Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Amersham
Clare Nicholas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Amersham HP7
The Person-Centred Approach is central to my work, but additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy allows me to work more directly with anxiety, intrusive thoughts and problematic behaviours.
As a BACP therapist working with adults and young people, I can help with a range of presenting issues, including low mood, anxiety, or low self esteem, and difficult behaviours such as self-harm, or compulsions. It may be that challenging life events (such as bereavement, bullying, separation, menopause) or childhood trauma are at the root of your difficulties, and I can help you to process these experiences. Therapy is not generally a quick or easy process, but it can pay enormous dividends in terms of a person's capacity for resilience and growth.
The Person-Centred Approach is central to my work, but additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy allows me to work more directly with anxiety, intrusive thoughts and problematic behaviours.
As a BACP therapist working with adults and young people, I can help with a range of presenting issues, including low mood, anxiety, or low self esteem, and difficult behaviours such as self-harm, or compulsions. It may be that challenging life events (such as bereavement, bullying, separation, menopause) or childhood trauma are at the root of your difficulties, and I can help you to process these experiences. Therapy is not generally a quick or easy process, but it can pay enormous dividends in terms of a person's capacity for resilience and growth.
Dr Lydia Garmon-Jones
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amersham HP7
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy to tailor therapy to your needs.
Hello, I'm Lydia. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 8 years experience working with individuals with a variety of presenting difficulties in both mental health and physical health settings within the NHS. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma related stress, feelings of shame and self-criticism, and adjustment difficulties following challenging life events. I place great importance on developing secure therapeutic relationships through which I hope my clients can feel safe to engage with therapy without feeling they will be judged or misunderstood.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy to tailor therapy to your needs.
Hello, I'm Lydia. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 8 years experience working with individuals with a variety of presenting difficulties in both mental health and physical health settings within the NHS. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma related stress, feelings of shame and self-criticism, and adjustment difficulties following challenging life events. I place great importance on developing secure therapeutic relationships through which I hope my clients can feel safe to engage with therapy without feeling they will be judged or misunderstood.
Dr Jenny Davis - Eating Disorder Recovery
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Amersham HP6
My main models of working are Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT-E, MANTRA and Schema informed therapy.
Are you struggling with your relationship with food? Stuck in a cycle of dieting? Maybe you hate how your body looks? I'm Clinical Psychologist specialising in therapy for adults (age 16+) with eating difficulties and body image. I have helped people with emotional eating, disordered eating, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and body image difficulties. I provide comprehensive psychological assessment and therapy to make sense of your current difficulties in the context of your life. Often this includes links with low self-esteem, perfectionism, childhood experiences, anxiety and low mood.
My main models of working are Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT-E, MANTRA and Schema informed therapy.
Are you struggling with your relationship with food? Stuck in a cycle of dieting? Maybe you hate how your body looks? I'm Clinical Psychologist specialising in therapy for adults (age 16+) with eating difficulties and body image. I have helped people with emotional eating, disordered eating, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and body image difficulties. I provide comprehensive psychological assessment and therapy to make sense of your current difficulties in the context of your life. Often this includes links with low self-esteem, perfectionism, childhood experiences, anxiety and low mood.
Susannah Grant
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Amersham HP6
We are in particularly difficult and challenging times for many people. Many people are currently experiencing heightened anxiety, stress, low mood, low self esteem and experiencing relationship difficulties. If you feel negatively impacted by recent times, please reach out and book a free consultation call. Tailored face-to-face or online therapy offers access to professional help, and support you during this time.
We are in particularly difficult and challenging times for many people. Many people are currently experiencing heightened anxiety, stress, low mood, low self esteem and experiencing relationship difficulties. If you feel negatively impacted by recent times, please reach out and book a free consultation call. Tailored face-to-face or online therapy offers access to professional help, and support you during this time.
Taline Al-Jawad
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Amersham HP7 (Online Only)
I offer individual Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) for Children, Adolescents and Adults who may be struggling with their day to day activities as a result of feeling low, anxious or stressed owing to relationships, school, education, anxiety disorders, intrusive thoughts and depression. Together we will establish the individual's goals for therapy and how they would like their life to be different.
