Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Leighton Buzzard
Whether you’re seeking practical tools or space to explore deeper patterns, I draw on my extensive training in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy to tailor therapy to your goals.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming — especially when you're trying to find someone you really connect with. So let me make that first step a little easier by telling you a bit about who I am and how I work:
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, children, and families across a wide range of mental health settings. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I work with people navigating challenges such as anxiety (including social anxiety, OCD, and phobias), low self-esteem, depression, anger, school refusal, and relationship or attachment difficulties.
Whether you’re seeking practical tools or space to explore deeper patterns, I draw on my extensive training in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy to tailor therapy to your goals.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming — especially when you're trying to find someone you really connect with. So let me make that first step a little easier by telling you a bit about who I am and how I work:
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, children, and families across a wide range of mental health settings. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I work with people navigating challenges such as anxiety (including social anxiety, OCD, and phobias), low self-esteem, depression, anger, school refusal, and relationship or attachment difficulties.
Life is a journey that can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes presenting you with unexpected difficult experiences that require you to talk to someone outside of yourself, friends, and family. Acknowledging you need help and getting the right counselor is half the battle won. I will support you to express and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone. That is when you need to talk to a counselor and feel understood.
Life is a journey that can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes presenting you with unexpected difficult experiences that require you to talk to someone outside of yourself, friends, and family. Acknowledging you need help and getting the right counselor is half the battle won. I will support you to express and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone. That is when you need to talk to a counselor and feel understood.
These skills strengthen your self acceptance and promote positive, healthy, emotional change and wellbeing.
I am an accredited counsellor with the NCPS, my speciality is in the practice of CBT/REBT. This theory allows integration of other modalities which include EMDR, ACT, CFT, Meditation and Mindfulness. Please feel free to visit my website dominicnaylor.co.uk to learn more about my practice and how it can help yourself and others.
These skills strengthen your self acceptance and promote positive, healthy, emotional change and wellbeing.
I am an accredited counsellor with the NCPS, my speciality is in the practice of CBT/REBT. This theory allows integration of other modalities which include EMDR, ACT, CFT, Meditation and Mindfulness. Please feel free to visit my website dominicnaylor.co.uk to learn more about my practice and how it can help yourself and others.
I often draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), somatic approaches, trauma-focused rescripting, mindfulness and emotional processing.
Therapy is a partnership — a space to explore life’s challenges, openly and honestly. Therapy is centred on you and its where important changes can begin. We’ll bring curiosity to your thoughts, feelings and behaviours — and how certain patterns may be keeping you stuck. From there, we’ll work towards lasting changes with more clarity and confidence.
I often draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), somatic approaches, trauma-focused rescripting, mindfulness and emotional processing.
Therapy is a partnership — a space to explore life’s challenges, openly and honestly. Therapy is centred on you and its where important changes can begin. We’ll bring curiosity to your thoughts, feelings and behaviours — and how certain patterns may be keeping you stuck. From there, we’ll work towards lasting changes with more clarity and confidence.
Maybe you're exhausted from carrying something that was never yours to carry. Going over situations on a loop - what you think you should have said, done, prevented. Flinching at a tone of voice or touch. Memories that resurface and pull shame & guilt to the surface, as raw as the day it happened. Lying awake after a nightmare, heart racing, telling yourself you should be over this by now. You say yes when you mean no. You keep people at a distance to stay safe, yet ache for real connection. You tell yourself you're broken, unlovable, not good enough. You're holding it together on the outside but inside, you're still just surviving.
Maybe you're exhausted from carrying something that was never yours to carry. Going over situations on a loop - what you think you should have said, done, prevented. Flinching at a tone of voice or touch. Memories that resurface and pull shame & guilt to the surface, as raw as the day it happened. Lying awake after a nightmare, heart racing, telling yourself you should be over this by now. You say yes when you mean no. You keep people at a distance to stay safe, yet ache for real connection. You tell yourself you're broken, unlovable, not good enough. You're holding it together on the outside but inside, you're still just surviving.
