Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Belper
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I’m Chris, a Registered and highly qualified Psychotherapist. With 25 years of experience, I help people that feel stuck in patterns, are overwhelmed or struggling to accept parts of themselves. I integrate evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy to help overcome challenges in the fastest time possible.
The space I provide is safe, supportive and most of all human! I help with various presenting difficulties and always happy to have an initial discussion to hear what’s going on for you.
Currently offering online and in person therapy.
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I’m Chris, a Registered and highly qualified Psychotherapist. With 25 years of experience, I help people that feel stuck in patterns, are overwhelmed or struggling to accept parts of themselves. I integrate evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy to help overcome challenges in the fastest time possible.
The space I provide is safe, supportive and most of all human! I help with various presenting difficulties and always happy to have an initial discussion to hear what’s going on for you.
Currently offering online and in person therapy.
Hello, my name is Nichola. I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist and Couple Therapist based in Derbyshire, UK. I aim to work alongside clients to help better understand their difficulties. CBT can help shine a light on how we can find ourselves in a vicious cycle. CBT will focus on breaking these cycles to build on a positive cycle. I have had the privilege of supporting young people, adults and couples over the last 20 years with a range of difficulties to include addictions, depression, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, health anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, low self esteem, work related stress and menopause.
Hello, my name is Nichola. I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist and Couple Therapist based in Derbyshire, UK. I aim to work alongside clients to help better understand their difficulties. CBT can help shine a light on how we can find ourselves in a vicious cycle. CBT will focus on breaking these cycles to build on a positive cycle. I have had the privilege of supporting young people, adults and couples over the last 20 years with a range of difficulties to include addictions, depression, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, health anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, low self esteem, work related stress and menopause.
Many of the people I work with are used to managing things on their own while privately feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. From the outside, they may appear capable and coping well, yet internally something feels heavy or difficult to sustain.
I work with adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties and life transitions. Many are in caring, professional or high responsibility roles and are used to supporting others while struggling to prioritise themselves.
Therapy offers a calm, reflective space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
Many of the people I work with are used to managing things on their own while privately feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. From the outside, they may appear capable and coping well, yet internally something feels heavy or difficult to sustain.
I work with adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties and life transitions. Many are in caring, professional or high responsibility roles and are used to supporting others while struggling to prioritise themselves.
Therapy offers a calm, reflective space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
For following sessions, I then draw upon a range of modalities, including CBT, attachment, person centered, acceptance and commitment, and compassion focused therapy, integrating the most appropriate approach for you.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, make healthier choices, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
For following sessions, I then draw upon a range of modalities, including CBT, attachment, person centered, acceptance and commitment, and compassion focused therapy, integrating the most appropriate approach for you.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, make healthier choices, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
Dr Jennifer Kelly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I’m Jen, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years' experience working in adult mental health. Sometimes we all need a bit of help to make sense of what life throws at us, or to cope with difficult feelings. If you’re struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationship problems, or coming to terms with difficult past experiences, then psychological therapy might be for you. I work with people with a wide range of difficulties and complex needs, from age 16 upwards. You can be sure that therapy with me will be confidential, and you will be treated with non-judgemental respect and compassion.
Hello, I’m Jen, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years' experience working in adult mental health. Sometimes we all need a bit of help to make sense of what life throws at us, or to cope with difficult feelings. If you’re struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationship problems, or coming to terms with difficult past experiences, then psychological therapy might be for you. I work with people with a wide range of difficulties and complex needs, from age 16 upwards. You can be sure that therapy with me will be confidential, and you will be treated with non-judgemental respect and compassion.
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
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In my practice I often use mindfulness and acceptance of where you are currently.
As a person centred counsellor I understand that all client's are different and I meet the client precisely where they are at. This provides a starting point for where they may feel stuck and need assistance. Having built up a great deal of life experience over the years I feel I understand how difficult life can be sometimes. It’s important to recognise that you aren’t alone and when you can’t see the path, that there is empathy and a compassionate place in my therapy services to realise what needs to change. This change can sometimes feel scary but by talking it through with the right person things can improve for the better.
In my practice I often use mindfulness and acceptance of where you are currently.
