Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Leigh
It’s hard to believe that your feelings are worth something when you’re depressed, anxious, stuck or feeling trapped with self-critical thoughts and belief you have no control. But I’m here to tell you that it just isn’t the case, I’m here and I’m asking you to let me listen. With over 18years of experience in Mental Health I aim to help you navigate your way through your problems and find personal resolve. Regardless of the journey, therapy is tailored to be supportive, to suit your needs, to help you reach your desired outcome and by the end of our time together your journey will be something you can have pride in.
It’s hard to believe that your feelings are worth something when you’re depressed, anxious, stuck or feeling trapped with self-critical thoughts and belief you have no control. But I’m here to tell you that it just isn’t the case, I’m here and I’m asking you to let me listen. With over 18years of experience in Mental Health I aim to help you navigate your way through your problems and find personal resolve. Regardless of the journey, therapy is tailored to be supportive, to suit your needs, to help you reach your desired outcome and by the end of our time together your journey will be something you can have pride in.
You've had enough of trying to push through this alone, you've realised you can't think your way out of the trauma and you are looking for a new solution.
My name is Alan, I am a trauma therapist who tends to work with male survivors of sexual harm. I am a passionate, trauma-informed therapist who genuinely cares about providing quality and ethical therapy. I use a variety of different techniques and strategies from different types of therapy in order to create a unique experience for you - this includes the flash technique: a rapid and relatively painless way to process trauma.
You've had enough of trying to push through this alone, you've realised you can't think your way out of the trauma and you are looking for a new solution.
My name is Alan, I am a trauma therapist who tends to work with male survivors of sexual harm. I am a passionate, trauma-informed therapist who genuinely cares about providing quality and ethical therapy. I use a variety of different techniques and strategies from different types of therapy in order to create a unique experience for you - this includes the flash technique: a rapid and relatively painless way to process trauma.
If you are anxious in any form - stress, PTSD, OCD, worrying, phobias and fears, agoraphobia, panic I can help. If your mood is low, or feeling tired and demotivated, unable to enjoy anything, I can help. If your relationship is in trouble, or ending or single and unsure about what you want or maybe lacking confidence in yourself, I can help. If you have or think you may have ADHD or Autism, I can help with issues they cause and help you make the most of your strengths. I'm experienced and effective. It takes only a few sessions to start feeling better, regain your confidence and energy, and feel hopeful about your future again.
If you are anxious in any form - stress, PTSD, OCD, worrying, phobias and fears, agoraphobia, panic I can help. If your mood is low, or feeling tired and demotivated, unable to enjoy anything, I can help. If your relationship is in trouble, or ending or single and unsure about what you want or maybe lacking confidence in yourself, I can help. If you have or think you may have ADHD or Autism, I can help with issues they cause and help you make the most of your strengths. I'm experienced and effective. It takes only a few sessions to start feeling better, regain your confidence and energy, and feel hopeful about your future again.
I also have additional training in approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and ACT.
I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced Trauma, particularly those experiencing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also have a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including intrusive thoughts or contamination fears. Other areas of specialism include: Health Anxiety, Panic attacks and Low self-esteem.
I also have additional training in approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and ACT.
I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced Trauma, particularly those experiencing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I also have a special interest in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including intrusive thoughts or contamination fears. Other areas of specialism include: Health Anxiety, Panic attacks and Low self-esteem.
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I am a Relate trained counsellor experienced at working with both couples and individuals. I offer a down-to-earth, forward thinking, non-directive approach. I endeavour to create a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where we can focus on you and your situation. I will work with you to understand your concerns, your deeper needs and how they are affecting your life and relationships.I see my role as supportive of your change, offering change to explore feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential space. I have worked with clients from the LGBT community and from diverse backgrounds.
I am a Relate trained counsellor experienced at working with both couples and individuals. I offer a down-to-earth, forward thinking, non-directive approach. I endeavour to create a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where we can focus on you and your situation. I will work with you to understand your concerns, your deeper needs and how they are affecting your life and relationships.I see my role as supportive of your change, offering change to explore feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential space. I have worked with clients from the LGBT community and from diverse backgrounds.
Are intrusive thoughts, anxiety or past experiences stopping you from living the life you want?
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP) and Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with over 15 years' experience supporting adults with anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma-related difficulties.
OCD can be particularly isolating. Many people worry that their intrusive thoughts say something about who they are, or find themselves caught in exhausting cycles of checking, reassurance seeking, mental rituals or avoidance. I have significant experience helping adults break free from these patterns using CBT and ERP.
