Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Lytham Saint Annes
Sometimes life becomes too much to carry alone. Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of a world that feels overwhelming, an adult navigating pain or uncertainty, or a parent watching your child struggle, you deserve a space where you can breathe, be honest, and feel genuinely heard.
At Alethos Therapies, I offer exactly that. Using a warm, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, I walk alongside you, at your pace, helping you find steadiness, self-understanding & a clearer sense of who you are & where you want to go
Sometimes life becomes too much to carry alone. Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of a world that feels overwhelming, an adult navigating pain or uncertainty, or a parent watching your child struggle, you deserve a space where you can breathe, be honest, and feel genuinely heard.
At Alethos Therapies, I offer exactly that. Using a warm, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, I walk alongside you, at your pace, helping you find steadiness, self-understanding & a clearer sense of who you are & where you want to go
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adults, drawing on CBT alongside ACT, DBT-informed therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Health Psychology principles.
CBT Therapist
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, health anxiety, phobias, emotional dysregulation, stress, and difficulties related to long-term health conditions. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and work towards improving emotional wellbeing, confidence, and everyday functioning.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adults, drawing on CBT alongside ACT, DBT-informed therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Health Psychology principles.
CBT Therapist
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, health anxiety, phobias, emotional dysregulation, stress, and difficulties related to long-term health conditions. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and work towards improving emotional wellbeing, confidence, and everyday functioning.
Life can feel overwhelming at times and we often feel stuck. Struggling with anxiety, grief, burnout, or major transitions can be daunting. Do you feel stuck and cut off from your own resilience and purpose? I have experience working with both adults and young people, I understand the challenges of navigating change and self-discovery. Together, we can explore what’s weighing you down and uncover the strength already within you.
Life can feel overwhelming at times and we often feel stuck. Struggling with anxiety, grief, burnout, or major transitions can be daunting. Do you feel stuck and cut off from your own resilience and purpose? I have experience working with both adults and young people, I understand the challenges of navigating change and self-discovery. Together, we can explore what’s weighing you down and uncover the strength already within you.
I use a range of evidence-based therapies: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).
Are you looking for help and support? Are you struggling with anxious thoughts, depression, trauma or loss and nothing is helping?
If you are experiencing difficulties, feeling as if you are sinking or stuck, I am here to work alongside you in a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I have worked in the NHS and third sector organisations. I have extensive experience working with trauma including: sexual violence, living with cancer (whether it is the person themselves or a loved one) as well as loss and bereavement. I have also worked extensively with eating disorders.
I use a range of evidence-based therapies: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).
Are you looking for help and support? Are you struggling with anxious thoughts, depression, trauma or loss and nothing is helping?
If you are experiencing difficulties, feeling as if you are sinking or stuck, I am here to work alongside you in a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I have worked in the NHS and third sector organisations. I have extensive experience working with trauma including: sexual violence, living with cancer (whether it is the person themselves or a loved one) as well as loss and bereavement. I have also worked extensively with eating disorders.
Through enhanced self-understanding and acceptance, I aim to assist my clients in fostering positive change from within.
You may wish to reflect on a significant experience in your life or seek to understand the origins of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It’s common to feel burdened by life, experiencing sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense of being trapped by negative thoughts. During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see a way forward; this is where counselling can be beneficial. Together, we will explore these issues in a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Our sessions are client-led, ensuring that you never feel rushed.
Through enhanced self-understanding and acceptance, I aim to assist my clients in fostering positive change from within.
You may wish to reflect on a significant experience in your life or seek to understand the origins of unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behavioural patterns. It’s common to feel burdened by life, experiencing sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense of being trapped by negative thoughts. During these challenging times, it can be difficult to see a way forward; this is where counselling can be beneficial. Together, we will explore these issues in a safe and supportive environment, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Our sessions are client-led, ensuring that you never feel rushed.
I weave powerful transformational coaching, body based practices (body awareness and movement), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy to help my clients acknowledge and understand patterns, restore mind-body balance, and take action towards living the fullest life possible.
Hi I’m Clare. I offer a blend of psychology, transformational coaching and body-based practices.
If you are feeling stuck, living on auto-pilot, not living life to your fullest, or struggling with difficult thoughts, emotions or bodily pain, I can help. We will acknowledge how life experiences have shaped your patterns but we will not focus on the past. We will focus on your future and the transformative approaches you can use in the present moment to help with becoming unstuck, handle difficult internal experiences and create the life you want to live.
I weave powerful transformational coaching, body based practices (body awareness and movement), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy to help my clients acknowledge and understand patterns, restore mind-body balance, and take action towards living the fullest life possible.
Hi I’m Clare. I offer a blend of psychology, transformational coaching and body-based practices.
If you are feeling stuck, living on auto-pilot, not living life to your fullest, or struggling with difficult thoughts, emotions or bodily pain, I can help. We will acknowledge how life experiences have shaped your patterns but we will not focus on the past. We will focus on your future and the transformative approaches you can use in the present moment to help with becoming unstuck, handle difficult internal experiences and create the life you want to live.
