the mould? This might mean being neuro-divergent, in a larger body, or struggling with emotion regulation, relationship challenges, and life’s difficult transitions. The impact is real, and it can leave you questioning your worth.
I also have experience in somatic experiencing, expressive therapies, ACT, CBT and other modalities.
My goal is to reduce the stigma around help seeking. I help people feel heard and validated by addressing issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, healing the inner child and attachment wounds, practising effective communication skills, changing careers and more. As a culturally and linguistically diverse therapist, I have a unique understanding of the challenges and difficulties many families face in Australia, I am here to help, guide and support. For your convenience I offer flexible hours (including evening and weekends) over video or phone. My approach is a mix of science and creativity.
I also have experience in somatic experiencing, expressive therapies, ACT, CBT and other modalities.
My goal is to reduce the stigma around help seeking. I help people feel heard and validated by addressing issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, healing the inner child and attachment wounds, practising effective communication skills, changing careers and more. As a culturally and linguistically diverse therapist, I have a unique understanding of the challenges and difficulties many families face in Australia, I am here to help, guide and support. For your convenience I offer flexible hours (including evening and weekends) over video or phone. My approach is a mix of science and creativity.
I combine strategies from conventional talk therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Terapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Terapy ( ACT), with Focusing-Oriented Therapy, an evidence-based somatic approach.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychologist and Focusing-Oriented Therapist. I work with adults and adolescents (14+) experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, body image concerns, difficulties with emotion regulation, and trauma.
My approach is flexible and tailored to your needs and preferences. I offer practical strategies to help you cope better from the start, while reaching deeper to the root cause of your issues to promote lasting change.
I combine strategies from conventional talk therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Terapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Terapy ( ACT), with Focusing-Oriented Therapy, an evidence-based somatic approach.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychologist and Focusing-Oriented Therapist. I work with adults and adolescents (14+) experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, body image concerns, difficulties with emotion regulation, and trauma.
My approach is flexible and tailored to your needs and preferences. I offer practical strategies to help you cope better from the start, while reaching deeper to the root cause of your issues to promote lasting change.
My holistic approach to therapy draws from diverse modalities, including ecotherapy, ACT, EFT: Tapping, Health at Every Size, visualization, mindfulness, psychosynthesis, and more.
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
My holistic approach to therapy draws from diverse modalities, including ecotherapy, ACT, EFT: Tapping, Health at Every Size, visualization, mindfulness, psychosynthesis, and more.
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
Hey, I'm Scout, a relationship therapist.
You're probably here because something in your relationship feels stuck, hard, uncomfortable, painful or alarming. You're seeking support, and I'm here to help.
Whether it's communication issues, conflict, betrayal, infidelity, sex, trauma, separation, divorce, conflict, self-esteem, codependency, addiction, intimacy, attachment, ENM, family stuff or your relationship to yourself, I offer a down-to-earth therapeutic approach to help you develop awareness, gain clarity and leave with tools to feel more confident in how you navigate relationships moving forward.
Hey, I'm Scout, a relationship therapist.
You're probably here because something in your relationship feels stuck, hard, uncomfortable, painful or alarming. You're seeking support, and I'm here to help.
Whether it's communication issues, conflict, betrayal, infidelity, sex, trauma, separation, divorce, conflict, self-esteem, codependency, addiction, intimacy, attachment, ENM, family stuff or your relationship to yourself, I offer a down-to-earth therapeutic approach to help you develop awareness, gain clarity and leave with tools to feel more confident in how you navigate relationships moving forward.
Welcome. Are you looking to reduce your suffering, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life, and live a richer, more meaningful, purposeful and enjoyable life? Do you want to work with people who really care? At “ST & A Psychology” we strongly believe in the strength & ability within you, to change your life, & manage your issues more effectively. As experts on mental health and change, we respect you as the expert of your life. Thus, we will help you to work towards what is important, meaningful & purposeful for you, to help you better meet your psychological needs.
Welcome. Are you looking to reduce your suffering, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life, and live a richer, more meaningful, purposeful and enjoyable life? Do you want to work with people who really care? At “ST & A Psychology” we strongly believe in the strength & ability within you, to change your life, & manage your issues more effectively. As experts on mental health and change, we respect you as the expert of your life. Thus, we will help you to work towards what is important, meaningful & purposeful for you, to help you better meet your psychological needs.
