Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Lewes
At the heart of my practice is the belief that real transformation becomes possible when we are met with acceptance, compassion, and genuine curiosity.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you as you explore challenges, friction and buried emotions in your internal world, helping to create room for the most authentic version of you to emerge - safely, and in connection with yourself and others.
At the heart of my practice is the belief that real transformation becomes possible when we are met with acceptance, compassion, and genuine curiosity.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you as you explore challenges, friction and buried emotions in your internal world, helping to create room for the most authentic version of you to emerge - safely, and in connection with yourself and others.
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
Creative Embodied Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and people in polyamorous relationships - in Brighton & Hove, Lewes, East Sussex, and online (Zoom) across the UK.
I welcome people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people who are neurodivergent, including late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed autistic adults. I provide inclusive, non-judgemental support - particularly for people who have experienced stigma or discrimination in the past.
I use talking therapy, mindfulness, body awareness, and creative expression - to help you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings.
Creative Embodied Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and people in polyamorous relationships - in Brighton & Hove, Lewes, East Sussex, and online (Zoom) across the UK.
I welcome people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people who are neurodivergent, including late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed autistic adults. I provide inclusive, non-judgemental support - particularly for people who have experienced stigma or discrimination in the past.
I use talking therapy, mindfulness, body awareness, and creative expression - to help you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes children and young people can behave in ways that are difficult to understand. As their parents/carers, we can feel confused as to what might be happening for our child and how we can best help them. Your child might be behaving in ways that frighten you (e.g. violent outbursts or self-harming behaviours) or in other ways that concern you (e.g. increasingly anxious or withdrawn behaviour, refusing school etc.). You may have attended parenting courses, read books or spoken to friends/family, but still feel at a loss as to what to do to help your child and how to feel connected to them again. Now is the time to seek help.
Sometimes children and young people can behave in ways that are difficult to understand. As their parents/carers, we can feel confused as to what might be happening for our child and how we can best help them. Your child might be behaving in ways that frighten you (e.g. violent outbursts or self-harming behaviours) or in other ways that concern you (e.g. increasingly anxious or withdrawn behaviour, refusing school etc.). You may have attended parenting courses, read books or spoken to friends/family, but still feel at a loss as to what to do to help your child and how to feel connected to them again. Now is the time to seek help.
This means I can draw on a range of psychological models and tailor my approach to your needs - whether you need someone to sit with you in your pain, help you find acceptance, explore changes in your sense of self, heal wounds from the past, or make positive changes and develop new skills.
I offer a warm and supportive space to feel heard and understood, be curious, process your thoughts and feelings and develop new perspectives. We may explore how the past affects you in the here and now , notice things you tend to do which are keeping you stuck, consider motivations for doing them and perhaps experiment with doing something different.
This means I can draw on a range of psychological models and tailor my approach to your needs - whether you need someone to sit with you in your pain, help you find acceptance, explore changes in your sense of self, heal wounds from the past, or make positive changes and develop new skills.
I offer a warm and supportive space to feel heard and understood, be curious, process your thoughts and feelings and develop new perspectives. We may explore how the past affects you in the here and now , notice things you tend to do which are keeping you stuck, consider motivations for doing them and perhaps experiment with doing something different.
ACT therapy with me focuses on helping you to better understand your experiences and move towards a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present.
Hi, I’m Anni and I'm a qualified counsellor offering a warm, thoughtful and professional space where your individual needs are placed at the centre of our work. We will explore your experiences with care and understanding, and gently build skills to help you respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater steadiness and clarity. Together, we will focus on supporting you to move towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned. Above all, I aim to offer a space that feels safe, genuine, and supportive, where you can begin to make sense of your experiences and find your way forward with confidence.
ACT therapy with me focuses on helping you to better understand your experiences and move towards a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present.
Hi, I’m Anni and I'm a qualified counsellor offering a warm, thoughtful and professional space where your individual needs are placed at the centre of our work. We will explore your experiences with care and understanding, and gently build skills to help you respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater steadiness and clarity. Together, we will focus on supporting you to move towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned. Above all, I aim to offer a space that feels safe, genuine, and supportive, where you can begin to make sense of your experiences and find your way forward with confidence.
