Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Newmarket

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Dr Hannah Crook
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate other models that sit within a wider cognitive behavioural umbrella into my approach, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile, an admirable first step in your journey to seeking the right support for yourself. My name is Hannah, I'm a Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. I have over 16 years experience of supporting clients using CBT in a range of settings (primary care and inpatient) with a range of problems such as; Anxiety Disorders, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (excessive worry), Panic Disorder, Phobias, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD, PTSD and Mood Disorder
I integrate other models that sit within a wider cognitive behavioural umbrella into my approach, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Thanks for taking the time to visit my profile, an admirable first step in your journey to seeking the right support for yourself. My name is Hannah, I'm a Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. I have over 16 years experience of supporting clients using CBT in a range of settings (primary care and inpatient) with a range of problems such as; Anxiety Disorders, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (excessive worry), Panic Disorder, Phobias, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, OCD, PTSD and Mood Disorder
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Justine Clare
Counselor, COSRT General
2 Endorsed
Online Only
As a sex and relationship therapist I can help treat many kinds of sexual function issues that have psychological causes or impacts. I can also assist with life and relationship issues related to sex. In terms of relationship therapy, I help partners navigate conflict, manage emotional dysregulation and build better communication practices. I use a collaborative person centred approach which involves building a therapeutic relationship to establish and assess your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. I subscribe to the pluralist approach which means I use tools from other modalities in order to tailor the therapy to the individual.
As a sex and relationship therapist I can help treat many kinds of sexual function issues that have psychological causes or impacts. I can also assist with life and relationship issues related to sex. In terms of relationship therapy, I help partners navigate conflict, manage emotional dysregulation and build better communication practices. I use a collaborative person centred approach which involves building a therapeutic relationship to establish and assess your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. I subscribe to the pluralist approach which means I use tools from other modalities in order to tailor the therapy to the individual.
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Louise Barr
Counselor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
My aim within my work is to listen, support & help my clients to reach more of their potential by increasing their levels of self awareness of their feelings, thoughts & behaviours. With compassion, patience, empathy & a non-judgmental approach, I provide a warm & safe space for my clients. It is my hope, & my reason for becoming a counsellor, that from the seeds that are sown in the therapeutic work, grow hope, self-love & self development & that the effects ripple on for my clients throughout their life journey.
My aim within my work is to listen, support & help my clients to reach more of their potential by increasing their levels of self awareness of their feelings, thoughts & behaviours. With compassion, patience, empathy & a non-judgmental approach, I provide a warm & safe space for my clients. It is my hope, & my reason for becoming a counsellor, that from the seeds that are sown in the therapeutic work, grow hope, self-love & self development & that the effects ripple on for my clients throughout their life journey.
01440 840627 View 01440 840627
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Dr Nikki Wood
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I use a variety of models and techniques in my day to day practice including motivational interviewing, CBT, ACT, psychodynamic and relational attachment based approaches.
I work with adults using a holistic approach who are feeling stuck. Many people are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout. Some people are turning to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours such as doom scrolling. I specialise in working with people who are worrying they aren’t managing their mental health and who may have experienced trauma, I offer an entirely non-judgemental, confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk about some of these things and help you to identify what changes you would like to make. I also specialise in working with ADHD and offering post-diagnostic support.
I use a variety of models and techniques in my day to day practice including motivational interviewing, CBT, ACT, psychodynamic and relational attachment based approaches.
I work with adults using a holistic approach who are feeling stuck. Many people are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout. Some people are turning to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours such as doom scrolling. I specialise in working with people who are worrying they aren’t managing their mental health and who may have experienced trauma, I offer an entirely non-judgemental, confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk about some of these things and help you to identify what changes you would like to make. I also specialise in working with ADHD and offering post-diagnostic support.
01799 619184 View 01799 619184
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Ruth Parchment
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Online Only
I incorporate third wave approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Distress tolerance and Narrative Therapy into my work at Cambridge CBT.
As a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist I have worked in various NHS and private settings: Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Perfectionism, Worry and Low Self Esteem are difficulties I regularly work with. Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences. I work with adults, young people and facilitate CBT groups (recently for social anxiety and also substance misuse). I'm open-minded, friendly, warm and approachable. I will help you learn useful strategies, tools and techniques; alongside providing space to process & understand yourself better
I incorporate third wave approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Distress tolerance and Narrative Therapy into my work at Cambridge CBT.
As a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist I have worked in various NHS and private settings: Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Perfectionism, Worry and Low Self Esteem are difficulties I regularly work with. Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences. I work with adults, young people and facilitate CBT groups (recently for social anxiety and also substance misuse). I'm open-minded, friendly, warm and approachable. I will help you learn useful strategies, tools and techniques; alongside providing space to process & understand yourself better
01223 941616 View 01223 941616
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Joe Carter
Counselor, MBACP
Online Only
So, we have many ways to make better sense of how life feels: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
This is therapy and counselling. And this is more. I’ve found that our wellbeing can thrive with ongoing supportive structures to guide and inspire us. So, included in the therapy, I’ve curated and simplified the proven life approaches we explore together and centred them on-line, so you can return to them at any time. It’s called ‘The Bulb Booth'.
