Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Burton-on-Trent
My professional journey spans over two decades. I've dedicated over 20 years to the field of education, where I have played a crucial role in supporting children's mental health to foster resilience. This experience includes two years as a school counsellor and mental health lead, providing students with the guidance and support they need to overcome their challenges. I've also spent five years as a divorce coach, assisting couples and individuals as they navigate the often difficult process of separation and divorce.
My professional journey spans over two decades. I've dedicated over 20 years to the field of education, where I have played a crucial role in supporting children's mental health to foster resilience. This experience includes two years as a school counsellor and mental health lead, providing students with the guidance and support they need to overcome their challenges. I've also spent five years as a divorce coach, assisting couples and individuals as they navigate the often difficult process of separation and divorce.
I am an experienced integrative therapist, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, in addition to my core therapeutic training. Having an integrative approach enables me to draw from multiple therapeutic modalities, combining evidence based practice with warmth and curiosity.
Alongside private practice, I work as a Psychotherapist and Training Lead at one of the UK’s largest eating disorder charities. Here I provide specialist therapy, deliver professional training, develop and facilitate group programmes, and represent the organisation at external events.
I am an experienced integrative therapist, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, in addition to my core therapeutic training. Having an integrative approach enables me to draw from multiple therapeutic modalities, combining evidence based practice with warmth and curiosity.
Alongside private practice, I work as a Psychotherapist and Training Lead at one of the UK’s largest eating disorder charities. Here I provide specialist therapy, deliver professional training, develop and facilitate group programmes, and represent the organisation at external events.
Sometimes we experience difficulties in our lives, whether that be individually or in our relationship. As an Integrative Therapist working with individuals and couples, we can work together to explore those individual or relationship difficulties at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. Working in an integrative way means your therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals combining a variety of modalities including, Person-Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory.
Sometimes we experience difficulties in our lives, whether that be individually or in our relationship. As an Integrative Therapist working with individuals and couples, we can work together to explore those individual or relationship difficulties at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. Working in an integrative way means your therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals combining a variety of modalities including, Person-Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory.
Do you often feel worn out from always putting others first? You may struggle with people-pleasing, feeling overly responsible for others’ feelings or needs, or staying in relationships that leave you drained and off-balance. You might find it hard to say no, set boundaries, or assert your needs, and feel guilty when you finally do. Over time, this can become a pattern that feels impossible to break, keeping you stuck in fear of confrontation, rejection, or disappointing those around you. You want to feel confident in yourself, express your needs without guilt, and build fulfilling, balanced relationships.
Do you often feel worn out from always putting others first? You may struggle with people-pleasing, feeling overly responsible for others’ feelings or needs, or staying in relationships that leave you drained and off-balance. You might find it hard to say no, set boundaries, or assert your needs, and feel guilty when you finally do. Over time, this can become a pattern that feels impossible to break, keeping you stuck in fear of confrontation, rejection, or disappointing those around you. You want to feel confident in yourself, express your needs without guilt, and build fulfilling, balanced relationships.
Hello, I am Caroline, and I am a professional and caring Trauma Recovery Psychotherapist with 17 years experience. I understand how isolating trauma can be and I will hold your hand during your treatment using evidence based treatment CBT therapy integrated with somatic (in the body) healing methods. Working together I can help you to heal your trauma wounds and reinvent yourself to feel empowered and able to lead a happy and fulfilling life each day.
Hello, I am Caroline, and I am a professional and caring Trauma Recovery Psychotherapist with 17 years experience. I understand how isolating trauma can be and I will hold your hand during your treatment using evidence based treatment CBT therapy integrated with somatic (in the body) healing methods. Working together I can help you to heal your trauma wounds and reinvent yourself to feel empowered and able to lead a happy and fulfilling life each day.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist. I work predominantly with adults, adolescents and tweens. In addition to CBT, I am trained in ACT, CFT, EMDR and MBCT. I have worked within mental health since 1999. I have a particular interest in working with all the various types of anxiety, low self esteem and trauma. My interpersonal approach is warm, genuine and compassionate. I am a human being too so I have my own experiences of how our minds work and how they get in a mess! I don’t have a website. Please feel free to contact me via text or email if you would like to know more.
I am a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist. I work predominantly with adults, adolescents and tweens. In addition to CBT, I am trained in ACT, CFT, EMDR and MBCT. I have worked within mental health since 1999. I have a particular interest in working with all the various types of anxiety, low self esteem and trauma. My interpersonal approach is warm, genuine and compassionate. I am a human being too so I have my own experiences of how our minds work and how they get in a mess! I don’t have a website. Please feel free to contact me via text or email if you would like to know more.
Using my own lived experience and evidence based therapies like CBT, EMDR, ACT, and CFT, I provide a safe space to process, heal, and find hope.