As a person centred counsellor I understand that all client's are different and I meet the client precisely where they are at. This provides a starting point for where they may feel stuck and need assistance. Having built up a great deal of life experience over the years I feel I understand how difficult life can be sometimes. It’s important to recognise that you aren’t alone and when you can’t see the path, that there is empathy and a compassionate place in my therapy services to realise what needs to change. This change can sometimes feel scary but by talking it through with the right person things can improve for the better.
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I am an integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Drawing & talking practitioner, offering online and in-person therapy for adults, children, young and older adults. Maybe you're having difficulties with anxiety, school or work, depression, relationship issues, physical illness, disability, loss, grief, abuse, divorce, past life events or feeling lonely. Every client is different, and so is my approach, fully tailored to you or your child's needs. I am able to combine multiple approaches, including person-centred psychotherapy, cognitive, creative, and holistic therapies and techniques, in a safe, caring, empathetic way.
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I am an integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Drawing & talking practitioner, offering online and in-person therapy for adults, children, young and older adults. Maybe you're having difficulties with anxiety, school or work, depression, relationship issues, physical illness, disability, loss, grief, abuse, divorce, past life events or feeling lonely. Every client is different, and so is my approach, fully tailored to you or your child's needs. I am able to combine multiple approaches, including person-centred psychotherapy, cognitive, creative, and holistic therapies and techniques, in a safe, caring, empathetic way.
I work with adults who have experienced trauma, whether that’s single incident trauma such as an accident or a form of abuse such as coercive control or psychological, financial, sexual or physical abuse, domestic abuse or childhood abuse.
I offer a kind space where we’ll discuss your feelings, thoughts and experiences without judgement. You’re the expert on your own experiences and paired with my professional expertise we’ll work to create a sense of safety in your life and when you feel ready we'll explore what happened to you, the impact it’s had and how you want to move forward in your life.
I work with adults who have experienced trauma, whether that’s single incident trauma such as an accident or a form of abuse such as coercive control or psychological, financial, sexual or physical abuse, domestic abuse or childhood abuse.
I offer a kind space where we’ll discuss your feelings, thoughts and experiences without judgement. You’re the expert on your own experiences and paired with my professional expertise we’ll work to create a sense of safety in your life and when you feel ready we'll explore what happened to you, the impact it’s had and how you want to move forward in your life.
Hi, I am Susie, a friendly psychotherapist who has experience of working with a diverse range of clients within a confidential environment. For me, the heart of counselling is a good relationship between client and counsellor. This helps to create a safe and respectful setting for exploration, reflection and understanding of what is important to you. As we are all individual and unique, people will naturally need different things from counselling. I use an integrative, person-centred approach which means that we can work together in a way which best suits you, drawing from different techniques which will support you.
Hi, I am Susie, a friendly psychotherapist who has experience of working with a diverse range of clients within a confidential environment. For me, the heart of counselling is a good relationship between client and counsellor. This helps to create a safe and respectful setting for exploration, reflection and understanding of what is important to you. As we are all individual and unique, people will naturally need different things from counselling. I use an integrative, person-centred approach which means that we can work together in a way which best suits you, drawing from different techniques which will support you.
I help midlife women have an anxiety free menopause.
Women in transition, who feel anxious, stuck and overwhelmed, and know something needs to change, but don’t know where to start, to step into their next, most aligned chapter with calm, confidence, and clarity.
If you’re a woman navigating menopause alongside life’s bigger shifts…you’re in the right place.
Most Menopause coaches give their focus to the physical symptoms of menopause.
I don’t. My focus is on addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of menopause.
The mental stress of menopause is too often overlooked. It’s time to change that.
I help midlife women have an anxiety free menopause.
Women in transition, who feel anxious, stuck and overwhelmed, and know something needs to change, but don’t know where to start, to step into their next, most aligned chapter with calm, confidence, and clarity.
If you’re a woman navigating menopause alongside life’s bigger shifts…you’re in the right place.
Most Menopause coaches give their focus to the physical symptoms of menopause.
I don’t. My focus is on addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of menopause.
The mental stress of menopause is too often overlooked. It’s time to change that.
I help couples, individuals and families to understand, make sense and bring meaning to their lives, behaviours and how these impact their relationships.
I help couples, individuals and families to understand, make sense and bring meaning to their lives, behaviours and how these impact their relationships.
I’m a UK based BACP and NCPS Accredited integrative psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience across private practice, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), organisational wellbeing, and complex therapeutic work. Alongside therapy practice, I also deliver wellbeing and psychoeducational training internationally and have worked within clinical leadership roles across both national and global services.