So, we have many ways to make better sense of how life feels: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
This is therapy and counselling. And this is more. I’ve found that our wellbeing can thrive with ongoing supportive structures to guide and inspire us. So, included in the therapy, I’ve curated and simplified the proven life approaches we explore together and centred them on-line, so you can return to them at any time. It’s called ‘The Bulb Booth'.
028 9694 3391 View 028 9694 3391
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Victoria Elizabeth Wallis
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for 14 years and specialise in working with parents of children with mental health / behaviour difficulties. This includes parents of older children who are struggling and may or may not be accessing their own support. I work with parents whose children are experiencing a range of mental health and behaviour difficulties. This includes addiction; anxiety; low mood; suicidality; OCD; eating disorders; those who are withdrawn, not talking, and who do not leave their rooms; and those who struggle with anger and aggression.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for 14 years and specialise in working with parents of children with mental health / behaviour difficulties. This includes parents of older children who are struggling and may or may not be accessing their own support. I work with parents whose children are experiencing a range of mental health and behaviour difficulties. This includes addiction; anxiety; low mood; suicidality; OCD; eating disorders; those who are withdrawn, not talking, and who do not leave their rooms; and those who struggle with anger and aggression.
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Alberto Bonilla Miralles
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hi! I'm Alberto, the director of Clement Mind. We are a company of in-house psychologists, not associates. Our practice is built around organisations of all sizes – although we reserve a limited caseload for individuals who want consultant-level support without a waiting list. Our practice specialises in severe depression, anxiety and stress, workplace issues, children and young people. We help people who are determined to move forward and give a better version of themselves.
Hi! I'm Alberto, the director of Clement Mind. We are a company of in-house psychologists, not associates. Our practice is built around organisations of all sizes – although we reserve a limited caseload for individuals who want consultant-level support without a waiting list. Our practice specialises in severe depression, anxiety and stress, workplace issues, children and young people. We help people who are determined to move forward and give a better version of themselves.
01223 931127 View 01223 931127
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Weir Wellbeing
Counselor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
020 4538 5098 View 020 4538 5098
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Dr Stephanie Casey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Steph, a Cambridge-based Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with HCPC and BPS. I started my career in psychology 15 years ago and have over 10 years of experience in the NHS. I offer support to individuals, couples and families living with complex mental health difficulties or those who have experienced significant life events where therapy may be helpful. I specialise in low mood, anxiety, and trauma and have a passion for supporting those with neurodiversity. I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
Hi, I'm Steph, a Cambridge-based Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with HCPC and BPS. I started my career in psychology 15 years ago and have over 10 years of experience in the NHS. I offer support to individuals, couples and families living with complex mental health difficulties or those who have experienced significant life events where therapy may be helpful. I specialise in low mood, anxiety, and trauma and have a passion for supporting those with neurodiversity. I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
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Dr Ernest Wagner - Online - Authentic Psychology
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is integrative, drawing on established models (including CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic approaches) while keeping the focus on what actually helps: developing awareness, shifting unhelpful patterns, and building a more coherent and sustainable way of living.
People usually come to therapy when something is no longer manageable—feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, stuck in repeating patterns, or struggling to make sense of what’s going on in their lives. I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience across NHS and private settings. I offer evidence-based assessment and therapy, grounded in a clear understanding of how psychological difficulties develop and are maintained.
My approach is integrative, drawing on established models (including CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic approaches) while keeping the focus on what actually helps: developing awareness, shifting unhelpful patterns, and building a more coherent and sustainable way of living.
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Nick Vinyard
Counselor, BACP
Online Booking Available at - Givingcounselling. com - Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional. I’m a qualified counsellor working from a comfortable therapy centre in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support your journey toward healing, growth, change and recovery. Contact me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, contact details and an idea of your interest in counselling.
Online Booking Available at - Givingcounselling. com - Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional. I’m a qualified counsellor working from a comfortable therapy centre in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support your journey toward healing, growth, change and recovery. Contact me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, contact details and an idea of your interest in counselling.
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Dr Katrina Brown
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Welcome. You're probably here because you’re a high performer who keeps everything together on the outside. But underneath, you might feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns of overthinking, perfectionism and self-criticism. Perhaps the strategies that once helped you cope aren't working anymore. Or maybe you’ve experienced a recent diagnosis or life change, and now feel uncertain about who you are or what comes next. When these struggles stay hidden, they quickly become isolating and exhausting. But you don’t have to do this alone anymore. Over time, this can impact your confidence, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Welcome. You're probably here because you’re a high performer who keeps everything together on the outside. But underneath, you might feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns of overthinking, perfectionism and self-criticism. Perhaps the strategies that once helped you cope aren't working anymore. Or maybe you’ve experienced a recent diagnosis or life change, and now feel uncertain about who you are or what comes next. When these struggles stay hidden, they quickly become isolating and exhausting. But you don’t have to do this alone anymore. Over time, this can impact your confidence, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
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Janice Tong
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Cambridge CB23
Something inside feels held back? Long to live more fully, yet find yourself staying at the edges? Perhaps you worry that you take up too much space, or that you are difficult to understand. If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you are welcome here. If words feel tangled, we can turn to images, poetry, music, sound, story, or shared quiet. When your inner critic grows loud, we can create space for your softer voice to speak. Therapy is a place designed for you, a kind of gentle laboratory set up for you to safely explore different ways of living and being yourself.
