Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Chislehurst
As a counsellor, I practice in a pluralistic way which means I draw upon different theoretical approaches when I work with you as an individual – after all, there is only one of you in the world! My aim is to attune to your individual needs and I strive to work in an authentic down to earth way that is interactive and collaborative. Counselling can be daunting so I will work with you at your pace, offering you a space that is non-judgemental, respectful and confidential. Everyone is different, but having a space to talk and actually be heard can be extremely powerful and healing; leading to a greater understanding of yourself.
As a counsellor, I practice in a pluralistic way which means I draw upon different theoretical approaches when I work with you as an individual – after all, there is only one of you in the world! My aim is to attune to your individual needs and I strive to work in an authentic down to earth way that is interactive and collaborative. Counselling can be daunting so I will work with you at your pace, offering you a space that is non-judgemental, respectful and confidential. Everyone is different, but having a space to talk and actually be heard can be extremely powerful and healing; leading to a greater understanding of yourself.
We can help you learn how to guide yourself with compassion, acceptance, and awareness, so you can feel more emotionally at ease, build self-worth, and do more of the things that make life feel meaningful and enjoyable.
You might feel constantly anxious - tense, on edge, or caught in worry.
Or you might feel low, flat, and unsure how to find joy again.
Some women come to us feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in relationships or worn down by people-pleasing or self-criticism. Others are processing trauma or navigating big life changes - from early motherhood to menopause - that have unsettled their confidence. However it shows up, the common thread is emotional overload whilst trying to hold it all together. If you're a woman who wants to feel calmer, more secure in yourself, and able to enjoy life without so much pressure, then we're here for you.
We can help you learn how to guide yourself with compassion, acceptance, and awareness, so you can feel more emotionally at ease, build self-worth, and do more of the things that make life feel meaningful and enjoyable.
You might feel constantly anxious - tense, on edge, or caught in worry.
Or you might feel low, flat, and unsure how to find joy again.
Some women come to us feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns in relationships or worn down by people-pleasing or self-criticism. Others are processing trauma or navigating big life changes - from early motherhood to menopause - that have unsettled their confidence. However it shows up, the common thread is emotional overload whilst trying to hold it all together. If you're a woman who wants to feel calmer, more secure in yourself, and able to enjoy life without so much pressure, then we're here for you.
I am an Accredited BACP Therapist & Supervisor. I can offer Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and EMDR. If you are considering how therapy can support you through challenging life events, I can support you by offering a safe & confidential space in which you can begin to examine what may feel impossible right now to resolve by yourself; without fear of being judged and experience, perhaps for the first time, a real feeling of being heard. I work by helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions & life story so far, with the aim of both of us understanding & together making sense of the difficulties you are experiencing.
I am an Accredited BACP Therapist & Supervisor. I can offer Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and EMDR. If you are considering how therapy can support you through challenging life events, I can support you by offering a safe & confidential space in which you can begin to examine what may feel impossible right now to resolve by yourself; without fear of being judged and experience, perhaps for the first time, a real feeling of being heard. I work by helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions & life story so far, with the aim of both of us understanding & together making sense of the difficulties you are experiencing.
This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over a decade of experience working across NHS and private settings supporting individuals, couples and families with a range of difficulties using a compassionate, individual focused approach. I can help you better understand and cope with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, worry, low mood, feeling stressed or overwhelmed, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and overcoming difficult or traumatic experiences. I have a special interest and experience in supporting parents and those within the perinatal period (pregnancy, birth and adjusting to parenthood).
This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over a decade of experience working across NHS and private settings supporting individuals, couples and families with a range of difficulties using a compassionate, individual focused approach. I can help you better understand and cope with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, worry, low mood, feeling stressed or overwhelmed, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and overcoming difficult or traumatic experiences. I have a special interest and experience in supporting parents and those within the perinatal period (pregnancy, birth and adjusting to parenthood).
Hi, I’m Charlotte, an accredited BACP Counsellor who predominantly works with Adolescents aged 10 Plus and adults, specialising in the area of Neurodivergents and trauma. I am ADHD and dyslexic myself as well as having a complete neurodivergent family, so I can guarantee as well as a large, hyper focused amount of training in this area, which I am always adding too, I have lived experience of some of the twist and turns you may be navigating. I also work with Neuro typical clients, who feel my approach meets their needs.