I’m a UK based BACP and NCPS Accredited integrative psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience across private practice, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), organisational wellbeing, and complex therapeutic work. Alongside therapy practice, I also deliver wellbeing and psychoeducational training internationally and have worked within clinical leadership roles across both national and global services.
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for over 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 10 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for over 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 10 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, supporting adults facing trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD). My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and neurodivergence-affirmative, helping individuals build resilience, embrace their strengths, and move beyond survival towards meaningful growth. I provide private practice and online therapy across the UK. In private practice, I take a neurodivergence-affirmative, person-centred approach, recognising and valuing different ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, supporting adults facing trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD). My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and neurodivergence-affirmative, helping individuals build resilience, embrace their strengths, and move beyond survival towards meaningful growth. I provide private practice and online therapy across the UK. In private practice, I take a neurodivergence-affirmative, person-centred approach, recognising and valuing different ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world.
If you are struggling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling low or lost, finding it difficult to forget the past, or unsure of who you are or what you want to do with your life then I may be able to help. I'm a clinical psychologist with years of experience in working with adults with complex difficulties. I draw on a range of models and work "integratively", which means I adapt evidence-based interventions to meet your specific goals and needs. I always ensure therapy is a collaborative experience. My clients say I am easy to talk to, and therapy sessions often include laughter as well as tears.
If you are struggling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling low or lost, finding it difficult to forget the past, or unsure of who you are or what you want to do with your life then I may be able to help. I'm a clinical psychologist with years of experience in working with adults with complex difficulties. I draw on a range of models and work "integratively", which means I adapt evidence-based interventions to meet your specific goals and needs. I always ensure therapy is a collaborative experience. My clients say I am easy to talk to, and therapy sessions often include laughter as well as tears.
We all get periods when we feel low, anxious, stressed, stuck or confused and need extra support. Friends and family are great at these times. However, sometimes the additional help of someone with psychological training and experience is invaluable in order to help you to look at things from a different perspective. I have 17 years experience counselling adults in private practice & NHS settings. My approach is integrative. This means that I am trained and experienced in using a range of psychotherapy theories and methods. So, just as you are unique, my approach will be uniquely tailored to suit your individual needs.
We all get periods when we feel low, anxious, stressed, stuck or confused and need extra support. Friends and family are great at these times. However, sometimes the additional help of someone with psychological training and experience is invaluable in order to help you to look at things from a different perspective. I have 17 years experience counselling adults in private practice & NHS settings. My approach is integrative. This means that I am trained and experienced in using a range of psychotherapy theories and methods. So, just as you are unique, my approach will be uniquely tailored to suit your individual needs.
Hi I'm Simon, I am here to listen, reflect, discuss and support you with whatever difficulties you may want to bring to therapy. I work with you as an individual to find the best way forward for you, therapy can provide time and space to express things that you need to express, to gain a different perspective on things, to help make sense of past events and try and to move towards a more positive future.
Hi I'm Simon, I am here to listen, reflect, discuss and support you with whatever difficulties you may want to bring to therapy. I work with you as an individual to find the best way forward for you, therapy can provide time and space to express things that you need to express, to gain a different perspective on things, to help make sense of past events and try and to move towards a more positive future.
If you are looking for counselling services that specialise in neurodiversity, additional needs and siblings support, reach out today. Young people deserve to be heard, understood and supported on their journey to wellbeing.
Parenting is challenging in the best of circumstances—even neurotypical children have immature self-regulation. But parenting a neurodivergent child is rewarding but also can be a different category of challenges.
Having lived experience as a parent, a young person's unhappiness permeates to the whole family. Counselling not only supports your young person but also the wellbeing of the whole family too.
If you are looking for counselling services that specialise in neurodiversity, additional needs and siblings support, reach out today. Young people deserve to be heard, understood and supported on their journey to wellbeing.
Parenting is challenging in the best of circumstances—even neurotypical children have immature self-regulation. But parenting a neurodivergent child is rewarding but also can be a different category of challenges.
Having lived experience as a parent, a young person's unhappiness permeates to the whole family. Counselling not only supports your young person but also the wellbeing of the whole family too.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
You deserve to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.....Do you agree with this statement? Sometimes life feels difficult and losing sight of what is meaningful can cause significant distress. Making time for yourself to understand your thoughts and feelings and establish what you truly value in life is so important.
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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.