Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Flemington, VIC

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Alison O'Connor
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
At Collaborative Minds Psychology my goal is simple; to create a warm and welcoming environment where I work collaboratively with clients to identify solutions and strategies that best fit their psychological needs.
At Collaborative Minds Psychology my goal is simple; to create a warm and welcoming environment where I work collaboratively with clients to identify solutions and strategies that best fit their psychological needs.
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Kim Singline
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Flemington, VIC 3031
I draw on EMDR, CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and somatic approaches.
I am a registered psychologist with experience in both therapeutic and corporate psychology. I provide empathetic, warm and holistic support to clients who are navigating life challenges, such as anxiety, low mood, managing chronic health conditions or pain, relationship problems, low self-esteem or self-worth, or managing transitions. Clients I work with often find themselves overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. I collaborate with them to re-establish a connection with themselves, identify their desires and needs, and together, we chart a course towards achieving those goals, and take it step by step.
I draw on EMDR, CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and somatic approaches.
I am a registered psychologist with experience in both therapeutic and corporate psychology. I provide empathetic, warm and holistic support to clients who are navigating life challenges, such as anxiety, low mood, managing chronic health conditions or pain, relationship problems, low self-esteem or self-worth, or managing transitions. Clients I work with often find themselves overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. I collaborate with them to re-establish a connection with themselves, identify their desires and needs, and together, we chart a course towards achieving those goals, and take it step by step.
(03) 7003 2531 View (03) 7003 2531
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Bright Psych
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
(03) 9068 6415 View (03) 9068 6415
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Jane Dodding
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I tailor treatment to your needs and wants and often use CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy.
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships. Using telehealth, gives you the ability to get support from the privacy and comfort of your own home or elsewhere you feel safe. I provide a kind, warm, empathetic environment for you to explore your concerns and symptoms and I support you to expand your psychological flexibility and enhance coping strategies. I specialise in working with rural communities, mining families, and health professionals.
I tailor treatment to your needs and wants and often use CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy.
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships. Using telehealth, gives you the ability to get support from the privacy and comfort of your own home or elsewhere you feel safe. I provide a kind, warm, empathetic environment for you to explore your concerns and symptoms and I support you to expand your psychological flexibility and enhance coping strategies. I specialise in working with rural communities, mining families, and health professionals.
(08) 7008 7171 View (08) 7008 7171
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Emily Barber
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I draw on evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy to support you in making sense of life’s challenges.
I support young people facing challenges like anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, substance use, stress, self-harm, low self-esteem, school refusal, and relationship issues with family, friends, or partners. I also offer inclusive support for those within the LGBTQIA+ community.
I draw on evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy to support you in making sense of life’s challenges.
I support young people facing challenges like anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, substance use, stress, self-harm, low self-esteem, school refusal, and relationship issues with family, friends, or partners. I also offer inclusive support for those within the LGBTQIA+ community.
0420 558 547 View 0420 558 547
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Tatiana Assaad
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I focus on what works for your child—not just in sessions, but in everyday life.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
Drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, I focus on what works for your child—not just in sessions, but in everyday life.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
0468 401 822 View 0468 401 822
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Isaac Lee
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Isaac works in a person centred approach, within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework with elements of Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Schema Therapy.
The team at Functional Minds Psychology is led by principal psychologist, Isaac Lee. Isaac is a generally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). He has also previously been a committee member for the Melbourne branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Isaac’s passion for the field of psychology comes from wanting to help people, to have a positive impact on those he interacts with, and to always be learning more about people, the brain, and the world.
Isaac works in a person centred approach, within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework with elements of Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Schema Therapy.
The team at Functional Minds Psychology is led by principal psychologist, Isaac Lee. Isaac is a generally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). He has also previously been a committee member for the Melbourne branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Isaac’s passion for the field of psychology comes from wanting to help people, to have a positive impact on those he interacts with, and to always be learning more about people, the brain, and the world.
(03) 6144 6136 View (03) 6144 6136
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Carl Castle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
(03) 7003 2968 View (03) 7003 2968
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Mona Taouk
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies.
I am passionate about supporting clients to understand early attachment patterns in adult relationships and process emotional experiences to gain agency of their choices and relationships. I have a special interest in working with trauma and across cultural settings and bring varied experience in this area.
I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies.
