Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Buckingham
Finding the right therapist for yourself can be an overwhelming and often scary task. Therefore, I believe it is very important to me that you have a comfortable, safe, and non-judgemental environment for you to feel able to express whatever it is that is troubling you. It's important that you are listened to and that you feel understood in how unique experiences through life have led you to where you are today. It's also very important that you feel confident that we can work as a team together to help you overcome your current difficulties and aid you on your journey to recovery and reaching your goals.
Finding the right therapist for yourself can be an overwhelming and often scary task. Therefore, I believe it is very important to me that you have a comfortable, safe, and non-judgemental environment for you to feel able to express whatever it is that is troubling you. It's important that you are listened to and that you feel understood in how unique experiences through life have led you to where you are today. It's also very important that you feel confident that we can work as a team together to help you overcome your current difficulties and aid you on your journey to recovery and reaching your goals.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based models including CBT, CFT, ACT, systemic approaches, and narrative therapy.
Let’s be real — life is hard and rarely straightforward, and our needs and challenges can be even more complex. Some people may not know where to begin, while for others, the cause feels clear. Wherever you find yourself, I’m here to help. As a Clinical Psychologist, I’ve gained extensive experience working across NHS, community, and specialist services. These experiences have equipped me to support a wide range of individuals — from those wanting to build confidence in a specific area of life, to those navigating more complex and enduring mental health difficulties.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based models including CBT, CFT, ACT, systemic approaches, and narrative therapy.
Let’s be real — life is hard and rarely straightforward, and our needs and challenges can be even more complex. Some people may not know where to begin, while for others, the cause feels clear. Wherever you find yourself, I’m here to help. As a Clinical Psychologist, I’ve gained extensive experience working across NHS, community, and specialist services. These experiences have equipped me to support a wide range of individuals — from those wanting to build confidence in a specific area of life, to those navigating more complex and enduring mental health difficulties.
I work with adults, young people, and practitioners navigating a wide range of issues — from complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and dissociation, to anxiety, low mood, or a general sense of being lost or disconnected. You may be managing a diagnosis such as BPD/EUPD, or looking for more regulation, clarity, or reconnection. I offer one-off consultations, structured blocks, open-ended work, monthly packages and intensives. Together we’ll build a therapeutic path that fits your circumstances, drawing on tailored psychological approaches, naturopathy, and body-based care.
I work with adults, young people, and practitioners navigating a wide range of issues — from complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and dissociation, to anxiety, low mood, or a general sense of being lost or disconnected. You may be managing a diagnosis such as BPD/EUPD, or looking for more regulation, clarity, or reconnection. I offer one-off consultations, structured blocks, open-ended work, monthly packages and intensives. Together we’ll build a therapeutic path that fits your circumstances, drawing on tailored psychological approaches, naturopathy, and body-based care.
I work with adults and young people, who are facing the challenges of living with trauma, grief, experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients - whether formally diagnosed or not. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, tired and/or misunderstood. Using an integrative, person-centred approach, we create a space to connect and explore, at your pace. Together we make sense of your experiences, build coping strategies, recognise your strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I work with adults and young people, who are facing the challenges of living with trauma, grief, experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. I specialise in working with neurodivergent clients - whether formally diagnosed or not. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, tired and/or misunderstood. Using an integrative, person-centred approach, we create a space to connect and explore, at your pace. Together we make sense of your experiences, build coping strategies, recognise your strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
At Luxe Psychology Practice, our team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists and therapists is here to support you every step of the way. We provide personalised care for adults, children, couples, and families in Central Milton Keynes, Central London, and online via video call. Our private practice offers a calm, confidential, and welcoming environment where your needs are our priority. We are committed to providing expert psychological support that is tailored to you, delivered with warmth, compassion, and genuine human connection.
At Luxe Psychology Practice, our team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists and therapists is here to support you every step of the way. We provide personalised care for adults, children, couples, and families in Central Milton Keynes, Central London, and online via video call. Our private practice offers a calm, confidential, and welcoming environment where your needs are our priority. We are committed to providing expert psychological support that is tailored to you, delivered with warmth, compassion, and genuine human connection.