Hi, I’m Charlotte, an accredited BACP Counsellor who predominantly works with Adolescents aged 10 Plus and adults, specialising in the area of Neurodivergents and trauma. I am ADHD and dyslexic myself as well as having a complete neurodivergent family, so I can guarantee as well as a large, hyper focused amount of training in this area, which I am always adding too, I have lived experience of some of the twist and turns you may be navigating. I also work with Neuro typical clients, who feel my approach meets their needs.
With expertise in CBT, CFT, ACT, mindfulness, and EMDR, we provide tailored support for those facing high-functioning anxiety and trauma.
You might look like you've got it all together — success, drive, ambition — but inside, you're wrestling with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling like an imposter. You're likely hard on yourself, aiming for perfection, often delaying tasks because they feel too daunting, finding it hard to switch off at night, or constantly trying to meet others' expectations at the expense of your own well-being. Despite all this, you're looking for a way to make your inner life as rewarding and fulfilling as your outer achievements suggest. You want to break free from the cycle of worry and self-criticism to find peace.
With expertise in CBT, CFT, ACT, mindfulness, and EMDR, we provide tailored support for those facing high-functioning anxiety and trauma.
You might look like you've got it all together — success, drive, ambition — but inside, you're wrestling with anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling like an imposter. You're likely hard on yourself, aiming for perfection, often delaying tasks because they feel too daunting, finding it hard to switch off at night, or constantly trying to meet others' expectations at the expense of your own well-being. Despite all this, you're looking for a way to make your inner life as rewarding and fulfilling as your outer achievements suggest. You want to break free from the cycle of worry and self-criticism to find peace.
“When a flower fails to bloom, it is not the flower's fault; we must examine the environment in which it grows." Are you feeling stuck and in need of guidance to understand and process your thought life and emotions? I provide a secure space for exploring unresolved feelings/trauma, relationship challenges, or a desire for personal growth. My commitment is to foster a reflective environment through a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and transparency. This allows you to feel safe while navigating internal and external conflicts. "Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step."
“When a flower fails to bloom, it is not the flower's fault; we must examine the environment in which it grows." Are you feeling stuck and in need of guidance to understand and process your thought life and emotions? I provide a secure space for exploring unresolved feelings/trauma, relationship challenges, or a desire for personal growth. My commitment is to foster a reflective environment through a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and transparency. This allows you to feel safe while navigating internal and external conflicts. "Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step."
I offer a range of evidence based psychological approaches to treatment such as Eye Movement Desentitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy (NT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), & systemic therapy.
Dr Corson holds a limited therapeutic caseload. She adopts a trauma-informed approach to treatment and recognises that there are a number of factors associated with improving recovery, such as recognising individual differences, ethnicity, values, cultural, neurodivergence and life experiences. She works with individuals presenting with a range of psychological difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, attachment difficulties, identity, addiction/substance misuse, self-harming behaviours, relationship difficulties, and anger management/emotional dysregulation, bereavement, stress and other concerns.
I offer a range of evidence based psychological approaches to treatment such as Eye Movement Desentitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy (NT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), & systemic therapy.
Dr Corson holds a limited therapeutic caseload. She adopts a trauma-informed approach to treatment and recognises that there are a number of factors associated with improving recovery, such as recognising individual differences, ethnicity, values, cultural, neurodivergence and life experiences. She works with individuals presenting with a range of psychological difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, attachment difficulties, identity, addiction/substance misuse, self-harming behaviours, relationship difficulties, and anger management/emotional dysregulation, bereavement, stress and other concerns.
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Expressing our vulnerabilities can be risky especially if we feel our society is too quick to judge or misunderstand our personal experience(s). I completed my undergraduate studies at King’s College London and my postgraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Surrey. I am able to work using a number of approaches including humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, integrative and EMDR approaches. I currently offer individual therapy online. I can offer a free 15 minute consultation where we can discuss what you want to work on and whether you feel we could work together to achieve your goals.
