Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Corsham
These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Based approaches.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at points in our lives. Through treatment, I can help you (re)gain motivation, perspective, and joy in your life. I worked in the NHS for many years in both primary and secondary care mental health services with adults over 18yrs. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am also a fully accredited CBT Therapist.
These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Based approaches.
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at points in our lives. Through treatment, I can help you (re)gain motivation, perspective, and joy in your life. I worked in the NHS for many years in both primary and secondary care mental health services with adults over 18yrs. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am also a fully accredited CBT Therapist.
I am an accredited Eye Movement and Desensitisation Therapist (EMDR) and also offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am focused on working together to create meaningful insights and positive change at a pace that is right for you. I am trained in CBT, ACT and EMDR and can tailor these approaches to meet your needs. I am an accredited EMDR therapist, and can work effectively with symptoms of PTSD, trauma and the impact of distressing life events.
I am an accredited Eye Movement and Desensitisation Therapist (EMDR) and also offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am focused on working together to create meaningful insights and positive change at a pace that is right for you. I am trained in CBT, ACT and EMDR and can tailor these approaches to meet your needs. I am an accredited EMDR therapist, and can work effectively with symptoms of PTSD, trauma and the impact of distressing life events.
Dr T Jamalamadaka - Clinical Psychology
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I'm Taruna, a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience working in mental health in the NHS. I specialise in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and have a Systemic Therapy qualification at the Intermediate level. I take a person-centred, integrative approach to therapy and incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy into my practice. My areas of expertise include adult mental health and trauma-focussed interventions.
I'm Taruna, a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience working in mental health in the NHS. I specialise in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and have a Systemic Therapy qualification at the Intermediate level. I take a person-centred, integrative approach to therapy and incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy into my practice. My areas of expertise include adult mental health and trauma-focussed interventions.
The people I work with are seeking clarity, healing, and a deeper connection with themselves. They may struggle with trauma, self-doubt, or perfectionism, feeling torn between wanting change and fearing it. Tired of repeating the same emotional patterns, they want to understand themselves, heal past wounds, and move forward with confidence. More than just symptom relief, they seek growth, self-trust, and emotional freedom, with the goal of living a life of purpose, balance, and fulfillment.
The people I work with are seeking clarity, healing, and a deeper connection with themselves. They may struggle with trauma, self-doubt, or perfectionism, feeling torn between wanting change and fearing it. Tired of repeating the same emotional patterns, they want to understand themselves, heal past wounds, and move forward with confidence. More than just symptom relief, they seek growth, self-trust, and emotional freedom, with the goal of living a life of purpose, balance, and fulfillment.
I also use Acceptance and Commitment techniques too.
I work with people who need help with pain management, trauma, anxiety and depression, OCD and other difficulties. I see adults and adolescents.
I take on clients with health insurance and also self-funders.
I also use Acceptance and Commitment techniques too.
I work with people who need help with pain management, trauma, anxiety and depression, OCD and other difficulties. I see adults and adolescents.
I take on clients with health insurance and also self-funders.
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I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
I like to weave evidence based practices such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Person-Centred and Psychodynamic therapy, with ancient wisdom traditions.
My approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and a deep understanding that healing is as much about reconnecting with yourself as it is about addressing the wounds you’ve endured. Where relevant I can help you to understand the source of your core pain, which acknowledges and honours the struggles you have already endured while identifying the strengths you have developed to adapt and survive. Where some of these adaptations have become unhelpful, I work with you to discover healthy coping mechanisms and tools moving forward.
I like to weave evidence based practices such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Person-Centred and Psychodynamic therapy, with ancient wisdom traditions.
My approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and a deep understanding that healing is as much about reconnecting with yourself as it is about addressing the wounds you’ve endured. Where relevant I can help you to understand the source of your core pain, which acknowledges and honours the struggles you have already endured while identifying the strengths you have developed to adapt and survive. Where some of these adaptations have become unhelpful, I work with you to discover healthy coping mechanisms and tools moving forward.
If you’re in a role where others rely on you—whether as a parent, caregiver, or professional—you may feel overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected from your own needs.
You might be carrying the impact of past experiences or the emotional weight of those you support. Together we can build a compassionate relationship with the parts of you that feel exhausted, responsible, or unheard, and explore what truly matters to you.
If you’re in a role where others rely on you—whether as a parent, caregiver, or professional—you may feel overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected from your own needs.
You might be carrying the impact of past experiences or the emotional weight of those you support. Together we can build a compassionate relationship with the parts of you that feel exhausted, responsible, or unheard, and explore what truly matters to you.