Having trained and worked in the NHS for over 10 years, I founded The Lotus Psychology Practice with a vision to provide mental health care that is accessible, individualised and evidence-based, to ensure the most effective results, personalised to you. I worked in research at a range of national and international universities, including Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School, before undertaking my doctorate training at University College London. Alongside my private clinic, I work in the NHS as the Lead for the Child and Adolescent Harmful Behaviour Service across Oxford and Buckinghamshire.
Having trained and worked in the NHS for over 10 years, I founded The Lotus Psychology Practice with a vision to provide mental health care that is accessible, individualised and evidence-based, to ensure the most effective results, personalised to you. I worked in research at a range of national and international universities, including Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School, before undertaking my doctorate training at University College London. Alongside my private clinic, I work in the NHS as the Lead for the Child and Adolescent Harmful Behaviour Service across Oxford and Buckinghamshire.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. Reaching out is a brave first step toward change.
You may be here because of a difficult past. Perhaps your childhood left you feeling hurt, or you’ve always felt like you don’t quite fit in. Maybe you find yourself overcompensating in social situations, questioning your worth, or wondering what’s “wrong” with you. Do you often feel anxious, struggle to relax around others, or experience emotions like anger, jealousy, or sadness without fully understanding why?
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. Reaching out is a brave first step toward change.
You may be here because of a difficult past. Perhaps your childhood left you feeling hurt, or you’ve always felt like you don’t quite fit in. Maybe you find yourself overcompensating in social situations, questioning your worth, or wondering what’s “wrong” with you. Do you often feel anxious, struggle to relax around others, or experience emotions like anger, jealousy, or sadness without fully understanding why?
I work with people who feel held back by psychological barriers from doing the things that matter to them, or who want to turn those activities into a path for personal growth. Whether you’re a performer chasing excellence, a professional levelling up in your career, a recreational exerciser trying to get consistent, someone working to get healthier, or anyone who wants to use their chosen pursuit as a vehicle for deeper self-development, I’ll help you break through what’s stopping you and engage in life in a way that brings you meaning.
I work with people who feel held back by psychological barriers from doing the things that matter to them, or who want to turn those activities into a path for personal growth. Whether you’re a performer chasing excellence, a professional levelling up in your career, a recreational exerciser trying to get consistent, someone working to get healthier, or anyone who wants to use their chosen pursuit as a vehicle for deeper self-development, I’ll help you break through what’s stopping you and engage in life in a way that brings you meaning.
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My primary approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Now able to offer face-to-face sessions in Redbourn (AL3).
Struggling to concentrate or sleep due to worry? Paralysed by panic attacks? Feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts? I can help you break free of the symptoms of anxiety and low mood that are stopping you from living the life you want to live. As a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist I have a wealth of experience working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Health or Death anxiety.
My primary approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Now able to offer face-to-face sessions in Redbourn (AL3).
Struggling to concentrate or sleep due to worry? Paralysed by panic attacks? Feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts? I can help you break free of the symptoms of anxiety and low mood that are stopping you from living the life you want to live. As a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist I have a wealth of experience working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Health or Death anxiety.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectircal Behaviour Therapy (DBT), systemic family approaches, Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy, and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT).
Starting therapy can be a big step, and it’s normal to feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where we can take things at a pace that feels right for you. During our sessions, we’ll explore what’s happening for you, and i’ll listen to understand your experiences. Collaboration is key in my approach- I believe in working side by side so that you feel empowered and an active part of our journey together.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectircal Behaviour Therapy (DBT), systemic family approaches, Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy, and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT).
Starting therapy can be a big step, and it’s normal to feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where we can take things at a pace that feels right for you. During our sessions, we’ll explore what’s happening for you, and i’ll listen to understand your experiences. Collaboration is key in my approach- I believe in working side by side so that you feel empowered and an active part of our journey together.
I work with you in partnership. Always, we will be in contact with the present. Always, I will meet you as another human being in this shared space together. We will look at what is coming up for you in the here and now, in your emotions and body, and how this impacts you and your relationships.
For me, therapy is not about fixing. It’s about harnessing enough self-awareness that we are able to liberate ourselves from thoughts and feelings that feel beyond our conscious choice. It is about arming ourselves with self-knowledge and the courage to move towards change and let go of that which is not in our control.