Expressing our vulnerabilities can be risky especially if we feel our society is too quick to judge or misunderstand our personal experience(s). I completed my undergraduate studies at King’s College London and my postgraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Surrey. I am able to work using a number of approaches including humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, integrative and EMDR approaches. I currently offer individual therapy online. I can offer a free 15 minute consultation where we can discuss what you want to work on and whether you feel we could work together to achieve your goals.
I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches and my skills include further training in systemic/family therapy and third-wave CBT approaches including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children, young people and families, in the NHS and private practice. I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative and I enjoy bringing art, play and creativity into sessions. I have particular expertise in supporting young people experiencing acute or chronic health conditions (including asthma, allergies and gastroenterological conditions) and those that have experienced medical trauma. I also offer sessions for parents.
I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches and my skills include further training in systemic/family therapy and third-wave CBT approaches including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children, young people and families, in the NHS and private practice. I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative and I enjoy bringing art, play and creativity into sessions. I have particular expertise in supporting young people experiencing acute or chronic health conditions (including asthma, allergies and gastroenterological conditions) and those that have experienced medical trauma. I also offer sessions for parents.
Each individual’s experience with mental health is both nuanced and unique to them, which is why applying general labels as a way to describe your difficulties can feel reductive. As a Counselling Psychologist, I integrate and tailor evidence-based psychological interventions, drawing knowledge from diverse schools of thought, to optimally create the most supportive approach to best suits your needs. Some of my main specialised interests include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, phobias, cultural and identity-related concerns and personal development.
Each individual’s experience with mental health is both nuanced and unique to them, which is why applying general labels as a way to describe your difficulties can feel reductive. As a Counselling Psychologist, I integrate and tailor evidence-based psychological interventions, drawing knowledge from diverse schools of thought, to optimally create the most supportive approach to best suits your needs. Some of my main specialised interests include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, phobias, cultural and identity-related concerns and personal development.
Jackson Psychology Services - Dr Danielle Jackson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important factor in creating an environment that fosters change, hope, acceptance and understanding.
I have worked with people to help them manage a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias as well as work-related stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, child sexual abuse, rape, relationship difficulties, Looked After Children and perinatal work including perinatal loss. In most cases, I have been able to help them move towards recovery and improve their quality of life. I also offer adult ADHD assessments.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important factor in creating an environment that fosters change, hope, acceptance and understanding.
I have worked with people to help them manage a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias as well as work-related stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, child sexual abuse, rape, relationship difficulties, Looked After Children and perinatal work including perinatal loss. In most cases, I have been able to help them move towards recovery and improve their quality of life. I also offer adult ADHD assessments.
My clinical practice is rooted in a systemic and trauma-informed approach, and I draw upon a number of evidence-based therapeutic models in therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
In therapy, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about the challenges you may be facing – whether that’s anxiety, depression, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, or the aftermath of trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand both what may have triggered these difficulties and what keeps them feeling stuck. We will also work towards meaningful goals that help you overcome these difficulties. In doing so, I hope to help you reconnect with your sense of agency and resilience, and with the important things you value in life.
My clinical practice is rooted in a systemic and trauma-informed approach, and I draw upon a number of evidence-based therapeutic models in therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
In therapy, I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about the challenges you may be facing – whether that’s anxiety, depression, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, or the aftermath of trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand both what may have triggered these difficulties and what keeps them feeling stuck. We will also work towards meaningful goals that help you overcome these difficulties. In doing so, I hope to help you reconnect with your sense of agency and resilience, and with the important things you value in life.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.
I use CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients manage health anxiety, process medical trauma, and live meaningful lives with chronic illness.
Many of my clients live with chronic pain, long COVID, or health conditions where medical tests haven't provided clear answers. You may have been told "it's just anxiety," even though you know something deeper is wrong. Or your scans came back normal, but the pain, fatigue, dizziness remains very real.
You might be grieving the person you were before illness, struggling with the uncertainty of unexplained symptoms, or carrying health anxiety that feels impossible to manage.
Your experience is real, and you are not alone. Therapy can help you navigate the emotional toll, rebuild trust in yourself, and find more meaning.
I use CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients manage health anxiety, process medical trauma, and live meaningful lives with chronic illness.
