Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychologists and Therapists in Subiaco, WA
After taking your history and listening to your priorities we agree together on a supportive treatment approach that may include elements of CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, self awareness work, family systems insights, trauma re-processing, skill building, Acceptance & Commitment therapy & others.
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 12 years of experience, I can support you to navigate & heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR and IFS therapy.
After taking your history and listening to your priorities we agree together on a supportive treatment approach that may include elements of CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, self awareness work, family systems insights, trauma re-processing, skill building, Acceptance & Commitment therapy & others.
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 12 years of experience, I can support you to navigate & heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR and IFS therapy.
Metin’s therapeutic techniques include:
• Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Childhood/Adulthood trauma
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD
• Anxiety disorders (Panic, GAD, and OCD)
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD and other Mood Disorders)
• Substance dependence
• Low self-esteem and assertiveness issues
• Grief and bereavement
• Meditation and Mindfulness
• Multicultural developmental considerations
Metin’s therapeutic techniques include:
• Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Childhood/Adulthood trauma
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD
• Anxiety disorders (Panic, GAD, and OCD)
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD and other Mood Disorders)
• Substance dependence
• Low self-esteem and assertiveness issues
• Grief and bereavement
• Meditation and Mindfulness
• Multicultural developmental considerations
trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory; and I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative, Schema and IFS
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational distress and psychosocial stresses. I specialise in working with trauma, complex trauma, PTSD including experiences of childhood abuse, childhood sexual trauma and neglect (and associated symptoms i.e. depression, shame, complicated grief and night terrors); relationship difficulties, IPV/ FDV, grief and los, guilt; as well as a range of mental health diagnosis, mood disorders and mal adaptive or problematic behaviours.
trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory; and I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative, Schema and IFS
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational distress and psychosocial stresses. I specialise in working with trauma, complex trauma, PTSD including experiences of childhood abuse, childhood sexual trauma and neglect (and associated symptoms i.e. depression, shame, complicated grief and night terrors); relationship difficulties, IPV/ FDV, grief and los, guilt; as well as a range of mental health diagnosis, mood disorders and mal adaptive or problematic behaviours.
At the heart of my practice is a genuine commitment to helping people create meaningful lives, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover balance and well-being.
Offering a personalised blend of practical tools and emotional exploration, emphasising personal accountability and collaboration to achieve meaningful growth.
I have a special interest in the effective integration of psychology and art and creative interventions for groups and individuals.
Close family ties to service life mean I value providing support to uniformed personnel and their families.
At the heart of my practice is a genuine commitment to helping people create meaningful lives, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover balance and well-being.
Offering a personalised blend of practical tools and emotional exploration, emphasising personal accountability and collaboration to achieve meaningful growth.
I have a special interest in the effective integration of psychology and art and creative interventions for groups and individuals.
Close family ties to service life mean I value providing support to uniformed personnel and their families.
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
I'm a warm and caring therapist with significant life and professional experience. I've been working as a social worker for more than 30 years, and love helping people to find strength and growth in the middle of life's challenges. I support people through a range of life transitions, including transitions of young adulthood, becoming a parent, and mid-life change.
I have particular expertise in anxiety, depression, cancer and chronic illness, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have significant cross-cultural experience.
I'm a warm and caring therapist with significant life and professional experience. I've been working as a social worker for more than 30 years, and love helping people to find strength and growth in the middle of life's challenges. I support people through a range of life transitions, including transitions of young adulthood, becoming a parent, and mid-life change.
I have particular expertise in anxiety, depression, cancer and chronic illness, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have significant cross-cultural experience.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
I draw from a diverse toolkit of modalities tailored to each client, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
As a registered psychologist with seven years of experience, I combine a rigorous work ethic with a relaxed, approachable demeanour. I believe therapy should be highly effective but also an engaging, collaborative process. My goal is to provide practical, evidence-based support in an environment where clients can feel genuinely comfortable doing the work.
I draw from a diverse toolkit of modalities tailored to each client, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
As a registered psychologist with seven years of experience, I combine a rigorous work ethic with a relaxed, approachable demeanour. I believe therapy should be highly effective but also an engaging, collaborative process. My goal is to provide practical, evidence-based support in an environment where clients can feel genuinely comfortable doing the work.
Due to my experience in the workforce before I pursued my passion for mental health, I have a particular interest in men’s mental health. I encountered men from a variety of backgrounds who struggled with their mental health, but hesitated to seek help.
The challenge for many in starting therapy is sharing parts of themselves, especially parts that may not have been shown before. With this in mind, my focus will always be fostering and maintaining a space where you feel valued and safe to explore your feelings and thoughts.