I offer individual Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) for Children, Adolescents and Adults who may be struggling with their day to day activities as a result of feeling low, anxious or stressed owing to relationships, school, education, anxiety disorders, intrusive thoughts and depression. Together we will establish the individual's goals for therapy and how they would like their life to be different.
Ann Booker
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Amersham HP6
I can help you become the person you want to be. Move forward from a trauma or loss.
Rediscover the joy in your relationships.
Accept the Negatives - Rediscover the Positives.
Understand and change your unhelpful patterns.
Perhaps you are going through a difficult time in your life and are not sure where to turn? maybe things seem impossible or unbearable? or has someone has suggested that you "need to talk to ? Whatever your situation, I can offer you Time and Space in a Safe Environment, where I hope you will feel secure enough to begin to unload your burden.
I can help you become the person you want to be. Move forward from a trauma or loss.
Rediscover the joy in your relationships.
Accept the Negatives - Rediscover the Positives.
Understand and change your unhelpful patterns.
Perhaps you are going through a difficult time in your life and are not sure where to turn? maybe things seem impossible or unbearable? or has someone has suggested that you "need to talk to ? Whatever your situation, I can offer you Time and Space in a Safe Environment, where I hope you will feel secure enough to begin to unload your burden.
Home Counties Therapy
MSc
Verified Verified
Amersham HP6
We specialise in working with people with Borderline Personality Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction and Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Pathological Demand Avoidance. Our highly skilled team will work with you to find the solutions that you are looking for.
We specialise in working with people with Borderline Personality Disorder, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction and Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Pathological Demand Avoidance. Our highly skilled team will work with you to find the solutions that you are looking for.
More Therapists Nearby
able psychology
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
High Wycombe HP10
Sessions will be tailored to you, and built on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), with the inclusion of psycho-education, where beneficial.
Try as we might, life is not always easy & there may be times when we need additional support. Whether you are looking to work through a particular concern, or feel that you would benefit from a confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to vent and debrief, I am wholeheartedly here for you. I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, trust, & desire, as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism. Complimentary consultations offered to all who are interested in engaging.
Sessions will be tailored to you, and built on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), with the inclusion of psycho-education, where beneficial.
Try as we might, life is not always easy & there may be times when we need additional support. Whether you are looking to work through a particular concern, or feel that you would benefit from a confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to vent and debrief, I am wholeheartedly here for you. I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, trust, & desire, as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism. Complimentary consultations offered to all who are interested in engaging.
Colin Winter
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Berkhamsted HP4 (Online Only)
Warmth, empathy, non-judgemental acceptance, scientific rigour and humour are at the heart of my approach to therapy. I follow core CBT traditions which put the client and therapist on an equal footing in a collaborative partnership, with the client as the authoritative expert in themselves. I aim to debunk and demystify, strip out jargon, and explain transparently how I work. CBT aims to give clients a therapeutic fishing rod, not just a fish, so that clients are helped to become CBT experts, their own therapists for the future. Therapy can be challenging, but more often it should be healing, uplifting, enriching and fun.
Warmth, empathy, non-judgemental acceptance, scientific rigour and humour are at the heart of my approach to therapy. I follow core CBT traditions which put the client and therapist on an equal footing in a collaborative partnership, with the client as the authoritative expert in themselves. I aim to debunk and demystify, strip out jargon, and explain transparently how I work. CBT aims to give clients a therapeutic fishing rod, not just a fish, so that clients are helped to become CBT experts, their own therapists for the future. Therapy can be challenging, but more often it should be healing, uplifting, enriching and fun.
Dr Constantina Markides
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Great Missenden HP16
Dr Markides specialises in integrating therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Systemic, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns. She particularly enjoys working with those struggling with OCD, and has developed and delivered individual as well as group interventions within the NHS to offer evidence based therapies around this. Regardless of the presenting difficulty, Dr Markides hopes to support her clients not only to free themselves from their symptoms, but to connect to their values and live their life doing what matters to them.