I am currently on maternity leave but will reopen profile on my return.
I have 15 years experience working with young people whom present with various anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, OCD and trauma. I was once “a young cool practitioner”. I must admit I am no longer the “young cool one” but instead “middle aged, experienced practitioner/ therapist”.
I am currently on maternity leave but will reopen profile on my return.
I have 15 years experience working with young people whom present with various anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, OCD and trauma. I was once “a young cool practitioner”. I must admit I am no longer the “young cool one” but instead “middle aged, experienced practitioner/ therapist”.
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Hi there, I’m Colette.
I’m passionate about supporting people as they work towards their goals and move through their therapeutic journey. I work with both individuals and couples, and I offer a calm, safe, and welcoming space where you can share openly, feel comfortable, and know that you’re truly being heard.
Hi there, I’m Colette.
I’m passionate about supporting people as they work towards their goals and move through their therapeutic journey. I work with both individuals and couples, and I offer a calm, safe, and welcoming space where you can share openly, feel comfortable, and know that you’re truly being heard.
I mainly use a combination of; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third-wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy modalities ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Compassion Focussed Therapy), Solution Focussed Therapy (SFT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
I mainly use a combination of; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and third-wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy modalities ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Compassion Focussed Therapy), Solution Focussed Therapy (SFT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Hi, I'm Anjulie! I appreciate you coming here and taking the time to look at my profile. It is so important to me that the individual I am sat with, feels safe and comfortable and therefore I will do my absolute best to help you feel at ease. In order for us to work well together, a strong foundation of trust is so important. To begin with, we will spend some time getting to know each other and then together, we can think about what may help you move forward. My aim is to offer a warm, compassion, safe space for you to feel that you can talk to me.
I embrace a rich tapestry of therapeutic approaches – CBT, DBT, CFT, ACT, relational etc
Please have a look through my website to see if you feel like I could be of any help. If you’re not sure, or would like any further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
I embrace a rich tapestry of therapeutic approaches – CBT, DBT, CFT, ACT, relational etc
Please have a look through my website to see if you feel like I could be of any help. If you’re not sure, or would like any further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
Hello & warm welcome. My name is Kathryn, & I provide specialist, non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you to gain understanding & improve your emotional wellbeing, enabling you to move your life forward in a way that will help you to experience a greater sense of calm, fulfilment, & satisfaction in life. It may be that you are seeking this support for yourself or for your child because of difficulties such as anxiety, panic, stress, overwhelm, low mood, depression, poor sleep, anger, grief and loss, trauma, adapting to life following illness/diagnoses, behavioural issues, relationship issues or difficulties at work/school.
Hello & warm welcome. My name is Kathryn, & I provide specialist, non-judgemental therapeutic support to help you to gain understanding & improve your emotional wellbeing, enabling you to move your life forward in a way that will help you to experience a greater sense of calm, fulfilment, & satisfaction in life. It may be that you are seeking this support for yourself or for your child because of difficulties such as anxiety, panic, stress, overwhelm, low mood, depression, poor sleep, anger, grief and loss, trauma, adapting to life following illness/diagnoses, behavioural issues, relationship issues or difficulties at work/school.
My approach is evidence-based and tailored to each individual, integrating therapies including CBT, ACT, and Compassion Focused Therapy to support meaningful and lasting psychological wellbeing.
I currently work part-time in the NHS and part-time in my private practice. I support adults, children, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling to cope with the pressures of everyday life. I provide a calm, compassionate, and confidential space where we can explore these difficulties together, develop greater understanding, and work towards meaningful and lasting emotional wellbeing at a pace that feels right for you.
My approach is evidence-based and tailored to each individual, integrating therapies including CBT, ACT, and Compassion Focused Therapy to support meaningful and lasting psychological wellbeing.
I currently work part-time in the NHS and part-time in my private practice. I support adults, children, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling to cope with the pressures of everyday life. I provide a calm, compassionate, and confidential space where we can explore these difficulties together, develop greater understanding, and work towards meaningful and lasting emotional wellbeing at a pace that feels right for you.
I use a wide range of skills on a daily basis and have a wealth of experience using scientific evidence-based practices in addition to CFT, Mindfulness and ACT
My name is Lucy and I am a fully qualified and BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and a clinical supervisor. I work part time for an NHS Eating Disorders Service and I offer private CBT therapy on a remote basis online and face to face. I am really passionate about building good therapeutic relationships with people to help them achieve their full potential and best outcomes.
I use a wide range of skills on a daily basis and have a wealth of experience using scientific evidence-based practices in addition to CFT, Mindfulness and ACT
My name is Lucy and I am a fully qualified and BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and a clinical supervisor. I work part time for an NHS Eating Disorders Service and I offer private CBT therapy on a remote basis online and face to face. I am really passionate about building good therapeutic relationships with people to help them achieve their full potential and best outcomes.
These psychological approaches include, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 13 years' experience working with adolescents, adults and older adults. I am skilled in working with the following presentations: depression, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias. In addition to my private therapy practice, I also work as a clinical psychologist in the NHS offering supervision and CPD to other clinicians.