Due to my experience in the workforce before I pursued my passion for mental health, I have a particular interest in men’s mental health. I encountered men from a variety of backgrounds who struggled with their mental health, but hesitated to seek help.
The challenge for many in starting therapy is sharing parts of themselves, especially parts that may not have been shown before. With this in mind, my focus will always be fostering and maintaining a space where you feel valued and safe to explore your feelings and thoughts.
I work with EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Humanistic Existential approaches using evidence based treatments selected to target the needs and goals of each individual client I work with.
Life can throw many difficult and challenging experiences at us all. In my practice, I am passionate about helping clients who have experienced traumatic events, complex histories, life transitions and adjustments, complex pain, and major health and medical challenges. Building ways of coping, learning strategies for dealing with life when it gets overwhelming, healing wounds from traumatic past events and finding positive ways of moving forward through the use of evidence based treatment techniques is my focus as a therapist.
I work with EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and Humanistic Existential approaches using evidence based treatments selected to target the needs and goals of each individual client I work with.
Life can throw many difficult and challenging experiences at us all. In my practice, I am passionate about helping clients who have experienced traumatic events, complex histories, life transitions and adjustments, complex pain, and major health and medical challenges. Building ways of coping, learning strategies for dealing with life when it gets overwhelming, healing wounds from traumatic past events and finding positive ways of moving forward through the use of evidence based treatment techniques is my focus as a therapist.
I do this by being a pretty lighthearted and transparent therapist, who uses an eclectic mix of evidence-based practices (e.g. CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focussed).
Kylie is particularly known for her down-to-earth, non-judgmental style. She works with adults whose confidence and sense of self have been shaken by a life change or by discovering their mind works differently. She helps them feel solid again. Life change may include illness, burnout, relationship strain, career transition, relocation, or adjusting to a diagnosis. Some people seek support when anxiety or low mood begins affecting their functioning. Others are exploring neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, as part of understanding long-standing patterns. Kylie tends to think differently and can offer unique perspectives.
I do this by being a pretty lighthearted and transparent therapist, who uses an eclectic mix of evidence-based practices (e.g. CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focussed).
Kylie is particularly known for her down-to-earth, non-judgmental style. She works with adults whose confidence and sense of self have been shaken by a life change or by discovering their mind works differently. She helps them feel solid again. Life change may include illness, burnout, relationship strain, career transition, relocation, or adjusting to a diagnosis. Some people seek support when anxiety or low mood begins affecting their functioning. Others are exploring neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, as part of understanding long-standing patterns. Kylie tends to think differently and can offer unique perspectives.
Do you feel like you are not living the life you imagined, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with day to day stressors and not even close to reaching your potential? Do you suffer from anxiety and negative thinking patterns which take you away from the life you want to lead? Do you feel like there's something holding you back from performing at your best? Imagine you could wake up and you had learnt to live with your fear, anxiety, stress and life's struggles and they weren't holding you back anymore and you were able to thrive. Wouldn't that be great!
Do you feel like you are not living the life you imagined, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with day to day stressors and not even close to reaching your potential? Do you suffer from anxiety and negative thinking patterns which take you away from the life you want to lead? Do you feel like there's something holding you back from performing at your best? Imagine you could wake up and you had learnt to live with your fear, anxiety, stress and life's struggles and they weren't holding you back anymore and you were able to thrive. Wouldn't that be great!
I use evidence-based approaches including Schema Therapy, EMDR, CBT and ACT, tailored to help clients move beyond symptom management and create more lasting change.
I work with adults who feel stuck in recurring emotional or relationship patterns, often alongside trauma, mood difficulties, or long-standing challenges. Many have insight or previous therapy experience but haven’t seen lasting change. I help clients identify and change the patterns underlying their difficulties, developing more effective ways of responding and supporting meaningful, sustainable change over time.
I use evidence-based approaches including Schema Therapy, EMDR, CBT and ACT, tailored to help clients move beyond symptom management and create more lasting change.
I work with adults who feel stuck in recurring emotional or relationship patterns, often alongside trauma, mood difficulties, or long-standing challenges. Many have insight or previous therapy experience but haven’t seen lasting change. I help clients identify and change the patterns underlying their difficulties, developing more effective ways of responding and supporting meaningful, sustainable change over time.
I am a Clinical Psychologist Registrar and have experience working in community mental health and hospital settings. I am working in private practice and welcome anyone who has concerns of the following nature to reach out to me: men's mental health, OCD, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma, mood difficulties, perfectionism, and performance-related difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist Registrar and have experience working in community mental health and hospital settings. I am working in private practice and welcome anyone who has concerns of the following nature to reach out to me: men's mental health, OCD, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma, mood difficulties, perfectionism, and performance-related difficulties.
