Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Leicester
My other chosen tools include EMDR, Compassionate Mind, Acceptance and Commitment, Compassionate Inquiry and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
I’m an accredited CBT and EMDR therapist with 18 years experience. I offer a calm, supportive space alongside practical, evidence-based therapy to help you understand your difficulties, process past experiences, and make meaningful, lasting changes in your life.
My other chosen tools include EMDR, Compassionate Mind, Acceptance and Commitment, Compassionate Inquiry and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
I’m an accredited CBT and EMDR therapist with 18 years experience. I offer a calm, supportive space alongside practical, evidence-based therapy to help you understand your difficulties, process past experiences, and make meaningful, lasting changes in your life.
Many people reach a point where continuing to cope in the same way no longer feels workable. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. This can include navigating high levels of responsibility, performance pressure, complex family relationships, or experiences that have shaped how they relate to themselves and others.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing on a range of psychological approaches and adapting my work to the individual. In practice, this means therapy is shaped around what you need, at a pace that feels right for you.
Many people reach a point where continuing to cope in the same way no longer feels workable. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. This can include navigating high levels of responsibility, performance pressure, complex family relationships, or experiences that have shaped how they relate to themselves and others.
I work from an integrative perspective, drawing on a range of psychological approaches and adapting my work to the individual. In practice, this means therapy is shaped around what you need, at a pace that feels right for you.
After 40 years of working in the NHS, I focus on supporting individuals experiencing stress, burnout and trauma, particularly those in high responsibility roles. I combine coaching with EFT (tapping), EMDR and a whole-person Occupational Therapy approach, meaning we use a mix of practical strategies alongside theory and psychotherapeutic models.
You may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or close to burnout after years of putting others first. Perhaps you struggle to make decisions or set boundaries without guilt, and fall into people pleasing, stuck between what you need and what others expect.
After 40 years of working in the NHS, I focus on supporting individuals experiencing stress, burnout and trauma, particularly those in high responsibility roles. I combine coaching with EFT (tapping), EMDR and a whole-person Occupational Therapy approach, meaning we use a mix of practical strategies alongside theory and psychotherapeutic models.
You may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or close to burnout after years of putting others first. Perhaps you struggle to make decisions or set boundaries without guilt, and fall into people pleasing, stuck between what you need and what others expect.
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
I am an integrative counsellor, adapting to your individuality by blending multiple methods and theories including (but not limited to) person-centred therapy, attachment theory, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and compassion focused therapy.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Behavioural Theory.
Hello, my name is Jodie and I am a Clinical Psychologist. I am happy to talk through any presenting difficulties you may be experiencing; we can discuss what support you would like and how we may work together. I provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of emotional difficulties. I am experienced in working with clients across the lifespan; children, adolescents and adults and I have been trained to a high standard of expertise in a range of therapeutic models. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and private sector organisations.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Behavioural Theory.
Hello, my name is Jodie and I am a Clinical Psychologist. I am happy to talk through any presenting difficulties you may be experiencing; we can discuss what support you would like and how we may work together. I provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of emotional difficulties. I am experienced in working with clients across the lifespan; children, adolescents and adults and I have been trained to a high standard of expertise in a range of therapeutic models. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and private sector organisations.
We live in anxiety provoking society and yet we want to thrive not just survive. How to manage stress and disappointment from our distressing environment is very critical on our daily basis. I believe we have all our innate power to grow and achieve things we want to through our self reflection.
We live in anxiety provoking society and yet we want to thrive not just survive. How to manage stress and disappointment from our distressing environment is very critical on our daily basis. I believe we have all our innate power to grow and achieve things we want to through our self reflection.
Using various models including CBT, ACT, and CAT-informed approaches, I offer compassionate, culturally aware therapy to help you understand patterns, reclaim your story, and move forward with your life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, carrying the weight of trauma or deep emotional pain. You may want to understand yourself more deeply, break free from unhelpful cycles, or simply feel more present in your life. Are you some one who is ready to explore these experiences with openness and curiosity, even if that feels daunting? I work in the NHS in a CMHT and have the experience of using a variety of evidence-based models to support goals and create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll work towards clarity, healing, and lasting change, in a space that’s safe, warm & non-judgemental.
Using various models including CBT, ACT, and CAT-informed approaches, I offer compassionate, culturally aware therapy to help you understand patterns, reclaim your story, and move forward with your life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, carrying the weight of trauma or deep emotional pain. You may want to understand yourself more deeply, break free from unhelpful cycles, or simply feel more present in your life. Are you some one who is ready to explore these experiences with openness and curiosity, even if that feels daunting? I work in the NHS in a CMHT and have the experience of using a variety of evidence-based models to support goals and create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll work towards clarity, healing, and lasting change, in a space that’s safe, warm & non-judgemental.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and find it particularly effective with clients who are anxious, have low self esteem and experiencing grief/loss.
Have you been thinking about counselling for some time? Maybe you’ve been putting it off, because you hope that things will get better, or that your problems aren’t important enough to seek help. Taking that first step can be really difficult. Finding the right therapist can be even harder. You might feel anxious, confused and intimidated by the choice. I understand the overwhelm and invite you to take that first step with me.
