Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Guildford
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Helen Broadley
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
) and EMDR.
Hello, I’m Helen. I am a Chartered Counselling 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.
Guildford GU2
& Online

Megan Shakesheff
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Whilst my doctorate training gave me a foundation of knowledge in different models of therapy, I primarily use
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
) as its best suited to my style and I believe in its approach.
I work with young people and adults who are seeking psychological therapy because they feel stuck. Day to day life can feel challenging and can stop us from living life how we want to live, being the kind of person we want to be. Often our minds get caught up in ways of thinking, or we get stuck in certain feelings. I work with individuals who are looking to further their understanding of this and find ways of getting unstuck and moving forward.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Abigail Nancarrow
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist, I use a combination of therapy approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
) to help you overcome difficult thoughts and feelings.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting individuals through difficult emotions and experiences, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. We all experience challenging periods in our lives; therapy can offer a safe space to work through these difficulties and support you to develop effective coping strategies to help you move forward. My role is to help you identify the barriers that are keeping you stuck and look at these from a different perspective to enable you to overcome them. The aim of therapy is to equip you with the the knowledge, tools and techniques so that you no longer need me!

Alison Lane
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I can draw on a range of therapeutic models, which include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT),
ACT
(
Acceptance
& Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness based therapies.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist in Guildford & East Molesey, offering services to adults (17yrs+). Qualifying in 1992 I have extensive experience with general psychological issues & specialist experience working in sexual & physical health services. I am passionate about helping people to make sense of their difficulties so they can work towards valued and meaningful changes. I will listen with empathy & without judgement to help you identify a way forward. My role starts with ensuring our initial session enables you to feel safe and understood. I have particular interest in trauma (incl. attachment trauma).

Dr Emilia Szmigielska
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I can help with various difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD, narcissistic abuse, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, bereavement, PTSD, anger management, social anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, disordered eating, body image, body appreciation, parenthood, abortion, career change, lack of motivation and many others. As an integrative therapist I use various therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT),
Guildford GU2
& Online

Madeleine Tebbet
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
I am trained in a range of theoretical models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT),
ACT
and systemic approaches.
As a Clinical Psychologist I offer treatment for a range of presenting difficulties including anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialise in working with parents, parents-to-be and those trying to conceive. I also have further training and experience in working with conception and pregnancy after loss. I work closely with my clients to build a true understanding of their story and what has brought them to therapy. This enables me to develop individualised treatment plans grounded in the evidence base.

The Psychology Company
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
We are a small team of highly trained and experienced Chartered Psychologists providing a range of evidence based therapies including CBT, Mindfulness based approaches, Compassion Focused Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, DBT informed therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
We work with people with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self esteem, chronic health difficulties, eating disorders, emotional instability and self destructive coping patterns. In your initial consultation we will explore what brings you to therapy and make a plan for how we will work together. We offer evidenced based structured therapy to help you move forwards in your life. Most of is have doctorates in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and we have all undertaken many years of training and have a wealth of experience working in the NHS and the private sector.

Ruchi Bakshi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I work using an integrative approach, which means that I am trained in a wide range of therapies and models including CBT,
ACT
, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Systemic, Psychodynamic and Attachment based approaches.
Hello, I am Dr Ruchi Bakshi a Clinical Psychologist. I work at Riverside Psychology Marlow in Buckinghamshire and remotely. I have over ten years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in the public and private sector. I specialise in women’s health, emotional wellbeing and the perinatal period as well as child, parent and family work. I offer evidence based Psychological therapy working in an integrative and holistic way to support you in your health and emotional well-being.
Office is near:
Guildford GU1 & Online
Not accepting new clients

Stuart Ralph
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work integratively, drawing on attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) including ERP, humanistic counselling, compassion-focused therapy,
acceptance
and commitment therapy, and sandplay therapy.
I work with clients from 4 years up to 25. I see a wide range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, grief, school refusal, identity, mood, and peer problems. I have a special interest in OCD, having run a podcast for the last 7 years (5m downloads), and received the International OCD Foundation hero award in 2018. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can come with many challenges and difficulties, I offer a safe, empathic and compassionate approach to my clients, while providing evidence based solutions to their problems. I work as part of the team at Carlton Psychology in Farnham.
Office is near:
Guildford GU1 Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients

Dr Helen Childs
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am trained to doctorate level in evidence-based therapies including CBT, CFT &
ACT
, which involve learning new skills to respond to distress.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Perhaps you find yourself pulled into unhealthy relationship patterns, or feel like you can't connect fully with others? These are common difficulties I work with. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC & BPS. I use a compassionate, evidence-based approach to helping individuals identify the changes they’d like to make and to learn new skills for dealing with difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work with adults and adolescents aged 16+

SJG Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi my name is Sammy and I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the ACC (Association for Christians in Counselling and Psychotherapy). I understand that life can be challenging and even overwhelming at times, however the fact that you are here shows that you have taken a huge step in taking back control of your life. Finding the right counsellor is essential to your therapeutic journey. Life can be tough, but with the right support, I know that you can overcome your challenges and reach your full potential.
Guildford GU1
& Online
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Charlotte Ord
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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Steve Maher
Psychotherapist, MA, MHGI
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a professional coach and psychotherapist with over 20 years experience helping people overcome life's obstacles to become the best that they can be. I specialise in, but am not limited to, working with people that are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, sleep and confidence issues. I explain how our minds work, how sometimes this can get in our way and then take small but meaningful steps to move towards meeting our needs.

Jason Spendelow
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of experience providing an online service to clients around the world. I help people conquer psychological challenges using the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience. I have a down-to-earth style and use practical strategies to address low mood, stress, anxiety, confidence issues, relationship difficulties and other issues. Visit my website to learn more, read client reviews, watch skills videos, and read helpful articles.

Dr Miriam Mavia-Zajac
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Highly Specialised Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with the BPS & accredited by the HCPC. With more than 23 years of experience, I bring a diverse knowledge base & toolbox of skills & strategies that I draw from; to help tailor sessions to suit my client’s personality & struggles. I deliver bespoke therapy and work at my client's pace.

Karen Raymond
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I work using Zoom which allows you to access counselling from your own environment. This cuts out travelling time and may fit into a busy schedule. Even so, I recommend that you allow at least 15 minutes after sessions to think through what we have talked about. There is a need for you to create privacy so that we can speak freely and you are able to gain the most you can from the work we do together. Over the past seventeen years as a qualified counsellor I have helped clients with depression, addiction, codependency, anxiety, recovery from harmful relationships, bereavement and loss, trauma, family dynamics and workplace stress.

Dr Ben J Mead
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Ben and I am a Clinical Psychologist, 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
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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.