Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in South Yarra, VIC
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Chris Wallace
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified
Verified
I offer a compassionate, active and open approach where i want us to collaborate to make meaningful change by understanding your unique stories, choices, and concerns in life. I see experience and insight as providing the knowledge, understanding and skills for learning, growth,
acceptance
and meaningful change. I offer telehealth across Australia. Some nights till 10pm for those who don't have the time during the day. Face to face can be arranged around Melbounre. Lets chat first and see if we are a good fit for each other before starting this journey.

Dennison Psychology
Psychologist, FAPS
Verified
Verified
Treatment approaches include, psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, DBT, sensorimotor psychotherapy, motivational interviewing,EMDR, positive psychology, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and
ACT
.
Dennison Psychology sees clients with a wide range of presenting issues. The practice has a team of highly-qualified psychologists. The practice offers a free 10-minute 'psychologist matching appointment' for new clients (via telephone); to discuss your treatment needs and recommend a psychologist who is best suited to these. Appointments (including the free psychologist matching appointment) can be booked through the practice's online booking system (accessible via www.DennisonPsychology.com.au). The website also contains profiles on each of the psychologists, with their specific interests and treatment approaches.

Nicole Varigos
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified
Verified
Nicole is a registered psychologist who has worked with adults and children across private practice, community health, school and tertiary institution settings. Nicole has a passion for working with client’s aged 16+ experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, personality disorders (e.g., BPD), addictions, family violence, chronic pain and relationship issues. She utilises a number of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT),
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Humanistic interventions and Mentalization Based therapy.

Chris Franck
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I follow an eclectic therapeutic approach, working with Schemas, using EMDR, CBT,
ACT
underpinned by hypnotherapy.
I am passionate in helping people of all genders and standing in life, with a focus on men in need of direction in life, recover from traumatic events and adjustment to life challenges and changes, struggling with high prevalence disorders and AOD / changes related to addictions. Being a Veteran myself, I strongly align practices for people in active or former services.

Art of Mindful Psychology - Nicole Osborn
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I am an NDIS Registered Child and Adolescent Psycotherapist sp in Autism with Advanced training in
Acceptance
Commitment Therapy. I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers. Areas include autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more. I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults. Please email info@artofmindfulpsychology with a brief description and best contact to arrange an appointment.
Office is near:
South Yarra, VIC 3141 & Online

Astrid Southey
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
From a holistic perspective, my therapy incorporates evidence-based approaches including Talk therapy,
Acceptance
& Commitment Therapy, Utilization Theory, Attachment Repair work & Hypnotherapy.
Few sail through life without encountering obstacles of one sort or another. For the most part we adjust to challenges or emotional upset using our own internal healing systems. Occasionally though, we just can't find a way through the pain and can't understand what went wrong. At these times it is really helpful to talk with someone who is trained to notice the emotions behind your words, and it is by noticing these emotions solutions to your troubles can be found.

Michael Hines
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm a Registered Psychologist with a passion for helping people function at their best. I provide evidence-based psychological treatment to help people traverse and overcome the difficulties associated with life’s challenges and to build skills and strategies for wellbeing. I draw on tools from
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Attachment Theory. I also have expertise in the related fields of mindfulness and wellbeing science and have worked with individuals, schools, and businesses in the areas of engagement, resilience and high performance. I offer therapy and performance coaching.
Office is near:
South Yarra, VIC 3141 & Online

Chhavi Pal - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
She uses clinical modalities such as CBT,
ACT
, EFT, DBT Informed Practice and EMDR Therapy, and she is flexible in her approach to tailor to the requirements of each client.
Chhavi is a Registered Psychologist and Full Member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has extensive experience as a Psychologist for over 20 years. She has worked with clientele covering the lifespan from adolescence to older adults. Over her career, Chhavi has managed clinical presentations including stress anxiety, depression, bullying, relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem, sexuality, weight management, alcohol, sexual assault, Alzheimer’s and dementia, and also cases involving vocational rehabilitation. She has strong skills in executive coaching and personal development.
Not accepting new clients

Elise Osborne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I approach therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), including mindfulness techniques.
Do you find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, low mood, or unsure where to turn to next? All these feelings are completely normal and part of the human experience. The key part is that you don’t need to do this alone. Welcome yourself to a calm, safe space where you can share your thoughts and experiences openly.

Nicholas Ryan - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Verified
I offer a flexible range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based therapy.
I'm a warm, engaging, and compassionate psychologist who strives to establish a safe, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I work with adults experiencing a range of life challenges, including stress, procrastination, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes. I have specialist training in clinical neuropsychology that equips me to work with adults living with ADHD and acquired brain injury.

Shagun Chawla - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
My approach draws on my experience and training in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT),
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Mindfulness, Gottman’s Method for Couple’s Therapy, and Trauma-informed and recovery-focused care.
I have extensive experience providing holistic, client-centred care for clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, sex therapy, relationship therapy, cultural difficulties, work-based difficulties, stress and more.

