Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Braintree
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
I’m Shannon Hawker, a clinical psychologist and a deep believer in the quiet power of softness, sensitivity, and resilience.
I earned my Master of Social Science in Clinical Psychology (Cum Laude), BA Honours in Psychology (Cum Laude), and BA (Cum Laude) in South Africa. Since then, my work has taken me through psychiatric hospitals, general medical settings, schools, and correctional services, spaces that have deepened my respect for resilience, healing, and the courage it takes to grow.
I’m Shannon Hawker, a clinical psychologist and a deep believer in the quiet power of softness, sensitivity, and resilience.
I earned my Master of Social Science in Clinical Psychology (Cum Laude), BA Honours in Psychology (Cum Laude), and BA (Cum Laude) in South Africa. Since then, my work has taken me through psychiatric hospitals, general medical settings, schools, and correctional services, spaces that have deepened my respect for resilience, healing, and the courage it takes to grow.
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
I offer a pluralistic approach to counselling, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach, so we work collaboratively to explore what feels most helpful for you. Alongside talking therapy, I integrate nature-based practices and somatic awareness, supporting the connection between mind and body. Spending time in nature and gently noticing bodily sensations can help with grounding, emotional regulation and self-understanding. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
I offer a pluralistic approach to counselling, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach, so we work collaboratively to explore what feels most helpful for you. Alongside talking therapy, I integrate nature-based practices and somatic awareness, supporting the connection between mind and body. Spending time in nature and gently noticing bodily sensations can help with grounding, emotional regulation and self-understanding. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
I’m passionate about helping people develop into the most authentic, and chosen, version of themselves. Are you feeling ashamed, anxious, angry or sad? Do you find you get stuck in the same patterns of relationships? Are you trying to avoid difficult memories, and is this limiting your quality of life? I get the exhaustion. You are not alone. I am trained to doctoral level in a variety of therapeutic approaches (including CBT) and have additional training in CAT and EMDR. In a nutshell, this means, together, we can work out what’s going on for you and use a variety of approaches to get you heading in the direction.
I’m passionate about helping people develop into the most authentic, and chosen, version of themselves. Are you feeling ashamed, anxious, angry or sad? Do you find you get stuck in the same patterns of relationships? Are you trying to avoid difficult memories, and is this limiting your quality of life? I get the exhaustion. You are not alone. I am trained to doctoral level in a variety of therapeutic approaches (including CBT) and have additional training in CAT and EMDR. In a nutshell, this means, together, we can work out what’s going on for you and use a variety of approaches to get you heading in the direction.
I’m a psychotherapist specialising in CBT and trauma‑informed support. People often come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they can’t shift, or unsure how to support their child’s emotional world. My style is calm, steady and clear. I help you understand what’s happening, why it feels so hard, and what will actually make a difference.
I’m a psychotherapist specialising in CBT and trauma‑informed support. People often come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they can’t shift, or unsure how to support their child’s emotional world. My style is calm, steady and clear. I help you understand what’s happening, why it feels so hard, and what will actually make a difference.
I offer a wide range of therapies such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy,.
On paper, your life works but something still feels off. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, but you’ve lost the spark. Perhaps you notice the same patterns repeating and you are ready to break free of them. Our sessions together can be a place to figure things out, to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that have left you feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a warm, calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside and out.
I offer a wide range of therapies such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy,.
On paper, your life works but something still feels off. Maybe you’re doing all the right things, but you’ve lost the spark. Perhaps you notice the same patterns repeating and you are ready to break free of them. Our sessions together can be a place to figure things out, to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that have left you feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain.
I offer a warm, calm and compassionate space to help you understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters, and create lasting change from the inside and out.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
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I often draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) as a way of supporting clients to learn skills on being more mindfully aware of their experience and in taking steps towards a more meaningful life.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
I often draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) as a way of supporting clients to learn skills on being more mindfully aware of their experience and in taking steps towards a more meaningful life.
