Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Ipswich
Beginning therapy can feel difficult, especially if you have been carrying things on your own for some time. Many difficulties we experience are understandable responses to painful, overwhelming, or challenging life experiences. Therapy can offer a space to slow things down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and feel supported in understanding yourself and finding new ways to move forward.
Beginning therapy can feel difficult, especially if you have been carrying things on your own for some time. Many difficulties we experience are understandable responses to painful, overwhelming, or challenging life experiences. Therapy can offer a space to slow things down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and feel supported in understanding yourself and finding new ways to move forward.
With a Master’s in CBT and Psychodynamic Counselling, I tailor therapy to your needs—combining practical strategies, deeper insight, and ACT principles like acceptance and values-based living to help you build resilience and move forward with confidence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope? I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and begin creating a life that feels more meaningful to you. Together, we’ll identify the changes you want to make and develop practical tools to help you sustain them. Therapy is about understanding where you are now, how past experiences have shaped your journey, and discovering choices that can lead to real change - choices that may have felt impossible before.
With a Master’s in CBT and Psychodynamic Counselling, I tailor therapy to your needs—combining practical strategies, deeper insight, and ACT principles like acceptance and values-based living to help you build resilience and move forward with confidence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope? I offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and begin creating a life that feels more meaningful to you. Together, we’ll identify the changes you want to make and develop practical tools to help you sustain them. Therapy is about understanding where you are now, how past experiences have shaped your journey, and discovering choices that can lead to real change - choices that may have felt impossible before.
As an Integrative therapist I use approaches, which includes, mindfulness, acceptance commitment therapy, Compassion focused therapy, parts work and trauma focused interventions.
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an EMDR therapist registered with EMDR UK and I am DBS approved. I have over 15 years of experience working in Psychological services within the NHS and can offer assessment and treatment for a range of mental health problems. These include, depressions, anxiety, low self esteem and self-worth, PTSD, OCD, personality difficulties and attachment and relational problems, stress and burnout. I am interested in understanding you better, so I can better help you, to understand yourself and the challenges and difficulties you are experiencing
As an Integrative therapist I use approaches, which includes, mindfulness, acceptance commitment therapy, Compassion focused therapy, parts work and trauma focused interventions.
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an EMDR therapist registered with EMDR UK and I am DBS approved. I have over 15 years of experience working in Psychological services within the NHS and can offer assessment and treatment for a range of mental health problems. These include, depressions, anxiety, low self esteem and self-worth, PTSD, OCD, personality difficulties and attachment and relational problems, stress and burnout. I am interested in understanding you better, so I can better help you, to understand yourself and the challenges and difficulties you are experiencing
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
I like to work with my client's own resources their strengths, qualities, and natural abilities so Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) along with Solution Focus Therapy is helpful here.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Usually, they've tried to deal with their issues and problems by themselves and managed to get by or cope. Sometimes, these burdens feel too much to bear and what used to work no longer does. If you are feeling stuck, powerless, and exhausted maybe counselling can help. "You can not heal what has not been revealed" as the saying goes - so being in an environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings without humiliation, shame, or guilt is the first step in ridding yourself of the burdens that are holding you back.
I like to work with my client's own resources their strengths, qualities, and natural abilities so Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) along with Solution Focus Therapy is helpful here.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Usually, they've tried to deal with their issues and problems by themselves and managed to get by or cope. Sometimes, these burdens feel too much to bear and what used to work no longer does. If you are feeling stuck, powerless, and exhausted maybe counselling can help. "You can not heal what has not been revealed" as the saying goes - so being in an environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings without humiliation, shame, or guilt is the first step in ridding yourself of the burdens that are holding you back.
Perhaps you have found yourself wondering......
Where has my desire gone?
Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
Why has menopause changed me so much?
Will sex always be painful?
Why do I love my partner but feel disconnected from them?
Has my illness changed my relationship forever?
If these questions resonate with you, you are not alone. Together we will explore the emotional, physical and relational factors affecting your wellbeing so you can reconnect with yourself, your relationships and your intimate life.
Contact Michelle - The Yoni Therapist for further details.
Perhaps you have found yourself wondering......
Where has my desire gone?
Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
Why has menopause changed me so much?
Will sex always be painful?
Why do I love my partner but feel disconnected from them?
Has my illness changed my relationship forever?
If these questions resonate with you, you are not alone. Together we will explore the emotional, physical and relational factors affecting your wellbeing so you can reconnect with yourself, your relationships and your intimate life.
Contact Michelle - The Yoni Therapist for further details.
As an experienced Psychotherapist, I can help you to feel better, process emotions and improve your mental health. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) or traditional talking therapy, we can work with whatever is troubling you, be it anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss or past traumas, coming to terms with/managing diagnoses, and much more. I can help you develop coping strategies, build resilience and find your way to a more harmonious life. I also work with other mental health professionals and counselling students. Whatever your therapeutic hopes and intentions, I am available for in person, online or outdoor therapy.
