Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in London

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Dr Samantha Rennalls Abode Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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As a clinical psychologist with two doctoral degrees (research PhD and clinical DClinPsy), I use a range of evidence-based modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Whether it’s being caught in endless worries and ‘what ifs’, having painful memories of difficult past experiences, or going through a transition that has you feeling a little lost, life has a way of throwing things at you that increase anxiety, low mood, demotivation and impact relationships. This might affect you physically, increasing stress and tension, disturbing your sleep and appetite or preventing you from living a life that feels aligned with what’s most important to you. I am here to provide you with a safe, non-judgemental and encouraging space in which to understand and navigate a way out of this.
020 4538 3520
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London SW1P
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Dr Katherine Gerrard, Willow Psychology Service
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I’m Katherine, a clinical psychologist with 14 years’ experience of providing psychological therapy. The decision to begin therapy can be a big step for people, and I appreciate how daunting it can feel, especially finding a service that is the right fit for you. To help with making your decision, here is some more information about what you could expect from working with me. I work in an integrative way, informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT ), mindfulness and compassion focused (CFT) approaches.
020 4538 0584
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London EC2A
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Ruth Lynch
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
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I'm Ruth, a CBT and REBT therapist helping clients UK wide, online, or face to face in my therapy room in London. I integrate a variety of alternative therapies such as compassion focussed therapy, acceptance focussed and CT Therapy, tailoring to each individual's personal problems and situations. My approach is a collaborative journey, introducing cognitive tools to help manage your unhealthy negative emotions and thoughts. For those who prefer simply talking, I am an experienced counsellor and life coach.
020 3835 5615
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London N19
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Alana Whitlock
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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As a qualified Clinical Psychologist with experience working with a range of difficulties, I provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgemental space for you to explore these issues. I utilise Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but draw on a number of approaches, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT ) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), in order to provide a therapeutic space which is individualised to your specific needs. I have experience working with a number of difficulties, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, and stress.
01992 927323
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London N5
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Dr Hannah Puddephatt
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I am trained to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment focused work which, I apply in an integrative way depending on your needs.
A quote that I often find myself coming back to is ‘shame dies when stories are told in safe places’. Every one of us has our own unique story and I have been privileged enough to spend 10 years working in the NHS listening to the stories of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The essence of the therapy I offer is to create that safe place for your story to be told so that, together, we are able to make sense of how you have come to reach where you are in your life and what might be getting in the way of you moving past the difficulties you are facing.
07760 443308
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London SW11
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Anita Freeman
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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These include Narrative Therapy, Attachment based, Cognitive Behavioural, Compassion Focused and Acceptance and Commitment therapeutic models.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years’ experience working in NHS psychological services helping people of all ages (adults, children, and families) with anxiety, low mood, bereavement, and traumatic life events. In my current NHS role, I work within a specialist children’s hospital providing psychological support to children and families with the emotional impact of adjusting to and living with life-limiting or long-term physical health conditions. Currently working alongside NHS role with Clinical Psychology Practice London - chipplondon.com
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London E9
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Orit Oren
Counsellor, MBACP
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I am trained in various therapeutic approaches, mainly using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural and psycho-dynamic theories which I tailor to each person’s needs.
I specialise in working with individuals (children, adolescents and adults). Over the years I gained vast experience helping people cope with different life difficulties: bereavement, traumatic experiences, domestic crisis, physical disabilities and emotional challenges and more. I am also experienced in treating anxiety disorders including specific anxiety
07427 968054
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London NW4
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My Easy Therapy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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What I do best is use evidence-based interventions (CBT, ACT , EMDR) to help women like you break free from anxiety, stress, panic or depression to step into a life they love.
I'm Dr Michaela Dunbar, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of My Easy Therapy, and what do I know about you? You’re used to accepting your negative thoughts as facts, now they are creating persistent anxiety and low mood, taking you completely away from your values and goals, and affecting your relationships. You probably find it really difficult to sit with uncomfortable emotions like sadness, anxiety or anger and have gotten into a habit of doing things to try to avoid them which ends up making matters worse. Something in you wants to make a change and you know you need support to do it. It's super hard but that's where I come in.
020 3974 2373
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London SE23
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Dr Nisha Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
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I use a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, depending on your needs.
Hello, are you feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or just stuck and don’t how to move forward, I can help! Taking the first step to seek help can be tough and you might be finding it difficult to know where to start. I offer a safe, supportive and non judgemental space for you to work through current issues. Together we can explore the areas you want more support in and develop a plan to learn skills and techniques to help you cope with the challenges you are facing. I am a Chartered Health Psychologist with over 12 years experience working in the NHS.
020 4538 4876
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London W2
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Therapy Central
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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Therapy Central offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, and a Psychodynamic Approach to difficulties.
Anna is a passionate, creative and experienced Counselling Psychologist, who supports people with a variety of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties, those who experience loss of meaning in their lives, or who are seeking a greater sense of fulfilment. Anna works with a Team of qualified psychologists who have been a true inspiration to her.