Hi, I’m Jonathan. As a Clinical Psychologist I can help if you're struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, panic, feelings of shame, low self‑esteem, and more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, I provide a compassionate space to explore this and support you towards meaningful change.
Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, grappling with identity, sexuality, or aspects of neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism - we can work to make sense and overcome issues. As a foster carer, I also bring unique insight into the emotional impact of fostering and adoption.
You're the one everyone leans on- the reliable one, the kind one who always shows up. But lately, you're running on empty, lying awake replaying the day, scanning for anyone you might have disappointed. Saying no feels impossible, rest feels selfish. And somewhere underneath the exhaustion is a quieter, scarier thought: "what if people only want me around for what I do for them?"
Instead, imagine falling asleep without replaying the day. Waking up without dread. Being with others and feeling you actually belong; not performing, not managing, just present. This isn't about better boundaries, it's about feeling worthy just as you are.
You're the one everyone leans on- the reliable one, the kind one who always shows up. But lately, you're running on empty, lying awake replaying the day, scanning for anyone you might have disappointed. Saying no feels impossible, rest feels selfish. And somewhere underneath the exhaustion is a quieter, scarier thought: "what if people only want me around for what I do for them?"
Instead, imagine falling asleep without replaying the day. Waking up without dread. Being with others and feeling you actually belong; not performing, not managing, just present. This isn't about better boundaries, it's about feeling worthy just as you are.
I have worked as a counsellor for 7 years, having studied a broad range of counselling approaches and have a strong belief in the efficacy of counselling. I have a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, I am a registered member (MBACP) with BACP. I use the integrative approach to counselling, which means that I am able to select from a range of therapy approaches and tailor them to your specific needs.
I have worked as a counsellor for 7 years, having studied a broad range of counselling approaches and have a strong belief in the efficacy of counselling. I have a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling, I am a registered member (MBACP) with BACP. I use the integrative approach to counselling, which means that I am able to select from a range of therapy approaches and tailor them to your specific needs.
Hello, my name is Leanne and I am a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, EMDR practitioner and a registered Occupational Therapist. I have worked with adults in both NHS and private sectors for 20 years in GP surgeries, outpatient settings and inpatient wards. I have significant experience in working with people who have experienced stressful and/or traumatic events either in childhood or as an adult, helping to reduce distress from these events and stop them from impacting on both the present and on the future.
Hello, my name is Leanne and I am a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, EMDR practitioner and a registered Occupational Therapist. I have worked with adults in both NHS and private sectors for 20 years in GP surgeries, outpatient settings and inpatient wards. I have significant experience in working with people who have experienced stressful and/or traumatic events either in childhood or as an adult, helping to reduce distress from these events and stop them from impacting on both the present and on the future.
Through my training I have developed high-level knowledge of the theory and practice of both CBT including CFT, ACT, DBT and trauma-focussed CBT, and systemic approaches.
I provide comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, utilising gold standard assessment tools, as recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. These assessments are multidisciplinary. I provide cognitive assessments to ascertain intellectual and academic strengths and difficulties.
Through my training I have developed high-level knowledge of the theory and practice of both CBT including CFT, ACT, DBT and trauma-focussed CBT, and systemic approaches.
I provide comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, utilising gold standard assessment tools, as recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. These assessments are multidisciplinary. I provide cognitive assessments to ascertain intellectual and academic strengths and difficulties.
I use a variety and combination of several therapeutic approaches to best suit each client's needs including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Ecotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I'm Lyn, an experienced, integrative Psychological Therapist working in mental health support for 13 years, specialising in evidence based therapies - CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy & Nature Therapy.
Are you a chronic overthinker? Feeling stuck or lost in life? Emotions overwhelming you? Are obsessions & compulsions taking over your life? Need help coping in relationships or overcoming life difficulties? Would you like to find more calm, joy, purpose?