I’m Kezia, a BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist and RMN with over 15 years’ experience supporting people experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, eating concerns, and life stress. I have a special interest in perinatal, attachment and medical trauma, particularly around fertility (including PCOS & Endometriosis), pregnancy, post partum and early parenthood, and have supported people in high stress roles such as the military, first responders, and prison professionals.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, I’m here to work alongside you - one step at a time.
Using my own lived experience and evidence based therapies like CBT, EMDR, ACT, and CFT, I provide a safe space to process, heal, and find hope.
I’m Kezia, a BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist and RMN with over 15 years’ experience supporting people experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, eating concerns, and life stress. I have a special interest in perinatal, attachment and medical trauma, particularly around fertility (including PCOS & Endometriosis), pregnancy, post partum and early parenthood, and have supported people in high stress roles such as the military, first responders, and prison professionals.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, I’m here to work alongside you - one step at a time.
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Peace of Mind Wellbeing offers therapeutic support and mental health intervention to Children, Young People and Adults, presenting with psychological difficulties such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Childhood Trauma, Relationship difficulties and Low Self Esteem. Peace of Mind Wellbeing also offers couples therapy and family therapy, alongside training packages to other professionals, family and friends, to support their understanding of different psychological difficulties, how they present and how they can appropriately offer their support.
Peace of Mind Wellbeing offers therapeutic support and mental health intervention to Children, Young People and Adults, presenting with psychological difficulties such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Childhood Trauma, Relationship difficulties and Low Self Esteem. Peace of Mind Wellbeing also offers couples therapy and family therapy, alongside training packages to other professionals, family and friends, to support their understanding of different psychological difficulties, how they present and how they can appropriately offer their support.
Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and have over 10 years experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties. Providing support to those with emotional and mental health difficulties. I also provide clinical supervision to Psychotherapists and current trainee Psychotherapists at Exeter University
Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and have over 10 years experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties. Providing support to those with emotional and mental health difficulties. I also provide clinical supervision to Psychotherapists and current trainee Psychotherapists at Exeter University
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
Hello and welcome, I’m Andrew. I know how daunting it can be to seek help and so creating a safe and secure space for us to work within a non-judgemental, confidential environment is my primary goal. I strive to tailor the counselling sessions for you as an individual and hence I view our time together as a collaboration in creating a strong working alliance. I also believe that having completed a Masters in Psychological Sciences enables me to bring a greater depth and understanding to the sessions, within a therapeutic framework. I enjoy bringing psycho-education to sessions for greater understanding.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist focusing my time, energy and considerations on the client and their needs. Being heard, trusted, understood, and feeling empathy without judgement are vital to the therapeutic relationship which we will build together. If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed or would like to work on your self-esteem, self-care or any other personal issues I am here for you. Bringing to light your hopes and goals in a personal, comfortable and non-judgemental space will give you the time and attention you need to focus on positive change.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist focusing my time, energy and considerations on the client and their needs. Being heard, trusted, understood, and feeling empathy without judgement are vital to the therapeutic relationship which we will build together. If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed or would like to work on your self-esteem, self-care or any other personal issues I am here for you. Bringing to light your hopes and goals in a personal, comfortable and non-judgemental space will give you the time and attention you need to focus on positive change.
In my private practice. I offer a confidential non judgemental space for you to be heard and explore any difficulties you are currently experiencing. My aim as your therapist will be to guide you through challenges, foster growth and empower you in becoming your desired self. As your therapist I cant promise I will have all the answers, I see you as holding the key from within. Sometimes, it can be challenging to perceive, but through our sessions, we can explore these issues to gain a deeper understanding.
In my private practice. I offer a confidential non judgemental space for you to be heard and explore any difficulties you are currently experiencing. My aim as your therapist will be to guide you through challenges, foster growth and empower you in becoming your desired self. As your therapist I cant promise I will have all the answers, I see you as holding the key from within. Sometimes, it can be challenging to perceive, but through our sessions, we can explore these issues to gain a deeper understanding.
Do you feel like you are going around in circles, struggling to find solutions to recurrent difficulties or unhealthy patterns? Are you struggling to overcome a difficult life event or series of events from your past? Do you feel bogged down by day-to-day stressors, or demands in your work or home life? Do you feel particularly anxious or low in mood? Do you feel misunderstood or frustrated by your circumstances? Do you just want someone to listen to how you feel? Someone who will work with you to support you to understand the difficulties you are having and develop strategies to break free from the weight of any emotional burden?
Do you feel like you are going around in circles, struggling to find solutions to recurrent difficulties or unhealthy patterns? Are you struggling to overcome a difficult life event or series of events from your past? Do you feel bogged down by day-to-day stressors, or demands in your work or home life? Do you feel particularly anxious or low in mood? Do you feel misunderstood or frustrated by your circumstances? Do you just want someone to listen to how you feel? Someone who will work with you to support you to understand the difficulties you are having and develop strategies to break free from the weight of any emotional burden?
Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage.
I specialise in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation issues, self-esteem challenges, confidence building, and career-related difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and together we can tap into your innate strengths to overcome the obstacles you face.
Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage.
I specialise in helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, motivation issues, self-esteem challenges, confidence building, and career-related difficulties. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and together we can tap into your innate strengths to overcome the obstacles you face.
I am an Integrative Counsellor which means that I use different models of therapy to best suit your specific needs. Listening can be very different from truly feeling heard from knowing that someone genuinely "gets you". I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate approach, providing a safe space for you to explore and work through your concerns at your own pace.
I have worked over 30 years as a counsellor within the NHS, further education and private practice.
I have carried out extensive research into The Transition into Motherhood, leading me to recognise the immensity and complexity of emotions that can arise.
I am an Integrative Counsellor which means that I use different models of therapy to best suit your specific needs. Listening can be very different from truly feeling heard from knowing that someone genuinely "gets you". I offer a non-judgemental and compassionate approach, providing a safe space for you to explore and work through your concerns at your own pace.
I have worked over 30 years as a counsellor within the NHS, further education and private practice.
I have carried out extensive research into The Transition into Motherhood, leading me to recognise the immensity and complexity of emotions that can arise.
I have experience in a range of approaches including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR.
Do you find that despite your very best efforts to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression and/or anger, your difficulties are still holding you back? Do you find that your ways of coping can make things worse in the long-term? You may be finding that your relationships with others are suffering as a result, and you might be finding it difficult to talk to friends and family about your difficulties. Are you struggling to find a way to move forward? Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with what’s important to you, and lost your sense of direction in life?
I have experience in a range of approaches including CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR.
Do you find that despite your very best efforts to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings such as anxiety, depression and/or anger, your difficulties are still holding you back? Do you find that your ways of coping can make things worse in the long-term? You may be finding that your relationships with others are suffering as a result, and you might be finding it difficult to talk to friends and family about your difficulties. Are you struggling to find a way to move forward? Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with what’s important to you, and lost your sense of direction in life?
Sometimes that means working through painful memories or patterns; other times, it’s about rediscovering joy, purpose, and self- acceptance.
I offer a warm, reflective space to explore patterns around anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships and more. Blending relational therapy, EMDR, cognitive approaches and in general, a holistic approach that honours mind, body, and spirit, I help you heal past wounds, build self-trust, and feel more grounded and authentic in yourself.
Sometimes that means working through painful memories or patterns; other times, it’s about rediscovering joy, purpose, and self- acceptance.
I offer a warm, reflective space to explore patterns around anxiety, depression, self-worth, relationships and more. Blending relational therapy, EMDR, cognitive approaches and in general, a holistic approach that honours mind, body, and spirit, I help you heal past wounds, build self-trust, and feel more grounded and authentic in yourself.
I do however favour certain techniques from ACT and DBT when it is called for.
This is the hard part, finding the right therapist for you. Take your time, build the courage to reach out, this is an investment which could change your life.
I hold a deep faith in people and in our ability to grow through connection and understanding. In our work together, my aim is to offer a space where you can bring your whole self, your questions, your pain, your hopes, without judgment.
Together, we’ll explore what matters to you, make sense of the challenges you’re facing, and uncover meaning that supports a life lived more intentionally and on your own terms.
I do however favour certain techniques from ACT and DBT when it is called for.
This is the hard part, finding the right therapist for you. Take your time, build the courage to reach out, this is an investment which could change your life.
I hold a deep faith in people and in our ability to grow through connection and understanding. In our work together, my aim is to offer a space where you can bring your whole self, your questions, your pain, your hopes, without judgment.
Together, we’ll explore what matters to you, make sense of the challenges you’re facing, and uncover meaning that supports a life lived more intentionally and on your own terms.
Are you struggling with trauma, difficult memories, or perinatal challenges? EMDR therapy can help you move forward.
I work with adults who feel stuck with the impact of past experiences. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive memories, or strong emotional reactions they don’t fully understand. Some are navigating challenges linked to pregnancy, birth, or early parenthood. Others appear to be coping on the outside but feel exhausted by the effort of holding everything together. Together we aim to make sense of these experiences and reduce their impact so life begins to feel more manageable again.
Are you struggling with trauma, difficult memories, or perinatal challenges? EMDR therapy can help you move forward.
I work with adults who feel stuck with the impact of past experiences. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive memories, or strong emotional reactions they don’t fully understand. Some are navigating challenges linked to pregnancy, birth, or early parenthood. Others appear to be coping on the outside but feel exhausted by the effort of holding everything together. Together we aim to make sense of these experiences and reduce their impact so life begins to feel more manageable again.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
Hi, perhaps you may be living with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or mood disorders. You might feel weighed down by past experiences, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, and unsure how to move forward. You want relief from persistent emotional pain and a greater sense of steadiness within yourself. Your goal is to feel safe in your own mind and body, to understand your story with compassion, and to build a life guided by choice rather than shaped by past wounds. While I have a personal mission to support male mental health, especially those who feel the pressures of the online world, I welcome all.
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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.