Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Dorking
I am a Snr Acc Integrative Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Trainer: CPCAB L5 Accredited Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice in Domestic Abuse (I.D.V.A - aligned) and Child & Young People’s Therapist (CYPT) supporting individuals, young people, & adults. My practice is rooted in compassion, nature based, professionalism, and a strong commitment to inclusive. I specialise in but not exclusively in Neurodiversity:Autism(ASD),ADHD/ADD, & (SpLD) e.g., dyslexia. To build insight, resilience, and the tools needed to enhance emotional wellbeing and thrive in their personal, educational, and professional lives.
I am a Snr Acc Integrative Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Trainer: CPCAB L5 Accredited Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice in Domestic Abuse (I.D.V.A - aligned) and Child & Young People’s Therapist (CYPT) supporting individuals, young people, & adults. My practice is rooted in compassion, nature based, professionalism, and a strong commitment to inclusive. I specialise in but not exclusively in Neurodiversity:Autism(ASD),ADHD/ADD, & (SpLD) e.g., dyslexia. To build insight, resilience, and the tools needed to enhance emotional wellbeing and thrive in their personal, educational, and professional lives.
I have also received further training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and supervisor. I have worked as a psychological therapist for over 12 years, mostly for an NHS service and more recently in private practice. Alongside this, I have worked as a lecturer in psychology at the University of Surrey, teaching students cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, and training them to become NHS talking therapists.
I specialise in CBT which is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression, and its success has been researched and approved over many years. I am extremely passionate about CBT and the life changing impact it can have.
I have also received further training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and supervisor. I have worked as a psychological therapist for over 12 years, mostly for an NHS service and more recently in private practice. Alongside this, I have worked as a lecturer in psychology at the University of Surrey, teaching students cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, and training them to become NHS talking therapists.
I specialise in CBT which is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression, and its success has been researched and approved over many years. I am extremely passionate about CBT and the life changing impact it can have.
My work is grounded in CBT and informed by ACT and compassion-focused approaches.
You may be someone others rely on, capable and thoughtful, and often the one who holds things together, while privately questioning yourself and feeling never quite enough. Many people I work with are reflective and responsible, yet feel worn down by people-pleasing, overthinking interactions, or holding themselves to unrelenting standards. If you appear composed while carrying constant self-doubt, therapy can offer a focused and confidential space to understand what is sustaining these patterns and how to change them.
My work is grounded in CBT and informed by ACT and compassion-focused approaches.
You may be someone others rely on, capable and thoughtful, and often the one who holds things together, while privately questioning yourself and feeling never quite enough. Many people I work with are reflective and responsible, yet feel worn down by people-pleasing, overthinking interactions, or holding themselves to unrelenting standards. If you appear composed while carrying constant self-doubt, therapy can offer a focused and confidential space to understand what is sustaining these patterns and how to change them.
Hello, my name is Ben and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Counsellor practising in Surrey (Guildford), Hampshire (Basingstoke) and also online via a secure, encrypted network. My extensive training and experience ensures I am able to help adults and children with a number of difficulties, including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness, Grief / Loss, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Relationship difficulties (including break-ups), Social anxiety, Sleep difficulties and Work / exam stress
Hello, my name is Ben and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Counsellor practising in Surrey (Guildford), Hampshire (Basingstoke) and also online via a secure, encrypted network. My extensive training and experience ensures I am able to help adults and children with a number of difficulties, including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness, Grief / Loss, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Relationship difficulties (including break-ups), Social anxiety, Sleep difficulties and Work / exam stress
There are many reasons why individuals choose to access therapy and it can be a daunting, sometimes painful, step. Please be assured that, with over a decade of experience, I offer an even-handed yet supportive approach in a safe, confidential setting. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you, are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, are managing your distress through strategies such as alcohol, illegal substances, or self-harming behaviours, have experienced a trauma, or witnessed a traumatic event, I can help.
There are many reasons why individuals choose to access therapy and it can be a daunting, sometimes painful, step. Please be assured that, with over a decade of experience, I offer an even-handed yet supportive approach in a safe, confidential setting. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you, are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, are managing your distress through strategies such as alcohol, illegal substances, or self-harming behaviours, have experienced a trauma, or witnessed a traumatic event, I can help.