Elliot Gerschman
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified
Verified
He is also the vice president of
Act
On It, a health promotion charity that is developing a ground-breaking mindfulness smartphone apps.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!

Brooke Scerri - Psychologist-Paramedic-Emdr-Trauma-Informed-Ifs
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients - Australia wide. Connection, collaboration, empathy and open-mindedness are values that lay the foundation for my work. I am passionate about cultivating a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space for my clients to freely express, explore, and process their experiences. I tailor sessions specifically to my clients needs & draw upon several modalities and theories, including - EMDR, internal family systems, somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness, Hakoumi,
ACT
, and positive psychology.

Naomi Coulter
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I primarily utilise Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy.
I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges with how they relate to themselves, others and their environment. I value my clients as unique individuals and aim to foster a sense of hope, determination and resilience in people to make positive changes in their lives in whatever capacity is meaningful to them. I work a lot with people to help them identify, manage and regulate difficult emotions. This also involves a deeper understanding of emotional reactions and an opportunity to benefit from learning from past experiences.

Karla-Kai Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
I draw from a variety of evidence-based interventions including
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Sensory Modulation, and focus on providing flexible treatment while fostering meaningful engagement.
I am an experienced clinical social worker, who works therapeutically with individuals, couples and families. I have been practicing for 7 years and I am passionate about promoting self-determined recovery, and advocating for the social inclusion and empowerment of women, girls, non-binary and gender diverse people. I have extensive experience supporting people to manage a variety of challenges across the lifespan including people with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, psychosis, trauma, and neurodiversity. I also work with women who are experiencing disordered eating and body image concerns.

Adam Merrick
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Adam incorporates techniques from evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapies and Motivational Interviewing to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Adam is a friendly and empathetic registered psychologist who is motivated by seeing people create a more optimal future; be the best version of themselves, and improve their psychological wellbeing. Adam works with adults to provide assessment and intervention across a range of areas including stress management, anxiety, depression, workplace issues, motivation and leadership development. Adam uses a collaborative approach with clients to identify the challenges they are facing and the outcomes they wish to achieve.

David Hilton Demmer
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
He draws on various therapeutic approaches, including Schema Therapy,
ACT
, CBT, motivational interviewing, couples counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy.
Dave works with the LGBTQIA+ community. Dave has a particularly interest in issues related to trauma, attachment, self-worth/self-esteem, substance-related issues, and relationship problems. Dave's main approaches are Schema Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He is also trained in couples therapy and has a diploma of clinical hypnosis. Dave is also available for WPATH assessments for individuals who may require this as part of their gender affirmation/transition process.

Isaac Nathan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I take a collaborative approach to therapy, in which we work together on a project to address the core concerns. I am trained as a clinical psychologist in several evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy, and
Acceptance
-Commitment Therapy.

Meir Kluwgant
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
I offer a safe and confidential space, where I can just be an ear to listen, or work with you using a range of eclectic therapies, including a Person Centred approach, CBT, SFT and
ACT
.
Contact# 0418 585 856. With 25 years of counselling experience, I am passionate about helping and supporting people. I believe that every person needs and deserves to be heard. If you are experiencing challenges in life, or just need a safe, empathic and non-judgemental place to talk, please be in touch. Together we can find a way to provide you with the support you need and deserve; at a price you will be able to afford.

Ayna Hennessy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Together we can work towards authenticity & self-
acceptance
, & silence that inner critic that shames & berates you.
Feeling frustrated, rejected, misunderstood, overwhelmed or burnt out? Confused about why simple things are so hard and why you seem to think differently? Ever felt invalidated or gaslit by a mental health or medical health practitioner for an invisible illness? Or have you recently been blind-sighted by a recent diagnosis? I have lived experience and extensive knowledge of the complexities of ADHD, Sensory Processing, Autism, disordered eating & chronic pain. I support men, in gaining a deeper understanding of their vulnerable emotions & needs. I am passionate about teaching our girls that their looks do not determine their worth.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps you accept the difficulties that come with life. ACT is a form of mindfulness based therapy, theorising that greater well-being can be attained by overcoming negative thoughts and feelings. Essentially, ACT looks at your character traits and behaviours to assist you in reducing avoidant coping styles. ACT also addresses your commitment to making changes, and what to do about it when you can't stick to your goals.
If you're looking for ACT therapy in South Yarra or for a South Yarra ACT counsellor these professionals provide acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT group therapy, ACT therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy. They include ACT therapists, ACT psychologists, ACT psychotherapists and ACT counsellors.
If you're looking for ACT therapy in South Yarra or for a South Yarra ACT counsellor these professionals provide acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT group therapy, ACT therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy. They include ACT therapists, ACT psychologists, ACT psychotherapists and ACT counsellors.