I work with you in partnership. Always, we will be in contact with the present. Always, I will meet you as another human being in this shared space together. We will look at what is coming up for you in the here and now, in your emotions and body, and how this impacts you and your relationships.
For me, therapy is not about fixing. It’s about harnessing enough self-awareness that we are able to liberate ourselves from thoughts and feelings that feel beyond our conscious choice. It is about arming ourselves with self-knowledge and the courage to move towards change and let go of that which is not in our control.
My main models of working are Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, MANTRA and EMDR.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or difficulties around food and body image.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy for adults (age 17+) with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
I specialise in eating disorders, including emotional eating, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, and body image concerns. I also regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-worth.
My main models of working are Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, MANTRA and EMDR.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or difficulties around food and body image.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy for adults (age 17+) with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
I specialise in eating disorders, including emotional eating, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, and body image concerns. I also regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-worth.
If you are tired of anxiety, worry, trauma or low mood controlling your life, evidence-based psychological therapy can help you take it back.
We work with adults, teenagers, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional difficulties and relationship challenges. Many of our clients have tried to cope alone for some time and are looking for more than support alone; they want to understand what is driving their difficulties and learn effective, evidence-based strategies to create lasting change. Our team helps people regain confidence, resilience and control of their lives.
If you are tired of anxiety, worry, trauma or low mood controlling your life, evidence-based psychological therapy can help you take it back.
We work with adults, teenagers, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional difficulties and relationship challenges. Many of our clients have tried to cope alone for some time and are looking for more than support alone; they want to understand what is driving their difficulties and learn effective, evidence-based strategies to create lasting change. Our team helps people regain confidence, resilience and control of their lives.
Do you suffer from overwhelming feelings? I am an experienced integrative counsellor working with trauma - whether from conflict, abuse or other difficult life events. I am compassionate and my approach is warm, empathic and accepting. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel able to open up and explore your life. I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
Do you suffer from overwhelming feelings? I am an experienced integrative counsellor working with trauma - whether from conflict, abuse or other difficult life events. I am compassionate and my approach is warm, empathic and accepting. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel able to open up and explore your life. I have experience working with clients who have complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, illness, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
Welcome, I work as a qualified counsellor and psychologist, with a trauma informed approach including EMDR Therapy. I help clients understand what’s making your life feel so difficult and how to move through it to a brighter future. I understand all the different mental health diagnoses and how that affects your physical health too. I'm also a breathwork facilitator and I have practitioner status in Functional Kinesiology. These extra modalities truly enhance the support I can offer my clients.
Welcome, I work as a qualified counsellor and psychologist, with a trauma informed approach including EMDR Therapy. I help clients understand what’s making your life feel so difficult and how to move through it to a brighter future. I understand all the different mental health diagnoses and how that affects your physical health too. I'm also a breathwork facilitator and I have practitioner status in Functional Kinesiology. These extra modalities truly enhance the support I can offer my clients.
I deliver high-quality treatments, including CBT (I'm BABCP accredited), ACT for performance optimisation (e.g., thriving in competitive sports), EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
I am a deputy lead clinical psychologist in an NHS secondary care team, and I currently work part-time in private practice. Each day, I help people manage stressful life events and confront various psychological issues, such as anxiety, PTSD, low mood, loneliness, self-esteem, and coping with pressure. I can help you develop a deep understanding of your psychological problems and convert insight into change. I believe that our thoughts influence our feelings, which in turn affect our actions. Sometimes, we must reflect on why we keep falling into the same patterns to move forward in life. Seeking help for emotional problems is wise.
I deliver high-quality treatments, including CBT (I'm BABCP accredited), ACT for performance optimisation (e.g., thriving in competitive sports), EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
I am a deputy lead clinical psychologist in an NHS secondary care team, and I currently work part-time in private practice. Each day, I help people manage stressful life events and confront various psychological issues, such as anxiety, PTSD, low mood, loneliness, self-esteem, and coping with pressure. I can help you develop a deep understanding of your psychological problems and convert insight into change. I believe that our thoughts influence our feelings, which in turn affect our actions. Sometimes, we must reflect on why we keep falling into the same patterns to move forward in life. Seeking help for emotional problems is wise.