I have been working with people experiencing mental health difficulties since 2004. This has primarily been in the NHS (within community mental health teams as well as inpatient services) but I have also contributed to mental health research. I am experienced in carrying out detailed psychological assessments as well as delivering therapeutic interventions carefully tailored around your needs. I have worked to support people experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety (such as social phobia, specific phobia and panic disorder), psychosis, emotion regulation difficulties, loss, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
I have been working with people experiencing mental health difficulties since 2004. This has primarily been in the NHS (within community mental health teams as well as inpatient services) but I have also contributed to mental health research. I am experienced in carrying out detailed psychological assessments as well as delivering therapeutic interventions carefully tailored around your needs. I have worked to support people experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety (such as social phobia, specific phobia and panic disorder), psychosis, emotion regulation difficulties, loss, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
I specialise in CBT with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist . Have you been struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, burn out? Do you feel exhausted of the constant worry and overwhelming emotions? Do you have unwanted thoughts or feeling stuck in repeated patterns of thoughts or behaviours? Do not struggle on your own. Understand yourself better, learn new copying techniques, reconnect with your values, reclaim your life back. I have been privileged seeing people change and grow even in the midst of the most challenging life experiences or events.
I specialise in CBT with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist . Have you been struggling with low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, burn out? Do you feel exhausted of the constant worry and overwhelming emotions? Do you have unwanted thoughts or feeling stuck in repeated patterns of thoughts or behaviours? Do not struggle on your own. Understand yourself better, learn new copying techniques, reconnect with your values, reclaim your life back. I have been privileged seeing people change and grow even in the midst of the most challenging life experiences or events.
Gemma Fisk
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting children and young people, and their families. I work with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting children and young people, and their families. I work with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.
The foundation of my approach is ACT but I have a wealth of science backed tools to share with you.
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms? Are you still suffering despite having been treated by doctors and other health professionals? Have your symptoms been fully investigated? I work with people who find themselves in this predicament. Individuals who have researched alternatives and come across a Mind-Body approach but aren’t quite sure if it will provide them with answers or relief. I could be the therapist for you. As a specialist pain psychotherapist and physiotherapist, I understand how the Mind and Body work. This is so important when it comes to pain and suffering.
The foundation of my approach is ACT but I have a wealth of science backed tools to share with you.
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms? Are you still suffering despite having been treated by doctors and other health professionals? Have your symptoms been fully investigated? I work with people who find themselves in this predicament. Individuals who have researched alternatives and come across a Mind-Body approach but aren’t quite sure if it will provide them with answers or relief. I could be the therapist for you. As a specialist pain psychotherapist and physiotherapist, I understand how the Mind and Body work. This is so important when it comes to pain and suffering.
Are you facing challenges in your personal or work life or issues over which you have no control such as loss, health, or any crisis, (big or small)? Are you looking for a therapist who offers respect, understanding, validation of you and your unique circumstances and who provides an environment of trust where you can both work collaboratively to explore your way of 'being in the world' and where you will gain and develop your inner resources and resilience and where together you will discuss different perspectives and choices to make to improve your quality of life? Your therapeutic journey is an opportunity for transformation!
Are you facing challenges in your personal or work life or issues over which you have no control such as loss, health, or any crisis, (big or small)? Are you looking for a therapist who offers respect, understanding, validation of you and your unique circumstances and who provides an environment of trust where you can both work collaboratively to explore your way of 'being in the world' and where you will gain and develop your inner resources and resilience and where together you will discuss different perspectives and choices to make to improve your quality of life? Your therapeutic journey is an opportunity for transformation!
You've reached this page for many reasons, from being diagnosed with a mental health problem to feeling stuck and unable to progress in particular areas of life. I work from the premise that you are an active participant in therapy and hold choice and responsibility in how you want to move forward, whether this includes making sense of, accepting and processing things that have happened to you, or developing existing skills and building new strategies to cope with life's challenges.
You've reached this page for many reasons, from being diagnosed with a mental health problem to feeling stuck and unable to progress in particular areas of life. I work from the premise that you are an active participant in therapy and hold choice and responsibility in how you want to move forward, whether this includes making sense of, accepting and processing things that have happened to you, or developing existing skills and building new strategies to cope with life's challenges.