Dr Markides specialises in integrating therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Systemic, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
Dr Constantina Markides is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adults and children with a range of mental health difficulties, such as severe OCD, low self-esteem, low mood and anxiety and body image concerns. She particularly enjoys working with those struggling with OCD, and has developed and delivered individual as well as group interventions within the NHS to offer evidence based therapies around this. Regardless of the presenting difficulty, Dr Markides hopes to support her clients not only to free themselves from their symptoms, but to connect to their values and live their life doing what matters to them.
Dr Vaan Livermore-Hardy
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Watford WD17
I have worked in mental health for 25 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for nearly 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Family Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
I have worked in mental health for 25 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for nearly 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Family Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
Dr Anne Lane
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Radlett WD25
Hello. I am a friendly, experienced clinical psychologist / family therapist. I have been working with people with a range of psychological difficulties for over twenty years. I see adults, children and couples. My therapeutic approach is based on a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Systemic Therapy, If you are experiencing intense distress our work may either take the form of a more intensive, time-limited therapy to help you regain a sense of emotional balance. Equally we may work in a more explorative manner better suited to understanding more deep seated emotional difficulties.
Hello. I am a friendly, experienced clinical psychologist / family therapist. I have been working with people with a range of psychological difficulties for over twenty years. I see adults, children and couples. My therapeutic approach is based on a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Systemic Therapy, If you are experiencing intense distress our work may either take the form of a more intensive, time-limited therapy to help you regain a sense of emotional balance. Equally we may work in a more explorative manner better suited to understanding more deep seated emotional difficulties.
Tom Coates - Cbt Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
High Wycombe HP13
I blend Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with my own personal experiences of OCD, depression, anxiety, and burnout.
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience of working as a therapist. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understand and supportive care.
I blend Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with my own personal experiences of OCD, depression, anxiety, and burnout.
Emotional difficulties can make us feel overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted, affecting our daily lives and overall well-being. If this sounds like you, remember that help is available. I'm Tom, a BABCP accredited Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience of working as a therapist. Although I work with a range of conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, I have a specialist interest in working with individuals struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My personal battles with OCD and depression allow me to empathise deeply with my clients, enabling me to provide understand and supportive care.
Dr Stephanie Louw
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chorleywood WD3
I work eclectically and draw upon a range of therapeutic models, including CBT, ACT and CFT, EMDR and Psychodynamic and Systemic approaches.
Thank you for visiting. Seeking support can be daunting, especially when feeling vulnerable and with so many therapists to choose from. The clients I see, seek therapy for a variety of reasons, including experiencing anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, obsessions, fluctuating emotions, substance or relationship issues and PTSD. I believe these difficulties often arise from things that have happened to us, causing us emotional pain, trauma or loss. I collaborate with clients to understand and unpick these patterns, empowering them to forge a new path aligned with their goals, restoring a sense of safety, control, and wellness.
I work eclectically and draw upon a range of therapeutic models, including CBT, ACT and CFT, EMDR and Psychodynamic and Systemic approaches.
Thank you for visiting. Seeking support can be daunting, especially when feeling vulnerable and with so many therapists to choose from. The clients I see, seek therapy for a variety of reasons, including experiencing anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, obsessions, fluctuating emotions, substance or relationship issues and PTSD. I believe these difficulties often arise from things that have happened to us, causing us emotional pain, trauma or loss. I collaborate with clients to understand and unpick these patterns, empowering them to forge a new path aligned with their goals, restoring a sense of safety, control, and wellness.
Kavita Deepak-Knights
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaconsfield HP9
Hello, I am Dr Kavita Deepak-Knights. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I work with adults over the age of 18, specialising in a number of therapies, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work with wide-ranging adult and older adult mental health issues, such as: anxiety, depression, addictions, low self esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder - just to name a few!
Hello, I am Dr Kavita Deepak-Knights. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I work with adults over the age of 18, specialising in a number of therapies, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work with wide-ranging adult and older adult mental health issues, such as: anxiety, depression, addictions, low self esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder - just to name a few!