I work with a variety of clients who present with a vast array of challenges, including trauma, addiction and domestic abuse as well as work-related occupational stress and bullying in the workplace. I additionally work with self-esteem, body image and weight issues and have much experience in these areas. I am additionally a Registered Expert Witness, Supervisor and have been a Masters Forensic Psychology lecturer, and Doctorate Thesis Viva Voce examiner.
I work with a variety of clients who present with a vast array of challenges, including trauma, addiction and domestic abuse as well as work-related occupational stress and bullying in the workplace. I additionally work with self-esteem, body image and weight issues and have much experience in these areas. I am additionally a Registered Expert Witness, Supervisor and have been a Masters Forensic Psychology lecturer, and Doctorate Thesis Viva Voce examiner.
I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with additional training in approaches including IFS, EMDR, CFT, ACT, therapeutic yoga, somatics, SIP (somatic integration and processing), and mind-body coaching.
They say the Body Keeps the Score... And something keeps bringing you back to the same stuck places — the same anxious patterns, the same relationship dynamics, the same pain or signals from your body that you tend to ignore. Perhaps you've tried pushing through. Maybe you've tried talking about it. And talking helps. But your body has been waiting patiently for its turn. Here, we listen to both.
I'm Beth, a clinical psychologist and therapeutic yoga teacher integrating modern psychology with somatic processing. I'm here to support your journey towards real, lasting change.
Together, we regulate, rewire, and reconnect with joy.
I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with additional training in approaches including IFS, EMDR, CFT, ACT, therapeutic yoga, somatics, SIP (somatic integration and processing), and mind-body coaching.
They say the Body Keeps the Score... And something keeps bringing you back to the same stuck places — the same anxious patterns, the same relationship dynamics, the same pain or signals from your body that you tend to ignore. Perhaps you've tried pushing through. Maybe you've tried talking about it. And talking helps. But your body has been waiting patiently for its turn. Here, we listen to both.
I'm Beth, a clinical psychologist and therapeutic yoga teacher integrating modern psychology with somatic processing. I'm here to support your journey towards real, lasting change.
Together, we regulate, rewire, and reconnect with joy.
Being human is uniquely challenging. Unexpected (& even expected!) life events, our individual experiences and changes in our personal lives can impact us more than we know. We become quite skilled at developing both helpful and not-so-helpful coping strategies. These work for some time. Until they don't. That's when we may need help to understand and make sense of what we've been dealing with.
That's where I come in! We'll work together to understand your unique situation and what you want to change. The hope is that together, we'll help you get back on track and feel like a better version of yourself.
Being human is uniquely challenging. Unexpected (& even expected!) life events, our individual experiences and changes in our personal lives can impact us more than we know. We become quite skilled at developing both helpful and not-so-helpful coping strategies. These work for some time. Until they don't. That's when we may need help to understand and make sense of what we've been dealing with.
That's where I come in! We'll work together to understand your unique situation and what you want to change. The hope is that together, we'll help you get back on track and feel like a better version of yourself.
I specialise & have had training in Systemic approaches, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
So often the psychological distress we experience is an understandable reaction to the things we have gone through and the situations we find ourselves in. Therapy can help us make sense of what is happening and develop new ways of seeing or coping with things. What brings people to therapy can be vastly different. Maybe you’ve lost enjoyment in your life or work & are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve noticed patterns that keep showing up in your life & you want to get to the bottom of why you do what you do. Or maybe you’ve experienced some painful things & feel that they’re impacting your life & you want that to be different.
I specialise & have had training in Systemic approaches, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
So often the psychological distress we experience is an understandable reaction to the things we have gone through and the situations we find ourselves in. Therapy can help us make sense of what is happening and develop new ways of seeing or coping with things. What brings people to therapy can be vastly different. Maybe you’ve lost enjoyment in your life or work & are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve noticed patterns that keep showing up in your life & you want to get to the bottom of why you do what you do. Or maybe you’ve experienced some painful things & feel that they’re impacting your life & you want that to be different.
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- Aylesbury
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- Bicester
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- Hemel Hempstead
- Leighton Buzzard
- Milton Keynes
- Northampton
- Oxford
- Thame
- Towcester
- Tring
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.