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel supported as we explore the difficulties you're facing. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, low, or not sure where to begin — and that’s completely okay. You don’t need to have everything figured out. We can explore whatever you’re bringing gently, safely, and at your pace.
You are invited to bring all parts of yourself — even those that may feel messy, difficult or hidden. You are welcome to express what may feel unsayable or unthinkable to you. Together, we’ll explore the experiences, patterns, and beliefs that shape your life.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel supported as we explore the difficulties you're facing. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, low, or not sure where to begin — and that’s completely okay. You don’t need to have everything figured out. We can explore whatever you’re bringing gently, safely, and at your pace.
You are invited to bring all parts of yourself — even those that may feel messy, difficult or hidden. You are welcome to express what may feel unsayable or unthinkable to you. Together, we’ll explore the experiences, patterns, and beliefs that shape your life.
My approach expands beyond solely managing your symptoms, I draw on aspects of CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Seeking therapy can be daunting, but it’s the first step towards future you and I'm really glad you've found me today. I am an enthusiastic psychotherapist who embraces resilience and change. I aim to use my clinical knowledge as a scaffold, to support you in working towards an understanding of what you are currently experiencing and collaboratively moving towards where you want to be at the end of therapy. I specialise in using evidence based approaches in supporting difficulties such as social anxiety, BDD, trauma, phobias, confidence, depression and OCD.
My approach expands beyond solely managing your symptoms, I draw on aspects of CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Seeking therapy can be daunting, but it’s the first step towards future you and I'm really glad you've found me today. I am an enthusiastic psychotherapist who embraces resilience and change. I aim to use my clinical knowledge as a scaffold, to support you in working towards an understanding of what you are currently experiencing and collaboratively moving towards where you want to be at the end of therapy. I specialise in using evidence based approaches in supporting difficulties such as social anxiety, BDD, trauma, phobias, confidence, depression and OCD.
By supporting you to enhance self awareness, and develop self acceptance, you can move towards more satisfying, life-affirming, choices and connections.
I offer a range of therapy services with a particular interest in supporting adults impacted by distressing childhood experiences (including abuse, neglect, migration, bullying and social exclusion) seeking relief from feeling 'not good enough', unsafe, unlovable or hyper responsible, as well as those negotiating a 'late' diagnosis of ADHD/Autism.
By supporting you to enhance self awareness, and develop self acceptance, you can move towards more satisfying, life-affirming, choices and connections.
I offer a range of therapy services with a particular interest in supporting adults impacted by distressing childhood experiences (including abuse, neglect, migration, bullying and social exclusion) seeking relief from feeling 'not good enough', unsafe, unlovable or hyper responsible, as well as those negotiating a 'late' diagnosis of ADHD/Autism.
I work in the NHS and privately with adults and am trained in delivering and integrating a wide range of evidence-based specialist therapy models including Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including trauma, abuse, difficulties in relationships, self-harm, depression and anxiety. You may be quite clear about what your difficulties are and what help you would like or just feel unhappy and have a sense that your life is not going quite as you had hoped. I can work with you to think about why difficulties have arisen and how you can make changes in the here and now to help your life move forward.
I work in the NHS and privately with adults and am trained in delivering and integrating a wide range of evidence-based specialist therapy models including Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults with a range of difficulties including trauma, abuse, difficulties in relationships, self-harm, depression and anxiety. You may be quite clear about what your difficulties are and what help you would like or just feel unhappy and have a sense that your life is not going quite as you had hoped. I can work with you to think about why difficulties have arisen and how you can make changes in the here and now to help your life move forward.
CBT (REBT) to identify core beliefs, EMDR, IFS, AEDP & ACT to address thoughts & feelings & to move towards living a meaningful, flourishing life, being the person you want to be.