I would love to work alongside you, providing support, insights and understanding to allow you to feel better about yourself & your life. You deserve to live with a bit more ease.
I use a variety and combination of several therapeutic approaches to best suit each client's needs including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Ecotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I'm Lyn, an experienced, integrative Psychological Therapist working in mental health support for 13 years, specialising in evidence based therapies - CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy & Nature Therapy.
Are you a chronic overthinker? Feeling stuck or lost in life? Emotions overwhelming you? Are obsessions & compulsions taking over your life? Need help coping in relationships or overcoming life difficulties? Would you like to find more calm, joy, purpose?
I would love to work alongside you, providing support, insights and understanding to allow you to feel better about yourself & your life. You deserve to live with a bit more ease.
Are you struggling with anxiety (including severe anxiety, GAD and social anxiety), stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind?
I use the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach, an evidence-based method, to work with you to understand what's really going on and help you to make the changes you need to break through your problems.
Are you struggling with anxiety (including severe anxiety, GAD and social anxiety), stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind?
I use the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach, an evidence-based method, to work with you to understand what's really going on and help you to make the changes you need to break through your problems.
CBT & Coaching for Couples & Individuals
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB1
Getting the right help at the right time can change your life. I offer evidence-based therapy & coaching, drawing on the latest research into what works. Whatever issues you’re facing, my aim is to help relieve your distress as quickly as possible. I do that by drawing on approaches backed by decades of research. I am a previous Chair of The Bowlby Centre (leading body in the UK for attachment-based therapy) and the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology (providing training to other mental health professional and consulting to business about wellbeing in the workplace). I am also an ILM-accredited Coach.
Getting the right help at the right time can change your life. I offer evidence-based therapy & coaching, drawing on the latest research into what works. Whatever issues you’re facing, my aim is to help relieve your distress as quickly as possible. I do that by drawing on approaches backed by decades of research. I am a previous Chair of The Bowlby Centre (leading body in the UK for attachment-based therapy) and the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology (providing training to other mental health professional and consulting to business about wellbeing in the workplace). I am also an ILM-accredited Coach.
Working mainly online, I use an integrative approach including EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, and FAP.
Hi, I’m Sanchita, a CBT and EMDR-integrative psychotherapist passionate about creating a warm, compassionate therapy experience.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if it’s new to you. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can show up just as you are. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you, reframe unhelpful patterns, and build a more fulfilling life. Therapy can help you develop the tools and resilience to navigate challenges, relationships, and everything in between.
Working mainly online, I use an integrative approach including EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, and FAP.
Hi, I’m Sanchita, a CBT and EMDR-integrative psychotherapist passionate about creating a warm, compassionate therapy experience.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if it’s new to you. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can show up just as you are. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you, reframe unhelpful patterns, and build a more fulfilling life. Therapy can help you develop the tools and resilience to navigate challenges, relationships, and everything in between.
For the last 12yrs also, specialising in ACT therapy, which is a third wave CBT approach.
The 3 C’s in life, Choice,Chance, Change. You can chose to make the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.I am here to help, support and aid you with any difficulties you maybe having. Be that with any anxiety, depression. Phobias, OCD, relationships, complex issues. My aim is to get you unstuck and to help you move forward in your chosen life direction.
For the last 12yrs also, specialising in ACT therapy, which is a third wave CBT approach.
The 3 C’s in life, Choice,Chance, Change. You can chose to make the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.I am here to help, support and aid you with any difficulties you maybe having. Be that with any anxiety, depression. Phobias, OCD, relationships, complex issues. My aim is to get you unstuck and to help you move forward in your chosen life direction.
Nearby Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors Searches for Braintree
- Billericay
- Bishop's Stortford
- Chelmsford
- Colchester
- Halstead
- Haverhill
- Maldon
- Saffron Walden
- Sawbridgeworth
- Sudbury
- Wickford
- Witham
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.