Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Cheadle
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
Hi, I’m Julia, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I have worked for 16 years with people of all ages to help them to grain greater understanding of themselves and the situations they find themselves in. Those who seek support from a Clinical Psychologist might be struggling with their mood, anxiety, relationships, work or education.
Hi, I’m Julia, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I have worked for 16 years with people of all ages to help them to grain greater understanding of themselves and the situations they find themselves in. Those who seek support from a Clinical Psychologist might be struggling with their mood, anxiety, relationships, work or education.
Together with Transactional Analysis, I integrate aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy plus mindfulness, relaxation and journaling techniques into sessions which you are able to utilise, if you wish to do so, both within and outside of the therapy room.
Hi there! I work with adults online and in-person offering a calm and welcoming environment where you can speak freely and confidentially about whatever is on your mind or however you are feeling, even if finding the words is difficult.
My practice is mainly Transactional Analysis, a form of psychotherapy, which focuses on thoughts feelings and behaviours in the past and present, offering insight into individual, personal choices for the future.
I specialise in anxiety and stress, related to family, relationships and the workplace. I also have experience working in bereavement services and I'm an LGBTQ+ ally.
Together with Transactional Analysis, I integrate aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy plus mindfulness, relaxation and journaling techniques into sessions which you are able to utilise, if you wish to do so, both within and outside of the therapy room.
Hi there! I work with adults online and in-person offering a calm and welcoming environment where you can speak freely and confidentially about whatever is on your mind or however you are feeling, even if finding the words is difficult.
My practice is mainly Transactional Analysis, a form of psychotherapy, which focuses on thoughts feelings and behaviours in the past and present, offering insight into individual, personal choices for the future.
I specialise in anxiety and stress, related to family, relationships and the workplace. I also have experience working in bereavement services and I'm an LGBTQ+ ally.
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do.
I have over 18 years experience working as a counsellor and have experience of working with clients with eating disorders, couples, OCD, anxiety, grief, abuse, loss, post-traumatic stress, trauma, depression, stress, addictions, gambling, autism, ADHD, sexuality, self-esteem, sexual identity, parenting issues, self-harm, anger issues, co-dependency
Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do.
I have over 18 years experience working as a counsellor and have experience of working with clients with eating disorders, couples, OCD, anxiety, grief, abuse, loss, post-traumatic stress, trauma, depression, stress, addictions, gambling, autism, ADHD, sexuality, self-esteem, sexual identity, parenting issues, self-harm, anger issues, co-dependency
These models include Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), CBT adapted for neurodiversity and Trauma focussed CBT.
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
These models include Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), CBT adapted for neurodiversity and Trauma focussed CBT.
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and have over 18 years experience working for the NHS. I worked in the Specialty of Weight Management for 8 years. My aim was to help people understand the psychological barriers to making health-related changes. I work with people to explore the reasons behind obesity, overweight, binge eating, emotion-driven eating (comfort eating) and/or difficulties breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I also help people improve their relationships with food, their bodies and with themselves.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and have over 18 years experience working for the NHS. I worked in the Specialty of Weight Management for 8 years. My aim was to help people understand the psychological barriers to making health-related changes. I work with people to explore the reasons behind obesity, overweight, binge eating, emotion-driven eating (comfort eating) and/or difficulties breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I also help people improve their relationships with food, their bodies and with themselves.
Dr Emma Solomon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
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Need help to overcome symptoms of trauma or PTSD, recover from depression or low mood? Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic? Do you finally feel ready to release the root cause of your issues?
Psychologists are trained in treatments that change the impact of negative events. We can’t change ‘what’ happens but we can change the effect it has on you. Bringing you back to confidence, calm and believing you are able to achieve your life goals.
Whether you’ve had therapy before, or you’re only just starting, I can help. Set up a free consultation and I’ll explain how it can work for you.
Need help to overcome symptoms of trauma or PTSD, recover from depression or low mood? Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic? Do you finally feel ready to release the root cause of your issues?
Psychologists are trained in treatments that change the impact of negative events. We can’t change ‘what’ happens but we can change the effect it has on you. Bringing you back to confidence, calm and believing you are able to achieve your life goals.
Whether you’ve had therapy before, or you’re only just starting, I can help. Set up a free consultation and I’ll explain how it can work for you.
I mainly offer 6-8 sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while also drawing upon other approaches such as Narrative Therapy.
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I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for chronic health conditions, neurodivergence and/or hormonal health symptoms, such as related to PMDD, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
I mainly offer 6-8 sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while also drawing upon other approaches such as Narrative Therapy.
