Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Derby
For following sessions, I then draw upon a range of modalities, including CBT, attachment, person centered, acceptance and commitment, and compassion focused therapy, integrating the most appropriate approach for you.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
For following sessions, I then draw upon a range of modalities, including CBT, attachment, person centered, acceptance and commitment, and compassion focused therapy, integrating the most appropriate approach for you.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
Life is tough. We all experience loss and difficulties along the way but sometimes those things can feel unmanageable or overwhelming. Maybe the situation is just too big, or maybe it's an accumulation of things that have built up over time that mean you feel you need some therapeutic support. As an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, trained in Person-Centred, CBT and Attachment Theory with a particular specialism in working with traumatic loss and bereavement I can provide an empathic space for you to work through your current issues and to explore how your past may be informing your responses in the here and now.
Life is tough. We all experience loss and difficulties along the way but sometimes those things can feel unmanageable or overwhelming. Maybe the situation is just too big, or maybe it's an accumulation of things that have built up over time that mean you feel you need some therapeutic support. As an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, trained in Person-Centred, CBT and Attachment Theory with a particular specialism in working with traumatic loss and bereavement I can provide an empathic space for you to work through your current issues and to explore how your past may be informing your responses in the here and now.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or sad? Nestled in the heart of the cathedral quarter Derby, you will find a spa for your mind. A place to quieten the mind, relax, unwind and be listened to. Somewhere that you can just be you, understand your thoughts and feelings and develop tools to enable you to deal with life’s challenges. The Calming Quarter offers psychotherapy, counselling and hypnotherapy and a place to listen to your needs without the endless noise of modern day life. Together we will help to achieve your goals. We offer help with anxiety, relationships issues, self esteem, depression, trauma, and grief.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or sad? Nestled in the heart of the cathedral quarter Derby, you will find a spa for your mind. A place to quieten the mind, relax, unwind and be listened to. Somewhere that you can just be you, understand your thoughts and feelings and develop tools to enable you to deal with life’s challenges. The Calming Quarter offers psychotherapy, counselling and hypnotherapy and a place to listen to your needs without the endless noise of modern day life. Together we will help to achieve your goals. We offer help with anxiety, relationships issues, self esteem, depression, trauma, and grief.
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.
I have also completed training in Couples Therapy, EMDR and courses in Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Autism and Transactional Analysis.
I am an experienced BACP Accredited therapist working with a diverse range of mental health issues resulting from life events, relationship or family issues. I am passionate about the healing that can be done and progress made when working with a counsellor and psychotherapist. I have spent my whole working life supporting people in different mental health settings, including as a Mental Health Nurse for the NHS, in a bereavement charity for 9 years, in Nottingham University supporting students and more recently in an affordable counselling service for 6 years. I work with 16 + to older adults and love meeting new clients.
I have also completed training in Couples Therapy, EMDR and courses in Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Autism and Transactional Analysis.
I am an experienced BACP Accredited therapist working with a diverse range of mental health issues resulting from life events, relationship or family issues. I am passionate about the healing that can be done and progress made when working with a counsellor and psychotherapist. I have spent my whole working life supporting people in different mental health settings, including as a Mental Health Nurse for the NHS, in a bereavement charity for 9 years, in Nottingham University supporting students and more recently in an affordable counselling service for 6 years. I work with 16 + to older adults and love meeting new clients.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer make sense, struggling with food, body image, self-esteem, relationships, grief, or carrying a sense of shame, guilt, or self-criticism that feels hard to shift. Often these difficulties don’t exist in isolation, but are shaped by past experiences, relationships, and ways of coping that once helped but now feel limiting. My aim is to offer an integrative thoughtful, supportive space to explore what’s underneath, helping you make sense of yourself with greater clarity and compassion, and move towards change at a pace that feels right for you.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns that no longer make sense, struggling with food, body image, self-esteem, relationships, grief, or carrying a sense of shame, guilt, or self-criticism that feels hard to shift. Often these difficulties don’t exist in isolation, but are shaped by past experiences, relationships, and ways of coping that once helped but now feel limiting. My aim is to offer an integrative thoughtful, supportive space to explore what’s underneath, helping you make sense of yourself with greater clarity and compassion, and move towards change at a pace that feels right for you.