These psychological approaches include, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 13 years' experience working with adolescents, adults and older adults. I am skilled in working with the following presentations: depression, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias. In addition to my private therapy practice, I also work as a clinical psychologist in the NHS offering supervision and CPD to other clinicians.
Whether you're facing anxiety or depression, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma or addiction, navigating significant and distressing life changes – whatever it is you’re facing - I aim to support you in building resilience and understanding yourself more deeply.
My practice is informed by the latest research, but grounded in the uniqueness of your individual story.
I am here to listen with empathy, realism, and acknowledgement of the complexities of human experience. I bring a non-judgemental, compassionate presence, helping you to achieve your therapy goals and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
Whether you're facing anxiety or depression, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma or addiction, navigating significant and distressing life changes – whatever it is you’re facing - I aim to support you in building resilience and understanding yourself more deeply.
My practice is informed by the latest research, but grounded in the uniqueness of your individual story.
I am here to listen with empathy, realism, and acknowledgement of the complexities of human experience. I bring a non-judgemental, compassionate presence, helping you to achieve your therapy goals and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
I use a variety of short-term, solution focussed & evidence-based approaches such as; Single Session Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Coaching, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy & many more.
A warm welcome to my profile. I have been in the field of emotional health for over 20 years & have contributed, either through counselling or research, to many people making a positive change in their life. You may be feeling stressed or 'not good enough' in life. Or wanting to make a big life decision or small manageable changes. I use various solution-focussed interventions. Some of my areas of interest are Personal Development & Growth & Change, using a solution-focussed toolkit, Imposter syndrome, Self-esteem & Confidence issues. Through my coaching & counselling skills, I can assist you in this journey of achieving your goal.
I use a variety of short-term, solution focussed & evidence-based approaches such as; Single Session Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Coaching, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy & many more.
A warm welcome to my profile. I have been in the field of emotional health for over 20 years & have contributed, either through counselling or research, to many people making a positive change in their life. You may be feeling stressed or 'not good enough' in life. Or wanting to make a big life decision or small manageable changes. I use various solution-focussed interventions. Some of my areas of interest are Personal Development & Growth & Change, using a solution-focussed toolkit, Imposter syndrome, Self-esteem & Confidence issues. Through my coaching & counselling skills, I can assist you in this journey of achieving your goal.
As a psychologist, I specialise in helping people who didn't feel good enough as children, and still don't feel good enough now, to change the way they think, feel and act so they can be kinder to the person they are and become the person they want to be.
What makes me different is the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques and EMDR during our sessions. EFT is a practical self-help healing tool which can help you treat issues related to emotional distress, physical pain and performance. Let's get your life back on track!
As a psychologist, I specialise in helping people who didn't feel good enough as children, and still don't feel good enough now, to change the way they think, feel and act so they can be kinder to the person they are and become the person they want to be.
What makes me different is the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques and EMDR during our sessions. EFT is a practical self-help healing tool which can help you treat issues related to emotional distress, physical pain and performance. Let's get your life back on track!
Moving forward, I draw on therapeutic techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents and EMDR in order to adapt interventions to suit young people's needs and preferences.
I am a highly specialist clinical psychologist who has worked in mental health and psychology for over ten years. I specialise in working with children and young people with varied complexities and mental health needs including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression and emotion regulation. I have a vast range of experience adapting therapy to individual needs, including the needs of neurodiverse young people. Equally, I can support young people to explore their difficulties through a psychological assessment and formulation to help them understanding the foundations of their difficulties and develop a plan for moving forward.
Moving forward, I draw on therapeutic techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents and EMDR in order to adapt interventions to suit young people's needs and preferences.
I am a highly specialist clinical psychologist who has worked in mental health and psychology for over ten years. I specialise in working with children and young people with varied complexities and mental health needs including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression and emotion regulation. I have a vast range of experience adapting therapy to individual needs, including the needs of neurodiverse young people. Equally, I can support young people to explore their difficulties through a psychological assessment and formulation to help them understanding the foundations of their difficulties and develop a plan for moving forward.
Patient. Reliable. Approachable. I’m an experienced Irish psychologist, with a practice primarily focused on relationship difficulties. These create psychological challenges that can preoccupy us in daily life. Our self-understanding is built up through our relationships, through what gets reflected back to us from those closest to us. As a result, difficulties like infidelity, jealousy, envy, loneliness, repeating conflicts - these can cut to the core of who we are. Working together, I can support you to rebuild trust in yourself, and make greater sense of the difficult relational reality you find yourself in.
Patient. Reliable. Approachable. I’m an experienced Irish psychologist, with a practice primarily focused on relationship difficulties. These create psychological challenges that can preoccupy us in daily life. Our self-understanding is built up through our relationships, through what gets reflected back to us from those closest to us. As a result, difficulties like infidelity, jealousy, envy, loneliness, repeating conflicts - these can cut to the core of who we are. Working together, I can support you to rebuild trust in yourself, and make greater sense of the difficult relational reality you find yourself in.
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.