Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in West Melbourne, VIC
He works within an evidence based framework including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing.
George has a warm, relaxed and positive demeanour that supports clients to feel welcomed into a safe, non-judgemental environment. George enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds with an interest in helping people with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, work and university stress and men’s issues.
He works within an evidence based framework including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing.
George has a warm, relaxed and positive demeanour that supports clients to feel welcomed into a safe, non-judgemental environment. George enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds with an interest in helping people with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, work and university stress and men’s issues.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
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.
I weave together evidence-based approaches: ACT, CBT, EFT, Narrative therapy, Somatic coaching, Mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication and more.
My distinct focus lies in empowering individuals grappling with loneliness, fostering meaningful connections, and enhancing well-being. Through therapeutic sessions, together, we work on mental health concerns like depression, anger and anxiety while empowering you to cultivate social skills, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. Common challenges include relationships breakup, interpersonal conflicts/connection, career crossroads, social anxiety, intimacy, boundaries, workplace bullying and harassment, postnatal integration, racism, lack of life goals & purpose, depression, performance anxiety, burnout, and recovery.
I weave together evidence-based approaches: ACT, CBT, EFT, Narrative therapy, Somatic coaching, Mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication and more.
My distinct focus lies in empowering individuals grappling with loneliness, fostering meaningful connections, and enhancing well-being. Through therapeutic sessions, together, we work on mental health concerns like depression, anger and anxiety while empowering you to cultivate social skills, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. Common challenges include relationships breakup, interpersonal conflicts/connection, career crossroads, social anxiety, intimacy, boundaries, workplace bullying and harassment, postnatal integration, racism, lack of life goals & purpose, depression, performance anxiety, burnout, and recovery.
I offer Trauma focussed therapies (including EMDR), as well as Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
○Accepting face-to-face clients in West Melbourne○ I work with Veterans, Tradies, and people who identify as LGBTQ. I like to help with a range of concerns from Stress and Burnout, to Trauma and OCD. I like to help people with processing trauma (PTSD), improving communication & relationships, and coping with anxiety and depression. I aim to help clients reach goals of self-empowerment so that they can feel in control of their lives.
I offer Trauma focussed therapies (including EMDR), as well as Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
○Accepting face-to-face clients in West Melbourne○ I work with Veterans, Tradies, and people who identify as LGBTQ. I like to help with a range of concerns from Stress and Burnout, to Trauma and OCD. I like to help people with processing trauma (PTSD), improving communication & relationships, and coping with anxiety and depression. I aim to help clients reach goals of self-empowerment so that they can feel in control of their lives.
Sean
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
I'm also trained in CBT, MI, & ACT.
The change that lasts begins internally. Life’s challenges can leave us stuck in cycles of struggle, unsure how to move forward. At some point, we face a choice: keep pushing with the old tools, or seek support to navigate a new path. You don’t have to do this alone. The right guidance doesn’t just help you manage stress - it supports you to shift perspective, explore deeper patterns, and untangle the roots of reactivity, shame, and grief, and your protective and wounded parts. Therapy doesn't have to be about “fixing” what’s broken - it’s about rediscovering the wholeness and strength that has been there all along.
I'm also trained in CBT, MI, & ACT.
The change that lasts begins internally. Life’s challenges can leave us stuck in cycles of struggle, unsure how to move forward. At some point, we face a choice: keep pushing with the old tools, or seek support to navigate a new path. You don’t have to do this alone. The right guidance doesn’t just help you manage stress - it supports you to shift perspective, explore deeper patterns, and untangle the roots of reactivity, shame, and grief, and your protective and wounded parts. Therapy doesn't have to be about “fixing” what’s broken - it’s about rediscovering the wholeness and strength that has been there all along.
Jess is a Clinical Psychologist who takes a compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgemental approach to therapy. She works with clients across the lifespan, supporting a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Jess has a particular interest in perinatal mental health and the challenges of early parenthood. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR.
Jess is a Clinical Psychologist who takes a compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgemental approach to therapy. She works with clients across the lifespan, supporting a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Jess has a particular interest in perinatal mental health and the challenges of early parenthood. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR.
I have lived experience with ADHD and Chronic Pain and I can appreciate the struggle of feeling 'different' but told to act 'normal'.
Hi, I’m Austin, I have a special interest in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and burnout. I recognise that it takes real strength to seek support and I will always aim to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space as we work together towards your goals. Through my lived experiences, I've learnt to really appreciate that we're all human at the end of the day and I strongly believe that everybody deserves to be heard, feel safe to pursue what is right for them, and to know that they are not alone. I'll always work with you and be in your corner with empathy, respect, and understanding.
I have lived experience with ADHD and Chronic Pain and I can appreciate the struggle of feeling 'different' but told to act 'normal'.
Hi, I’m Austin, I have a special interest in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and burnout. I recognise that it takes real strength to seek support and I will always aim to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space as we work together towards your goals. Through my lived experiences, I've learnt to really appreciate that we're all human at the end of the day and I strongly believe that everybody deserves to be heard, feel safe to pursue what is right for them, and to know that they are not alone. I'll always work with you and be in your corner with empathy, respect, and understanding.
I have expertise in Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, HypnoNLP, and LEGO Play Therapy, combined with a gentle blend of evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, and Art Therapy.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, identify as gay, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
I have expertise in Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, HypnoNLP, and LEGO Play Therapy, combined with a gentle blend of evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, and Art Therapy.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, identify as gay, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
I am passionate about helping clients turn emotional challenges into emotional growth. I believe that everyone has inner strengths to overcome challenges and has the potential to live a rich and meaningful life. I can offer immediate appointments for new clients.