I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies to suit your unique needs, including CBT, CFT, ACT, Systemic, attachment-informed/therapeutic parenting & NET.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught up in patterns that don’t quite make sense? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, or disconnected from others - you are not alone.
I’m Dr Danielle Kerley, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting people
overcome the impact of difficult life experiences and transitions. I offer attachment- and trauma-informed therapy for adults and teens (15+) who have experienced adversity and unsafe relationships. I also support parents whose own early life experiences or emotional wellbeing may be impacting their parenting.
I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies to suit your unique needs, including CBT, CFT, ACT, Systemic, attachment-informed/therapeutic parenting & NET.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught up in patterns that don’t quite make sense? Maybe you’re feeling anxious, low, or disconnected from others - you are not alone.
I’m Dr Danielle Kerley, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting people
overcome the impact of difficult life experiences and transitions. I offer attachment- and trauma-informed therapy for adults and teens (15+) who have experienced adversity and unsafe relationships. I also support parents whose own early life experiences or emotional wellbeing may be impacting their parenting.
My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and EMDR.
Hello, I’m Helen. I am a Chartered Psychologist and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have a lot of experience of working with people to overcome difficulties they may be encountering. We all experience times in our lives when things can feel too much, or we may become ‘stuck’. By talking together in therapy we can work to understand the problems you are facing, and develop skills to support you moving forward.
My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and EMDR.
Hello, I’m Helen. I am a Chartered Psychologist and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have a lot of experience of working with people to overcome difficulties they may be encountering. We all experience times in our lives when things can feel too much, or we may become ‘stuck’. By talking together in therapy we can work to understand the problems you are facing, and develop skills to support you moving forward.
I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients process difficult memories, reduce anxiety and distress, and build psychological flexibility.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with painful memories, or feeling disconnected from who you want to be. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
I work with adolescents (16+) and adults who want to better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives.
I have a special interest in working with clients with neurodiversity (ADHD/ASC)
I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients process difficult memories, reduce anxiety and distress, and build psychological flexibility.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with painful memories, or feeling disconnected from who you want to be. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
I work with adolescents (16+) and adults who want to better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives.
I have a special interest in working with clients with neurodiversity (ADHD/ASC)
I use evidence-based CBT based approaches in particular Third-Wave ACT and Mindfulness as well as EMDR for PTSD and trauma.
I believe psychology can improve everyone's quality of life. My aim is to work in a collaborative, compassionate way to help reduce distress, develop your ability to manage any ongoing difficulties and help you develop a more meaningful and valued life. As a Clinical Psychologist, I use evidence-based treatments and draw on the recommendations of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE guidelines). Put simply our sessions will aim to reduce unhappiness or dysfunction, and increase your ability to cope and sense of fulfilment.
I use evidence-based CBT based approaches in particular Third-Wave ACT and Mindfulness as well as EMDR for PTSD and trauma.
I believe psychology can improve everyone's quality of life. My aim is to work in a collaborative, compassionate way to help reduce distress, develop your ability to manage any ongoing difficulties and help you develop a more meaningful and valued life. As a Clinical Psychologist, I use evidence-based treatments and draw on the recommendations of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE guidelines). Put simply our sessions will aim to reduce unhappiness or dysfunction, and increase your ability to cope and sense of fulfilment.
The Christopher Jeffrey Therapy Clinic
Psychologist, GMBPsS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Integrative therapy & Hypnotherapy supporting adults for Anxiety, Work Stress & Life Transitions.
Therapy with a difference: A Humanistic & Psychological approach of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Life-Coaching and Advanced Integrative Counselling.
I offer integrative psychotherapy and hypnotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, work stress, and life transitions. I work particularly with high-functioning individuals who may feel overwhelmed or stuck despite appearing to cope well externally. My approach is relational and tailored, providing a steady, confidential space for the clients positive benefit. I work collaboratively and at
Integrative therapy & Hypnotherapy supporting adults for Anxiety, Work Stress & Life Transitions.
Therapy with a difference: A Humanistic & Psychological approach of Clinical Hypnotherapy, Life-Coaching and Advanced Integrative Counselling.
