Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Gerrards Cross
I use CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients manage health anxiety, process medical trauma, and live meaningful lives with chronic illness.
Many of my clients live with chronic pain, long COVID, or health conditions where medical tests haven't provided clear answers. You may have been told "it's just anxiety," even though you know something deeper is wrong. Or your scans came back normal, but the pain, fatigue, dizziness remains very real.
You might be grieving the person you were before illness, struggling with the uncertainty of unexplained symptoms, or carrying health anxiety that feels impossible to manage.
Your experience is real, and you are not alone. Therapy can help you navigate the emotional toll, rebuild trust in yourself, and find more meaning.
I use CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help clients manage health anxiety, process medical trauma, and live meaningful lives with chronic illness.
Many of my clients live with chronic pain, long COVID, or health conditions where medical tests haven't provided clear answers. You may have been told "it's just anxiety," even though you know something deeper is wrong. Or your scans came back normal, but the pain, fatigue, dizziness remains very real.
You might be grieving the person you were before illness, struggling with the uncertainty of unexplained symptoms, or carrying health anxiety that feels impossible to manage.
Your experience is real, and you are not alone. Therapy can help you navigate the emotional toll, rebuild trust in yourself, and find more meaning.
Life can often feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. You might feel stuck, uncertain of your path, or unsure how to move forward. It’s my goal to help you explore these feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can truly express yourself and begin to understand the deeper layers of your emotions. Together, we’ll work to uncover your values, build your self-esteem, and develop healthier patterns. My aim is to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Life can often feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. You might feel stuck, uncertain of your path, or unsure how to move forward. It’s my goal to help you explore these feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can truly express yourself and begin to understand the deeper layers of your emotions. Together, we’ll work to uncover your values, build your self-esteem, and develop healthier patterns. My aim is to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to tailor therapy to your needs.
Hello, I'm Lydia, Clinical Psychologist. I have worked within the NHS in a range of mental health and physical health settings for over 9 years with individuals from many walks of life. I understand that reaching out for therapeutic support can sometimes feel daunting, which is why I place great importance on developing secure therapeutic relationships through which I hope my clients can feel safe to engage with therapy without feeling they will be judged or misunderstood. I draw upon evidence based therapeutic models to collaboratively support your individual needs and ensure we strive to work towards your personal therapy goals.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to tailor therapy to your needs.
Hello, I'm Lydia, Clinical Psychologist. I have worked within the NHS in a range of mental health and physical health settings for over 9 years with individuals from many walks of life. I understand that reaching out for therapeutic support can sometimes feel daunting, which is why I place great importance on developing secure therapeutic relationships through which I hope my clients can feel safe to engage with therapy without feeling they will be judged or misunderstood. I draw upon evidence based therapeutic models to collaboratively support your individual needs and ensure we strive to work towards your personal therapy goals.
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I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist and EMDR therapist in training. I believe change and healing is possible for everyone, and that therapy can be a powerful resource that can help facilitate this process. Whether you are hoping to overcome a particular difficulty, make sense of or explore certain life experiences, or are simply curious about how therapy can help, you are most welcome to get in touch. I believe the right form of therapy can make a true difference and can be an empowering experience. I welcome clients from all walks of life and consider it a privilege to walk alongside someone as their therapist.
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist and EMDR therapist in training. I believe change and healing is possible for everyone, and that therapy can be a powerful resource that can help facilitate this process. Whether you are hoping to overcome a particular difficulty, make sense of or explore certain life experiences, or are simply curious about how therapy can help, you are most welcome to get in touch. I believe the right form of therapy can make a true difference and can be an empowering experience. I welcome clients from all walks of life and consider it a privilege to walk alongside someone as their therapist.
I predominately use CBT & EMDR, but draw from other therapeutic approaches; person centred therapy, psychodynamic theory and more recent approaches such as CFT & ACT.
I have been working as a qualified therapist in London for over two decades offering evidence based therapies. My roles within the NHS have been both clinical and managerial and offering both one to one and group therapy. I work with clients presenting with a wide range of difficulties who wish to develop self awareness, make changes and build resilience. For many, these difficulties may appear as a dip in mood, feeling stuck, or an increase in anxiety. For others, they may feel lost, overwhelmed, or experience a lack of purpose.
I predominately use CBT & EMDR, but draw from other therapeutic approaches; person centred therapy, psychodynamic theory and more recent approaches such as CFT & ACT.
I have been working as a qualified therapist in London for over two decades offering evidence based therapies. My roles within the NHS have been both clinical and managerial and offering both one to one and group therapy. I work with clients presenting with a wide range of difficulties who wish to develop self awareness, make changes and build resilience. For many, these difficulties may appear as a dip in mood, feeling stuck, or an increase in anxiety. For others, they may feel lost, overwhelmed, or experience a lack of purpose.
Struggling with anxiety or low mood and wanting more from life? I’m Michelle, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience in mental health services. I offer a warm, supportive space to help you feel grounded, confident, and in control again. My approach also includes culturally inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming therapy that meets you where you are, so you can feel fully understood and supported.
