Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychologists and Therapists in Kew, VIC
I use an integrative approach tailored to each client, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, IPT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I am passionate about listening to people and helping them make sense of their personal stories. My diverse experience spans schools, early childhood intervention centres and private practice where I have worked predominantly with young adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse clients (particularly from regions across Asia and the Middle East).
I work with clients seeking support for life transitions and adjustments; anxiety, stress and low mood; neurodivergence (ASD and ADHD), attachment and relationship patterns; values, identity exploration, and self-understanding.
I use an integrative approach tailored to each client, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, IPT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I am passionate about listening to people and helping them make sense of their personal stories. My diverse experience spans schools, early childhood intervention centres and private practice where I have worked predominantly with young adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse clients (particularly from regions across Asia and the Middle East).
I work with clients seeking support for life transitions and adjustments; anxiety, stress and low mood; neurodivergence (ASD and ADHD), attachment and relationship patterns; values, identity exploration, and self-understanding.
Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR.
Cody is a warm, non-judgemental registered psychologist who will help you investigate how your past can influence your present and facilitate long lasting change. The aim is to investigate the roots of the issue and to help you develop a deeper sense of self, whilst providing you with the tools and strategies you need to be able to cope better in life. Cody works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma, life adjustments, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision. She is a
Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR.
Cody is a warm, non-judgemental registered psychologist who will help you investigate how your past can influence your present and facilitate long lasting change. The aim is to investigate the roots of the issue and to help you develop a deeper sense of self, whilst providing you with the tools and strategies you need to be able to cope better in life. Cody works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma, life adjustments, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision. She is a
Everyone needs a toolkit of strategies to get more out of every day. If you feel you would benefit from a safe space to explore ways to live your life more fully, and with greater self-compassion and understanding, I welcome your contact.
I am passionate about working with young people to develop their self knowledge, and the skills and strategies to facilitate empowerment and positive change. I am committed to working with adults seeking ways to respond to their children’s needs, and their own, to maintain healthy relationships and foster personal growth.
Everyone needs a toolkit of strategies to get more out of every day. If you feel you would benefit from a safe space to explore ways to live your life more fully, and with greater self-compassion and understanding, I welcome your contact.
I am passionate about working with young people to develop their self knowledge, and the skills and strategies to facilitate empowerment and positive change. I am committed to working with adults seeking ways to respond to their children’s needs, and their own, to maintain healthy relationships and foster personal growth.
My work is primarily psychoanalytic, with TFP, MBT, ACT and CBT integrated when useful.
Pain has a strange way of shrinking the world. Anxiety reduces it to the next catastrophe. Depression drains it of colour. Trauma brings the past into the present. And relationships can turn love, fear and abandonment into the same story. What hurts has a history. But the next scene has not yet been written.
My work is primarily psychoanalytic, with TFP, MBT, ACT and CBT integrated when useful.
Pain has a strange way of shrinking the world. Anxiety reduces it to the next catastrophe. Depression drains it of colour. Trauma brings the past into the present. And relationships can turn love, fear and abandonment into the same story. What hurts has a history. But the next scene has not yet been written.
Many of the adults I work with have ADHD and feel like they are constantly trying to keep up with life’s demands. Focus can come and go, routines are hard to hold, and energy often runs out before the day is done. ADHD rarely sits on its own. Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap. My clients want to understand how their mind works, reduce the mental load, and build ways of working with their attention and energy rather than fighting it.
Many of the adults I work with have ADHD and feel like they are constantly trying to keep up with life’s demands. Focus can come and go, routines are hard to hold, and energy often runs out before the day is done. ADHD rarely sits on its own. Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap. My clients want to understand how their mind works, reduce the mental load, and build ways of working with their attention and energy rather than fighting it.
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese) Mandarin speaking psychologist specialised in conducting psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents with Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Aside from conducting assessments, I also has extensive experience providing therapy to both children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to my return to Melbourne, I was the lead psychologist for a child rehabilitation clinic in Shanghai and has worked as a psychologist in various schools across Australia. WECHAT: newmindspsychology
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese) Mandarin speaking psychologist specialised in conducting psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents with Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Aside from conducting assessments, I also has extensive experience providing therapy to both children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to my return to Melbourne, I was the lead psychologist for a child rehabilitation clinic in Shanghai and has worked as a psychologist in various schools across Australia. WECHAT: newmindspsychology
I work with adults and older adults. Many of my clients live with ADHD, anxiety, or low mood, often feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure about their direction. They want to understand themselves better, feel more in control, and find calm within daily demands. Their goals often include improving focus, managing emotions, and creating meaningful change.
I work with adults and older adults. Many of my clients live with ADHD, anxiety, or low mood, often feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or unsure about their direction. They want to understand themselves better, feel more in control, and find calm within daily demands. Their goals often include improving focus, managing emotions, and creating meaningful change.