Are intrusive thoughts, anxiety or past experiences stopping you from living the life you want?
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP) and Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with over 15 years' experience supporting adults with anxiety disorders, OCD and trauma-related difficulties.
OCD can be particularly isolating. Many people worry that their intrusive thoughts say something about who they are, or find themselves caught in exhausting cycles of checking, reassurance seeking, mental rituals or avoidance. I have significant experience helping adults break free from these patterns using CBT and ERP.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and Counselling to individuals and couples presenting with a range of mental health issues, some of which are listed below.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
Are you struggling with distressing symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance, and negative changes in mood and thinking?
I am a qualified EMDR and DBR therapist, registered with EMDR UK and have experience of working with various client groups including care leavers, emergency services and addiction.
EMDR can help you recover from traumatic events and in treating PTSD but also effective for depression and anxiety. DBR is a gentle, non-invasive, body-oriented therapy that is effective for the healing of trauma, attachment and developmental wounds.
Are you struggling with distressing symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance, and negative changes in mood and thinking?
I am a qualified EMDR and DBR therapist, registered with EMDR UK and have experience of working with various client groups including care leavers, emergency services and addiction.
EMDR can help you recover from traumatic events and in treating PTSD but also effective for depression and anxiety. DBR is a gentle, non-invasive, body-oriented therapy that is effective for the healing of trauma, attachment and developmental wounds.
Being able to connect and have meaningful engagement is an important part of our lives. We can often find times through life that we struggle to make sense of who we are, and how we fit in. We may face challenges whilst navigating events in our lives we did not expect or anticipate. Therapy can assist you to be more robust and adaptive to changes whilst being more accepting of yourself.
I'm Sarah a psychotherapist with 15 year's experience working with adolescent, adults, and couples. I am skilled working with presentations of generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias.
Being able to connect and have meaningful engagement is an important part of our lives. We can often find times through life that we struggle to make sense of who we are, and how we fit in. We may face challenges whilst navigating events in our lives we did not expect or anticipate. Therapy can assist you to be more robust and adaptive to changes whilst being more accepting of yourself.
I'm Sarah a psychotherapist with 15 year's experience working with adolescent, adults, and couples. I am skilled working with presentations of generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias.
My approach is also grounded in Lifespan Integration, polyvagal theory, Ego States theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and ACT.
Originally from Hong Kong, I am a registered counsellor, EMDR Certified Therapist and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) candidate based in Vancouver, Canada. I provide therapy and clinical supervision/consultation in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. My personal experiences have led me to explore the complex impacts of trauma, including its connection to anxiety, depression and somatic symptoms. I’ve dedicated myself to studying how the brain, body and nervous system respond to trauma, and how it can lead to changes that affect physical health, behaviour, social patterns and our ability to cope with stress.
My approach is also grounded in Lifespan Integration, polyvagal theory, Ego States theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and ACT.
Originally from Hong Kong, I am a registered counsellor, EMDR Certified Therapist and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) candidate based in Vancouver, Canada. I provide therapy and clinical supervision/consultation in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. My personal experiences have led me to explore the complex impacts of trauma, including its connection to anxiety, depression and somatic symptoms. I’ve dedicated myself to studying how the brain, body and nervous system respond to trauma, and how it can lead to changes that affect physical health, behaviour, social patterns and our ability to cope with stress.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overthinking, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and work-related pressures. I offer a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Together, we develop greater understanding, healthier coping strategies, and practical ways to manage life's challenges, helping clients feel more confident, resilient, and able to move forward.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overthinking, low self-esteem, chronic pain, and work-related pressures. I offer a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Together, we develop greater understanding, healthier coping strategies, and practical ways to manage life's challenges, helping clients feel more confident, resilient, and able to move forward.
I offer CBT and EMDR, and use compassion-focused and acceptance and commitment techniques where helpful.
I'm a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years' experience working in mental health services. I offer treatment for various issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood, trauma, PTSD, and relationship and attachment difficulties. I can also help if you are experiencing stress or change in your life and you would like to work out how best to cope.
I offer CBT and EMDR, and use compassion-focused and acceptance and commitment techniques where helpful.
I'm a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years' experience working in mental health services. I offer treatment for various issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood, trauma, PTSD, and relationship and attachment difficulties. I can also help if you are experiencing stress or change in your life and you would like to work out how best to cope.
If you’re caught in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, or people-pleasing, this work helps you understand why — and how to change it.