I am an CBT, EMDR and Schema Therapist with over 16 years of experience. My approach focuses on helping you to understand why particular ways of coping or parts have developed for you by understanding how they relate to your childhood experiences. We can then work together on gaining an understanding of their function and how you can move forwards by exploring what you want to change or let go of. I use EMDR both as a stand-alone treatment for trauma events but also blend EMDR with parts work and CBT to allow processing of the early experiences which have led to the development of these parts and negative self beliefs.
I am an CBT, EMDR and Schema Therapist with over 16 years of experience. My approach focuses on helping you to understand why particular ways of coping or parts have developed for you by understanding how they relate to your childhood experiences. We can then work together on gaining an understanding of their function and how you can move forwards by exploring what you want to change or let go of. I use EMDR both as a stand-alone treatment for trauma events but also blend EMDR with parts work and CBT to allow processing of the early experiences which have led to the development of these parts and negative self beliefs.
My collaborative, integrative approach draws on CBT, ACT, and relational ways of working, and can include support with self-management for fatiguing conditions.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly and without judgment. I pay close attention to the stories we tell ourselves that can leave us feeling stuck or in battle with our own minds. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with kindness and curiosity, notice strengths you may have lost sight of, and find practical, compassionate ways to move forward and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
My collaborative, integrative approach draws on CBT, ACT, and relational ways of working, and can include support with self-management for fatiguing conditions.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly and without judgment. I pay close attention to the stories we tell ourselves that can leave us feeling stuck or in battle with our own minds. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with kindness and curiosity, notice strengths you may have lost sight of, and find practical, compassionate ways to move forward and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or affected by experiences that continue to shape how you feel about yourself and your relationships. Many people I work with are navigating anxiety, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, or ongoing stress linked to work, relationships, health, or life transitions. Often, they are seeking greater understanding of themselves, relief from emotional distress, and a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful.
You may be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or affected by experiences that continue to shape how you feel about yourself and your relationships. Many people I work with are navigating anxiety, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, or ongoing stress linked to work, relationships, health, or life transitions. Often, they are seeking greater understanding of themselves, relief from emotional distress, and a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful.
In addition to CBT Rachel is also trained in ACT ( Acceptance Commitment Therapy), CFT (Compassionate Focus Therapy) and DBT Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Rachel Gray is a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). She started her therapy career with the Priory Hospital and has now established her own private practice in central Bath. Rachel brings a lot of herself to her therapy sessions. Her style is a mix of compassion and energising positivity. Clients can meet face to face in her therapy room on Chapel Row (near Queens Square) or via zoom for those living further afield.
Rachel has built a strong reputation for positive outcomes for local and international clients often working with high profile clients including those within the creative and music industry.
In addition to CBT Rachel is also trained in ACT ( Acceptance Commitment Therapy), CFT (Compassionate Focus Therapy) and DBT Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Rachel Gray is a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). She started her therapy career with the Priory Hospital and has now established her own private practice in central Bath. Rachel brings a lot of herself to her therapy sessions. Her style is a mix of compassion and energising positivity. Clients can meet face to face in her therapy room on Chapel Row (near Queens Square) or via zoom for those living further afield.
Rachel has built a strong reputation for positive outcomes for local and international clients often working with high profile clients including those within the creative and music industry.
Hello, I’m Lara,
I am an integrative counsellor and incorporate both person-centred and psychodynamic techniques. The person-centred approach creates a nurturing environment for personal growth, much like providing a plant with the right conditions—soil, water, light, and nutrients—so it can thrive. Similarly, in therapy, we create a supportive space that allows you to grow and flourish.
The psychodynamic approach focuses on how unconscious thoughts and past experiences shape current feelings and behaviours. By understanding these influences, you can gain clarity, self-awareness, and a sense of control over your life.
Hello, I’m Lara,
I am an integrative counsellor and incorporate both person-centred and psychodynamic techniques. The person-centred approach creates a nurturing environment for personal growth, much like providing a plant with the right conditions—soil, water, light, and nutrients—so it can thrive. Similarly, in therapy, we create a supportive space that allows you to grow and flourish.
The psychodynamic approach focuses on how unconscious thoughts and past experiences shape current feelings and behaviours. By understanding these influences, you can gain clarity, self-awareness, and a sense of control over your life.
I draw from different models & approaches including CBT, ACT & CFT.