Something inside feels held back? Long to live more fully, yet find yourself staying at the edges? Perhaps you worry that you take up too much space, or that you are difficult to understand. If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you are welcome here. If words feel tangled, we can turn to images, poetry, music, sound, story, or shared quiet. When your inner critic grows loud, we can create space for your softer voice to speak. Therapy is a place designed for you, a kind of gentle laboratory set up for you to safely explore different ways of living and being yourself.
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Eylul Meric
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I am a qualified psychological therapist with extensive experience supporting young people, students and adults. -I work with students and young people in transition ( starting college, university or other life changes) -Adolescents facing emotional or behavioural challenges -ADHD, Autism -Adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression or life transitions -Parents,families, carers seeking guidance and support. With experience in safeguarding, counselling, and education support, I bring practical, compassionate, and goal focused approach to therapy.
I am a qualified psychological therapist with extensive experience supporting young people, students and adults. -I work with students and young people in transition ( starting college, university or other life changes) -Adolescents facing emotional or behavioural challenges -ADHD, Autism -Adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression or life transitions -Parents,families, carers seeking guidance and support. With experience in safeguarding, counselling, and education support, I bring practical, compassionate, and goal focused approach to therapy.
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Ian Stockbridge
Counselor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Serves Area
My core training is CBT at degree level (BSc Hons), with further training in mindfulness-based therapy, ACT, and person-centred work.
Many of the people I work with arrive having carried something for too long. Senior professionals running on empty, whose sleep and sense of self have started to fray. Women with PMDD — the condition I wrote and published a book on — who have spent years being told what they experience is just "normal PMS". People living with the after-effects of trauma that never properly settled. What they share is being capable, articulate adults who have nonetheless reached the point of needing help. I work with all of that — at the pace your system can tolerate, with rigour, and without pretending therapy is a cure.
My core training is CBT at degree level (BSc Hons), with further training in mindfulness-based therapy, ACT, and person-centred work.
Many of the people I work with arrive having carried something for too long. Senior professionals running on empty, whose sleep and sense of self have started to fray. Women with PMDD — the condition I wrote and published a book on — who have spent years being told what they experience is just "normal PMS". People living with the after-effects of trauma that never properly settled. What they share is being capable, articulate adults who have nonetheless reached the point of needing help. I work with all of that — at the pace your system can tolerate, with rigour, and without pretending therapy is a cure.
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Dr Georgina Sergi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My therapeutic style is integrative, meaning that I will tailor my approach to your needs using a variety of evidence-based approaches including CBT, CFT and ACT.
Having initially qualified as a mental health social worker, I have a particular interest in holistic therapeutic approaches, considering all aspects of a person's life in order to effect long term positive change. I have experience of working with individuals and families and take a flexible approach to ensure that everyone gets the most out of therapy.
My therapeutic style is integrative, meaning that I will tailor my approach to your needs using a variety of evidence-based approaches including CBT, CFT and ACT.
Having initially qualified as a mental health social worker, I have a particular interest in holistic therapeutic approaches, considering all aspects of a person's life in order to effect long term positive change. I have experience of working with individuals and families and take a flexible approach to ensure that everyone gets the most out of therapy.
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Dr Lauren Grainger
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist & EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience working in the NHS and private practice with adults experiencing a wide-range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma and ADHD.
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My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
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Hope Therapy & Counselling Services
Counselor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I work primarily with CBT (trained at degree level) alongside MBCT, ACT, and person-centred work, with specialist training in trauma and CBT for Insomnia.
The people who come to us arrive with the full range of adult difficulty — anxiety that has been wearing them down, depression, the after-effects of trauma, relationships that are not working, neurodivergent adults, LGBTQIA+ clients looking for genuinely affirming practice, and senior professionals carrying pressure they cannot put down anywhere else. What our team of more than 90 qualified counsellors and therapists offers is something specific: deliberate matching. You are not assigned to whoever happens to be available. You are matched to the practitioner whose training, specialism, and approach actually fit your needs.
I work primarily with CBT (trained at degree level) alongside MBCT, ACT, and person-centred work, with specialist training in trauma and CBT for Insomnia.
The people who come to us arrive with the full range of adult difficulty — anxiety that has been wearing them down, depression, the after-effects of trauma, relationships that are not working, neurodivergent adults, LGBTQIA+ clients looking for genuinely affirming practice, and senior professionals carrying pressure they cannot put down anywhere else. What our team of more than 90 qualified counsellors and therapists offers is something specific: deliberate matching. You are not assigned to whoever happens to be available. You are matched to the practitioner whose training, specialism, and approach actually fit your needs.
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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.