I offer integrative psychotherapy and hypnotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, work stress, and life transitions. I work particularly with high-functioning individuals who may feel overwhelmed or stuck despite appearing to cope well externally. My approach is relational and tailored, providing a steady, confidential space for the clients positive benefit. I work collaboratively and at
My primary approach is CBT, including third-wave therapies such as ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Hello, I am Dr Samuel Newton, I am a Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders (including trauma/PTSD), as well as everyday emotional struggles that affect work, relationships or wellbeing. I welcome people with mild to moderate difficulties & others who have long-standing or complex mental health problems. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally drained or unsure why previous support hasn’t helped. They are seeking practical tools, deeper understanding, and effective therapy that is empathetic, psychologically evidence based and tailored to their individual needs.
My primary approach is CBT, including third-wave therapies such as ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Hello, I am Dr Samuel Newton, I am a Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders (including trauma/PTSD), as well as everyday emotional struggles that affect work, relationships or wellbeing. I welcome people with mild to moderate difficulties & others who have long-standing or complex mental health problems. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally drained or unsure why previous support hasn’t helped. They are seeking practical tools, deeper understanding, and effective therapy that is empathetic, psychologically evidence based and tailored to their individual needs.
I'm trained in many models including CBT, ACT, brief systemic and psychodynamic, compassion focused and emotion-focused therapies.
I've been a Clinical Psychologist for 26 years and have worked across the NHS, Charity and Corporate sectors. My specialty is helping clients experiencing relationship difficulties, childhood trauma and those managing transitional points, eg becoming a parent, career change, divorce, menopause, health problems, disability and bereavement. I provide evidence-based, tailored psychological interventions to individuals aged 16+ using a variety of therapeutic models.
I'm trained in many models including CBT, ACT, brief systemic and psychodynamic, compassion focused and emotion-focused therapies.
I've been a Clinical Psychologist for 26 years and have worked across the NHS, Charity and Corporate sectors. My specialty is helping clients experiencing relationship difficulties, childhood trauma and those managing transitional points, eg becoming a parent, career change, divorce, menopause, health problems, disability and bereavement. I provide evidence-based, tailored psychological interventions to individuals aged 16+ using a variety of therapeutic models.
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I take a collaborative approach to therapy, integrating elements of evidence-based therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) amongst others, to ensure the therapy you receive is adapted to you, your needs and goals.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, painful memories, emotions, repeated unhelpful behaviours. Or perhaps, you struggle with your relationship with food and your body, perfectionism, or have gone through one of life’s most painful experiences of losing a baby (at any stage of pregnancy or after birth).
Whatever your concerns, therapy can be vital part on your healing journey. Reaching out may be difficult but I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space, however that may look for you. My hope in our work is to spend time understanding your story, your resilience and your goals, and work alongside you to reclaim your life.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy, integrating elements of evidence-based therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) amongst others, to ensure the therapy you receive is adapted to you, your needs and goals.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, painful memories, emotions, repeated unhelpful behaviours. Or perhaps, you struggle with your relationship with food and your body, perfectionism, or have gone through one of life’s most painful experiences of losing a baby (at any stage of pregnancy or after birth).
Whatever your concerns, therapy can be vital part on your healing journey. Reaching out may be difficult but I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space, however that may look for you. My hope in our work is to spend time understanding your story, your resilience and your goals, and work alongside you to reclaim your life.
Using Lifespan Integration, somatic work and ACT, we gently process past experiences so your nervous system can begin to register that the past is over.
You might look like you’re coping. Holding things together at work, in friendships or family life. But underneath, it can feel very different. You may feel stuck in patterns in relationships, caught in rumination or regret, or questioning yourself. There can be a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right, or that something about you is flawed. You might long for closeness but feel anxious or unsure how to trust it. Often, this connects back to earlier attachment wounds or emotional neglect, leaving you disconnected from yourself, unsure what you need, and tired of repeating the same patterns.
Using Lifespan Integration, somatic work and ACT, we gently process past experiences so your nervous system can begin to register that the past is over.
You might look like you’re coping. Holding things together at work, in friendships or family life. But underneath, it can feel very different. You may feel stuck in patterns in relationships, caught in rumination or regret, or questioning yourself. There can be a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right, or that something about you is flawed. You might long for closeness but feel anxious or unsure how to trust it. Often, this connects back to earlier attachment wounds or emotional neglect, leaving you disconnected from yourself, unsure what you need, and tired of repeating the same patterns.
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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.