Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Frome
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
My core approach is relational psychodynamic therapy, with integration from CBT, CFT, ACT and existential therapy where helpful.
Adults who may look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or under strain inwardly, or caught in repeating dynamics (internal, relational, emotional) are often drawn to my practice. This includes high-achieving professionals, creatives, and those navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship and attachment issues, identity or self-worth difficulties, and major life transitions. I offer a thoughtful, relational space to explore both present difficulties and the deeper emotional and unconscious patterns beneath them, helping you move towards greater clarity, resilience and lasting change.
My core approach is relational psychodynamic therapy, with integration from CBT, CFT, ACT and existential therapy where helpful.
Adults who may look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or under strain inwardly, or caught in repeating dynamics (internal, relational, emotional) are often drawn to my practice. This includes high-achieving professionals, creatives, and those navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship and attachment issues, identity or self-worth difficulties, and major life transitions. I offer a thoughtful, relational space to explore both present difficulties and the deeper emotional and unconscious patterns beneath them, helping you move towards greater clarity, resilience and lasting change.
I am a person-centred counsellor - meaning that I will aim to create a relationship of connection, acceptance and empathy.
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor (and also a qualified CBT Therapist) and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
I am a person-centred counsellor - meaning that I will aim to create a relationship of connection, acceptance and empathy.
Hi there, I’m Sam and I am a BACP registered person-centred Counsellor (and also a qualified CBT Therapist) and I work with adults, children and adolescents. I understand the importance of a safe space to explore and understand feelings, and to consider and become aware of unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Together we can discover how to make positive changes and manage difficult feelings and emotions. I have a number of years experience working in a NHS commissioned service around common mental health difficulties. I want to help you reach your goals - we will explore the past and present to help you to heal and thrive.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) psychotherapist, using a range of approaches to help clients navigate life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, or stress, I offer a supportive, warm, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Through evidence-based techniques, I support my clients in developing practical skills to understand and manage negative thinking patterns, build resilience, and nurture self-compassion.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) psychotherapist, using a range of approaches to help clients navigate life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, or stress, I offer a supportive, warm, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Through evidence-based techniques, I support my clients in developing practical skills to understand and manage negative thinking patterns, build resilience, and nurture self-compassion.
Therapy offers insight and understanding helping you work towards an awareness of the self. It gives the opportunity to discover inbuilt defence mechanisms that perhaps no longer serve the person you have become as a result of the traumas we all experience in life. Counselling can be a quiet, safe space to breathe and think about your life. Who you are, where you are going and what you wish to gain. It can be a space to grieve the losses you have experienced in your life and the changes that happen throughout your life.
Therapy offers insight and understanding helping you work towards an awareness of the self. It gives the opportunity to discover inbuilt defence mechanisms that perhaps no longer serve the person you have become as a result of the traumas we all experience in life. Counselling can be a quiet, safe space to breathe and think about your life. Who you are, where you are going and what you wish to gain. It can be a space to grieve the losses you have experienced in your life and the changes that happen throughout your life.
Dr Olivia Kneen
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Frome BA11
Not accepting new clients
Hello, my name is Olivia and I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years NHS experience, including CAMHS, where I was a Senior Team Lead. I now work both in the NHS and independently with children, young people, parents and adults.
Whether you or your child is struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma or stress, I offer a supportive, warm and non-judgemental space to explore your current situation and help you find a path forwards. I am also trained in assessing for both ASD and ADHD and frequently support neurodiverse individuals and their families
Hello, my name is Olivia and I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years NHS experience, including CAMHS, where I was a Senior Team Lead. I now work both in the NHS and independently with children, young people, parents and adults.
Whether you or your child is struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma or stress, I offer a supportive, warm and non-judgemental space to explore your current situation and help you find a path forwards. I am also trained in assessing for both ASD and ADHD and frequently support neurodiverse individuals and their families
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Most of the people I work with are in their 20s and 30s and have spent years being the reliable one. The one who keeps going, keeps everyone happy, and somehow holds everything together. From the outside, they often look like they're coping. Inside, they're exhausted.
Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or questioning what they actually want from life. They may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, low self-worth, people-pleasing, or repeating the same relationship patterns. Together, we make sense of what's beneath the surface so they can stop living on autopilot and start making choices
Most of the people I work with are in their 20s and 30s and have spent years being the reliable one. The one who keeps going, keeps everyone happy, and somehow holds everything together. From the outside, they often look like they're coping. Inside, they're exhausted.