Struggling with anxiety or low mood and wanting more from life? I’m Michelle, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience in mental health services. I offer a warm, supportive space to help you feel grounded, confident, and in control again. My approach also includes culturally inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming therapy that meets you where you are, so you can feel fully understood and supported.
I help individuals and teams to optimise their mental performance through coaching mental skills, strategies and techniques to imrpove their performance. Whether you're looking to combat performance anxiety or low confidence, or simply take your game to the next level, I can help you. My sessions focus on the needs of the individual. Common areas of work include performance anxiety, self-confidence, emotional control, pre-performance routines, attentional control, mindfulness training, leadership skills and imagery training.
I help individuals and teams to optimise their mental performance through coaching mental skills, strategies and techniques to imrpove their performance. Whether you're looking to combat performance anxiety or low confidence, or simply take your game to the next level, I can help you. My sessions focus on the needs of the individual. Common areas of work include performance anxiety, self-confidence, emotional control, pre-performance routines, attentional control, mindfulness training, leadership skills and imagery training.
I’m Louise, a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS with children, young people and parents. At your initial appointment, I will offer a friendly and welcoming space to think about what is troubling you or your family and explore what you hope to achieve through therapy. We will work together in partnership, drawing on your expertise about your family, and my knowledge and practical experience of a range of different evidence-based psychological therapies to reach your goals. Sessions may involve working individually with children, young people or parents, or family work.
I’m Louise, a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS with children, young people and parents. At your initial appointment, I will offer a friendly and welcoming space to think about what is troubling you or your family and explore what you hope to achieve through therapy. We will work together in partnership, drawing on your expertise about your family, and my knowledge and practical experience of a range of different evidence-based psychological therapies to reach your goals. Sessions may involve working individually with children, young people or parents, or family work.
Feeling lost, stuck or burnt out? Tried everything but the buzzing noise of your mind along with stress, anxiety and low mood continue to cycle? Looking for something with a bit more depth?
Then maybe this is for you...
I'm a Self-Discovery Coach & Psychotherapist, and I help people to ignite their self-discovery whilst transforming their mental health, without the confusion and with all the structure, strategy and tools to help get you there.
Feeling lost, stuck or burnt out? Tried everything but the buzzing noise of your mind along with stress, anxiety and low mood continue to cycle? Looking for something with a bit more depth?
Then maybe this is for you...
I'm a Self-Discovery Coach & Psychotherapist, and I help people to ignite their self-discovery whilst transforming their mental health, without the confusion and with all the structure, strategy and tools to help get you there.
We bring together a collective of hand-picked, qualified psychosexual and relationship therapists who are passionate about supporting individuals and couples.
We bring together a collective of hand-picked, qualified psychosexual and relationship therapists who are passionate about supporting individuals and couples.
My main models of working are Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, MANTRA and EMDR.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or difficulties around food and body image.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy for adults (age 17+) with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
I specialise in eating disorders, including emotional eating, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, and body image concerns. I also regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-worth.
My main models of working are Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, MANTRA and EMDR.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or difficulties around food and body image.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy for adults (age 17+) with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
I specialise in eating disorders, including emotional eating, restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, and body image concerns. I also regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-worth.
Drawing on CBT, ACT, and CFT, I use curiosity, metaphor, and collaboration to find what works for you specifically, weaving between models as needed.
Hi, I’m Obss. I work with adults and young people navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, and questions about their identity shaped by culture, race, religion. Many of my clients start therapy feeling stuck, alone, overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves, or struggling with anxiety that’s become difficult to manage. They’re often looking for a space where they feel understood, where their background and experiences can be held with care. We will work together to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions help you move towards a life that feels meaningful.
Drawing on CBT, ACT, and CFT, I use curiosity, metaphor, and collaboration to find what works for you specifically, weaving between models as needed.
Hi, I’m Obss. I work with adults and young people navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, and questions about their identity shaped by culture, race, religion. Many of my clients start therapy feeling stuck, alone, overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves, or struggling with anxiety that’s become difficult to manage. They’re often looking for a space where they feel understood, where their background and experiences can be held with care. We will work together to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions help you move towards a life that feels meaningful.
So when I say I understand the mental load, the guilt, the juggling act I really do.
I help busy mums who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck to reconnect with themselves, so they can show up for their families without losing who they are. You’re exhausted, emotionally drained, and constantly wondering if you’re doing enough. On the outside, you seem fine—but inside, you’re struggling. You love your family, but you’ve lost parts of yourself and don’t know how to get them back.
So when I say I understand the mental load, the guilt, the juggling act I really do.
I help busy mums who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck to reconnect with themselves, so they can show up for their families without losing who they are. You’re exhausted, emotionally drained, and constantly wondering if you’re doing enough. On the outside, you seem fine—but inside, you’re struggling. You love your family, but you’ve lost parts of yourself and don’t know how to get them back.
Accredited with major healthcare insurance providers, Tim is an experienced clinician with specialist skills in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions using a wide range of proven therapies including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Mindfulness and Schema-focused Therapy, but always maintains a focus on the client’s individual needs and goals.