I have a very natural approach where I primarily use Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CBT and Mindfulness as my go-to therapy styles.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, experienced trauma? Maybe you feel shutdown, on edge, have anger, or your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second. Or perhaps you're having relationship/other issues. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of knowhow plus a gamut of tools & strategies to help you. If you're in a tough patch & just talking isn't changing things, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help navigate it all to bring peace & resolution. Someone warm, incisive, calm, with a good ear, & who is highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
I have a very natural approach where I primarily use Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CBT and Mindfulness as my go-to therapy styles.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, experienced trauma? Maybe you feel shutdown, on edge, have anger, or your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second. Or perhaps you're having relationship/other issues. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of knowhow plus a gamut of tools & strategies to help you. If you're in a tough patch & just talking isn't changing things, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help navigate it all to bring peace & resolution. Someone warm, incisive, calm, with a good ear, & who is highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
I have also trained in interpersonal and somatic approaches to dealing with personal trauma and relationship issues, as well as in Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Whether you're seeking support reaching your dreams or are struggling with the many pains of life, such as conflict, depression, anxiety, or grief & loss - counselling can be of real help. There's something very powerful in telling your story in the presence of someone who will listen deeply, accept everything that you are, and help you gain a new perspective. Together we will create a safe platform for change, growth and healing. For individuals and couples.
I have also trained in interpersonal and somatic approaches to dealing with personal trauma and relationship issues, as well as in Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Whether you're seeking support reaching your dreams or are struggling with the many pains of life, such as conflict, depression, anxiety, or grief & loss - counselling can be of real help. There's something very powerful in telling your story in the presence of someone who will listen deeply, accept everything that you are, and help you gain a new perspective. Together we will create a safe platform for change, growth and healing. For individuals and couples.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low mood, workplace pressures, or major life changes can leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone.
I am a warm, compassionate, and experienced psychologist who provides a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe strong therapeutic relationships are the foundation for meaningful change, and I work collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, develop practical strategies, and improve emotional wellbeing.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low mood, workplace pressures, or major life changes can leave you feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone.
I am a warm, compassionate, and experienced psychologist who provides a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe strong therapeutic relationships are the foundation for meaningful change, and I work collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, develop practical strategies, and improve emotional wellbeing.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness & Somatic Therapies.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness & Somatic Therapies.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
I have a special interest in neurodivergence. I believe that interventions that foster positivity and calm help people attain the best versions of themselves. I apply a solution focused model to equip people with effective strategies to manage their deepest challenges. I look for growth and opportunity for everybody.
I have a special interest in neurodivergence. I believe that interventions that foster positivity and calm help people attain the best versions of themselves. I apply a solution focused model to equip people with effective strategies to manage their deepest challenges. I look for growth and opportunity for everybody.
She uses an eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating evidence based methods including (but not limited to) Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ( ACT) and Gottman method Couples therapy.
Elizabeth Gray, (Liz) is the only Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist on the Northern Beaches Sydney. Liz has been a Psychologist for 24 years, (10 of those in private practice) and has worked in a range of settings, including Macquarie University, 'Open Colleges AUS', Hospital and Prison Services, (UK). Liz hails from the sunny UK, and has fulfilled a childhood dream of living in Australia. Liz has many long term clients, and is also happy to see clients who just need a few sessions to get back on track in life! Liz sees solo clients and couples. Gottman method Couples Therapy is a research based approach to couples.
She uses an eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating evidence based methods including (but not limited to) Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ( ACT) and Gottman method Couples therapy.
Elizabeth Gray, (Liz) is the only Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist on the Northern Beaches Sydney. Liz has been a Psychologist for 24 years, (10 of those in private practice) and has worked in a range of settings, including Macquarie University, 'Open Colleges AUS', Hospital and Prison Services, (UK). Liz hails from the sunny UK, and has fulfilled a childhood dream of living in Australia. Liz has many long term clients, and is also happy to see clients who just need a few sessions to get back on track in life! Liz sees solo clients and couples. Gottman method Couples Therapy is a research based approach to couples.
Dorian is an experienced, caring, and understanding male Psychologist providing counselling support for a wide range of personal, relationship, and psychological issues. Dorian is located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Please contact Dorian for appointments, enquiries, or to make a referral for Psychological support. AHPRA Registered Psychologist; Member Australian Psychological Society; Assoc. Member College of Counselling Psychologists; Medicare Provider 5042532T.
