Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Heathfield
Breath, posture, sensations, and symptoms often carry deeper meanings that enhance insight and foster greater capacity to hold ourselves with more complexity. This embodied exploration fosters meaningful change, and offers grounding and safety to the therapeutic process.
I offer an integrative, holistic, down-to-earth mind & body approach to therapy: Integrative Yoga Psychotherapy, a pioneering therapy model grounded in neuroscience, mindfulness, breathwork and somatic therapy. I also draw from a variety of approaches, as appropriate for you, guided by your preferences and the relational dynamics of our work.
Breath, posture, sensations, and symptoms often carry deeper meanings that enhance insight and foster greater capacity to hold ourselves with more complexity. This embodied exploration fosters meaningful change, and offers grounding and safety to the therapeutic process.
I offer an integrative, holistic, down-to-earth mind & body approach to therapy: Integrative Yoga Psychotherapy, a pioneering therapy model grounded in neuroscience, mindfulness, breathwork and somatic therapy. I also draw from a variety of approaches, as appropriate for you, guided by your preferences and the relational dynamics of our work.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and registered mental health nurse with over 30 years of experience. I am based near Heathfield, East Sussex, and I also work remotely.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and registered mental health nurse with over 30 years of experience. I am based near Heathfield, East Sussex, and I also work remotely.
Using CBT to reframe thoughts, Mindfulness to cultivate present-moment awareness and acceptance, and Person-Centred Therapy to encourage self-compassion and self-discovery, you'll gain practical tools, build confidence and reconnect with your values to live authentically and with calm.
Hi, I’m Matt. I welcome you just as you are, whether you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost in who you're expected to be. Maybe you're struggling with the pressure’s of everyday life, feeling low, anxious or perhaps you’re grieving, questioning your identity, or longing for a deeper sense of meaning. I offer a warm and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, free of judgement. Together, we can explore what's going on beneath the surface, we’ll make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences - moving toward greater clarity, connection and self-understanding.
Using CBT to reframe thoughts, Mindfulness to cultivate present-moment awareness and acceptance, and Person-Centred Therapy to encourage self-compassion and self-discovery, you'll gain practical tools, build confidence and reconnect with your values to live authentically and with calm.
Hi, I’m Matt. I welcome you just as you are, whether you’re experiencing relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost in who you're expected to be. Maybe you're struggling with the pressure’s of everyday life, feeling low, anxious or perhaps you’re grieving, questioning your identity, or longing for a deeper sense of meaning. I offer a warm and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, free of judgement. Together, we can explore what's going on beneath the surface, we’ll make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences - moving toward greater clarity, connection and self-understanding.
I use a combination of CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) approaches, which are both types of therapy that are effective with a wide range of issues.
Hi, I am Lindsey, a BABCP accredited CBT therapist based in Uckfield, East Sussex and online. Experiencing times when we feel low or anxious is normal. In fact it’s a great sign that we’re human! There are times in our lives though when how we are feeling gets in the way of living the life we want. This may be in response to challenging or traumatic events that we’ve experienced in life but not always. Even some of the best moments in life can give rise to anxiety.
I use a combination of CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) approaches, which are both types of therapy that are effective with a wide range of issues.
Hi, I am Lindsey, a BABCP accredited CBT therapist based in Uckfield, East Sussex and online. Experiencing times when we feel low or anxious is normal. In fact it’s a great sign that we’re human! There are times in our lives though when how we are feeling gets in the way of living the life we want. This may be in response to challenging or traumatic events that we’ve experienced in life but not always. Even some of the best moments in life can give rise to anxiety.
I understand how hard it can be trying to decide which counsellor is right for you and to find a counsellor who you can trust and confide in and feel comfortable enough to be completely open with. We are all drawn to different counsellors and finding the right match is really important. It needs to be someone who you can relate to, who gets you, who listens to the detail and tries to help you uncover and understand how you are feeling in a patient and gentle way. I believe that establishing and building trust is key for the counselling relationship to develop.
I understand how hard it can be trying to decide which counsellor is right for you and to find a counsellor who you can trust and confide in and feel comfortable enough to be completely open with. We are all drawn to different counsellors and finding the right match is really important. It needs to be someone who you can relate to, who gets you, who listens to the detail and tries to help you uncover and understand how you are feeling in a patient and gentle way. I believe that establishing and building trust is key for the counselling relationship to develop.
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Talk to a highly specialised Doctoral level Psychologist, with an excellent reputation.
You may have a degree of complexity which you wish to unravel or quite a straightforward issue which you need to get to understand more cohesively. In any event - I can offer and integrate a range of approaches that is right for you.
I also offer supervision to professionals delivering psychological therapies.
If I'm unable to answer your call immediately please leave a message or send an email and I shall get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note I only offer online sessions.
Talk to a highly specialised Doctoral level Psychologist, with an excellent reputation.
You may have a degree of complexity which you wish to unravel or quite a straightforward issue which you need to get to understand more cohesively. In any event - I can offer and integrate a range of approaches that is right for you.