PACFA Clinical Member NDIS Registered Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner Graduate Certificate in Youth Mental Health (University of Melbourne) Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Child Play Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability) Applied Behaviour Analysis Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Motivational Interviewing Mental Health First Aid PECS
BCouns. GradCertYMH (University of Melbourne). GradCertTCP. SpecCertCrim (Forensic Disability). Cert A.B.A. Cert A.P. PACFA Clinical Member.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, emotional distress or challenging behaviours begin affecting relationships, school, work or everyday life. My goal is to help people understand why these difficulties are happening and provide practical, evidence-based strategies that create meaningful and lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, emotional dysregulation, depression, grief, OCD, behavioural concerns, school refusal
PACFA Clinical Member NDIS Registered Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner Graduate Certificate in Youth Mental Health (University of Melbourne) Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Child Play Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability) Applied Behaviour Analysis Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Motivational Interviewing Mental Health First Aid PECS
BCouns. GradCertYMH (University of Melbourne). GradCertTCP. SpecCertCrim (Forensic Disability). Cert A.B.A. Cert A.P. PACFA Clinical Member.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, emotional distress or challenging behaviours begin affecting relationships, school, work or everyday life. My goal is to help people understand why these difficulties are happening and provide practical, evidence-based strategies that create meaningful and lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, emotional dysregulation, depression, grief, OCD, behavioural concerns, school refusal
By combining these two approaches, we'll explore how to make sense of your experiences (your story); how thoughts and feelings impact how you feel and act; and how to build new ways of thinking and being that fit better with who you want to be.
I offer caring, confidential counselling through Telehealth to make support more accessible, wherever you live in Australia. You can connect from the comfort of your home, without the stress of travel or long wait times. Additionally, I provide counselling support to people living in rural or regional areas as I care about people having access to the high quality service and being able to find mental health support when they need it, and in a way they can access it.
By combining these two approaches, we'll explore how to make sense of your experiences (your story); how thoughts and feelings impact how you feel and act; and how to build new ways of thinking and being that fit better with who you want to be.
I offer caring, confidential counselling through Telehealth to make support more accessible, wherever you live in Australia. You can connect from the comfort of your home, without the stress of travel or long wait times. Additionally, I provide counselling support to people living in rural or regional areas as I care about people having access to the high quality service and being able to find mental health support when they need it, and in a way they can access it.
I draw on evidence-based therapies: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I’m a Melbourne based experienced psychologist. Many of the people I see are professionals and entrepreneurs constantly making decisions, managing responsibilities, and striving to meet high expectations. On the outside everything appears under control, but inside it can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or lonely. Capable, successful people can feel weighed down by hidden anxiety, stress, perfectionism, or ADHD.
We work together to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface. We explore patterns that keep you stuck whether it’s overthinking, restlessness, or the pressure to achieve and strategies to focus on what matters most.
I draw on evidence-based therapies: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
I’m a Melbourne based experienced psychologist. Many of the people I see are professionals and entrepreneurs constantly making decisions, managing responsibilities, and striving to meet high expectations. On the outside everything appears under control, but inside it can feel overwhelming, exhausting, or lonely. Capable, successful people can feel weighed down by hidden anxiety, stress, perfectionism, or ADHD.
We work together to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface. We explore patterns that keep you stuck whether it’s overthinking, restlessness, or the pressure to achieve and strategies to focus on what matters most.
I utilise a number of techniques including ACT, CBT, Emotional Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Mindfuness, DBT and Schema Therapy.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 19 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
I utilise a number of techniques including ACT, CBT, Emotional Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Mindfuness, DBT and Schema Therapy.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 19 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
At Back On Track Psychology, our team brings together a diverse range of expertise to provide compassionate, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming support for children, young people, and adults. We share a commitment to creating safe, collaborative spaces where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our occupational therapist, Kaitlyn has a strong passion for supporting children with developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. She uses a wide range of assessment tools (FCA, Beery, WHODAS) and evidence-based interventions to help children build motor skills, sensory integration, and emotional regulation.
At Back On Track Psychology, our team brings together a diverse range of expertise to provide compassionate, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming support for children, young people, and adults. We share a commitment to creating safe, collaborative spaces where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our occupational therapist, Kaitlyn has a strong passion for supporting children with developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. She uses a wide range of assessment tools (FCA, Beery, WHODAS) and evidence-based interventions to help children build motor skills, sensory integration, and emotional regulation.
I draw primarily on ACT and Schema Therapy.
Have you ever wondered why life seems harder than it looks for everyone else? Perhaps you’ve spent years feeling different, repeating the same patterns, or working against your own brain rather than with it? I help adults better understand themselves so that change happens and sticks. I have a particular interest in ADHD and LGBTQIA+ mental health, while also supporting people with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, perfectionism and life transitions. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s keeping you stuck and build a life that fits who you are.