Hi, Over the past 14 years,i and my practice has helped individuals and couples with issues including: trauma, bereavement, generalized anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, problem drinking and drug use, personality disorder, anger management, work-related stress, as well as many couples seeking help with relationship breakdowns, difficulties and changes. We can help you through difficult experiences you are having; develop skills and self confidence; adjust to changed circumstances; think through tough decisions; understand yourself better; deal with problem thoughts, behavior or relationships; face past painful issues
Hi, Over the past 14 years,i and my practice has helped individuals and couples with issues including: trauma, bereavement, generalized anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, problem drinking and drug use, personality disorder, anger management, work-related stress, as well as many couples seeking help with relationship breakdowns, difficulties and changes. We can help you through difficult experiences you are having; develop skills and self confidence; adjust to changed circumstances; think through tough decisions; understand yourself better; deal with problem thoughts, behavior or relationships; face past painful issues
I deliver high-quality treatments, including CBT (I'm BABCP accredited), ACT for performance optimisation (e.g., thriving in competitive sports), EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
I am a deputy lead clinical psychologist in an NHS secondary care team, and I currently work part-time in private practice. Each day, I help people manage stressful life events and confront various psychological issues, such as anxiety, PTSD, low mood, performance optimisation, and coping with pressure. I can help you develop a deep understanding of your problems and how to respond to them flexibly. I believe that our thoughts influence our feelings, which in turn affect our actions. Sometimes, we must reflect on why we keep falling into the same patterns to move forward in life. Seeking help to escape a rut is perfectly acceptable.
I deliver high-quality treatments, including CBT (I'm BABCP accredited), ACT for performance optimisation (e.g., thriving in competitive sports), EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
I am a deputy lead clinical psychologist in an NHS secondary care team, and I currently work part-time in private practice. Each day, I help people manage stressful life events and confront various psychological issues, such as anxiety, PTSD, low mood, performance optimisation, and coping with pressure. I can help you develop a deep understanding of your problems and how to respond to them flexibly. I believe that our thoughts influence our feelings, which in turn affect our actions. Sometimes, we must reflect on why we keep falling into the same patterns to move forward in life. Seeking help to escape a rut is perfectly acceptable.
I am trained in a variety of evidence based therapy models such as CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, EMDR and work with a systemic focus.
I believe that, due to the unrelenting pressures of the world we live in and the way our brains have evolved, everyone can find life difficult sometimes. It is easy for our minds to appear to work against us; getting stuck in loops of painful thoughts and feelings. This can result in depression, anxiety and difficulties with relationships. People who have experienced significant distress, trauma or hurt in life can also, not surprisingly, experience significant difficulties where memories come to haunt us and send us back to previous pain. I hope to help people life the life they want to live, with some sense of agency over pain.
I am trained in a variety of evidence based therapy models such as CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, EMDR and work with a systemic focus.
I believe that, due to the unrelenting pressures of the world we live in and the way our brains have evolved, everyone can find life difficult sometimes. It is easy for our minds to appear to work against us; getting stuck in loops of painful thoughts and feelings. This can result in depression, anxiety and difficulties with relationships. People who have experienced significant distress, trauma or hurt in life can also, not surprisingly, experience significant difficulties where memories come to haunt us and send us back to previous pain. I hope to help people life the life they want to live, with some sense of agency over pain.
Laura Alcock
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I work using an integrative style, drawing multiple treatment models including CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, and Trauma Focused CBT.
I offer assessment and treatment of children and adults for the purposes of understanding difficulties and developing a treatment plan. I work with a range of difficulties including, challenging behaviour, depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, bipolar disorder, trauma, emotional regulation and self-esteem. I offer functional assessments of behaviour in children, to facilitate understanding and management of this. I also offer modified therapeutic interventions to support clients to understand their diagnosis of autism and related emotional well-being.