Many come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or questioning what they actually want from life. They may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, low self-worth, people-pleasing, or repeating the same relationship patterns. Together, we make sense of what's beneath the surface so they can stop living on autopilot and start making choices
I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.
I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.
Psychotherapeutic approaches combining occupational therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, I-CBT informed practice for treating OCD and trauma informed nervous system and sensory safety support.
My clients are often navigating big life changes, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, or the challenges of caring for themselves while caring for others. Many are parents, intended parents, surrogates and other caregivers who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, burnout, sensory overwhelm, trauma, low mood, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
I have a particular interest in supporting perinatal and infant mental health, OCD, attachment and bonding, birth trauma, and the impact that our own childhood experiences can have on how we show up in relationships and caregiving roles.
Psychotherapeutic approaches combining occupational therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, I-CBT informed practice for treating OCD and trauma informed nervous system and sensory safety support.
My clients are often navigating big life changes, emotional overwhelm, identity shifts, or the challenges of caring for themselves while caring for others. Many are parents, intended parents, surrogates and other caregivers who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, burnout, sensory overwhelm, trauma, low mood, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
I have a particular interest in supporting perinatal and infant mental health, OCD, attachment and bonding, birth trauma, and the impact that our own childhood experiences can have on how we show up in relationships and caregiving roles.
You may be a parent or carer feeling worried, exhausted, or stuck, unsure how best to support your child. Your child might be experiencing big emotions, behaviours that feel challenging, anxiety, low mood, sleep or eating difficulties—often alongside Autism, ADHD, learning or physical disabilities. Daily life may feel unpredictable or overwhelming, affecting the whole family. You want to understand what’s really behind these difficulties, feel more confident in your responses, and help your child feel safer, calmer, and more able to thrive, so family life can feel more manageable and hopeful again.
You may be a parent or carer feeling worried, exhausted, or stuck, unsure how best to support your child. Your child might be experiencing big emotions, behaviours that feel challenging, anxiety, low mood, sleep or eating difficulties—often alongside Autism, ADHD, learning or physical disabilities. Daily life may feel unpredictable or overwhelming, affecting the whole family. You want to understand what’s really behind these difficulties, feel more confident in your responses, and help your child feel safer, calmer, and more able to thrive, so family life can feel more manageable and hopeful again.
We all want to enjoy the lives we have, not be bogged down in self criticism, overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in spirals of negative thinking, or be haunted by the past. If you find yourself here because you're struggling with anxiety, depression, painful emotions, self criticism, or patterns of coping that are damaging your life and your relationships, then you're in the right place. Again and again I have seen the power of compassion in releasing people from the suffering that can come with these cycles. With the right support you too can take the courageous, and sometimes painful steps towards becoming the person you'd like to be.
We all want to enjoy the lives we have, not be bogged down in self criticism, overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in spirals of negative thinking, or be haunted by the past. If you find yourself here because you're struggling with anxiety, depression, painful emotions, self criticism, or patterns of coping that are damaging your life and your relationships, then you're in the right place. Again and again I have seen the power of compassion in releasing people from the suffering that can come with these cycles. With the right support you too can take the courageous, and sometimes painful steps towards becoming the person you'd like to be.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I draw from a range of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), systemic, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Do you feel that life has changed in ways you cannot control, leaving you stuck and unable to move forward? You may have lost a loved one, be adjusting to physical health changes, or living with chronic pain.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in grief and bereavement (including Prolonged Grief Disorder), adjustment to physical health conditions, and chronic pain. I can also offer tailored support if you are experiencing mild memory or attentional difficulties (such as in Mild Cognitive Impairment).
I have 15 years of experience in mental health practice and research, and currently also hold a part-time NHS post.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I draw from a range of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), systemic, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Do you feel that life has changed in ways you cannot control, leaving you stuck and unable to move forward? You may have lost a loved one, be adjusting to physical health changes, or living with chronic pain.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in grief and bereavement (including Prolonged Grief Disorder), adjustment to physical health conditions, and chronic pain. I can also offer tailored support if you are experiencing mild memory or attentional difficulties (such as in Mild Cognitive Impairment).
