Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Bournemouth
Hello, I'm Abi. I am not going to guess why you are considering counselling. Everyone's reasons for seeking support are varied and unique to them. You are looking here, and that is the first step to trying it out. Counselling needs to be experienced to see if it works for you. We can work together to safely unravel any difficulties, challenges, or confusions to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your values and priorities. I believe that enhancing your self-compassion and knowing yourself better can be the gateway to a more fulfilling and content life. Counselling with me can give you an opportunity to do that.
Hello, I'm Abi. I am not going to guess why you are considering counselling. Everyone's reasons for seeking support are varied and unique to them. You are looking here, and that is the first step to trying it out. Counselling needs to be experienced to see if it works for you. We can work together to safely unravel any difficulties, challenges, or confusions to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, your values and priorities. I believe that enhancing your self-compassion and knowing yourself better can be the gateway to a more fulfilling and content life. Counselling with me can give you an opportunity to do that.
I am trained in CBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, ACT.
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
I am trained in CBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, ACT.
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
Hi, my name is Adriana Taylor, I am a certified PTUK Play Therapist specializing in helping children express, heal and grow through play and creative activities. I believe that play is a child's natural language - a powerful way to make sense of their big feelings, life changes, difficult life experiences and challenges they can't put into words. I offer play therapy to children 4 to 12 years old. I create a safe, supportive and playful space where children can explore their emotions, build confidence, selfesteem and strenghten relationships with important people in their lives.
Hi, my name is Adriana Taylor, I am a certified PTUK Play Therapist specializing in helping children express, heal and grow through play and creative activities. I believe that play is a child's natural language - a powerful way to make sense of their big feelings, life changes, difficult life experiences and challenges they can't put into words. I offer play therapy to children 4 to 12 years old. I create a safe, supportive and playful space where children can explore their emotions, build confidence, selfesteem and strenghten relationships with important people in their lives.
I’m RoseMarie Philips. Clinical Supervisor & Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor & Life Coach. A Christian. Having 26+ years’ experience, 11.5 years at Relate. I support teens. Worked with CAMHS (NHS)and adults through some of life’s difficult challenges. Support survivors coercive control, narcissistic, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, PTSD, CSA. Menopause, anxiety, and depression. Supporting adults in neurodiversity — working with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia. Offering Relationship and Family Therapy. My work focuses on helping rebuild your life: rediscover your strengths, reconnect with your values, and restore confidence
I’m RoseMarie Philips. Clinical Supervisor & Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor & Life Coach. A Christian. Having 26+ years’ experience, 11.5 years at Relate. I support teens. Worked with CAMHS (NHS)and adults through some of life’s difficult challenges. Support survivors coercive control, narcissistic, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, PTSD, CSA. Menopause, anxiety, and depression. Supporting adults in neurodiversity — working with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia. Offering Relationship and Family Therapy. My work focuses on helping rebuild your life: rediscover your strengths, reconnect with your values, and restore confidence
Are you telling people you are 'fine' even though you know you are not? Maybe you are going through a bereavement, a life transition, a difficult period of your life and need some emotional support? Maybe you have already experienced difficulties in your life and are struggling with the way you feel on the other side of it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem or depression?
Are you telling people you are 'fine' even though you know you are not? Maybe you are going through a bereavement, a life transition, a difficult period of your life and need some emotional support? Maybe you have already experienced difficulties in your life and are struggling with the way you feel on the other side of it. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem or depression?
Approaches drawn on (but not limited to) include; Cognitive Behavioural, Acceptance and Commitment, EMDR, Compassionate approaches and Narrative Therapies.
Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated. I look forward to working with you; helping you feel hopeful for the future!
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering therapy using a formulation driven (understanding) approach. I offer therapy for adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy.
Approaches drawn on (but not limited to) include; Cognitive Behavioural, Acceptance and Commitment, EMDR, Compassionate approaches and Narrative Therapies.
Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated. I look forward to working with you; helping you feel hopeful for the future!
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering therapy using a formulation driven (understanding) approach. I offer therapy for adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
Hello my name is Whitney and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. As we work together, I will support you in understanding and overcoming psychological difficulties. I provide therapy that is compassionate and non-judgmental. Our work together will be tailored to your needs and availability. I know that it can be really hard to reach out for support and know where to start. Therefore, I am passionate about making sure people receive the right support. If we meet, and I am not the right person to support for you, I will do my best to advise you on how to access NHS mental health services or other organisations.
