Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Maidstone

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Dr Sarah Smith
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist who draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. While these models guide my work, I place particular value on developing a genuine, collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful change. I aim to offer a warm and supportive space where we can thoughtfully explore your experiences, strengths and goals at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. While these models guide my work, I place particular value on developing a genuine, collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful change. I aim to offer a warm and supportive space where we can thoughtfully explore your experiences, strengths and goals at a pace that feels right for you.
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Dr Rachel Densham
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Counselling Psychologist who works with adults and young people across a broad range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety (panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), trauma and PTSD, grief, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, substance misuse, personality disorders, emotion regulation and relationship difficulties. I have been practicing in private, voluntary and NHS secondary healthcare settings in the UK for the past ten years and am dedicated to providing compassionate and skilful psychological support to help people navigate the inevitable challenges they face in life.
I am a Counselling Psychologist who works with adults and young people across a broad range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety (panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), trauma and PTSD, grief, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, substance misuse, personality disorders, emotion regulation and relationship difficulties. I have been practicing in private, voluntary and NHS secondary healthcare settings in the UK for the past ten years and am dedicated to providing compassionate and skilful psychological support to help people navigate the inevitable challenges they face in life.
01622 234632 View 01622 234632
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Dr Stacey Campbell
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME17
I think it's very brave to acknowledge when there are difficulties in your life and to embark on a journey of change. It is my privilege to accompany individuals on a therapeutic process which enables them to live a more meaningful life. Our journey together can sometimes be a brief stepping stone of goal focused support, or at other times the therapeutic process is longer term and more explorative. I am passionate about supporting neurodiverse individuals as well as individuals who have lived through adverse or traumatic life experiences. I welcome enquiries from all genders and sexualities.
I think it's very brave to acknowledge when there are difficulties in your life and to embark on a journey of change. It is my privilege to accompany individuals on a therapeutic process which enables them to live a more meaningful life. Our journey together can sometimes be a brief stepping stone of goal focused support, or at other times the therapeutic process is longer term and more explorative. I am passionate about supporting neurodiverse individuals as well as individuals who have lived through adverse or traumatic life experiences. I welcome enquiries from all genders and sexualities.
01732 443392 View 01732 443392
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Lucy Sands
Counsellor, MBACP
Maidstone ME17
Hello, I’m Lucy Sands and I send you the warmest welcome to my directory page. Navigating life’s ups and downs can be difficult alone, often leading to feeling stuck, unable to cope, overwhelmed and confused. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression and/or uncontrollable emotions, intrusive thoughts and OCD can have devastating impacts on everyday life. Professionally for many years I have offered a friendly, neuro-affirmative, down to earth counselling and psychotherapy service, grounded in the core values of openness, respectfulness and honesty.
Hello, I’m Lucy Sands and I send you the warmest welcome to my directory page. Navigating life’s ups and downs can be difficult alone, often leading to feeling stuck, unable to cope, overwhelmed and confused. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression and/or uncontrollable emotions, intrusive thoughts and OCD can have devastating impacts on everyday life. Professionally for many years I have offered a friendly, neuro-affirmative, down to earth counselling and psychotherapy service, grounded in the core values of openness, respectfulness and honesty.
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Dr Laura Taylor-Roberts
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
With 14 years of experience in the NHS, I can offer you a tailored approach to overcome a variety of challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties or relationship issues, I can provide you with a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
With 14 years of experience in the NHS, I can offer you a tailored approach to overcome a variety of challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties or relationship issues, I can provide you with a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
01892 362280 View 01892 362280
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Iva Roberts
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a clinical psychologist providing short and long-term therapy and autism assessments to children and adults in a private practice Kent. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can develop an understanding of your difficulties. I draw on a variety of psychological approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), and systemic (including narrative and solution-focused). I have 9 years of experience working with a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety and trauma. I have worked with children diagnosed with Autism (including PDA profile) and supported them their families for many years.
I am a clinical psychologist providing short and long-term therapy and autism assessments to children and adults in a private practice Kent. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can develop an understanding of your difficulties. I draw on a variety of psychological approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), and systemic (including narrative and solution-focused). I have 9 years of experience working with a variety of difficulties including depression, anxiety and trauma. I have worked with children diagnosed with Autism (including PDA profile) and supported them their families for many years.
01732 442140 View 01732 442140
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Beverley Woodward
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
07401 263192 View 07401 263192
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Cognitive Clarity
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi my name is Christina, I am a qualified and accrediated psychotherapist. I offer a warm, collaborative space so that together, we can explore the issues you are experiencing and would like support with. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your individual needs. I work integratively with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and these modalities can support you in understanding patterns, process past experiences, and build emotional resilience. I also use a range of other techniques, so that you have tools to support you in and outside of therapy.
Hi my name is Christina, I am a qualified and accrediated psychotherapist. I offer a warm, collaborative space so that together, we can explore the issues you are experiencing and would like support with. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your individual needs. I work integratively with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and these modalities can support you in understanding patterns, process past experiences, and build emotional resilience. I also use a range of other techniques, so that you have tools to support you in and outside of therapy.