I work using an integrative style, drawing multiple treatment models including CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, and Trauma Focused CBT.
I offer assessment and treatment of children and adults for the purposes of understanding difficulties and developing a treatment plan. I work with a range of difficulties including, challenging behaviour, depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, bipolar disorder, trauma, emotional regulation and self-esteem. I offer functional assessments of behaviour in children, to facilitate understanding and management of this. I also offer modified therapeutic interventions to support clients to understand their diagnosis of autism and related emotional well-being.
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Whether you want to feel better and back to your 'old self' or improve your life, I am skilled and experienced at helping people achieve these goals. Trained in a range of approaches and techniques I will tailor the therapy to your preferences & needs. I have worked for over a decade as a practitioner in NHS psychological services, currently at Specialist Psychotherapist level. I am accredited with 3 professional bodies; BACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy), BABCP (Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies) and IPTUK (Interpersonal Therapy).
Whether you want to feel better and back to your 'old self' or improve your life, I am skilled and experienced at helping people achieve these goals. Trained in a range of approaches and techniques I will tailor the therapy to your preferences & needs. I have worked for over a decade as a practitioner in NHS psychological services, currently at Specialist Psychotherapist level. I am accredited with 3 professional bodies; BACP (Counselling & Psychotherapy), BABCP (Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies) and IPTUK (Interpersonal Therapy).
I am a CBT Therapist , BABCP Accredited and a Counsellor, BACP Accredited.I am a warm and empathetic therapist and my main aim is to fulfil the emotional needs of my client and listen and understand. As a CBT Therapist I aim to give the client tools and techniques to help them work through their issues like anxiety, depression, relationship , work , bereavement or trauma.
I am a CBT Therapist , BABCP Accredited and a Counsellor, BACP Accredited.I am a warm and empathetic therapist and my main aim is to fulfil the emotional needs of my client and listen and understand. As a CBT Therapist I aim to give the client tools and techniques to help them work through their issues like anxiety, depression, relationship , work , bereavement or trauma.
Hi, I am Geena, a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and hold membership with the Associates of Clinical Psychologists UK. I have trained and worked in a variety of different settings including with children and young people, children and young people with neurodiversity, adults, families, mothers and babies during the perinatal period, people with intellectual disabilities and older adults with dementia. I currently work as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist in the NHS in Specialist CAMHS. I am also an Associate for RDA Psychology Practice.
Hi, I am Geena, a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and hold membership with the Associates of Clinical Psychologists UK. I have trained and worked in a variety of different settings including with children and young people, children and young people with neurodiversity, adults, families, mothers and babies during the perinatal period, people with intellectual disabilities and older adults with dementia. I currently work as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist in the NHS in Specialist CAMHS. I am also an Associate for RDA Psychology Practice.
Sometimes we feel that our life is not a life well-lived. Many of us feel like we are surviving instead of thriving. Our mental health plays a big role here. It shapes our experience of life.
Sometimes we feel that our life is not a life well-lived. Many of us feel like we are surviving instead of thriving. Our mental health plays a big role here. It shapes our experience of life.
Are life's challenges overwhelming and difficult to manage? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood issues, PTSD or OCD? Is bereavement or domestic abuse affecting you? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you seek emotional healing, clarity and a sense of control? Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, rebuild self-worth and find peace. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore and heal at a pace that feels right for you. My passion is to support victims of domestic abuse and narcissism. In our sessions, you may learn tools to take home for continuous growth and wellbeing - You matter!
Are life's challenges overwhelming and difficult to manage? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood issues, PTSD or OCD? Is bereavement or domestic abuse affecting you? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you seek emotional healing, clarity and a sense of control? Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, rebuild self-worth and find peace. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore and heal at a pace that feels right for you. My passion is to support victims of domestic abuse and narcissism. In our sessions, you may learn tools to take home for continuous growth and wellbeing - You matter!