I also offer supervision to professionals delivering psychological therapies.
If I'm unable to answer your call immediately please leave a message or send an email and I shall get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note I only offer online sessions.
Are you experiencing anxiety or low mood in pregnancy, or perhaps struggling with your mental health post-natally? Perhaps you are struggling to conceive, finding that you don’t feel as you had hoped to in pregnancy or in the post-natal period, or you have experienced a traumatic birth or perinatal losses. I specialise in, and am passionate about, working with parents and parents-to-be through the perinatal period, which can be a transformative and challenging time. I am a highly experienced Perinatal Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience and further postgraduate training in Perinatal Clinical Psychology.
Are you experiencing anxiety or low mood in pregnancy, or perhaps struggling with your mental health post-natally? Perhaps you are struggling to conceive, finding that you don’t feel as you had hoped to in pregnancy or in the post-natal period, or you have experienced a traumatic birth or perinatal losses. I specialise in, and am passionate about, working with parents and parents-to-be through the perinatal period, which can be a transformative and challenging time. I am a highly experienced Perinatal Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience and further postgraduate training in Perinatal Clinical Psychology.
My clients often struggle with unprocessed trauma, intertwined with shame, guilt, anxiety and depression. They need a safe space to explore trauma without judgment, develop healthy coping strategies, and process shame to rebuild self-worth. They want to break free from destructive cycles, feel worthy of love, rebuild relationships, and find purpose.
They seek transformation - not just symptom management but fundamental healing to reclaim their life beyond addiction, lived experience and/or any related pain, grief, loss, shame, anxiety, depression or anger.
My clients often struggle with unprocessed trauma, intertwined with shame, guilt, anxiety and depression. They need a safe space to explore trauma without judgment, develop healthy coping strategies, and process shame to rebuild self-worth. They want to break free from destructive cycles, feel worthy of love, rebuild relationships, and find purpose.
They seek transformation - not just symptom management but fundamental healing to reclaim their life beyond addiction, lived experience and/or any related pain, grief, loss, shame, anxiety, depression or anger.
I trained integratively, bringing together humanistic, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches, and draw particularly on Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, and mindfulness in my work.
Areas I can support you with include (but are not limited to):
General Anxiety as well as specific to sex and intimacy
Pain during sex (e.g. dyspareunia, vaginismus)
Erectile difficulties and “premature” ejaculation
Sexuality and wider LGBTQIA+ concerns
Gender dysphoria
Communication challenges
Rebuilding emotional or sexual intimacy
Mismatched desire
I trained integratively, bringing together humanistic, psychodynamic, and CBT approaches, and draw particularly on Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, and mindfulness in my work.
Areas I can support you with include (but are not limited to):
General Anxiety as well as specific to sex and intimacy
Pain during sex (e.g. dyspareunia, vaginismus)
Erectile difficulties and “premature” ejaculation
Sexuality and wider LGBTQIA+ concerns
Gender dysphoria
Communication challenges
Rebuilding emotional or sexual intimacy
Mismatched desire
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me
Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me
Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
I am a Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist and have been working in the NHS for over 10 years. I am a compassionate and friendly psychologist with experience of working with children and adults across the lifespan. I also specialise in allergies and feeding difficulties. I love the work that I do and I aim to provide a warm, friendly non-judgmental environment for therapy with children, young people, adults and their families. I am a mother and an experienced yoga teacher and believe in taking a person centered approach to help people meet their goals and make positive changes in their lives.
I am a Highly Specialised Clinical Psychologist and have been working in the NHS for over 10 years. I am a compassionate and friendly psychologist with experience of working with children and adults across the lifespan. I also specialise in allergies and feeding difficulties. I love the work that I do and I aim to provide a warm, friendly non-judgmental environment for therapy with children, young people, adults and their families. I am a mother and an experienced yoga teacher and believe in taking a person centered approach to help people meet their goals and make positive changes in their lives.
I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
Using techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help clarify your values, create a path toward them, and build on your strengths, empowering you to achieve meaningful and lasting change in your life.
I offer a safe, confidential space for you to do your best thinking and promise to support you every step of the way towards living a life that you can thrive in. I offer both longer and short term therapy and single session coaching on a pay-as-you-go basis.
A bit about me:
I am a therapist and chartered coaching psychologist with over 30 years of specialist training and experience, helping individuals navigate life changes, especially those affected by abuse and trauma. I've been told by my clients that they find me kind, calm and non-judgmental and that they are able to be 'who they are' in our sessions together online.
Using techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help clarify your values, create a path toward them, and build on your strengths, empowering you to achieve meaningful and lasting change in your life.
I offer a safe, confidential space for you to do your best thinking and promise to support you every step of the way towards living a life that you can thrive in. I offer both longer and short term therapy and single session coaching on a pay-as-you-go basis.
A bit about me:
I am a therapist and chartered coaching psychologist with over 30 years of specialist training and experience, helping individuals navigate life changes, especially those affected by abuse and trauma. I've been told by my clients that they find me kind, calm and non-judgmental and that they are able to be 'who they are' in our sessions together online.