I offer therapy & counselling to help people to deal with, change or accept unhelpful, disturbing thoughts, feelings & behaviours & deal with recent or long-held problems. The good news is, it's possible to change & live a better, more fulfilling life. I help with depression & low mood, anxiety/performance anxiety, stress & panic, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, bereavement, health/body issues, post-traumatic stress disorder & obsessive, compulsive behaviour. I work with young adults & older adults & also specialise in working with artists, performers & those in the creative industries. I offer concessions. Please ask
CBT (REBT) to identify core beliefs, EMDR, IFS, AEDP & ACT to address thoughts & feelings & to move towards living a meaningful, flourishing life, being the person you want to be.
I offer therapy & counselling to help people to deal with, change or accept unhelpful, disturbing thoughts, feelings & behaviours & deal with recent or long-held problems. The good news is, it's possible to change & live a better, more fulfilling life. I help with depression & low mood, anxiety/performance anxiety, stress & panic, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem, bereavement, health/body issues, post-traumatic stress disorder & obsessive, compulsive behaviour. I work with young adults & older adults & also specialise in working with artists, performers & those in the creative industries. I offer concessions. Please ask
I’m an experienced Compassion‑Focused CBT therapist and accredited Clinical Supervisor, with additional training in OCD, ERP, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Are you struggling with OCD or distressing intrusive thoughts? You might find yourself caught in cycles of rumination, doubt, or compulsions such as checking, seeking reassurance, confessing, or avoiding certain situations or objects.
I specialise in supporting people with OCD and work online with clients across the UK. I also have lived experience of OCD, so I understand how convincing and distressing it can be. Together we can make sense of what you’re experiencing and help you break free from unhelpful patterns.
I’m an experienced Compassion‑Focused CBT therapist and accredited Clinical Supervisor, with additional training in OCD, ERP, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Are you struggling with OCD or distressing intrusive thoughts? You might find yourself caught in cycles of rumination, doubt, or compulsions such as checking, seeking reassurance, confessing, or avoiding certain situations or objects.
I specialise in supporting people with OCD and work online with clients across the UK. I also have lived experience of OCD, so I understand how convincing and distressing it can be. Together we can make sense of what you’re experiencing and help you break free from unhelpful patterns.
My qualifications include a BA in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and further training in Mindfulness, ACT, CBT, and Positive Psychology.
Welcome, I'm Sara and I offer counselling and psychotherapy via video or audio call and face to face. I offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions to match your individual needs. Life is tough in varying degrees and in different ways and at different times. Having your ‘own space‘ to explore how you think, feel and behave, can help you identify habitual patterns that you may want to understand and gently challenge, giving you more choice in how you respond to people and situations. My aim is to offer you the support you need to achieve what you want from therapy.
My qualifications include a BA in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and further training in Mindfulness, ACT, CBT, and Positive Psychology.
Welcome, I'm Sara and I offer counselling and psychotherapy via video or audio call and face to face. I offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions to match your individual needs. Life is tough in varying degrees and in different ways and at different times. Having your ‘own space‘ to explore how you think, feel and behave, can help you identify habitual patterns that you may want to understand and gently challenge, giving you more choice in how you respond to people and situations. My aim is to offer you the support you need to achieve what you want from therapy.
More Therapists Nearby
If you’re looking for a warm, welcoming space free of judgment, you've found the right place. Here at Relational Counselling, we understand how reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. We're here to support you every step of the way, beginning from the moment you get in touch.
Once booked, your initial consultation will allow you to meet your therapist, ask questions and gain a sense of who they are before you commit to continuing therapy together. Therapy will always be personalised and at a pace that feels right for you.
Together, we find a way forward!
If you’re looking for a warm, welcoming space free of judgment, you've found the right place. Here at Relational Counselling, we understand how reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. We're here to support you every step of the way, beginning from the moment you get in touch.
Once booked, your initial consultation will allow you to meet your therapist, ask questions and gain a sense of who they are before you commit to continuing therapy together. Therapy will always be personalised and at a pace that feels right for you.
Together, we find a way forward!
