Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychologists and Therapists in Umina Beach, NSW
CBT, ACT, MBCT,NLP, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused,Polyvagal, Trauma Focused Therapy.
Are you in need of a NDIS Therapeutic support for your Self Managed NDIS Plan. If so Soulfull Wellness Clinic provides Trauma Informed Psychosocial Capacity Building Supports for Families, Adolescents, Neurodivergent and Individuals who may be experiencing Loss, Grief, Trauma, Life Transitions, Cultural Transitions and Displacement .
CBT, ACT, MBCT,NLP, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused,Polyvagal, Trauma Focused Therapy.
Are you in need of a NDIS Therapeutic support for your Self Managed NDIS Plan. If so Soulfull Wellness Clinic provides Trauma Informed Psychosocial Capacity Building Supports for Families, Adolescents, Neurodivergent and Individuals who may be experiencing Loss, Grief, Trauma, Life Transitions, Cultural Transitions and Displacement .
I’m a registered psychologist and performance psychologist based on the Central Coast. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD/ASD, and life challenges, as well as athletes wanting to strengthen mindset and confidence. My approach is compassionate, down‑to‑earth, and focused on helping you build the skills and clarity you need to thrive.
I’m a registered psychologist and performance psychologist based on the Central Coast. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD/ASD, and life challenges, as well as athletes wanting to strengthen mindset and confidence. My approach is compassionate, down‑to‑earth, and focused on helping you build the skills and clarity you need to thrive.
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
Our clinicians offer evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, ACT, Play Therapy and somatic treatments.
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
Our clinicians offer evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, ACT, Play Therapy and somatic treatments.
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT.
Hello, Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, just not yourself or disconnected — even though you’re trying to keep going?
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
If trauma, anxiety, feeling flat or burnout are shaping your days, you don’t have to face that alone.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to gently support healing and lasting change.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT.
Hello, Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, just not yourself or disconnected — even though you’re trying to keep going?
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
If trauma, anxiety, feeling flat or burnout are shaping your days, you don’t have to face that alone.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to gently support healing and lasting change.
I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, with experience across the lifespan. I've offer both therapy and diagnostic assessments in this space (including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, cognitive assessments and more). I offer therapy for a range of presentations such as Trauma and C-PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression and Adjustment, anger management, masking and navigating late diagnosis, support for executive functioning skills, boundary setting, self-esteem and identity exploration, parenting and emotional regulation support, school refusal (“school can’t”).
I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, with experience across the lifespan. I've offer both therapy and diagnostic assessments in this space (including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, cognitive assessments and more). I offer therapy for a range of presentations such as Trauma and C-PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression and Adjustment, anger management, masking and navigating late diagnosis, support for executive functioning skills, boundary setting, self-esteem and identity exploration, parenting and emotional regulation support, school refusal (“school can’t”).
I tend to use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Narrative Therapy with most of my patients.
If you're in recovery and scared it's not going to stick — I get it. I've been there. I'm a counsellor with almost 20 years of clinical experience and my PhD research specialises in addiction recovery and relapse prevention. I work with people who are serious about lasting change, not just getting through the week. My Terrigal clinic is a short drive from anywhere on the Central Coast, and I offer telehealth if that's easier. Call me for a free 15-minute chat — no pressure, no forms, just a conversation. If you are ready for recovery - REALLY ready - then let's get started.
I tend to use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Narrative Therapy with most of my patients.
If you're in recovery and scared it's not going to stick — I get it. I've been there. I'm a counsellor with almost 20 years of clinical experience and my PhD research specialises in addiction recovery and relapse prevention. I work with people who are serious about lasting change, not just getting through the week. My Terrigal clinic is a short drive from anywhere on the Central Coast, and I offer telehealth if that's easier. Call me for a free 15-minute chat — no pressure, no forms, just a conversation. If you are ready for recovery - REALLY ready - then let's get started.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
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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.
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), I'll help you build psychological flexibility, manage anxiety and emotional overwhelm, and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), I'll help you build psychological flexibility, manage anxiety and emotional overwhelm, and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
For over 20 years i have aimed to empower individuals and couples to live a life of meaning, passion and fulfilment. I take pride in getting to know my clients and developing a relationship of trust and respect. My key areas of expertise include relationships, self worth, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and life transition I combine traditional psychology practises with energy healing to get deep into the cellular body . I find combining the two creates greater and longer lasting results. I also practising EMDR . EMDR therapy is proven to help people process and move past traumatic memories.
For over 20 years i have aimed to empower individuals and couples to live a life of meaning, passion and fulfilment. I take pride in getting to know my clients and developing a relationship of trust and respect. My key areas of expertise include relationships, self worth, sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and life transition I combine traditional psychology practises with energy healing to get deep into the cellular body . I find combining the two creates greater and longer lasting results. I also practising EMDR . EMDR therapy is proven to help people process and move past traumatic memories.
These include CBT, ACT, person-centred therapy, and play therapy.
I am a warm and compassionate psychotherapist / counsellor passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported at your own pace. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy using approaches such as CBT, ACT, and play therapy to suit your needs. Originally from Ireland, I’ve worked across Ireland, the UK, and Australia, and understand the challenges of life transitions, including living abroad. I work with children, young people, and adults across a range of issues, and offer a free 15-minute introductory call.
These include CBT, ACT, person-centred therapy, and play therapy.
I am a warm and compassionate psychotherapist / counsellor passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported at your own pace. As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy using approaches such as CBT, ACT, and play therapy to suit your needs. Originally from Ireland, I’ve worked across Ireland, the UK, and Australia, and understand the challenges of life transitions, including living abroad. I work with children, young people, and adults across a range of issues, and offer a free 15-minute introductory call.