01580 234643 View 01580 234643
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Dominika Chalder
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
In my practice, I use an integrative approach, incorporating Trauma-focused and EMR, Hypnotherapy, CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Strength-Based, Gestalt, Mindfulness (MBSR), and Person-centered therapies.
Hello, I'm Dom, and I specilise in helping adults facing ADHD, attention, organizational, and emotional challenges, including trauma and complex PTSD. My focus is on restoring a sense of balance, enhancing confidence, and promoting wellbeing. Are you navigating emotions, battling distractions, or overwhelmed by your past? My clients seek clarity amidst chaos, aiming to process trauma, conquer ADHD traits, anxiety, and depression, reclaiming peace and purpose. Through a trauma-informed approach, I integrate eye movement reprocessing methods, providing a secure environment for healing and growth.
In my practice, I use an integrative approach, incorporating Trauma-focused and EMR, Hypnotherapy, CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Strength-Based, Gestalt, Mindfulness (MBSR), and Person-centered therapies.
Hello, I'm Dom, and I specilise in helping adults facing ADHD, attention, organizational, and emotional challenges, including trauma and complex PTSD. My focus is on restoring a sense of balance, enhancing confidence, and promoting wellbeing. Are you navigating emotions, battling distractions, or overwhelmed by your past? My clients seek clarity amidst chaos, aiming to process trauma, conquer ADHD traits, anxiety, and depression, reclaiming peace and purpose. Through a trauma-informed approach, I integrate eye movement reprocessing methods, providing a secure environment for healing and growth.
01580 234669 View 01580 234669
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Giorgia Cagnoli
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in a variety of NHS, charity, and private settings. I predominantly work with adults and adolescents and I treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and personality disorders. I support people who struggle with mental health difficulties and feel stuck in dysfunctional patterns, and I help them to take the steps needed to change. My special interests are relational difficulties, neurodiversity, traumas and emotion regulation.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in a variety of NHS, charity, and private settings. I predominantly work with adults and adolescents and I treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and personality disorders. I support people who struggle with mental health difficulties and feel stuck in dysfunctional patterns, and I help them to take the steps needed to change. My special interests are relational difficulties, neurodiversity, traumas and emotion regulation.
01227 532725 View 01227 532725
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Farzana Ahmed
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
01622 584270 View 01622 584270
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Rebekah Dervley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Serves Area
I am Dr Rebekah Dervley, a HCPC registered Psychologist. I am Clinical Lead for Sunstone Psychology, a psychological therapies service offering UK-wide psychological therapy and clinical supervision based in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I can offer you a safe and confidential listening space, and work with you to understand your difficulties and help you find a way forward. I specialise in working with trauma, PTSD, and people who exhibit a range of coping behaviours, such as self-harm, addiction, and other behavioural issues. I offer specialist diagnostic assessments for ADHD in children and adults.
I am Dr Rebekah Dervley, a HCPC registered Psychologist. I am Clinical Lead for Sunstone Psychology, a psychological therapies service offering UK-wide psychological therapy and clinical supervision based in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I can offer you a safe and confidential listening space, and work with you to understand your difficulties and help you find a way forward. I specialise in working with trauma, PTSD, and people who exhibit a range of coping behaviours, such as self-harm, addiction, and other behavioural issues. I offer specialist diagnostic assessments for ADHD in children and adults.
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Dean Watkins
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
I blend CBT with ACT, CFT, & EMDR - always tailoring your plan to what feels right for you.
I'm a CBT therapist specialising in treating Imposter Syndrome. I help individuals end their struggle with self-doubt & feeling like a fraud, helping them to build confidence & trust in themselves, putting them firmly in the driver's seat & in control over how they live their lives. Learn to break free from the internal struggles & live life more fully.
I blend CBT with ACT, CFT, & EMDR - always tailoring your plan to what feels right for you.
I'm a CBT therapist specialising in treating Imposter Syndrome. I help individuals end their struggle with self-doubt & feeling like a fraud, helping them to build confidence & trust in themselves, putting them firmly in the driver's seat & in control over how they live their lives. Learn to break free from the internal struggles & live life more fully.
01634 980433 View 01634 980433
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Janet Gregory
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I offer CBT and person centred counselling this means I accept and support you to explore ways to help overcome uncomfortable or traumatic emotions you may be experiencing. I have also trained in cognitive behavioural therapy which can help support and reframe thinking. We may have experiences in life that can be overwhelming or we are unable to make sense of the events that may have happened to us. Asking for help can be the first step for us to overcome or understand how we are feeling and the repetitive behaviour's or thoughts that can keep us in a unhealthy cycle, working together allows us to find heathy self-awareness.