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for chronic health conditions, neurodivergence and/or hormonal health symptoms, such as related to PMDD, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
Do you feel like you’re constantly "white-knuckling" your way through the day? Perhaps you’ve spent years wondering why simple tasks feel harder for you than for everyone else, or maybe a past experience is still casting a long shadow over your current life.
Whether you are looking for clarity through an ADHD assessment or seeking relief from long-standing distress through CBT or EMDR, I provide a calm, non-judgmental space to help you find your feet again.
I offer a blend of diagnostic insight and therapeutic support, ensuring you don’t just receive a label, but a way forward:
Do you feel like you’re constantly "white-knuckling" your way through the day? Perhaps you’ve spent years wondering why simple tasks feel harder for you than for everyone else, or maybe a past experience is still casting a long shadow over your current life.
Whether you are looking for clarity through an ADHD assessment or seeking relief from long-standing distress through CBT or EMDR, I provide a calm, non-judgmental space to help you find your feet again.
I offer a blend of diagnostic insight and therapeutic support, ensuring you don’t just receive a label, but a way forward:
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Our work may involve exploring emotional patterns and relationship dynamics while using practical tools informed by ACT, mindfulness, positive psychology and schema-informed approaches to support meaningful and lasting change.
Sometimes it looks like you’re managing just fine - capable, responsible, the one others rely on. But inside you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or questioning what comes next. You might be carrying grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, or moving through a life transition that has shifted your sense of self. I work with individuals and couples, many of whom are professionals, creatives, leaders, and public-facing or high-profile individuals navigating pressure, visibility, and responsibility. Therapy offers space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and feel less alone in it.
Our work may involve exploring emotional patterns and relationship dynamics while using practical tools informed by ACT, mindfulness, positive psychology and schema-informed approaches to support meaningful and lasting change.
Sometimes it looks like you’re managing just fine - capable, responsible, the one others rely on. But inside you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or questioning what comes next. You might be carrying grief, burnout, relationship difficulties, or moving through a life transition that has shifted your sense of self. I work with individuals and couples, many of whom are professionals, creatives, leaders, and public-facing or high-profile individuals navigating pressure, visibility, and responsibility. Therapy offers space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and feel less alone in it.
I often use particular ideas from Compassion Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you understand and manage your experiences better.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn next? You don’t have to keep doing it alone. I can help you quiet the noise, make sense of your emotions, and start feeling more in control of your life. I’m an integrative psychotherapist who tailors each session to you — your story, your pace, your needs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or life as a neurodivergent person, I can offer you the space to untangle what’s going on inside. I can help you to understand yourself more deeply, and to begin moving toward the life you actually want - one built on self-trust, clarity and connection.
I often use particular ideas from Compassion Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you understand and manage your experiences better.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn next? You don’t have to keep doing it alone. I can help you quiet the noise, make sense of your emotions, and start feeling more in control of your life. I’m an integrative psychotherapist who tailors each session to you — your story, your pace, your needs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or life as a neurodivergent person, I can offer you the space to untangle what’s going on inside. I can help you to understand yourself more deeply, and to begin moving toward the life you actually want - one built on self-trust, clarity and connection.
Drawing on over 25 years' experience, I tailor therapy to each person using approaches including CAT, CFT, ACT, Voice Dialogue and Brainspotting—a powerful brain-body therapy for processing trauma, releasing stuck patterns and enhancing performance.
Are you looking to heal, build resilience and truly flourish?
Dr Kilcommons is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Practitioner, BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, with over 25 years’ experience across mental health, physical health, trauma and performance settings. She specialises in a wide range of mental health difficulties, trauma, relational issues, addiction, self-worth and supporting high performers in elite sport, business and other demanding professions. She is passionate about western science & eastern approaches to healing & unlocking potential.
Drawing on over 25 years' experience, I tailor therapy to each person using approaches including CAT, CFT, ACT, Voice Dialogue and Brainspotting—a powerful brain-body therapy for processing trauma, releasing stuck patterns and enhancing performance.
Are you looking to heal, build resilience and truly flourish?
Dr Kilcommons is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Practitioner, BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist and Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, with over 25 years’ experience across mental health, physical health, trauma and performance settings. She specialises in a wide range of mental health difficulties, trauma, relational issues, addiction, self-worth and supporting high performers in elite sport, business and other demanding professions. She is passionate about western science & eastern approaches to healing & unlocking potential.
I specialise in psychotherapies such as CBT, CFT and ACT.
I am an experienced psychologist in providing psychology therapies and behavioural change/health interventions to promote mental wellbeing and healthy behaviours. I worked in a wide range of psychology contexts including clinical mental health, forensics, health, communities, and universities. My work with the NHS specialises in chronic pain management and other long-term health conditions. Throughout my clinical practice, I specialise in working with people presenting difficulties in mental health and physical health, as well as in major life adjustments/transitions (e.g. bereavement, relationships, settling in a new environment).