I am passionate about helping clients turn emotional challenges into emotional growth. I believe that everyone has inner strengths to overcome challenges and has the potential to live a rich and meaningful life. I can offer immediate appointments for new clients.
At the heart of everything I do I am person centred and I often bring interventions in from different theories such as DBT skills, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness or positive psychology.
Hi! I’m Jess Willcocks and I’m here to be able to assist you to live your best life. I say that partially joking, but I am here to work with individuals who want to have a deeper understanding of themselves and their behaviours. I want to help you to enrich your life and have the life you have always wanted. Together we will foster your self-awareness, explore your goals and dreams and unlock your full potential to create lasting and meaningful change.
At the heart of everything I do I am person centred and I often bring interventions in from different theories such as DBT skills, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness or positive psychology.
Hi! I’m Jess Willcocks and I’m here to be able to assist you to live your best life. I say that partially joking, but I am here to work with individuals who want to have a deeper understanding of themselves and their behaviours. I want to help you to enrich your life and have the life you have always wanted. Together we will foster your self-awareness, explore your goals and dreams and unlock your full potential to create lasting and meaningful change.
Aish (She/her) has experience working with people across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, presenting with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and personality disorders. She has extensive experience working with young people, particularly those with complex needs. She is particularly interested in trauma-based work. She uses CBT, DBT, ACT and Mindfulness-based practices. She builds honest, open and empathetic relationships with her clients. She has a commitment to collaborating with clients in a non-judgmental way to help them build a life worth living.
Aish (She/her) has experience working with people across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, presenting with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and personality disorders. She has extensive experience working with young people, particularly those with complex needs. She is particularly interested in trauma-based work. She uses CBT, DBT, ACT and Mindfulness-based practices. She builds honest, open and empathetic relationships with her clients. She has a commitment to collaborating with clients in a non-judgmental way to help them build a life worth living.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
Joy takes a person-centered approach and uses techniques from various evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Joy 可以提供中英双语服务，擅长帮助青少年（12岁以上）以及成人处理各种常见的情绪和行为问题。
Joy is a bilingual psychologist (fluent in English and Mandarin) and has worked with adolescents and adults in the public, private and school settings. Joy helps clients presenting with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and interpersonal conflicts. Joy also has experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
Joy sees Medicare, WorkCover, TAC and private clients and is available on:
Wednesday (11 am – 6 pm)
Every second Saturday (9 am – 1:30 pm)
Joy takes a person-centered approach and uses techniques from various evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Joy 可以提供中英双语服务，擅长帮助青少年（12岁以上）以及成人处理各种常见的情绪和行为问题。
Joy is a bilingual psychologist (fluent in English and Mandarin) and has worked with adolescents and adults in the public, private and school settings. Joy helps clients presenting with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, and interpersonal conflicts. Joy also has experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
Joy sees Medicare, WorkCover, TAC and private clients and is available on:
Wednesday (11 am – 6 pm)
Every second Saturday (9 am – 1:30 pm)
In a warm and collaborative space, our work will blend EMDR, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic practices - customized to your pace and goals.
You’ll find a therapeutic space that’s warm, collaborative, and centred around your unique needs. My approach draws from a range of evidence-based therapies—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic methods— to support both immediate relief and deeper healing.
In a warm and collaborative space, our work will blend EMDR, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic practices - customized to your pace and goals.
You’ll find a therapeutic space that’s warm, collaborative, and centred around your unique needs. My approach draws from a range of evidence-based therapies—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic methods— to support both immediate relief and deeper healing.
New Clients Welcome! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
New Clients Welcome! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
Understanding that human experience is complex and individualised, my therapeutic approach revolves around person-centred counselling. This can be achieved through a range of therapeutic modalities designed to engage with individuals during therapeutic sessions. Interested in helping support people in being able to have the best possible meaningful individual life journey that is important to them.
Understanding that human experience is complex and individualised, my therapeutic approach revolves around person-centred counselling. This can be achieved through a range of therapeutic modalities designed to engage with individuals during therapeutic sessions. Interested in helping support people in being able to have the best possible meaningful individual life journey that is important to them.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based approaches, Schema Therapy and Trauma Therapy.
Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based approaches, Schema Therapy and Trauma Therapy.
Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.
I work with adults and young adults (16yrs+) seeking to better manage stress, to improve their mental health and wellbeing and to create better relationships with themselves and others. Common issues addressed in therapy include: anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship difficulties, academic progress issues, feeling low in self-confidence, navigating neurodivergence or a history of trauma. I am passionate about helping people reduce the influence of their inner critic, better understand themselves and connect to deeper meaning and purpose in their lives.
I work with adults and young adults (16yrs+) seeking to better manage stress, to improve their mental health and wellbeing and to create better relationships with themselves and others. Common issues addressed in therapy include: anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship difficulties, academic progress issues, feeling low in self-confidence, navigating neurodivergence or a history of trauma. I am passionate about helping people reduce the influence of their inner critic, better understand themselves and connect to deeper meaning and purpose in their lives.
If you're looking for an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to work through your struggles, whether that be anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, stress, or substance use, then let's work together to achieve your goals. Just remember that no problem is "too small".
If you're looking for an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to work through your struggles, whether that be anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, stress, or substance use, then let's work together to achieve your goals. Just remember that no problem is "too small".
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- Carlton
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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.