I am qualified to work with both adults and children (10-18) When you are challenged by mental health conditions it can be hard to know what to do, or where to seek support, or even if it's possible to get better. I want you to know that there are many approaches and techniques proven to help. For parents reading this - I am also a parent of an anxious child and know first hand the impact this has on a family. I can help you help them, as well as support them to take action and reduce their anxiety.
I am qualified to work with both adults and children (10-18) When you are challenged by mental health conditions it can be hard to know what to do, or where to seek support, or even if it's possible to get better. I want you to know that there are many approaches and techniques proven to help. For parents reading this - I am also a parent of an anxious child and know first hand the impact this has on a family. I can help you help them, as well as support them to take action and reduce their anxiety.
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.
I’m a qualified Level 7 Counsellor and Physiotherapist offering a calm, comfortable space in my Allestree home. If you’re facing a difficult time, counselling can help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings. I offer integrative, individual therapy for all ages, online or face to face, short or long term. My approach is compassionate and non‑judgemental, helping you explore emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself.
I’m a qualified Level 7 Counsellor and Physiotherapist offering a calm, comfortable space in my Allestree home. If you’re facing a difficult time, counselling can help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings. I offer integrative, individual therapy for all ages, online or face to face, short or long term. My approach is compassionate and non‑judgemental, helping you explore emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself.
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I’m Chris, a Registered and highly qualified Psychotherapist. With 25 years of experience, I help people that feel stuck in patterns, are overwhelmed or struggling to accept parts of themselves. I integrate evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy to help overcome challenges in the fastest time possible.
The space I provide is safe, supportive and most of all human! I help with various presenting difficulties and always happy to have an initial discussion to hear what’s going on for you.
Currently offering online and in person therapy.
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I’m Chris, a Registered and highly qualified Psychotherapist. With 25 years of experience, I help people that feel stuck in patterns, are overwhelmed or struggling to accept parts of themselves. I integrate evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy to help overcome challenges in the fastest time possible.
The space I provide is safe, supportive and most of all human! I help with various presenting difficulties and always happy to have an initial discussion to hear what’s going on for you.
Currently offering online and in person therapy.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), focusing on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) approach - Adapted CBT for ADHD & Autism - LGBTQIA affirmative Therapy - Compassion-Focused Approaches - Collaborative, strengths-based work.
Hello, I’m Kate and I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with over 15 years’ experience in mental health. I offer online CBT across the UK and specialise in supporting adults with Anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, Low Self-Esteem and Neurodiversity.
As a gay woman, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and I am proud to support the community.
I have a personal insight into ADHD and provide an affirming and empathetic space.
My approach is collaborative and I always lead with empath and compassion to ensure you can reach your therapy goals. Please visit my website for further information on the treatments I offer.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), focusing on an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) approach - Adapted CBT for ADHD & Autism - LGBTQIA affirmative Therapy - Compassion-Focused Approaches - Collaborative, strengths-based work.
Hello, I’m Kate and I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with over 15 years’ experience in mental health. I offer online CBT across the UK and specialise in supporting adults with Anxiety, including OCD, PTSD, Low Self-Esteem and Neurodiversity.
As a gay woman, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and I am proud to support the community.
I have a personal insight into ADHD and provide an affirming and empathetic space.
My approach is collaborative and I always lead with empath and compassion to ensure you can reach your therapy goals. Please visit my website for further information on the treatments I offer.