If life feels overwhelming, full of stress, anxiety, trauma or uncertainty I want you to know that healing is possible with the right support.
I’m Sascha, and I help adults and teens work through life's challenges with compassion and practical tools. It’s work I truly love. I help my clients feel clearer, more hopeful, and empowered to move forward.
I use a holistic approach, combining talk therapy with optional kinesiology to help fast-track healing and release the tension you’ve been holding.
Together, we can build greater confidence and resilience.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
If life feels overwhelming, full of stress, anxiety, trauma or uncertainty I want you to know that healing is possible with the right support.
I’m Sascha, and I help adults and teens work through life's challenges with compassion and practical tools. It’s work I truly love. I help my clients feel clearer, more hopeful, and empowered to move forward.
I use a holistic approach, combining talk therapy with optional kinesiology to help fast-track healing and release the tension you’ve been holding.
Together, we can build greater confidence and resilience.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I am an experienced clinical counsellor and psychotherapist working in private hospital settings and private practice with a special interest in eating disorders, addictions, OCD and couples counselling with a focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness and assertive communication as well body positivity, self compassion and acceptance.
Are you finding it hard to cope with day-to-day stressors? Are you struggling with food and body image, such as restricting, bingeing, purging, or yo-yo dieting? Do intrusive thoughts, images, or compulsions feel like they are taking over your life?
Perhaps your use of drugs or alcohol has increased or feels out of control, or your anxiety is holding you back. Maybe you are wanting to foster stronger relationships and find more effective ways to deal with conflict, regulate emotions, or assert boundaries.
I am an experienced clinical counsellor and psychotherapist working in private hospital settings and private practice with a special interest in eating disorders, addictions, OCD and couples counselling with a focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness and assertive communication as well body positivity, self compassion and acceptance.
Are you finding it hard to cope with day-to-day stressors? Are you struggling with food and body image, such as restricting, bingeing, purging, or yo-yo dieting? Do intrusive thoughts, images, or compulsions feel like they are taking over your life?
Perhaps your use of drugs or alcohol has increased or feels out of control, or your anxiety is holding you back. Maybe you are wanting to foster stronger relationships and find more effective ways to deal with conflict, regulate emotions, or assert boundaries.
I help men struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, love addiction, and enmeshment to break free from compulsive patterns, reduce shame, and build healthier relationships. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist & Supervisor, specialising in compulsive sexual behaviour and parent–child enmeshment.
I integrate parts-based (IFS-informed) therapy and Somatic Experiencing to support deeper, lasting change.
I help men struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, love addiction, and enmeshment to break free from compulsive patterns, reduce shame, and build healthier relationships. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist & Supervisor, specialising in compulsive sexual behaviour and parent–child enmeshment.
I integrate parts-based (IFS-informed) therapy and Somatic Experiencing to support deeper, lasting change.
Over the years I have worked hard to grow skills to be able to work with individuals with a variety of presentations. I work with anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders and trauma and much more. It is important that the client and I work collaboratively to meet a clients needs and goals and that we have an open, honest relationship together. It is important for client's to know that they are the master in themselves and that I as a therapist am there to support them to make their own changes to reach their full potential.
Over the years I have worked hard to grow skills to be able to work with individuals with a variety of presentations. I work with anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders and trauma and much more. It is important that the client and I work collaboratively to meet a clients needs and goals and that we have an open, honest relationship together. It is important for client's to know that they are the master in themselves and that I as a therapist am there to support them to make their own changes to reach their full potential.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and also a member of the Australian Psychology Society. I have a Masters in Psychology in Family Therapy, a Masters in Health Education and also a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. With 35 years of experience in individual, couple, family, and relationships therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and also a member of the Australian Psychology Society. I have a Masters in Psychology in Family Therapy, a Masters in Health Education and also a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. With 35 years of experience in individual, couple, family, and relationships therapy.
I'm trained in CBT, ACT, and DBT, and take a client-centred approach that adapts to your needs.
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Hello, I’m Harriet. I work with overthinkers, high-achievers, and busy professionals who often feel mentally stretched, caught in cycles of worry, or unable to switch off. If you struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, difficulty resting, or feeling constantly “on,” therapy can help you feel calmer, think more clearly, avoid burnout, and be more present. Together, we can explore strategies to notice stress earlier, respond to emotions with self-kindness, pause before reacting, make decisions with confidence, embrace slower mornings, rest without guilt, and stay aligned with your values.
I'm trained in CBT, ACT, and DBT, and take a client-centred approach that adapts to your needs.
Welcoming New Clients.
Hello, I’m Harriet. I work with overthinkers, high-achievers, and busy professionals who often feel mentally stretched, caught in cycles of worry, or unable to switch off. If you struggle with racing thoughts, perfectionism, difficulty resting, or feeling constantly “on,” therapy can help you feel calmer, think more clearly, avoid burnout, and be more present. Together, we can explore strategies to notice stress earlier, respond to emotions with self-kindness, pause before reacting, make decisions with confidence, embrace slower mornings, rest without guilt, and stay aligned with your values.
My ideal client may be navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or uncertain about their future. They long for clarity, connection, emotional safety, and healthier boundaries—whether in their relationships, workplace, or within themselves. They're seeking a space where they feel heard and empowered to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence and self-trust.
My ideal client may be navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions. They may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or uncertain about their future. They long for clarity, connection, emotional safety, and healthier boundaries—whether in their relationships, workplace, or within themselves. They're seeking a space where they feel heard and empowered to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence and self-trust.
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
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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.