I am the Service Lead for Third Wave Psychologist, a highly specialist clinical psychology & counselling practice. My specialisms are long-term health conditions (e.g. long covid, pain, fatigue, IBS, diabetes, obesity, tics/tourettes, neurological conditions, tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia) & supporting people undertaking elective & cosmetic surgery. I also specialise in perinatal mental health (e.g. antenatal & postnatal depression, anxiety, IVF, parental issues) & staff & student wellbeing, including common mental health issues (e.g. stress, low mood, anger, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, bereavement & self-esteem).
I draw from different models & approaches including CBT, ACT & CFT.
I am the Service Lead for Third Wave Psychologist, a highly specialist clinical psychology & counselling practice. My specialisms are long-term health conditions (e.g. long covid, pain, fatigue, IBS, diabetes, obesity, tics/tourettes, neurological conditions, tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia) & supporting people undertaking elective & cosmetic surgery. I also specialise in perinatal mental health (e.g. antenatal & postnatal depression, anxiety, IVF, parental issues) & staff & student wellbeing, including common mental health issues (e.g. stress, low mood, anger, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, bereavement & self-esteem).
You can expect greater clarity, self- acceptance, and tools to manage daily life with more ease and confidence.
I offer compassionate, personalised support designed to empower individuals and families on their journey toward mental well-being and personal development. As a certified positive psychology practitioner and EMCC coach, I specialise in helping you discover, cultivate, and leverage your unique strengths to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and achieve meaningful growth. I have a special interest and experience in neurodiversity, and work with both adults and young people with ADHD and Autism.
You can expect greater clarity, self- acceptance, and tools to manage daily life with more ease and confidence.
I offer compassionate, personalised support designed to empower individuals and families on their journey toward mental well-being and personal development. As a certified positive psychology practitioner and EMCC coach, I specialise in helping you discover, cultivate, and leverage your unique strengths to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and achieve meaningful growth. I have a special interest and experience in neurodiversity, and work with both adults and young people with ADHD and Autism.
ACT is a very active form of sport psychology, learning skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings so they have less influence over you.
Sometimes we get stuck - in our sport and our lives. Maybe you are struggling with self esteem or performance anxiety, not sure what direction to take your career, injured or lacking motivation, facing a setback or caught up in difficult thoughts and feelings that stop you from performing to your best. Whether you are just starting out in life or an elite performer wanting to achieve the last 1%, you can learn practical and effective ways to get unstuck.
ACT is a very active form of sport psychology, learning skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings so they have less influence over you.
Sometimes we get stuck - in our sport and our lives. Maybe you are struggling with self esteem or performance anxiety, not sure what direction to take your career, injured or lacking motivation, facing a setback or caught up in difficult thoughts and feelings that stop you from performing to your best. Whether you are just starting out in life or an elite performer wanting to achieve the last 1%, you can learn practical and effective ways to get unstuck.
Being in the outdoors in my trusted and capable hands is the start of self acceptance and understanding of yourself.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
Being in the outdoors in my trusted and capable hands is the start of self acceptance and understanding of yourself.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
I integrate evidence-informed psychological approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Adapted Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), within Occupational Therapy.
Hi, I'm Jen. I support people experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, OCD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and identity changes. Whether you're a parent, intended parent, surrogate or partner my approach combines Occupational Therapy with evidence-informed psychological approaches, sensory- and nervous system-informed practice, and practical strategies to help you reconnect with the life that's important to you.
I integrate evidence-informed psychological approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Adapted Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), within Occupational Therapy.
Hi, I'm Jen. I support people experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, OCD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and identity changes. Whether you're a parent, intended parent, surrogate or partner my approach combines Occupational Therapy with evidence-informed psychological approaches, sensory- and nervous system-informed practice, and practical strategies to help you reconnect with the life that's important to you.
I will support you to explore and reflect upon your feelings, issues and challenges - past and present, build on your self- acceptance and gain a greater understanding of your emotional and physical wellbeing.
I have been in the caring profession for many years working with adults presenting with depression, anxiety, domestic abuse issues, addiction, relationship issues, bereavement and trauma. I can help you develop a deeper sense of awareness and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
I will support you to explore and reflect upon your feelings, issues and challenges - past and present, build on your self- acceptance and gain a greater understanding of your emotional and physical wellbeing.
I have been in the caring profession for many years working with adults presenting with depression, anxiety, domestic abuse issues, addiction, relationship issues, bereavement and trauma. I can help you develop a deeper sense of awareness and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Therapy is collaborative and shaped around your needs, drawing on ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
Therapy is collaborative and shaped around your needs, drawing on ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
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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.