Hi, I offer CBT and person centred counselling this means I accept and support you to explore ways to help overcome uncomfortable or traumatic emotions you may be experiencing. I have also trained in cognitive behavioural therapy which can help support and reframe thinking. We may have experiences in life that can be overwhelming or we are unable to make sense of the events that may have happened to us. Asking for help can be the first step for us to overcome or understand how we are feeling and the repetitive behaviour's or thoughts that can keep us in a unhealthy cycle, working together allows us to find heathy self-awareness.
07716 140370 View 07716 140370
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Bradley John Riddell
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Anxious? Depressed? Drinking too much? Over using recreational drugs? Relationships suffering? I use a hypno-psychotherapeutic approach to help you safely & supportively recreate unwanted, feared scenarios, such as the above, before re-stepping into them but this time forewarned and forearmed. I am Integratively trained so this means I have trained in many modalities so I can get you to where you really want to be not where you habitually return to as if it's an inevitability you can do nothing about. You can & I'll show you how. Never mind the why it's about the how. It's about what you want, NOT what you don't! My door's open....
Anxious? Depressed? Drinking too much? Over using recreational drugs? Relationships suffering? I use a hypno-psychotherapeutic approach to help you safely & supportively recreate unwanted, feared scenarios, such as the above, before re-stepping into them but this time forewarned and forearmed. I am Integratively trained so this means I have trained in many modalities so I can get you to where you really want to be not where you habitually return to as if it's an inevitability you can do nothing about. You can & I'll show you how. Never mind the why it's about the how. It's about what you want, NOT what you don't! My door's open....
01273 036063 View 01273 036063
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Couples Therapy with Tea
Verified Verified
Online Only
I use Gottman, EFT, ACT, IFIO,IFS and various Betrayal and Desire modalities
Do you find yourselves stuck in the same argument cycle, trying to prove who’s right? Replaying over the details like “it was Tuesday… no, Sunday,” until connection gets messy then lost? I help couples, in virtual sessions, step out of cycles of protest, correction, and defensiveness. Together, we make the cycle the enemy not each other. My virtual only approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in attachment-based therapy, helping you feel heard, understood, and reconnected. Learn communication ways that leaves the cycle behind of protesting. Book virtual sessions to create a different experience evenings /Sundays available.
I use Gottman, EFT, ACT, IFIO,IFS and various Betrayal and Desire modalities
Do you find yourselves stuck in the same argument cycle, trying to prove who’s right? Replaying over the details like “it was Tuesday… no, Sunday,” until connection gets messy then lost? I help couples, in virtual sessions, step out of cycles of protest, correction, and defensiveness. Together, we make the cycle the enemy not each other. My virtual only approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in attachment-based therapy, helping you feel heard, understood, and reconnected. Learn communication ways that leaves the cycle behind of protesting. Book virtual sessions to create a different experience evenings /Sundays available.
029 2271 2477 View 029 2271 2477
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Jemma Wilkinson
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
You’ve already done the hard part by being here. Now let’s talk about what working with me really looks like. I am a relational, solution-focused therapist this means  I actively work with you to create meaningful change. Much of my work focuses on anxiety, LGBTQIA+, childhood trauma and attachment, and how those early experiences continue to shape your relationships, choices, and sense of self today.  Therapy with me isn’t about endless circling or sticking plasters. It’s about uncovering what’s really going on, making sense of it together, and building practical, lasting strategies so you can move forward with confidence.
You’ve already done the hard part by being here. Now let’s talk about what working with me really looks like. I am a relational, solution-focused therapist this means  I actively work with you to create meaningful change. Much of my work focuses on anxiety, LGBTQIA+, childhood trauma and attachment, and how those early experiences continue to shape your relationships, choices, and sense of self today.  Therapy with me isn’t about endless circling or sticking plasters. It’s about uncovering what’s really going on, making sense of it together, and building practical, lasting strategies so you can move forward with confidence.
07480 736198 View 07480 736198
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Joanna Taylor
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
01747 441468 View 01747 441468

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Jacqui Siu
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
My approach focuses on client-centred assessments and evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques.
I am a registered clinical psychologist in the UK and Australia. My education and qualifications were completed at The University of Hong Kong, King’s College London, The Australian National University, and the University of Tasmania. I work with adults and children from diverse backgrounds, supporting them with a wide range of areas, including stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, workplace or personal injuries, pain management, health and well-being, identity, performance enhancement, relationships, career coaching, and personal development.
My approach focuses on client-centred assessments and evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques.
I am a registered clinical psychologist in the UK and Australia. My education and qualifications were completed at The University of Hong Kong, King’s College London, The Australian National University, and the University of Tasmania. I work with adults and children from diverse backgrounds, supporting them with a wide range of areas, including stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, workplace or personal injuries, pain management, health and well-being, identity, performance enhancement, relationships, career coaching, and personal development.
020 4572 4836 View 020 4572 4836
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Patricia Almohalla Alvarez
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Since I am a psychologist as well I utilise cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) included third wave ( ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy).
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
Since I am a psychologist as well I utilise cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) included third wave ( ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy).
I am a very compassionate person, supportive and warm who will help you to deal with the difficulties of life.
020 3962 1865 View 020 3962 1865

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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.