Many of my clients live with chronic pain, long COVID, or health conditions where medical tests haven't provided clear answers. You may have been told "it's just anxiety," even though you know something deeper is wrong. Or your scans came back normal, but the pain, fatigue, dizziness remains very real.
You might be grieving the person you were before illness, struggling with the uncertainty of unexplained symptoms, or carrying health anxiety that feels impossible to manage.
Your experience is real, and you are not alone. Therapy can help you navigate the emotional toll, rebuild trust in yourself, and find more meaning.
Using tools like ACT, mindfulness, and creative work, we create a path to profound healing and help you feel more in control.
Does it feel like you're working twice as hard just to feel settled in London? Navigating a new country with an ADHD brain (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) can be isolating and lead to complete burnout. My clients want to move from surviving to thriving. I help them get there by blending practical ADHD coaching with deep therapeutic support, all within a space that understands the unique challenges of a major life transition.
As a Psychologist & ADHD Coach with 10 years' experience supporting international professionals, my goal is to help you feel grounded, capable, and finally at home.
Using tools like ACT, mindfulness, and creative work, we create a path to profound healing and help you feel more in control.
Does it feel like you're working twice as hard just to feel settled in London? Navigating a new country with an ADHD brain (diagnosed or self-diagnosed) can be isolating and lead to complete burnout. My clients want to move from surviving to thriving. I help them get there by blending practical ADHD coaching with deep therapeutic support, all within a space that understands the unique challenges of a major life transition.
As a Psychologist & ADHD Coach with 10 years' experience supporting international professionals, my goal is to help you feel grounded, capable, and finally at home.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, worn out, depressed and stressed are just some of the many ways we might react to what is happening around us and within us. Looking for help is not a sign of defeat, not now and not ever; it should be seen as one of many ways we can look after ourselves in these trying times. If you think talking might help you to process what you are going through, then please, get in touch. During our sessions I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to explore your issues.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, worn out, depressed and stressed are just some of the many ways we might react to what is happening around us and within us. Looking for help is not a sign of defeat, not now and not ever; it should be seen as one of many ways we can look after ourselves in these trying times. If you think talking might help you to process what you are going through, then please, get in touch. During our sessions I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to explore your issues.
I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and further training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space. Feeling safe and understood can allow you to share your difficulties. Through the assessment process, we can develop a shared understanding of what has contributed to your feeling this way and your desired goals for therapy. We can then start to identify and establish new ways of coping in line with your values. I have experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and difficulties.
I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and further training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space. Feeling safe and understood can allow you to share your difficulties. Through the assessment process, we can develop a shared understanding of what has contributed to your feeling this way and your desired goals for therapy. We can then start to identify and establish new ways of coping in line with your values. I have experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and difficulties.
My name is Maxwell Addo. I am a fully qualified integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I am accredited by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy, a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and registered with the British Psychological Society. My role as a therapist is to work alongside you to help find ways to understand and address the issues you may be facing. My approach is to build a safe, trusting and confidential environment that challenges and supports you but also encourages self-awareness, resilience and personal growth.
My name is Maxwell Addo. I am a fully qualified integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I am accredited by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy, a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and registered with the British Psychological Society. My role as a therapist is to work alongside you to help find ways to understand and address the issues you may be facing. My approach is to build a safe, trusting and confidential environment that challenges and supports you but also encourages self-awareness, resilience and personal growth.
Does it feel like life should somehow be working better than this? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating, overwhelmed by stress or change, burnt out from holding everything together, or exhausted by trying so hard for things that still do not feel right.
I work with people navigating anxiety, burnout, relationships, loss, life transitions, and neurodivergence, especially Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD. Together, we untangle what is happening, process difficult feelings, explore patterns and perspectives, and make practical changes to help life feel calmer, clearer, more meaningful, and more fully your own.
Does it feel like life should somehow be working better than this? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating, overwhelmed by stress or change, burnt out from holding everything together, or exhausted by trying so hard for things that still do not feel right.
I work with people navigating anxiety, burnout, relationships, loss, life transitions, and neurodivergence, especially Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD. Together, we untangle what is happening, process difficult feelings, explore patterns and perspectives, and make practical changes to help life feel calmer, clearer, more meaningful, and more fully your own.
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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.