I have 15 years of experience in mental health practice and research, and currently also hold a part-time NHS post.
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
I am also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Behaviour Family Therapy (BFT).
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
I am also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Behaviour Family Therapy (BFT).
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
People will come to therapy at different points in their life for different reasons. For some people, difficult emotions, distress or a stuck feeling may have developed over a period of time; for others a significant life experience may prompt the need for therapeutic support. Whatever your specific circumstances are, recognising the need for support is a positive step forward. I offer a gentle, empathetic approach, creating a safe place in which to explore the areas my clients wish to focus on.
People will come to therapy at different points in their life for different reasons. For some people, difficult emotions, distress or a stuck feeling may have developed over a period of time; for others a significant life experience may prompt the need for therapeutic support. Whatever your specific circumstances are, recognising the need for support is a positive step forward. I offer a gentle, empathetic approach, creating a safe place in which to explore the areas my clients wish to focus on.
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.
As an NCPS qualified, accredited therapist I have many years experience of working with people living with trauma and inner conflict. Issues may vary from abuse, anxiety, disorders depression, grief, gender and sexuality, relationships, low self-esteem and PTSD.
In particular, I have worked in depth with those suffering from eating disorders and those in alcohol/drug recovery. My work with young people in education has shown me how early trauma affects behaviours later in life and how patterns often repeat.
As an NCPS qualified, accredited therapist I have many years experience of working with people living with trauma and inner conflict. Issues may vary from abuse, anxiety, disorders depression, grief, gender and sexuality, relationships, low self-esteem and PTSD.
In particular, I have worked in depth with those suffering from eating disorders and those in alcohol/drug recovery. My work with young people in education has shown me how early trauma affects behaviours later in life and how patterns often repeat.
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT to help you overcome challenges and create meaningful change.
You’re exhausted from trying so hard and still feeling like it’s not enough. You replay every mistake, worry about what others think, and fear you’ll always fall short. Sound familiar? I’m Tom, and I help overthinkers, perfectionists, and the self-doubting break free from anxiety and low self-esteem. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, challenge the thoughts holding you back, and build a life where you feel confident, capable, and enough. Ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Let’s get to work.
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT to help you overcome challenges and create meaningful change.
You’re exhausted from trying so hard and still feeling like it’s not enough. You replay every mistake, worry about what others think, and fear you’ll always fall short. Sound familiar? I’m Tom, and I help overthinkers, perfectionists, and the self-doubting break free from anxiety and low self-esteem. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, challenge the thoughts holding you back, and build a life where you feel confident, capable, and enough. Ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Let’s get to work.
I work with you in partnership. Always, we will be in contact with the present. Always, I will meet you as another human being in this shared space together. We will look at what is coming up for you in the here and now, in your emotions and body, and how this impacts you and your relationships.
For me, therapy is not about fixing. It’s about harnessing enough self-awareness that we are able to liberate ourselves from thoughts and feelings that feel beyond our conscious choice. It is about arming ourselves with self-knowledge and the courage to move towards change and let go of that which is not in our control.
I work with you in partnership. Always, we will be in contact with the present. Always, I will meet you as another human being in this shared space together. We will look at what is coming up for you in the here and now, in your emotions and body, and how this impacts you and your relationships.
For me, therapy is not about fixing. It’s about harnessing enough self-awareness that we are able to liberate ourselves from thoughts and feelings that feel beyond our conscious choice. It is about arming ourselves with self-knowledge and the courage to move towards change and let go of that which is not in our control.
My CBT, Psychology and Family Therapy colleagues and I work together, supporting each other in providing a tailored, timely service, with warmth, confidentiality, and professionalism at it's heart. We offer appointments face to face in our offices in Salisbury and online where requested. You can arrange a telephone discussion with one of our senior Practitioners, free of charge, giving you the opportunity to explore your specific needs and wishes and allowing us to suggest recommendations from within or outside our team.
My CBT, Psychology and Family Therapy colleagues and I work together, supporting each other in providing a tailored, timely service, with warmth, confidentiality, and professionalism at it's heart. We offer appointments face to face in our offices in Salisbury and online where requested. You can arrange a telephone discussion with one of our senior Practitioners, free of charge, giving you the opportunity to explore your specific needs and wishes and allowing us to suggest recommendations from within or outside our team.
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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.