As an experienced Psychotherapist, I can help you to feel better, process emotions and improve your mental health. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) or traditional talking therapy, we can work with whatever is troubling you, be it anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss or past traumas, coming to terms with/managing diagnoses, and much more. I can help you develop coping strategies, build resilience and find your way to a more harmonious life. I also work with other mental health professionals and counselling students. Whatever your therapeutic hopes and intentions, I am available for in person, online or outdoor therapy.
I specialise in mindfulness informed approaches to therapy - specifically acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT.
I aim to work with people who wish to re-orientate their lives in the direction of their values - towards what gives them a sense of meaning and purpose. Having a clearer idea of what really matters helps people motivate themselves - even to the extent of accepting the difficulties it may entail - to either change or persist in behaviours that will move them in their own valued directions. This trans-diagnostic approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
I specialise in mindfulness informed approaches to therapy - specifically acceptance and commitment therapy, ACT.
I aim to work with people who wish to re-orientate their lives in the direction of their values - towards what gives them a sense of meaning and purpose. Having a clearer idea of what really matters helps people motivate themselves - even to the extent of accepting the difficulties it may entail - to either change or persist in behaviours that will move them in their own valued directions. This trans-diagnostic approach can be powerfully effective in dealing with the pervasive problems of stress, anxiety and depression and other chronic issues where rigid patterns of avoidant behaviour have developed.
Hi, I am Alice. I am an accredited CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) therapist. I have also trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and CFT (Compassion Focused therapy). If you have been having difficulties with your mood or anxiety, are feeling distressed, or are not even sure whether something is wrong or not, then perhaps I can help you. I offer a warm, non-judgemental and secure space where we can talk through and start to understand your difficulties. I have worked for the NHS in the community and prison settings for over ten years. I’m well informed, pragmatic, down to earth and compassionate.
Hi, I am Alice. I am an accredited CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) therapist. I have also trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and CFT (Compassion Focused therapy). If you have been having difficulties with your mood or anxiety, are feeling distressed, or are not even sure whether something is wrong or not, then perhaps I can help you. I offer a warm, non-judgemental and secure space where we can talk through and start to understand your difficulties. I have worked for the NHS in the community and prison settings for over ten years. I’m well informed, pragmatic, down to earth and compassionate.
I'd say I turn most often to the CFT and ACT models.
As a Doctor of Psychological Therapies with lived experience of ADHD and eating disorder recovery, I weave together authentic human realness and clinical excellence. I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use. Clients often come to me for support to improve their relationship with themself and their health.
I'd say I turn most often to the CFT and ACT models.
As a Doctor of Psychological Therapies with lived experience of ADHD and eating disorder recovery, I weave together authentic human realness and clinical excellence. I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use. Clients often come to me for support to improve their relationship with themself and their health.
I am trained in CBT, EMDR and ACT.
My name is Asni and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have 17 years experience of supporting people to overcome psychological difficulties within the NHS and private sector. I have undergone extensive additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and am also qualified in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a specialist interest in working with disordered eating. I am trained in CBT-E; the leading evidence based treatment for eating disorders and am a Certified Intuitive Eating counsellor.
Please do get in touch if you would be interested in having therapy with me.
I am trained in CBT, EMDR and ACT.
My name is Asni and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have 17 years experience of supporting people to overcome psychological difficulties within the NHS and private sector. I have undergone extensive additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and am also qualified in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a specialist interest in working with disordered eating. I am trained in CBT-E; the leading evidence based treatment for eating disorders and am a Certified Intuitive Eating counsellor.
Please do get in touch if you would be interested in having therapy with me.
Maybe you are struggling at present to understand why things are the way they are? Sometimes we can all get stuck in patterns of relating, both with ourselves and others, that are not the most helpful or productive. Sometimes this means our relationships might suffer, or our life, career and family choices. Having therapy with an experienced practitioner can help you. Therapy is about building a shared understanding of what you are facing. If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help. I am also happy working with children and adolescents
Maybe you are struggling at present to understand why things are the way they are? Sometimes we can all get stuck in patterns of relating, both with ourselves and others, that are not the most helpful or productive. Sometimes this means our relationships might suffer, or our life, career and family choices. Having therapy with an experienced practitioner can help you. Therapy is about building a shared understanding of what you are facing. If you are struggling with trauma, family issues, career issues, relationships, abuse, coping difficulties, I can help. I am also happy working with children and adolescents
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for 14 years and specialise in working with parents of children with mental health / behaviour difficulties. This includes parents of older children who are struggling and may or may not be accessing their own support. I work with parents whose children are experiencing a range of mental health and behaviour difficulties. This includes addiction; anxiety; low mood; suicidality; OCD; eating disorders; those who are withdrawn, not talking, and who do not leave their rooms; and those who struggle with anger and aggression.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for 14 years and specialise in working with parents of children with mental health / behaviour difficulties. This includes parents of older children who are struggling and may or may not be accessing their own support. I work with parents whose children are experiencing a range of mental health and behaviour difficulties. This includes addiction; anxiety; low mood; suicidality; OCD; eating disorders; those who are withdrawn, not talking, and who do not leave their rooms; and those who struggle with anger and aggression.