I draw primarily on ACT and Schema Therapy.
Have you ever wondered why life seems harder than it looks for everyone else? Perhaps you’ve spent years feeling different, repeating the same patterns, or working against your own brain rather than with it? I help adults better understand themselves so that change happens and sticks. I have a particular interest in ADHD and LGBTQIA+ mental health, while also supporting people with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, perfectionism and life transitions. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s keeping you stuck and build a life that fits who you are.
I work with people navigating life transitions - career change, relocation, relationship shifts, or periods of uncertainty where you're reconsidering what matters most and what comes next. With 15 years' experience in organisational psychosocial risk and workplace wellbeing, I also work well with clients managing stress, burnout, or pressure carried over from work into daily life.
I support individuals seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences, including exploring whether there may be underlying factors contributing to how they think, feel, or respond.
I work with people navigating life transitions - career change, relocation, relationship shifts, or periods of uncertainty where you're reconsidering what matters most and what comes next. With 15 years' experience in organisational psychosocial risk and workplace wellbeing, I also work well with clients managing stress, burnout, or pressure carried over from work into daily life.
I support individuals seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences, including exploring whether there may be underlying factors contributing to how they think, feel, or respond.
I became a psychologist because I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live the best life they can. Life is constantly changing and this uncertainty can be a challenge for some people, and may lead to anxiety and depression or other disorders. I utilise a range therapies to meet the differing and deeply personal needs of my clients. I work in collaboration with clients to identify the areas of difficulty and together we set goals and work towards them from a strengths based perspective.
I became a psychologist because I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live the best life they can. Life is constantly changing and this uncertainty can be a challenge for some people, and may lead to anxiety and depression or other disorders. I utilise a range therapies to meet the differing and deeply personal needs of my clients. I work in collaboration with clients to identify the areas of difficulty and together we set goals and work towards them from a strengths based perspective.
We have all been in situations that we wish were different. We want someone who listens respectfully, to support and encourage us to get through this situation stronger and to be proud of who we are. It can be reassuring to work with a professional therapist to help clarify our thoughts, who will provide tools to manage concerns and assist in putting a life plan in to action.
We have all been in situations that we wish were different. We want someone who listens respectfully, to support and encourage us to get through this situation stronger and to be proud of who we are. It can be reassuring to work with a professional therapist to help clarify our thoughts, who will provide tools to manage concerns and assist in putting a life plan in to action.
Our clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and family concerns. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. We help by providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that gives people clarity, direction, and the right support for their next step.
Our clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and family concerns. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. We help by providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that gives people clarity, direction, and the right support for their next step.
Providing a caring safe space, whether it be face to face, or via telehealth (zoom), phone and text, I support those experiencing stress, anxiety and depression, by using a combination of therapies such as CBT, ACT and Narrative Therapy to develop coping strategies, but also so the client can feel supported and heard in their life story.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
Providing a caring safe space, whether it be face to face, or via telehealth (zoom), phone and text, I support those experiencing stress, anxiety and depression, by using a combination of therapies such as CBT, ACT and Narrative Therapy to develop coping strategies, but also so the client can feel supported and heard in their life story.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
I employ from various treatment modalities ( Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy, CBT) to tailor a personalised treatment plan for our work together.
Whether you've seen many therapists in your time or this is your first venture into the world of therapy, I am here to support you. Finding a psychologist can be a daunting process. For this reason, I will provide a calm, relaxed, enjoyable and welcoming environment for you, and will take the process at your pace. I see adults and young children, and my previous experience as a dancer and teacher brings forth a warm and educational experience to the therapy room.
I employ from various treatment modalities ( Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy, CBT) to tailor a personalised treatment plan for our work together.
Whether you've seen many therapists in your time or this is your first venture into the world of therapy, I am here to support you. Finding a psychologist can be a daunting process. For this reason, I will provide a calm, relaxed, enjoyable and welcoming environment for you, and will take the process at your pace. I see adults and young children, and my previous experience as a dancer and teacher brings forth a warm and educational experience to the therapy room.
Marie offers a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, creating a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what you’re experiencing. She works with you to better understand your emotions, relationships and patterns of coping, drawing on evidence-based psychological therapies to support meaningful change.
With over eight years’ experience across community and private mental health settings, Marie is passionate about helping people develop greater self-understanding and learn healthier, more effective ways of relating to themselves and others.
Marie offers a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, creating a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what you’re experiencing. She works with you to better understand your emotions, relationships and patterns of coping, drawing on evidence-based psychological therapies to support meaningful change.
With over eight years’ experience across community and private mental health settings, Marie is passionate about helping people develop greater self-understanding and learn healthier, more effective ways of relating to themselves and others.
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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.