Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Boronia, VIC
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Rosemary Tainsh
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Rosemary uses a number of therapeutic frameworks to inform her practice, including but not limited to
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Rosemary is a warm, gentle and caring Psychologist. Her approach is gentle yet purposeful, and uses an integrative approach to treatment. Rosemary has a particular interest in perinatal mental health, parent and infant mental health, trauma, childhood anxiety, and parenting. Rosemary is also able to provide Autism, ADHD, Cognitive and Educational Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She is a fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA, a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists, and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Caroline Winzenried
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified
Verified
I draw upon a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual's circumstances, including narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, and
ACT
.
If you're struggling with shame, anxiety, or existential concerns related to your religious background (whether you have left your religious community or are still happily a part of it), I'm here to help you move forward. Religion plays a huge role shaping our understanding of ourselves, our values, and the world around us. It can be a daunting but incredibly rewarding journey to open these ideas up for examination. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to explore, deconstruct, and create new understandings that feel true to who you are.
Osmosis Family Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
I specialise in
Acceptance
and Commitment therapy and allowing you to share your story without judgement so you can decide what is best for you.
Phil Burns is a highly skilled and regarded counsellor with many years of experience in the field. Phil is committed to allowing clients the space and time to discover who they really are and what makes them unique. By assisting them to see their attributes and define their personal values, they are able to view life through a new lens and overcome the challenges they face. By allowing clients to define what works and doesn’t work for them, they are then able to decide the next step in their journey
Jerty Richardson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I employ scientifically proven techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy,
Acceptance
Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and more.
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
Waitlist for new clients
Byron de Ridder
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I will tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs, and provide evidence based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Schema Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
As a Clinical Psychologist, I love working with adults and teens with a variety of concerns, ranging from symptom relief to serious mental illness. I pride myself on building strong connections with my clients, and ensuring their comfort throughout the process. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and enjoy being flexible for my clients when needed. My aim is to help you get tangible results from therapy. I hope that we can work collaboratively together, and I'll do my best to create an accepting, non-judgemental space for you to safely explore your concerns.
The Healing Mind Hub
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Camila is trained primarily in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and has also been trained to use
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
) principles and incorporates Mindfulness Techniques.
Camila is the Principal Clinical Psychologist at The Healing Mind Hub and the Senior Clinical Psychologist at Aspect Clinic. Camila is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. Camila is interested in working with women and the LGBTQIA+ community aiming to provide her clients with a safe and inclusive environment. Camila is also experienced in working with clients aged 15 years and above who are experiencing life stressors, self-esteem difficulties, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, social/emotional difficulties, and grief and loss.
Peak Psychology Australia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Nicole has experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT),
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Motivation Interviewing and Reminiscence Therapy.
Nicole is a warm and compassionate therapist who is dedicated to empowering clients to gain insight into their behaviour to improve their mental health and wellbeing. She is a very practical psychologist who customises her treatment to the individual client. Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sivakahmy Thilagarajan
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
For any individual attending counselling, it can be quite a vulnerable and challenging experience. My aim is to ensure that you feel comfortable and safe from the beginning and to demonstrate that in sessions there is no judgement nor negativity, but rather a collaborative approach towards the goals you want. This may include improving mood, self-esteem, motivation, coping styles or gaining understanding and awareness of your own mental health. Counselling for me is about unconditional support to ensure we are actively discussing aspects of your life that may be impacting you, with therapy tailored specifically to you.
Autism Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified
Verified
Autism Counselling is a group of 6 experienced therapists who deliver specifically tailored sessions to suit children, teens, adults , couples and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families manage the specific challenges of ASD.
Stefan Shepherd
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I find purpose in helping people with: anxiety, depression, men's ill-health, self-esteem, overwhelm and intense emotions, and various life adjustments. I have availability to take on new clients right now.
PS Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am Paulina. As an integrative counsellor, I am passionate about helping individuals overcome a variety of psychological and emotional issues. My background in humanities and psychology, as well as my experience of living in multiple countries, has given me a unique perspective on the importance of addressing not only the mind but also the body and lifestyle habits in the healing process. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, and work towards achieving a greater sense of self-awareness and well-being.
12 Points Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Verified
I like to focus my clinical work on helping my clients work out what’s preventing them from getting on with what they want to achieve in life, and supporting them as they overcome those obstacles. Whether they're dealing with a clinical diagnosis like depression or anxiety, unhealthy relationship patterns or severe situational stresses. I strongly believe that whatever a client wants to work on, a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in working towards positive change in any area of life and that's what I aim to provide.
Amanda Wiggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Verified
I am dedicated to providing clients with a trauma-informed and person centred approach to clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, post traumatic and complex trauma. I believe that "change can be hard at first, seems messy in the middle, but gorgeous in the end". I see my role is to listen, to provide a non-judgemental space, to provide empathy and build a strong therapeutic relationship to assist clients to overcome life's challenges. I work with clients collaboratively and therapeutically to establish personalised goals and develop strategies to assist in overcoming obstacles.
Rashika Perera Gomez
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Dr Rashika Gomez is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in private practice since 2010. She is experienced in working across a diversity of patient demographics and needs. She has previously worked at the University of Melbourne, the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Monash Medical Centre, and Foundation House.
Blue Gum Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD
Verified
Verified
Blue Gum Psychology is a private practice in Bayswater. We provide high quality psychological treatment and psychotherapy in an atmosphere that is welcoming and down-to-earth. To find out if we can help, please call Katie. Katie will ask for an outline of your needs and concerns, answer any questions you may have and discuss which of our psychologists will be a good fit. To see psychologist profiles and other details please visit www.bluegumpsychology.com.au
Nicole Skermer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Please note: I only work with adults 18+. I have a special interest in working with people experiencing Depression, Anxiety and Stress. You may feel like you are just surviving rather than thriving. I can help you understand where things are getting stuck for you, why those patterns might keep happening, and strategies to help you get more out of life.
Waitlist for new clients
Magdalen Ser
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner, MSc
Verified
Verified
Constantly pounded by emotional storms, past trauma immobilising you from thriving and loving? Seeking an experienced and skilled therapist who goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help you navigate life roadblocks? I am a Medicare Registered Mental Health Clinician, Accredited EMDR therapist, family therapist, neurofeedback practitioner and Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience, offering integrative mind-body psychotherapy, incorporating trauma-informed and attachment focused therapeutic modalities to foster post trauma resiliency and relational growth. Take charge and take control by getting in touch today.
Nadine Touzeau
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Nadine has been supporting adults and children with neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism, anxiety and emotional difficulties for over 15 years to develop greater independence and confidence. Nadine understands the central role family members and teachers play in early development. Nadine understands the nutritional gut-brain connection and how lifestyle can positively impact one’s mental health and quality of life.
Eucalyptus Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Eucalyptus Psychology was founded by our director and principal clinical psychologist, Dr Matthew Blake. Our practice has been serving the outer east of Melbourne for over 7 years. We are committed to providing mental health support with the warmth and respect that we all deserve. We take a holistic, flexible, and practical approach to therapy, focusing on biological, psychological, and social factors known to affect mental health. We aim to provide a respectful, safe, and collaborative therapeutic environment, with interventions tailored to each individual.
Petra van Vliet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
MISSION STATEMENT: To walk alongside individuals and families in a way that offers a safe avenue to explore the present, facilitate a peace with the past and work towards restoration. Petra offers a safe and reassuring space for older people who are facing life transitions and for carers who need a space to process their grief and realities of the caring-role . In addition, Petra works with people who have walked the journey of mental health for many years and need ongoing psychosocial support and interventions.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors
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.