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist my main focus is helping clients understand and manage their problems within this framework. CBT is an active therapy, present focused, collaborative and structured allowing the clients to become ‘their own therapist’. This type of therapy empowers the client to take responsibility for their own therapeutic journey, acquiring the skills and techniques to maintain changes made in therapy for the long term. I adhere to the standards of conduct, performance and ethics required by my accrediting body the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist my main focus is helping clients understand and manage their problems within this framework. CBT is an active therapy, present focused, collaborative and structured allowing the clients to become ‘their own therapist’. This type of therapy empowers the client to take responsibility for their own therapeutic journey, acquiring the skills and techniques to maintain changes made in therapy for the long term. I adhere to the standards of conduct, performance and ethics required by my accrediting body the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Welcome! Thankyou for visiting my profile. My names Jenna smith and I am a qualified sport and exercise psychologist. I work with a variety of clients on a range of issues, performance issues are typically what I work with specifically looking at psychological skills training. However I have worked with more personal issues and am happy to work with clients on a range of things within my competencies. This includes items such as confidence, skill acquisition, self-esteem, personal issues, family issues and general mental health support.
Welcome! Thankyou for visiting my profile. My names Jenna smith and I am a qualified sport and exercise psychologist. I work with a variety of clients on a range of issues, performance issues are typically what I work with specifically looking at psychological skills training. However I have worked with more personal issues and am happy to work with clients on a range of things within my competencies. This includes items such as confidence, skill acquisition, self-esteem, personal issues, family issues and general mental health support.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, weaving them together into a personalised plan that works for you.
Healing from trauma, anxiety, or painful relationship patterns can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been handling it alone. If you’re carrying the weight of complex trauma, low mood, or unhelpful urges, you deserve a space where you feel understood, supported, and safe to be yourself.
I work with people who feel stuck in old patterns, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward. Many describe feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or caught in self-criticism. Together, we slow things down, understand what’s happening inside, and build a more grounded way of relating to yourself and others.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, weaving them together into a personalised plan that works for you.
Healing from trauma, anxiety, or painful relationship patterns can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been handling it alone. If you’re carrying the weight of complex trauma, low mood, or unhelpful urges, you deserve a space where you feel understood, supported, and safe to be yourself.
I work with people who feel stuck in old patterns, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward. Many describe feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or caught in self-criticism. Together, we slow things down, understand what’s happening inside, and build a more grounded way of relating to yourself and others.
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
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.
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.
After 20 years working in high-intensity mental health settings, I now offer private therapy for adults who feel emotions deeply and sometimes struggle to manage them especially in close relationships.
Many of the people I work with are capable, insightful, and outwardly coping well. Inside, however, they may feel overwhelmed, ashamed of their reactions, or stuck in repeating patterns such as pushing people away, fearing abandonment, over-functioning, or masking their needs.
After 20 years working in high-intensity mental health settings, I now offer private therapy for adults who feel emotions deeply and sometimes struggle to manage them especially in close relationships.
Many of the people I work with are capable, insightful, and outwardly coping well. Inside, however, they may feel overwhelmed, ashamed of their reactions, or stuck in repeating patterns such as pushing people away, fearing abandonment, over-functioning, or masking their needs.
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for over 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 10 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for over 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 10 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
I mainly use acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT) in my practice, an evolution of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that keeps your values at the centre of the work, to ensure that we are moving towards what matters to you.
Hi, I'm looking forward to hearing from you! I want to hear your concerns and support you to work towards the things that matter most in your life. I feel that therapy should happen in a friendly, nurturing space in which you feel safe and comfortable to bring anything you want to talk about and work on. I usually suggest exercises and other resources to complete in between sessions in order to keep the work progressing. As an Accredited EMDR Therapist as well as a clinical psychologist, I am able to use the therapy approach most appropriate for your concerns.
I mainly use acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT) in my practice, an evolution of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that keeps your values at the centre of the work, to ensure that we are moving towards what matters to you.
Hi, I'm looking forward to hearing from you! I want to hear your concerns and support you to work towards the things that matter most in your life. I feel that therapy should happen in a friendly, nurturing space in which you feel safe and comfortable to bring anything you want to talk about and work on. I usually suggest exercises and other resources to complete in between sessions in order to keep the work progressing. As an Accredited EMDR Therapist as well as a clinical psychologist, I am able to use the therapy approach most appropriate for your concerns.
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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.