My name is Emily and I am a therapist working in Oxford. I work with adult individuals seeking counselling for a wide variety of issues. I aim to offer a welcoming, confidential and professional space in which you feel safe to explore any psychological and emotional problems you are experiencing. I hold counselling sessions online via Zoom, so no matter where you are based, you can access counselling from the comfort of your own home. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges.
My name is Emily and I am a therapist working in Oxford. I work with adult individuals seeking counselling for a wide variety of issues. I aim to offer a welcoming, confidential and professional space in which you feel safe to explore any psychological and emotional problems you are experiencing. I hold counselling sessions online via Zoom, so no matter where you are based, you can access counselling from the comfort of your own home. I work with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds and sexualities who are facing a broad range of challenges.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, anger and burnout. Typically my clients are outwardly coping but internally tense, overthinking or exhausted. This can show up as snapping at family, constant worry, difficulty switching off after work, loss of confidence, panic symptoms, or feeling stuck despite doing everything expected of them. By understanding yourself in terms of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, you can consider change, and create your own action plan on how you can live your life better, in the way you want to.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, anger and burnout. Typically my clients are outwardly coping but internally tense, overthinking or exhausted. This can show up as snapping at family, constant worry, difficulty switching off after work, loss of confidence, panic symptoms, or feeling stuck despite doing everything expected of them. By understanding yourself in terms of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, you can consider change, and create your own action plan on how you can live your life better, in the way you want to.
I am a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, with over 30 years’ experience working with parents and children. I undertake short and long-term psychotherapy, parenting guidance, communication work and assessments. I cover a range of emotional and psychological difficulties with expertise including: General anxiety, Separation anxiety, Family Difficulties/issues, Parental separation, Sadness, Stress and worry, Low self-esteem, Bereavement and loss, Anger and behavioural difficulties, Sleep Feeding Attachment difficulties, Depression and low mood, Trauma, Abuse, Difficulties at school – including bullying
I am a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, with over 30 years’ experience working with parents and children. I undertake short and long-term psychotherapy, parenting guidance, communication work and assessments. I cover a range of emotional and psychological difficulties with expertise including: General anxiety, Separation anxiety, Family Difficulties/issues, Parental separation, Sadness, Stress and worry, Low self-esteem, Bereavement and loss, Anger and behavioural difficulties, Sleep Feeding Attachment difficulties, Depression and low mood, Trauma, Abuse, Difficulties at school – including bullying
In addition to being trained in specialised eating disorder interventions and CBT, I'm also experienced in using third wave therapies such as compassion focussed, acceptance and commitment and mindfulness based therapy.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
In addition to being trained in specialised eating disorder interventions and CBT, I'm also experienced in using third wave therapies such as compassion focussed, acceptance and commitment and mindfulness based therapy.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges and wondering whether you can enjoy a life of quality where you're in control rather than the mind bully. You're hoping for a compassionate, honest non- judgemental therapist with lived experience and clinical expertise.
You want a safe space to unmask and be authentic, whilst being supported to face your fears. You're hoping for a collaborative journey where your therapist is a true partner, guiding you through setbacks empowering you to understand your experiences and work towards recovery - not necessarily "free" of the struggles, but maybe a "little bit less" of them.
I am an accredited OCD specialist with 18 years of professional experience following my own journey with OCD. I train, treat, write, speak about OCD and am a huge advocate of specialised mental healthcare. I believe all clients have the right to this, as they do with physical healthcare. I have developed a NICE-directed, evidence-based CBT protocol for OCD which offers real, effective 3rd generation treatment, delivered with compassion & expertise.
I am an accredited OCD specialist with 18 years of professional experience following my own journey with OCD. I train, treat, write, speak about OCD and am a huge advocate of specialised mental healthcare. I believe all clients have the right to this, as they do with physical healthcare. I have developed a NICE-directed, evidence-based CBT protocol for OCD which offers real, effective 3rd generation treatment, delivered with compassion & expertise.
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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.