We start by looking at where you are now: what’s not working, what’s keeping you stuck, and where you’d like to go. From there, we create a practical, personalised plan using brain-based tools, emotional insight, and evidence-informed strategies to shift the patterns underneath the surface to reduce anxiety and overwhelm, build self-confidence and clarity, break unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.
This isn’t about quick fixes or crisis support. It’s steady, supported change.
If you’re caught in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, or people-pleasing, this work helps you understand why — and how to change it.
We start by looking at where you are now: what’s not working, what’s keeping you stuck, and where you’d like to go. From there, we create a practical, personalised plan using brain-based tools, emotional insight, and evidence-informed strategies to shift the patterns underneath the surface to reduce anxiety and overwhelm, build self-confidence and clarity, break unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.
This isn’t about quick fixes or crisis support. It’s steady, supported change.
Obsessless Therapy- OCD & Health Anxiety
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I provide online CBT with ERP & ACT for a range of difficulties, like Pure O, harm OCD, Contamination OCD, ROCD, real-event OCD, false-memory OCD, meta OCD, health anxiety, ADHD and more.
Hi, I’m Nova, an accredited CBT therapist working online with lived experience of OCD and anxiety. I know how exhausting it can feel when your thoughts keep looping, driving you to check, seek reassurance, or avoid situations in the hope of easing fear, guilt, or doubt. OCD often targets what matters most to you. Having been through this myself, I understand how real and overwhelming it can seem. In therapy, I provide a safe and collaborative space, built on empathy and understanding.
I provide online CBT with ERP & ACT for a range of difficulties, like Pure O, harm OCD, Contamination OCD, ROCD, real-event OCD, false-memory OCD, meta OCD, health anxiety, ADHD and more.
Hi, I’m Nova, an accredited CBT therapist working online with lived experience of OCD and anxiety. I know how exhausting it can feel when your thoughts keep looping, driving you to check, seek reassurance, or avoid situations in the hope of easing fear, guilt, or doubt. OCD often targets what matters most to you. Having been through this myself, I understand how real and overwhelming it can seem. In therapy, I provide a safe and collaborative space, built on empathy and understanding.
For OCD, I use ERP to help face fears safely and ACT to build tolerance to uncertainty—so intrusive thoughts lose their power.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These struggles can be overwhelming, but with the right support, they don’t have to control your life. My approach combines creative and evidence-based strategies to help you regain confidence and take back control. With 13 years experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety, traumatic events and OCD. I’ll help you understand why your symptoms present and teach you practical strategies to reduce them—so you can live life on your terms.
If you're ready to take the first step toward change, I'd love to hear from you.
For OCD, I use ERP to help face fears safely and ACT to build tolerance to uncertainty—so intrusive thoughts lose their power.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These struggles can be overwhelming, but with the right support, they don’t have to control your life. My approach combines creative and evidence-based strategies to help you regain confidence and take back control. With 13 years experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety, traumatic events and OCD. I’ll help you understand why your symptoms present and teach you practical strategies to reduce them—so you can live life on your terms.
If you're ready to take the first step toward change, I'd love to hear from you.
Seeking support can feel like a big step. My aim is to provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood.
Seeking support can feel like a big step. My aim is to provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood.
Keira can help you with: Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, FND, Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Blood and Needle phobia, OCD, Adolescent; Exam related stress, Relational & emotional therapy and Social Phobia and many more.
Keira can help you with: Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, FND, Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Blood and Needle phobia, OCD, Adolescent; Exam related stress, Relational & emotional therapy and Social Phobia and many more.
Acceptance, change, moving out of shame.
Are you stuck, bewildered, unable to work out what is happening? Do you find that confiding with friends and family isn't necessarily that helpful? It may be time to explore with someone with a different approach what can change. Do you want to move out of a current pattern of thinking or behaving? I work with a solution focus in some sessions when the goal is to move an obstacle that is often our thinking and responding. I can offer an empathic and safe environment to work through life changes and transitions such as loss and grief, divorce or betrayal. I work especially well with shame based thoughts and behaviours.
Acceptance, change, moving out of shame.
Are you stuck, bewildered, unable to work out what is happening? Do you find that confiding with friends and family isn't necessarily that helpful? It may be time to explore with someone with a different approach what can change. Do you want to move out of a current pattern of thinking or behaving? I work with a solution focus in some sessions when the goal is to move an obstacle that is often our thinking and responding. I can offer an empathic and safe environment to work through life changes and transitions such as loss and grief, divorce or betrayal. I work especially well with shame based thoughts and behaviours.
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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.