If you have racing thoughts, worry excessively, or often feel “not good enough”, you are probably looking for support and coping strategies to help you live a more meaningful life.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and find it particularly effective with clients who are anxious, have low self esteem and experiencing grief/loss.
Have you been thinking about counselling for some time? Maybe you’ve been putting it off, because you hope that things will get better, or that your problems aren’t important enough to seek help. Taking that first step can be really difficult. Finding the right therapist can be even harder. You might feel anxious, confused and intimidated by the choice. I understand the overwhelm and invite you to take that first step with me.
If you have racing thoughts, worry excessively, or often feel “not good enough”, you are probably looking for support and coping strategies to help you live a more meaningful life.
I offer trauma based therapies, EMDR, DBT, CFT, CBT, ACT and attachment informed approach.
Life is full of events, relationships, stresses and strains and all these impact on us in many different ways. It can affect all the important things to us such as school, work, relationships and our own perception of ourselves. This can be tiring and overwhelming. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way and I believe strongly that a person can benefit from having a space to discuss their feelings and develop ideas and strategies to improve their emotional wellbeing.
I offer trauma based therapies, EMDR, DBT, CFT, CBT, ACT and attachment informed approach.
Life is full of events, relationships, stresses and strains and all these impact on us in many different ways. It can affect all the important things to us such as school, work, relationships and our own perception of ourselves. This can be tiring and overwhelming. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way and I believe strongly that a person can benefit from having a space to discuss their feelings and develop ideas and strategies to improve their emotional wellbeing.
Healing is about time, place and person. When you are ready the right person will appear. Personal recommendations can be helpful, but in my experience you know the right person for you.
I offer a 20 minute discovery call where you can see for yourself if we are the right fit. You and I will both know if this feels "right" and we can chat about the different ways in which I work to see what's best and where you would like to start.
I work in an integrated way using talking therapies, bodywork, breathwork, energy healing, flower essences and sleep hygiene to support your journey to wellness.
I cannot wait to connect with you.
Healing is about time, place and person. When you are ready the right person will appear. Personal recommendations can be helpful, but in my experience you know the right person for you.
I offer a 20 minute discovery call where you can see for yourself if we are the right fit. You and I will both know if this feels "right" and we can chat about the different ways in which I work to see what's best and where you would like to start.
I work in an integrated way using talking therapies, bodywork, breathwork, energy healing, flower essences and sleep hygiene to support your journey to wellness.
I cannot wait to connect with you.
We all have mental health just like physical health and sometimes we all need someone to talk to. Maybe you have situations arising in life at the moment which you are finding difficult to work through, perhaps you don't feel you can reach out to those around you or perhaps it is just too personal. Whatever the struggle may be, you are not alone.
We all have mental health just like physical health and sometimes we all need someone to talk to. Maybe you have situations arising in life at the moment which you are finding difficult to work through, perhaps you don't feel you can reach out to those around you or perhaps it is just too personal. Whatever the struggle may be, you are not alone.
I blend Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness with elements of coaching psychology to suit each client's unique goals and cultural background.
I’m Dr Saifur Rahman, a UK-trained and HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with City Psychology Group (CPG). I have extensive experience supporting individuals and couples to navigate emotional difficulties and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I specialise in evidence-based therapy and coaching for anxiety, trauma, low self-worth, relationship challenges, burnout, and cross-cultural identity issues. I’m also an experienced Relationship Coach and Growth Mindset expert. My approach is simple, compassionate and practical, and is focused on what genuinely works, without jargon or unnecessary complexity.
I blend Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness with elements of coaching psychology to suit each client's unique goals and cultural background.
I’m Dr Saifur Rahman, a UK-trained and HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with City Psychology Group (CPG). I have extensive experience supporting individuals and couples to navigate emotional difficulties and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I specialise in evidence-based therapy and coaching for anxiety, trauma, low self-worth, relationship challenges, burnout, and cross-cultural identity issues. I’m also an experienced Relationship Coach and Growth Mindset expert. My approach is simple, compassionate and practical, and is focused on what genuinely works, without jargon or unnecessary complexity.
Leicester Psychology Clinic’s practice is rooted in empathy, compassion, clinical excellence and a deep understanding of the challenges individuals and families face across all stages of their life. We work collaboratively using evidence based approaches to support emotional well-being and lasting change. All our clinicians are highly qualified and experienced and have worked for many years in the NHS alongside private practice. Previous clients (reviews can be seen Trust Pilot) they comfortable, throughout the process, felt heard, and they love the hot chocolate! Client satisfaction and positive outcomes are our fundamental values.
Leicester Psychology Clinic’s practice is rooted in empathy, compassion, clinical excellence and a deep understanding of the challenges individuals and families face across all stages of their life. We work collaboratively using evidence based approaches to support emotional well-being and lasting change. All our clinicians are highly qualified and experienced and have worked for many years in the NHS alongside private practice. Previous clients (reviews can be seen Trust Pilot) they comfortable, throughout the process, felt heard, and they love the hot chocolate! Client satisfaction and positive outcomes are our fundamental values.