Danni Murfett is a qualified Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker located in Subiaco, Western Australia. With a career spanning both government and private sectors, she brings deep expertise in supporting individuals impacted by trauma.
For over 15 years, Danni worked with the WA Health Department in a specialist Perth-based sexual assault crisis and therapy service. In her roles as Senior Counsellor and Team Leader, she provided both individual and group therapy As a Medicare provider, Danni's clients can claim Medicare rebates for sessions if they obtain a mental health care plan referral from their GP.
Danni Murfett is a qualified Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker located in Subiaco, Western Australia. With a career spanning both government and private sectors, she brings deep expertise in supporting individuals impacted by trauma.
For over 15 years, Danni worked with the WA Health Department in a specialist Perth-based sexual assault crisis and therapy service. In her roles as Senior Counsellor and Team Leader, she provided both individual and group therapy As a Medicare provider, Danni's clients can claim Medicare rebates for sessions if they obtain a mental health care plan referral from their GP.
At Exploring Minds Psychology we are passionate about providing services to support children, adolescents (and their families), and adults.
At Exploring Minds Psychology we are passionate about providing services to support children, adolescents (and their families), and adults.
I work with people who are carrying more than they can sort through alone including adolescents, adults, and couples navigating eating disorders, perinatal mental health, anxiety, mood, trauma, neurodiversity, life transitions, and workplace stress.
My approach is warm and honest. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, shaped around what actually helps you, not a single framework applied to everyone. We work at a pace that feels manageable, because good therapy rarely follows a straight line.
The goal isn't perfection, it's feeling more like yourself.
Based in Subiaco, Perth, with telehealth available across Australia.
I work with people who are carrying more than they can sort through alone including adolescents, adults, and couples navigating eating disorders, perinatal mental health, anxiety, mood, trauma, neurodiversity, life transitions, and workplace stress.
My approach is warm and honest. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, shaped around what actually helps you, not a single framework applied to everyone. We work at a pace that feels manageable, because good therapy rarely follows a straight line.
The goal isn't perfection, it's feeling more like yourself.
Based in Subiaco, Perth, with telehealth available across Australia.
Drawing on CBT, IFS, ACT, DBT, and psychodynamic/somatic models, I provide a safe and supportive space where your goals (big or small) are the primary focus.
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In befriending our story, we befriend ourselves, and the ways we protect suddenly make sense.
I am passionate about helping individuals rediscover clarity, identity, strength and purpose. Offering a safe, sacred space, my clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they engage in the reflective work of healing and growth. The therapeutic connection is central to my work, whilst you re-see, restore and re-vision. I am committed to helping my clients find wholeheartedness, self-compassion and self-understanding of all the parts that make our whole - and in knowing, bravely take steps toward a life of freedom.
Drawing on CBT, IFS, ACT, DBT, and psychodynamic/somatic models, I provide a safe and supportive space where your goals (big or small) are the primary focus.
Hello.
In befriending our story, we befriend ourselves, and the ways we protect suddenly make sense.
I am passionate about helping individuals rediscover clarity, identity, strength and purpose. Offering a safe, sacred space, my clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they engage in the reflective work of healing and growth. The therapeutic connection is central to my work, whilst you re-see, restore and re-vision. I am committed to helping my clients find wholeheartedness, self-compassion and self-understanding of all the parts that make our whole - and in knowing, bravely take steps toward a life of freedom.
Joanne has undertaken training in evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT) and Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR).
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
Joanne has undertaken training in evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT) and Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR).
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
Mental health, like physical health, is something we all have and is worth looking after. Mental health is a positive experience where we enjoy life, feel present, have energy and achieve our purpose. There are times when it can feel difficult to participate in life as we would like to. Psychological strategies are about building your capacity to navigates the struggles of life while experiencing an optimum version of yourself.
Mental health, like physical health, is something we all have and is worth looking after. Mental health is a positive experience where we enjoy life, feel present, have energy and achieve our purpose. There are times when it can feel difficult to participate in life as we would like to. Psychological strategies are about building your capacity to navigates the struggles of life while experiencing an optimum version of yourself.
Nearby Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists Searches for Subiaco
- Dalkeith
- Floreat
- Highgate
- Leederville
- Mount Hawthorn
- Nedlands
- Northbridge
- Perth
- Shenton Park
- Wembley
- West Leederville
- West Perth
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.