Dorian is an experienced, caring, and understanding male Psychologist providing counselling support for a wide range of personal, relationship, and psychological issues. Dorian is located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Please contact Dorian for appointments, enquiries, or to make a referral for Psychological support. AHPRA Registered Psychologist; Member Australian Psychological Society; Assoc. Member College of Counselling Psychologists; Medicare Provider 5042532T.
I draw from a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Schema Therapy.
Let's debunk the myth that therapy has to be doom and gloom. In fact, I want you to genuinely look forward to our sessions. As a Clinical psychologist, my focus is on creating an environment where you feel at ease sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. Together, we will connect dots you may not have realised were there, all with the aim of sparking positive behavioural changes in your life.
I draw from a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Schema Therapy.
Let's debunk the myth that therapy has to be doom and gloom. In fact, I want you to genuinely look forward to our sessions. As a Clinical psychologist, my focus is on creating an environment where you feel at ease sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. Together, we will connect dots you may not have realised were there, all with the aim of sparking positive behavioural changes in your life.
I am an extremely caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, encouraging, hardworking & compassionate person & health professional. I am very passionate about helping people…well. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope and will make a difference.
I am an extremely caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, encouraging, hardworking & compassionate person & health professional. I am very passionate about helping people…well. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope and will make a difference.
I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT (how do your thoughts affect your emotions & behaviour), ACT (moving towards your values), DBT (managing difficult emotions),Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma, phobias.
I work with people who experience depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, relationship issues, PTSD/trauma, emotional regulation issues, phobias e.g. flying on a plan, needles, heights, leaving the house, public speaking. I only use evidenced-based therapies such as CBT (which includes exposure and response prevention therapy), DBT & trauma focused therapies such as EMDR. (I am an EMDR Australia Association Accredited Practitioner.)
I start with a thorough assessment which includes understanding your goals and hopeful outcomes. We work from there and decide on an appropriate & realistic approach & therapy.
I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT (how do your thoughts affect your emotions & behaviour), ACT (moving towards your values), DBT (managing difficult emotions),Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma, phobias.
I work with people who experience depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress, relationship issues, PTSD/trauma, emotional regulation issues, phobias e.g. flying on a plan, needles, heights, leaving the house, public speaking. I only use evidenced-based therapies such as CBT (which includes exposure and response prevention therapy), DBT & trauma focused therapies such as EMDR. (I am an EMDR Australia Association Accredited Practitioner.)
I start with a thorough assessment which includes understanding your goals and hopeful outcomes. We work from there and decide on an appropriate & realistic approach & therapy.
Rachel is a warm and empathetic psychotherapist who provides a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. With extensive clinical experience across private psychiatric settings, Rachel meets each client exactly where they are, offering compassion and insight to guide their journey toward lasting change.
Rachel is a warm and empathetic psychotherapist who provides a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. With extensive clinical experience across private psychiatric settings, Rachel meets each client exactly where they are, offering compassion and insight to guide their journey toward lasting change.
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My therapy approach is guided by schema therapy, ACT, and CBT and my priority is in creating a sense of safety and connection within my clients.
My interests include: Anxiety, mood, relationship and interpersonal issues, grief, perinatal, work stress, and women's issues.
My therapy approach is guided by schema therapy, ACT, and CBT and my priority is in creating a sense of safety and connection within my clients.
My interests include: Anxiety, mood, relationship and interpersonal issues, grief, perinatal, work stress, and women's issues.
I specialise in combining EMDR and Schema Therapy in an intensive format. This approach is suitable for most people and is particularly beneficial for people who are looking to get fast symptom relief from PTSD, complex PTSD related to adverse childhood experiences, phobias, anxiety, complex grief, and depression. With this model you can expect to achieve more than you would in conventional therapy, so it is more time and cost effective. We get really specific about your goals and stay targeted on moving though the 8 phases of EMDR processing, thereby doing deep lasting work so you can move forward.
I specialise in combining EMDR and Schema Therapy in an intensive format. This approach is suitable for most people and is particularly beneficial for people who are looking to get fast symptom relief from PTSD, complex PTSD related to adverse childhood experiences, phobias, anxiety, complex grief, and depression. With this model you can expect to achieve more than you would in conventional therapy, so it is more time and cost effective. We get really specific about your goals and stay targeted on moving though the 8 phases of EMDR processing, thereby doing deep lasting work so you can move forward.
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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.