Hello my name is Whitney and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. As we work together, I will support you in understanding and overcoming psychological difficulties. I provide therapy that is compassionate and non-judgmental. Our work together will be tailored to your needs and availability. I know that it can be really hard to reach out for support and know where to start. Therefore, I am passionate about making sure people receive the right support. If we meet, and I am not the right person to support for you, I will do my best to advise you on how to access NHS mental health services or other organisations.
You might look like you’re coping, but something isn’t sitting right. Stress, pressure, relationship problems, anger, anxiety, low mood, or a sense you’re stuck and don’t know why. Many of the people I work with aren’t in crisis — they’re functioning, but tired of carrying things alone. You may not want endless talk about feelings, but you do want clarity, direction, and a way to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and change it.
You might look like you’re coping, but something isn’t sitting right. Stress, pressure, relationship problems, anger, anxiety, low mood, or a sense you’re stuck and don’t know why. Many of the people I work with aren’t in crisis — they’re functioning, but tired of carrying things alone. You may not want endless talk about feelings, but you do want clarity, direction, and a way to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and change it.
If you’re thinking about counselling, you might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. You may be in fight, flight, or freeze—constantly overthinking, disconnected, or carrying emotional weight that lives in both body and mind. You might be longing to feel calmer, more present, and more like yourself again, but unsure where to start.
You’re seeking a space to slow down, breathe, and begin making sense of what’s going on inside.
If you’re thinking about counselling, you might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. You may be in fight, flight, or freeze—constantly overthinking, disconnected, or carrying emotional weight that lives in both body and mind. You might be longing to feel calmer, more present, and more like yourself again, but unsure where to start.
You’re seeking a space to slow down, breathe, and begin making sense of what’s going on inside.
I have a special interest of helping adults who have unhelpful coping strategies that keep them stuck, such as eating too much or too little; drinking too much; withdrawing into themselves; &/or working harder to activate perfectionist & self-destructive behaviours. Perhaps you're questioning who you are as you struggle with such feelings & question if you'll ever feel better? Perhaps you struggle to find the right words to talk about how you're feeling & shut down if others ask how you are? You don't know where else to turn, struggle on & feel afraid of what may happen if you're not okay. You are exhausted & want things to change.
I have a special interest of helping adults who have unhelpful coping strategies that keep them stuck, such as eating too much or too little; drinking too much; withdrawing into themselves; &/or working harder to activate perfectionist & self-destructive behaviours. Perhaps you're questioning who you are as you struggle with such feelings & question if you'll ever feel better? Perhaps you struggle to find the right words to talk about how you're feeling & shut down if others ask how you are? You don't know where else to turn, struggle on & feel afraid of what may happen if you're not okay. You are exhausted & want things to change.
Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self- acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity.
There are some areas where my qualifications and experience enable me to offer a more specialised service. I am an experienced school counsellor & qualified teacher & offer an autism affirming tailored service for young people aged 11+. I also work with carers, health, care & education professionals, & with young people & adults identifying as neurodivergent
Working with adults & young people aged 11+, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths & resources to build your self-awareness & self- acceptance to help you make sense of things & feel more clarity.
There are some areas where my qualifications and experience enable me to offer a more specialised service. I am an experienced school counsellor & qualified teacher & offer an autism affirming tailored service for young people aged 11+. I also work with carers, health, care & education professionals, & with young people & adults identifying as neurodivergent
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor specialising in both adult and young person’s counselling. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy. I provide a respectful, confidential, and supportive environment dedicated to enhancing self-awareness and promoting positive changes and developments in your life. During therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor specialising in both adult and young person’s counselling. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy. I provide a respectful, confidential, and supportive environment dedicated to enhancing self-awareness and promoting positive changes and developments in your life. During therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
Self compassion and self acceptance therapy will also be used within the therapeutic session to help support where you are right now.
is life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from stress.?
I can help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you at your own pace.
I provide a confidential, non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way, and help you live your best life.
Self compassion and self acceptance therapy will also be used within the therapeutic session to help support where you are right now.
is life very overwhelming and challenging at times? Do you feel sometimes out of control and lost? Do you suffer from stress.?
I can help you find place within yourself which is untouched by the chaos. Within our therapeutic relationship, we explore together how life is for you at your own pace.
I provide a confidential, non-judgemental safe space. I will help you develop your relationship with yourself, to raise your self-esteem and well being. You are the master of your own ship, I will work with you to find your way, and help you live your best life.