I am passionate about supporting clients to understand early attachment patterns in adult relationships and process emotional experiences to gain agency of their choices and relationships. I have a special interest in working with trauma and across cultural settings and bring varied experience in this area.
(03) 7003 2739 View (03) 7003 2739
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Pucinischi Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out. He provides a supportive, caring and non-judgemental space where clients can talk about their concerns freely. It is also important for Christopher to work collaboratively with his clients to set and achieve goals that will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out. He provides a supportive, caring and non-judgemental space where clients can talk about their concerns freely. It is also important for Christopher to work collaboratively with his clients to set and achieve goals that will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
(03) 7003 2345 View (03) 7003 2345
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Junction Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
We are a group of Clinial Psychologists and Clinical Psychology Registrars with a minimum of 6 years university training. We assist clients with a range of mental health and adjustment issues. Please view our website www.junctionpsychology.com.au for more information on who we are and what we offer.
We are a group of Clinial Psychologists and Clinical Psychology Registrars with a minimum of 6 years university training. We assist clients with a range of mental health and adjustment issues. Please view our website www.junctionpsychology.com.au for more information on who we are and what we offer.
(03) 7003 2177 View (03) 7003 2177
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Mary Ta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I mainly use ACT, EMDR, and CBT in my work.
I'm an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I mainly use ACT, EMDR, and CBT in my work.
I'm an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
(03) 8566 7768 View (03) 8566 7768
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Balanced Mind Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Online Only
I'm passionate about using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), solution-focussed brief therapy (SFBT), behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy (IPT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and person-centred therapy to help my clients achieve positive outcomes and reach their goals.
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
I'm passionate about using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), solution-focussed brief therapy (SFBT), behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy (IPT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and person-centred therapy to help my clients achieve positive outcomes and reach their goals.
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
(03) 7003 2928 View (03) 7003 2928
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Georgia de Keyzer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Serves Area
I am a Psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have experience in community and private settings, supporting clients with their neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I draw on Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches, tailoring my work to each client’s needs. My style balances practical strategies for daily life with deeper exploration of past experiences and how they shape current patterns, emotions, and relationships.
I am a Psychologist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have experience in community and private settings, supporting clients with their neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I draw on Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches, tailoring my work to each client’s needs. My style balances practical strategies for daily life with deeper exploration of past experiences and how they shape current patterns, emotions, and relationships.
(03) 7003 2683 View (03) 7003 2683
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Joanne Toh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
She is trained in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Joanne is a psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She works with youth, adults, and older adults. Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties. She has experience working with clients in schools, private hospitals, and public community mental health settings. It is her vision to create a safe, supportive therapy space for clients to explore their strengths, difficulties and concerns while honing their coping skills and resilience.
She is trained in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Joanne is a psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She works with youth, adults, and older adults. Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties. She has experience working with clients in schools, private hospitals, and public community mental health settings. It is her vision to create a safe, supportive therapy space for clients to explore their strengths, difficulties and concerns while honing their coping skills and resilience.
(03) 9111 2665 View (03) 9111 2665
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Luke Bamford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have a Masters of Clinical Psychology and I have received training in several therapy types including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
I have a Masters of Clinical Psychology and I have received training in several therapy types including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
(03) 7003 2227 View (03) 7003 2227
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Mind & Heart Grief Counselling
Occupational Therapist
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Kim Dang McDonald, an AHPRA-registered mental health occupational therapist. I support young people (12+) and adults experiencing grief and loss—whether through the death of a loved one or major life changes. I offer a gentle, compassionate space to help you feel understood and supported as you or your young person adjust to life after loss.
Hello, I’m Kim Dang McDonald, an AHPRA-registered mental health occupational therapist. I support young people (12+) and adults experiencing grief and loss—whether through the death of a loved one or major life changes. I offer a gentle, compassionate space to help you feel understood and supported as you or your young person adjust to life after loss.
0493 411 574 View 0493 411 574
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Ryan McKenzie
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives.
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives.
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
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Brittaney Evans
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety. She values client input and feedback, understanding that therapy approaches should be tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs. By working collaboratively with clients, Brittaney aims to support individuals in achieving positive life changes and improving their mental health outcomes.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety. She values client input and feedback, understanding that therapy approaches should be tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs. By working collaboratively with clients, Brittaney aims to support individuals in achieving positive life changes and improving their mental health outcomes.
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Vida Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
(03) 9328 3636 View (03) 9328 3636
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.