I draw on evidence based models and have specialism in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
As a warm, approachable and skilled practitioner, I can help you to feel heard, gain understanding, build confidence and develop skills to help manage the difficulties you face. I am a highly experienced Psychologist and as such, am able to draw on a range of skills and evidenced-based, NICE recommended therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs.
I draw on evidence based models and have specialism in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
As a warm, approachable and skilled practitioner, I can help you to feel heard, gain understanding, build confidence and develop skills to help manage the difficulties you face. I am a highly experienced Psychologist and as such, am able to draw on a range of skills and evidenced-based, NICE recommended therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs.
I work with adults, young people, and practitioners navigating a wide range of issues — from complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and dissociation, to anxiety, low mood, or a general sense of being lost or disconnected. You may be managing a diagnosis such as BPD/EUPD, or looking for more regulation, clarity, or reconnection. I offer one-off consultations, structured blocks, open-ended work, monthly packages and intensives. Together we’ll build a therapeutic path that fits your circumstances, drawing on tailored psychological approaches, naturopathy, and body-based care.
I work with adults, young people, and practitioners navigating a wide range of issues — from complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and dissociation, to anxiety, low mood, or a general sense of being lost or disconnected. You may be managing a diagnosis such as BPD/EUPD, or looking for more regulation, clarity, or reconnection. I offer one-off consultations, structured blocks, open-ended work, monthly packages and intensives. Together we’ll build a therapeutic path that fits your circumstances, drawing on tailored psychological approaches, naturopathy, and body-based care.
I am a vastly experienced relationship counsellor dealing with self, family, work and others, including separation, divorce, affairs and betrayals. Personal issues such as anxiety, panic, depression and as a coach addressing professional issues. I bring a depth of understanding of the personal, often private, pressure that living today brings. I trained with Relate and now have decades of experience enabling clients to develop better relationships, in all settings, including with themselves. Feedback from clients confirms that my non judgemental interventions have delivered significant impact for clients
I am a vastly experienced relationship counsellor dealing with self, family, work and others, including separation, divorce, affairs and betrayals. Personal issues such as anxiety, panic, depression and as a coach addressing professional issues. I bring a depth of understanding of the personal, often private, pressure that living today brings. I trained with Relate and now have decades of experience enabling clients to develop better relationships, in all settings, including with themselves. Feedback from clients confirms that my non judgemental interventions have delivered significant impact for clients
If you are suffering with challenges often related with neurodivergence, for example, inattention, difficulty regulating emotions, low motivation, shut-downs, academic or work difficulties, emotion regulation challenges, relationship issues, depression and/or anxiety, melt-downs, low self-esteem and/or procrastination India can help. She is aware of the beauty and strengths of an autistic brain and can help with the challenges, so you are free to flourish in a life which meets your needs, and ultimately your hearts desires.
If you are suffering with challenges often related with neurodivergence, for example, inattention, difficulty regulating emotions, low motivation, shut-downs, academic or work difficulties, emotion regulation challenges, relationship issues, depression and/or anxiety, melt-downs, low self-esteem and/or procrastination India can help. She is aware of the beauty and strengths of an autistic brain and can help with the challenges, so you are free to flourish in a life which meets your needs, and ultimately your hearts desires.
I understand how overwhelming it is, trying to find the right support, when you are already struggling. I may be a good fit for you if you are experiencing any of the following: Intrusive thoughts, battling conflicting demands or feeling overwhelmed with unsettling emotions. Maybe you find yourself in a career or a relationship crisis and you don’t know what to do for the best. Or perhaps you feel embarrassed or ashamed for struggling, maybe telling yourself that you should be able to cope?
I work with clients who are overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or low mood. Please read on to find out how I can help.
I understand how overwhelming it is, trying to find the right support, when you are already struggling. I may be a good fit for you if you are experiencing any of the following: Intrusive thoughts, battling conflicting demands or feeling overwhelmed with unsettling emotions. Maybe you find yourself in a career or a relationship crisis and you don’t know what to do for the best. Or perhaps you feel embarrassed or ashamed for struggling, maybe telling yourself that you should be able to cope?
I work with clients who are overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety or low mood. Please read on to find out how I can help.
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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.