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I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have over 10 years experience offering psychological therapy services. I have worked with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life and ages and backgrounds in different therapeutic settings including private practice, within the NHS and the not-for-profit sector. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs for a range of difficulties, for example, anxiety, depression, excessive worry, trauma, anger, stress management, work issues, grief/loss or relationship problems.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and have over 10 years experience offering psychological therapy services. I have worked with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life and ages and backgrounds in different therapeutic settings including private practice, within the NHS and the not-for-profit sector. I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs for a range of difficulties, for example, anxiety, depression, excessive worry, trauma, anger, stress management, work issues, grief/loss or relationship problems.
I mainly use CBT, DBT (Dialectical BehaviourTherapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy), and ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
I work with people struggling with anxiety, difficult relationships, stress, low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, loss, and adjustment to physical health conditions. I value working with clients to develop insight into patterns of problematic thinking and behaviour, and understand where these may have arisen from. As much as I believe in looking to the past to make sense of difficulties, I am also keen to support you to be future focused, so that life can feel “lighter” and your values restored.
In addition to the above, I specialise in supporting professionals working in health and criminal justice systems.
I mainly use CBT, DBT (Dialectical BehaviourTherapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy), and ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
I work with people struggling with anxiety, difficult relationships, stress, low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, loss, and adjustment to physical health conditions. I value working with clients to develop insight into patterns of problematic thinking and behaviour, and understand where these may have arisen from. As much as I believe in looking to the past to make sense of difficulties, I am also keen to support you to be future focused, so that life can feel “lighter” and your values restored.
In addition to the above, I specialise in supporting professionals working in health and criminal justice systems.
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
Are you struggling with issues related to pain, sleep, stress, psychological impacts of chronic illness including COVID, trauma, anxiety or major life changes? There comes a time when we might need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health Psychologist) and Chartered Psychologist in Norfolk, and I’d love to help you on your journey towards feeling better about yourself, behaviour change, lifestyle modification and self-discovery.
Are you struggling with issues related to pain, sleep, stress, psychological impacts of chronic illness including COVID, trauma, anxiety or major life changes? There comes a time when we might need some help from a professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health Psychologist) and Chartered Psychologist in Norfolk, and I’d love to help you on your journey towards feeling better about yourself, behaviour change, lifestyle modification and self-discovery.
I practice a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches: EMDR, CBT, ACT, MBCT and PCT.
Hi, I’m Chris, a Counselling Psychologist who is committed to supporting adults and couples to feel calmer, more balanced, and better connected.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, isolated, or unsure where to turn next, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, and relational difficulties.
Whatever it is that you’re facing, I know that you are bigger than your challenges, and I would like to help you to move beyond your concerns, to embrace your strengths, and to bring about lasting change.
I practice a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches: EMDR, CBT, ACT, MBCT and PCT.
Hi, I’m Chris, a Counselling Psychologist who is committed to supporting adults and couples to feel calmer, more balanced, and better connected.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, isolated, or unsure where to turn next, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, and relational difficulties.
Whatever it is that you’re facing, I know that you are bigger than your challenges, and I would like to help you to move beyond your concerns, to embrace your strengths, and to bring about lasting change.
ACT Encourages acceptance of thoughts and feelings instead of fighting with them and helps live a meaningful life despite challenges
I work in a collaborative and compassionate way with clients. The focus of therapy is to identify and make sense of the problem and contributing factors. Adopting a solution focused approach and developing a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have experience working in both the NHS and private practice since 1995 in a range of clinical settings working with youth and adult populations. I am also a registered mental health nurse. My approach is non judgemental, open and down to earth.
ACT Encourages acceptance of thoughts and feelings instead of fighting with them and helps live a meaningful life despite challenges
I work in a collaborative and compassionate way with clients. The focus of therapy is to identify and make sense of the problem and contributing factors. Adopting a solution focused approach and developing a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have experience working in both the NHS and private practice since 1995 in a range of clinical settings working with youth and adult populations. I am also a registered mental health nurse. My approach is non judgemental, open and down to earth.
I currently work in Private Practice as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I previously worked in the NHS with clients living with long term health conditions for over 30 years. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression or overcoming past trauma. I will help you understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing. Stressful life events can lead to feelings of helplessness and not coping. I provide a safe comfortable space for you to talk about anything that may be causing you difficulty.
I currently work in Private Practice as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I previously worked in the NHS with clients living with long term health conditions for over 30 years. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression or overcoming past trauma. I will help you understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing. Stressful life events can lead to feelings of helplessness and not coping. I provide a safe comfortable space for you to talk about anything that may be causing you difficulty.
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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.