Tim comes from a business background so has a real-life understanding of the complexities of modern life, the impact of work-related stress and the pressures of finding a healthy work/home balance. He has specialist expertise in burnout and workplace resilience, helping to provide support and advice both to individuals and the organisations they work for.
Accredited with major healthcare insurance providers, Tim is an experienced clinician with specialist skills in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions using a wide range of proven therapies including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Mindfulness and Schema-focused Therapy, but always maintains a focus on the client’s individual needs and goals.
Tim comes from a business background so has a real-life understanding of the complexities of modern life, the impact of work-related stress and the pressures of finding a healthy work/home balance. He has specialist expertise in burnout and workplace resilience, helping to provide support and advice both to individuals and the organisations they work for.
I am an Integrative Therapist offering a safe, compassionate and culturally sensitive space for Black and Asian women who are tired of being "strong for everyone else"-navigating trauma, abuse, family expectations, cultural silence, shame or emotional neglect.
In our work together, you won't have to minimise your pain, explain your culture or justify your feelings. I draw from Trauma Informed therapy, Attachment based Approaches, Psychodynamic and Relational Work, Somatic (body based techniques) and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I offer therapy for women who are ready to choose themselves, and heal so you move on with your life.
I am an Integrative Therapist offering a safe, compassionate and culturally sensitive space for Black and Asian women who are tired of being "strong for everyone else"-navigating trauma, abuse, family expectations, cultural silence, shame or emotional neglect.
In our work together, you won't have to minimise your pain, explain your culture or justify your feelings. I draw from Trauma Informed therapy, Attachment based Approaches, Psychodynamic and Relational Work, Somatic (body based techniques) and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I offer therapy for women who are ready to choose themselves, and heal so you move on with your life.
Fully qualified and highly experienced with all sexual and relational dilemmas, and especially when matters are usually fuelled by anxiety/depression which can come with a sense of loneliness or isolation. I happily work with all kinds of couples or individuals on their relationships and also general personal dilemmas, for example, grief, loss, anxiety, depression and I have done so for a long time. Using a clinical supervisor, I maintain regular sessions about my (anonymised) client work to ensure consistently effective therapy. I have industry-standard insurance.
Fully qualified and highly experienced with all sexual and relational dilemmas, and especially when matters are usually fuelled by anxiety/depression which can come with a sense of loneliness or isolation. I happily work with all kinds of couples or individuals on their relationships and also general personal dilemmas, for example, grief, loss, anxiety, depression and I have done so for a long time. Using a clinical supervisor, I maintain regular sessions about my (anonymised) client work to ensure consistently effective therapy. I have industry-standard insurance.
Our Psychologists are trained in multiple models of therapy (e.g. CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT, CFT, CAT, ACT, IFS), and can adapt their approach to best suit your needs and based on your preferences.
Support with low mood and depression, anxiety including OCD, panic and phobias, trauma and PTSD, Complex-PTSD, grief and loss, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship and couples difficulties, childhood adversity, burnout and caring roles, feeling stuck or unmotivated, psychosomatic symptoms, self-criticism and assertiveness training.
Our Psychologists are trained in multiple models of therapy (e.g. CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT, CFT, CAT, ACT, IFS), and can adapt their approach to best suit your needs and based on your preferences.
Support with low mood and depression, anxiety including OCD, panic and phobias, trauma and PTSD, Complex-PTSD, grief and loss, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship and couples difficulties, childhood adversity, burnout and caring roles, feeling stuck or unmotivated, psychosomatic symptoms, self-criticism and assertiveness training.
You may feel overwhelmed by stress, work pressures, relationship difficulties, or be experiencing distressing thoughts and intense emotions. It’s normal to not feel okay or to be unsure why, and therapy can help.
Together, we will explore patterns in how you relate to yourself and others, helping you better understand your thoughts and feelings so you can begin to feel less stuck and move toward what matters most to you.
You may feel overwhelmed by stress, work pressures, relationship difficulties, or be experiencing distressing thoughts and intense emotions. It’s normal to not feel okay or to be unsure why, and therapy can help.
Together, we will explore patterns in how you relate to yourself and others, helping you better understand your thoughts and feelings so you can begin to feel less stuck and move toward what matters most to you.
Many of the people I work with seek therapy because they’re feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, even while appearing to cope well on the surface. They’re often thoughtful, capable adults navigating burnout, perfectionism, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties.
Some come to therapy after a recent diagnosis such as ADHD, while others are simply recognising long-standing struggles with anxiety or emotional regulation. These are just a few of the issues I work with, though many clients experience a mix of challenges. We will focus on what feels meaningful for you to address.
Many of the people I work with seek therapy because they’re feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, even while appearing to cope well on the surface. They’re often thoughtful, capable adults navigating burnout, perfectionism, low self-confidence, or relationship difficulties.
Some come to therapy after a recent diagnosis such as ADHD, while others are simply recognising long-standing struggles with anxiety or emotional regulation. These are just a few of the issues I work with, though many clients experience a mix of challenges. We will focus on what feels meaningful for you to address.
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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.