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My name is Jeanette and I am a clinical psychologist working across the NHS and offering private therapy. I have worked with clients literally across the lifespan from conception within a perinatal service, through childhood and adolescence into adulthood, then onto older adults. I feel very privileged to hear people's stories and what they are able to share regarding their issues/worries/challenges with me. I do not take this connection with the clients I work with for granted - I feel honoured to work therapeutically with clients to find a positive outcome or resolution for them to resume a quality of living.
Hello,
My name is Jeanette and I am a clinical psychologist working across the NHS and offering private therapy. I have worked with clients literally across the lifespan from conception within a perinatal service, through childhood and adolescence into adulthood, then onto older adults. I feel very privileged to hear people's stories and what they are able to share regarding their issues/worries/challenges with me. I do not take this connection with the clients I work with for granted - I feel honoured to work therapeutically with clients to find a positive outcome or resolution for them to resume a quality of living.
At The Purple House Clinic Leicester, we understand how overwhelming life can feel when you’re struggling with your mental health or your child’s well-being. Many of our clients come to us feeling anxious, low, stuck, or unsure where to turn. Others are coping with the impact of trauma, relationship struggles, or difficulties with eating or behaviour. What they all share is a hope for change - to feel calmer, more in control, and to reconnect with the things that matter most. We’re here to offer a safe space and expert support on that journey.
At The Purple House Clinic Leicester, we understand how overwhelming life can feel when you’re struggling with your mental health or your child’s well-being. Many of our clients come to us feeling anxious, low, stuck, or unsure where to turn. Others are coping with the impact of trauma, relationship struggles, or difficulties with eating or behaviour. What they all share is a hope for change - to feel calmer, more in control, and to reconnect with the things that matter most. We’re here to offer a safe space and expert support on that journey.
I am passionate about helping people understand the difficulties they are facing and supporting them to make changes to live the life they want to lead. I am a clinical psychologist and have over 10 years experience working in the NHS and privately with adults and older adults. My training and experience mean that I can offer psychological assessment and therapy that is tailored to your individual needs. I can help you with difficulties including (but not limited to) stress, burnout, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief/ loss, and adjustment to life-events and transitions.
I am passionate about helping people understand the difficulties they are facing and supporting them to make changes to live the life they want to lead. I am a clinical psychologist and have over 10 years experience working in the NHS and privately with adults and older adults. My training and experience mean that I can offer psychological assessment and therapy that is tailored to your individual needs. I can help you with difficulties including (but not limited to) stress, burnout, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief/ loss, and adjustment to life-events and transitions.
Have you experienced trauma or loss that is making it difficult to find meaning in your life? I understand that the experiences can be incredibly challenging, and it takes courage to seek support. That's why I want to assure you that you are not alone. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and I have extensive experience working across various settings within the NHS and private practice. I am here to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and begin the journey towards healing.
Have you experienced trauma or loss that is making it difficult to find meaning in your life? I understand that the experiences can be incredibly challenging, and it takes courage to seek support. That's why I want to assure you that you are not alone. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and I have extensive experience working across various settings within the NHS and private practice. I am here to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and begin the journey towards healing.
I am skilled in utilising the Trauma Informed Approach and ACT.
Hi, I'm Candice I'm a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist. I offer skilled & compassionate evidenced based therapy services centred around increasing your sense of agency, awareness & autonomy. I am a specialist in Relational Trauma and am most skilled in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and PTSD. I am also skilled and experienced in supporting everyday challenges to complex and enduring difficulties. My therapeutic approach is directed towards developing your confidence to fulfil your potential and to facilitate your ability to accept or change and adapt.
I am skilled in utilising the Trauma Informed Approach and ACT.
Hi, I'm Candice I'm a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist. I offer skilled & compassionate evidenced based therapy services centred around increasing your sense of agency, awareness & autonomy. I am a specialist in Relational Trauma and am most skilled in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and PTSD. I am also skilled and experienced in supporting everyday challenges to complex and enduring difficulties. My therapeutic approach is directed towards developing your confidence to fulfil your potential and to facilitate your ability to accept or change and adapt.
Welcome, I work as a qualified counsellor and psychologist, with a trauma informed approach including EMDR Therapy. I help clients understand what’s making your life feel so difficult and how to move through it to a brighter future. I understand all the different mental health diagnoses and how that affects your physical health too. I have a private studio in my garden set up solely for therapy sessions. I'm also a breathwork facilitator and I have foundation proficiency in Functional Kinesiology. These extra modalities truly enhance the support I can offer my clients.
Welcome, I work as a qualified counsellor and psychologist, with a trauma informed approach including EMDR Therapy. I help clients understand what’s making your life feel so difficult and how to move through it to a brighter future. I understand all the different mental health diagnoses and how that affects your physical health too. I have a private studio in my garden set up solely for therapy sessions. I'm also a breathwork facilitator and I have foundation proficiency in Functional Kinesiology. These extra modalities truly enhance the support I can offer my clients.
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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.