Are you a teenager, young person or adult living with anxiety, loneliness, depression, relationship issues or a mixture of these and other mental health issues? Do you want to stop feeling stuck and lead a fulfilling life free of mental health issues? With the right therapist, progress can be made, anxiety can lift, the past healed and the future looked forward to. Don't hesitate to find help, reach out now and start to thrive.
Are you a teenager, young person or adult living with anxiety, loneliness, depression, relationship issues or a mixture of these and other mental health issues? Do you want to stop feeling stuck and lead a fulfilling life free of mental health issues? With the right therapist, progress can be made, anxiety can lift, the past healed and the future looked forward to. Don't hesitate to find help, reach out now and start to thrive.
I have worked over 25 years with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns shaped by trauma, loss, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, or family conflict. Many struggle with relationships, identity, emotional regulation, or life transitions. Using an attachment based approach, informed by RECBT, systemic family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalytic thinking, I offer a consistent therapeutic relationship where clients build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I have worked over 25 years with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns shaped by trauma, loss, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, or family conflict. Many struggle with relationships, identity, emotional regulation, or life transitions. Using an attachment based approach, informed by RECBT, systemic family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalytic thinking, I offer a consistent therapeutic relationship where clients build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hi, my first name is Emily but people call me Mia.
I am a person-centred experiential counsellor, supervisor and counselling tutor based in Eastbourne. I offer a gentle space for you to explore potentially difficult, tender and traumatic aspects of life. I believe in the relationship between myself and my clients and that, by offering specific conditions through counselling, we can work towards long lasting change. I believe in our human potential and encourage compassionate challenge to support people in becoming more comfortable in their experience.
Hi, my first name is Emily but people call me Mia.
I am a person-centred experiential counsellor, supervisor and counselling tutor based in Eastbourne. I offer a gentle space for you to explore potentially difficult, tender and traumatic aspects of life. I believe in the relationship between myself and my clients and that, by offering specific conditions through counselling, we can work towards long lasting change. I believe in our human potential and encourage compassionate challenge to support people in becoming more comfortable in their experience.
With an integrative approach, I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR, CFT, ACT and Narrative Therapy.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist. I prioritise creating a compassionate, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel safe to talk openly. With extensive experience working in NHS physical and emotional wellbeing services, I specialise in psychological therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. My expertise includes supporting adjustment to diagnoses, managing symptoms, and developing identity beyond a health condition, alongside interventions for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
With an integrative approach, I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR, CFT, ACT and Narrative Therapy.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist. I prioritise creating a compassionate, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel safe to talk openly. With extensive experience working in NHS physical and emotional wellbeing services, I specialise in psychological therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. My expertise includes supporting adjustment to diagnoses, managing symptoms, and developing identity beyond a health condition, alongside interventions for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
Hello. I'm Chris and I'm a UKCP-member psychotherapist working with individuals and groups in Hastings and St Leonards, East Sussex. I'm committed to helping you explore your experiences, challenges, and unique identity. I work with clients from all backgrounds and affirm cultural and identity diversity. I am practiced in helping clients with relationship, sex, and intimacy issues, as well as difficult childhood experiences. Maybe you are feeling generally low or anxious or feel that your life lacks focus, purpose, or meaning. Alongside you, I can help you make sense of your situation and reconnect with your authentic self.
Hello. I'm Chris and I'm a UKCP-member psychotherapist working with individuals and groups in Hastings and St Leonards, East Sussex. I'm committed to helping you explore your experiences, challenges, and unique identity. I work with clients from all backgrounds and affirm cultural and identity diversity. I am practiced in helping clients with relationship, sex, and intimacy issues, as well as difficult childhood experiences. Maybe you are feeling generally low or anxious or feel that your life lacks focus, purpose, or meaning. Alongside you, I can help you make sense of your situation and reconnect with your authentic self.
I draw on person-centred, CBT, and ACT approaches — adapting to what you need rather than applying a fixed model.
You might be here because something has shifted — a loss, a transition, a quiet sense that the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours. Or because anxiety has taken up permanent residence and you're exhausted by it. Or because you're grieving something the world hasn't given you space to name. I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, burnout, and the weight of societal expectations. Together we make space for what's actually happening — not just the symptoms, but what's beneath them — so you can move forward with greater clarity and choices that feel genuinely yours.
I draw on person-centred, CBT, and ACT approaches — adapting to what you need rather than applying a fixed model.
You might be here because something has shifted — a loss, a transition, a quiet sense that the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours. Or because anxiety has taken up permanent residence and you're exhausted by it. Or because you're grieving something the world hasn't given you space to name. I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, burnout, and the weight of societal expectations. Together we make space for what's actually happening — not just the symptoms, but what's beneath them — so you can move forward with greater clarity and choices that feel genuinely yours.
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- Bexhill-on-Sea
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- Eastbourne
- Forest Row
- Hailsham
- Hastings
- Lewes
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Saint Leonards-on-sea
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Uckfield
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.