I specialise in psychotherapies such as CBT, CFT and ACT.
I am an experienced psychologist in providing psychology therapies and behavioural change/health interventions to promote mental wellbeing and healthy behaviours. I worked in a wide range of psychology contexts including clinical mental health, forensics, health, communities, and universities. My work with the NHS specialises in chronic pain management and other long-term health conditions. Throughout my clinical practice, I specialise in working with people presenting difficulties in mental health and physical health, as well as in major life adjustments/transitions (e.g. bereavement, relationships, settling in a new environment).
I understand that taking this first step can feel daunting, but it’s a powerful act of self-care.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism? Perhaps you're navigating a difficult life transition, such as career change, loss or relationship difficulties, and feel the ground shifting beneath you. You might find yourself withdrawing or struggling to find genuine connection with others. Your need is to find clarity, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. You want to understand why you react the way you do and find new ways to cope with life's challenges.
I understand that taking this first step can feel daunting, but it’s a powerful act of self-care.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in cycles of self-criticism? Perhaps you're navigating a difficult life transition, such as career change, loss or relationship difficulties, and feel the ground shifting beneath you. You might find yourself withdrawing or struggling to find genuine connection with others. Your need is to find clarity, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. You want to understand why you react the way you do and find new ways to cope with life's challenges.
My approach combines evidence-based therapies including EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), tailored to your situation and goals.
Recovery isn’t always the end of the story.
Many people find that once the anxiety or trauma has settled, they don’t simply want to return to how life was before. They want to build a life that fits who they are now.
Therapy can help people recover. Sometimes the next challenge is deciding how they want to move forward.
My approach combines evidence-based therapies including EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), tailored to your situation and goals.
Recovery isn’t always the end of the story.
Many people find that once the anxiety or trauma has settled, they don’t simply want to return to how life was before. They want to build a life that fits who they are now.
Therapy can help people recover. Sometimes the next challenge is deciding how they want to move forward.
I offer integrative psychotherapy informed by ACT, psychodynamic thinking, and somatic/body-based interventions.
I help Italian and English-speaking adults in the UK, especially expats, professionals, and people living between cultures, who are dealing with anxiety, overthinking, pressure, relationship patterns, OCD, loneliness, or major life transitions. You may look like you are coping, while inside feeling stuck, tense, disconnected, or exhausted by trying to hold everything together. Therapy offers a grounded and collaborative space to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, work differently with difficult thoughts, emotions, and body responses, and build practical psychological skills to move towards what matters in real life.
I offer integrative psychotherapy informed by ACT, psychodynamic thinking, and somatic/body-based interventions.
I help Italian and English-speaking adults in the UK, especially expats, professionals, and people living between cultures, who are dealing with anxiety, overthinking, pressure, relationship patterns, OCD, loneliness, or major life transitions. You may look like you are coping, while inside feeling stuck, tense, disconnected, or exhausted by trying to hold everything together. Therapy offers a grounded and collaborative space to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, work differently with difficult thoughts, emotions, and body responses, and build practical psychological skills to move towards what matters in real life.
I believe that most problematic symptoms can be the result of becoming confined in vicious cycles of repetitive negative thoughts & behaviours whether conscious or unconscious. These can have roots in childhood and can regularly impact our lives (through lifestyle choices and decision making) or sporadically emerge during stressful times. Overall, I aim to guide you to develop more insight into yourself and towards tangible fulfilment both in technical knowledge and in practical measurable successes. You can expect to find our time together enlightening, educational, emotional & authentic.
I believe that most problematic symptoms can be the result of becoming confined in vicious cycles of repetitive negative thoughts & behaviours whether conscious or unconscious. These can have roots in childhood and can regularly impact our lives (through lifestyle choices and decision making) or sporadically emerge during stressful times. Overall, I aim to guide you to develop more insight into yourself and towards tangible fulfilment both in technical knowledge and in practical measurable successes. You can expect to find our time together enlightening, educational, emotional & authentic.
I use elements of CBT, transactional analysis, ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Schema Therapy.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
I use elements of CBT, transactional analysis, ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Schema Therapy.
There is hope even if your brain tells you there isn't, and it is my job as a counsellor to help you see it. It is usually buried somewhere under layers of shame, self-criticism and feeling not good enough. We will work together to help you feel a deeper sense of fulfilment and control over your life. With the right support and tools, you can overcome challenges and lead a more balanced and satisfying life, even if now it seems impossible.
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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.