01702 904200
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London W1W
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Dr Lola Olukotun
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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As an integrative practitioner, the range of approaches I use include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT ); Attachment-based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy; Mindfulness Interventions; Family Therapy; and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).
I have worked as a therapist for many years and enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences. I value hearing each person's story and supporting them to find inner calm, understanding, and change unhelpful patterns. There are many reasons why people seek therapy and would like someone to talk to. I have specialist interest and experience in working with a variety of difficulties, primarily depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and attachment difficulties. I am experienced in working with people of all ages, as well as couples, families and groups.
020 4538 3982
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London E14
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Dr Izabel Lang
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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Do you struggle with anxiety, work stress, low mood, low self-esteem or worry about the future? Does a previous/ recent traumatic experience still negatively impact you? Do you worry about others' criticisms and judgments? Are you disconnected from what matters in life and the people you love? Do you feel that you are not the person you want to be? Whatever challenges you have, therapy can help improve your life. I see adult individuals for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, life crisis, work stress, personal development and relationship problems. I offer CBT, ACT , EMDR and other approaches.
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London EC2M
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Cristian A Nica
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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Chartered psychologist, HCPC-registered in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Providing services for individuals, couples and families beginning from eclectic CBT interventions ( ACT , DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework. I address all psychopathologies. My goal is to provide you with a strong mental platform and the skills to help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward.
020 7870 2490
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London NW1
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Iane Curi
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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What if? ...You have exactly what you need to live in a healthy adult mode? A state of mind that embodies maturity and psychological health. What if your inner critic and fears would just be quiet for a bit so that you can be fully present in the here & now? What if your self- acceptance allowed for enough psychological flexibility to navigate yours emotions in a non-reactive or triggered way? What if you can choose living a life that makes internal sense to you and gives you a sense of meaning? The task of counselling is to give you an opportunity to explore ways of living more resourcefully. I believe these resources are in you
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London NW11
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Toprak Ali Özkan
Psychotherapist, MSc
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Çocuk, Ergen ve yetişkin bireylerle Şema Terapi, ACT (Kabul ve Adanmışlık terapisi), EMDR, CBT (Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi), Mindfulness yönelimli olarak çalışmaktayım.
Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi’nde İngilizce eğitim alarak Psikoloji bölümünde onur derecesi ile erken mezun olduktan sonra Haliç Üniversitesi – Klinik Psikoloji bölümünde yüksek lisansımı yüksek onur derecesi ile uzmanlığımı aldım. Lisans eğitimi sürecinde ve sonrasında Surp Pırgiç Ermeni Hastanesi, Balıklı Rum Hastanesi Psikiyatri servislerinde Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı tedavisi gören hastalara dair yürütülen çalışmalarda stajyer psikolog olarak görevler aldım. İstanbul Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi Psikiyatri Anabilim Dalında tedavi görmekte olan hastalara sanat ve Psikoterapi üzerine çalışmalarda bulundum. Detaylı özgeçmişimi ...
020 4538 0143
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London E8
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Dr Maria Smaga
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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As an established Counseling Psychologist in London registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) I have over 16 years of clinical practice and rigorous NHS training in various psychological therapeutic approaches and modalities. The therapy approach I take is integrative drawing from Person Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic theories and I have a special interest in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing), ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness based practices.
020 3835 3389
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London EC2M
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Samantha Jayne Byron
Psychotherapist, BACP
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I draw on models such as CBT, ACT and Existential approaches, amongst others, where I not only help my clients find ways to cope with perpetuating distressing symptoms.
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
020 3984 8715
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London W9
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Danielle D'Mello
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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I work integratively, drawing on ACT , CFT, CBT, humanistic approaches and EMDR.
I offer people who are looking to make positive changes and move forwards in their life. Whatever your difficulty, I seek to create a safe, non-judgemental space and use psychological interventions grounded in acceptance and compassion to make sense of your difficulties and support you towards greater well being. I offer sessions via Zoom and I am currently taking on new clients.
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London EC2M
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Monica Videira
Psychotherapist, MBACP
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Integrative psychotherapy, CBT (including ACT , CFT and DBT), psychodunamic and person-centred therapy.
People seek therapy and counselling for all kinds of reasons: to solve problems, improve wellbeing, making sense of their past or build more meaningul futures. I've worked with people from many backgrounds and ages, all with varied life experiences, values, and goals. With years of experience in the NHS and private practice, I can help with Depression, Anxiety (including OCD) and psychosis. I have a special interest in complex emotional difficulties, personality disorder, identity, addiction and sexuality.
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London N10
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Charlotte Haylock
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I take an integrative approach and I am trained in various models of therapy including Person-Centred, CBT, CAT, CFT and ACT .
I have a particular interest in gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and I have significant experience of working in these areas as well as with anxiety, depression, shame, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, panic attacks, OCD and relationship difficulties. I am also interested in intersectionality and considering the context and potential impact of having multiple marginalised identities on one’s experiences and mental health.
020 8154 5458
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London WC1N
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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.