As a Humanistic Integrative therapist, I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive environment where clients feel safe exploring issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions, including those specific to the LGBTQ+ community. With over 5 years of experience as a life and work coach, I specialize in helping individuals discover, set, and achieve their personal and professional goals. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, providing a compassionate space for growth and healing. I offer face to face or online sessions to fit in with the clients needs.
As a Humanistic Integrative therapist, I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive environment where clients feel safe exploring issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions, including those specific to the LGBTQ+ community. With over 5 years of experience as a life and work coach, I specialize in helping individuals discover, set, and achieve their personal and professional goals. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, providing a compassionate space for growth and healing. I offer face to face or online sessions to fit in with the clients needs.
I am an Accredited EMDR Consultant and CBT Supervisor. I am an Award Winning therapist who is qualified & Accredited for both EMDR & CBT. I have been published in scientific journals, my work has featured on the BBC news and I have lectured at a National level. My name is Ieuan Hopper and I pride myself in providing a caring and efficient Psychological service with CBT or EMDR. Treatment can be in person or via the internet, so wherever you are in the UK or the world you can access quality Psychological therapy with me.
I am an Accredited EMDR Consultant and CBT Supervisor. I am an Award Winning therapist who is qualified & Accredited for both EMDR & CBT. I have been published in scientific journals, my work has featured on the BBC news and I have lectured at a National level. My name is Ieuan Hopper and I pride myself in providing a caring and efficient Psychological service with CBT or EMDR. Treatment can be in person or via the internet, so wherever you are in the UK or the world you can access quality Psychological therapy with me.
Do you have problems getting up in the mornings, eating? Do you have issues with your self worth? Does everyone else seem to have a better life than you? Have you got mental health difficulties? Addiction including sexual addiction? Problems with understanding or accepting who you are?
Do you have problems getting up in the mornings, eating? Do you have issues with your self worth? Does everyone else seem to have a better life than you? Have you got mental health difficulties? Addiction including sexual addiction? Problems with understanding or accepting who you are?
At Evolve Practice we know that being human can be complicated and often painful. At such times every aspect of our lives are affected and our mental wellbeing is often the first thing we neglect. We compassionately deliver effective evidenced based psychological therapies to treat a range of disorders. Our highly experienced, qualified and registered clinicians will work collaboratively with you to understand your difficulties, creating a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Supporting you to in regaining balance, building resilience, strengthening self-worth, and finding peace and meaningful direction.
At Evolve Practice we know that being human can be complicated and often painful. At such times every aspect of our lives are affected and our mental wellbeing is often the first thing we neglect. We compassionately deliver effective evidenced based psychological therapies to treat a range of disorders. Our highly experienced, qualified and registered clinicians will work collaboratively with you to understand your difficulties, creating a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Supporting you to in regaining balance, building resilience, strengthening self-worth, and finding peace and meaningful direction.
I provide Affordable Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Coaching in Optimal Life or/and Sex Coaching. I have been systematically seeing clients presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties in the clinical setting in Relate (July 2019 - October 2023) and on Private Basis from December 2022. I have acquired approximately 700 clinical hours. For difficulties I most often encounter in my work and can help you with please visit my website osle.info or book a FREE 20 to 30-minute Video Meeting with me.
I provide Affordable Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Coaching in Optimal Life or/and Sex Coaching. I have been systematically seeing clients presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties in the clinical setting in Relate (July 2019 - October 2023) and on Private Basis from December 2022. I have acquired approximately 700 clinical hours. For difficulties I most often encounter in my work and can help you with please visit my website osle.info or book a FREE 20 to 30-minute Video Meeting with me.
I am also trained to offer; EMDR, CBT including CBT for psychosis, DBT, CFT, ACT to help with a range of difficulties
Hi, I am a registered psychologist with the HCPC. I have worked in the NHS for over seventeen years including children and adolescents, adults, EIS (psychosis) and also prison mental health, so my experience is pretty varied. I believe that everybody is different and as such work to help develop an understanding of what is going on for you, before exploring what intervention is likely to be the most effective.
I also complete ASC assessments as part of a multi disciplinary team adhering to NICE recommendations.
I am also trained to offer; EMDR, CBT including CBT for psychosis, DBT, CFT, ACT to help with a range of difficulties
Hi, I am a registered psychologist with the HCPC. I have worked in the NHS for over seventeen years including children and adolescents, adults, EIS (psychosis) and also prison mental health, so my experience is pretty varied. I believe that everybody is different and as such work to help develop an understanding of what is going on for you, before exploring what intervention is likely to be the most effective.
I also complete ASC assessments as part of a multi disciplinary team adhering to NICE recommendations.
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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.