Tim Walker
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Beaconsfield HP9
Dr Tim Walker is a BPS Chartered & HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist. Drawing from senior NHS clinical experience, he runs a successful private practice operating both in central London and in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Accredited with major healthcare insurance providers, Tim is an experienced clinician with specialist skills in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions using a wide range of proven therapies including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Schema-focused Therapy, but always maintains a focus on the client’s individual needs and goals.
Dr Tim Walker is a BPS Chartered & HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist. Drawing from senior NHS clinical experience, he runs a successful private practice operating both in central London and in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Accredited with major healthcare insurance providers, Tim is an experienced clinician with specialist skills in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions using a wide range of proven therapies including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Schema-focused Therapy, but always maintains a focus on the client’s individual needs and goals.
Dr Hannah Osborne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Watford WD18
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) (EMDR therapist), CFT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hello, I am Dr Hannah Osborne. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in health and emotions. If you are living with a long term health condition, chronic pain or persistent physical symptoms that just don't seem to go away and are finding life hard, I am here to help. I have specialisms in the management of and adjusting to a range of health conditions (pain, fatigue, long covid, functional symptoms, gastro symptoms, cancer, diabetes, neurological conditions), as well as managing stress, anxiety, depression, ptsd and most other emotions that show up when life is tough. I work hard to help you to feel and live better.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) (EMDR therapist), CFT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hello, I am Dr Hannah Osborne. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in health and emotions. If you are living with a long term health condition, chronic pain or persistent physical symptoms that just don't seem to go away and are finding life hard, I am here to help. I have specialisms in the management of and adjusting to a range of health conditions (pain, fatigue, long covid, functional symptoms, gastro symptoms, cancer, diabetes, neurological conditions), as well as managing stress, anxiety, depression, ptsd and most other emotions that show up when life is tough. I work hard to help you to feel and live better.
Cathryn Bullimore
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Marlow SL7
I have a lot of experience with Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I treat both using techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialise in all types of anxiety, especially Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I also have a lot of experience with phobias, social anxiety and low self esteem. I use innovative ways to reduce all forms of anxiety. I understand completely how these disorders can ruin lives and my aim with all clients is to find solutions that allow them to live well again.
I have a lot of experience with Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I treat both using techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialise in all types of anxiety, especially Health Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I also have a lot of experience with phobias, social anxiety and low self esteem. I use innovative ways to reduce all forms of anxiety. I understand completely how these disorders can ruin lives and my aim with all clients is to find solutions that allow them to live well again.
Dr Antonia Sherman
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Watford WD17 (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Welcome to my page. I am a Counselling Psychologist working in Hertfordshire and offering on-line therapy. I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
I use an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Welcome to my page. I am a Counselling Psychologist working in Hertfordshire and offering on-line therapy. I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
Helen Ourani
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Watford WD25 (Online Only)
The main approaches I draw on are Psychodynamic (how the past/your history plays a role in the present), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (working with core values and improving our relationship with self) and Compassion Focused Therapy (how we can cultivate more understanding and compassion for ourselves).
Welcome! This is a safe space where your well-being is my utmost priority. I have over eight years of clinical experience in being of service to people that experience unwanted/unhelpful thoughts, struggle with anxiety, low mood and feelings of 'not being good enough' in a world that is often demanding. Together, we can find helpful ways to respond to our thoughts and feelings when they arise. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I am committed to walking alongside you as you navigate the ups and downs of your healing process. Together, we will foster a therapeutic alliance built on trust, empathy and understanding
The main approaches I draw on are Psychodynamic (how the past/your history plays a role in the present), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (working with core values and improving our relationship with self) and Compassion Focused Therapy (how we can cultivate more understanding and compassion for ourselves).
Welcome! This is a safe space where your well-being is my utmost priority. I have over eight years of clinical experience in being of service to people that experience unwanted/unhelpful thoughts, struggle with anxiety, low mood and feelings of 'not being good enough' in a world that is often demanding. Together, we can find helpful ways to respond to our thoughts and feelings when they arise. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I am committed to walking alongside you as you navigate the ups and downs of your healing process. Together, we will foster a therapeutic alliance built on trust, empathy and understanding
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors
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.