Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Peterborough
I draw mainly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Systemic models.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with over 20 years’ experience supporting young people and adults in the NHS and private practice. I work with people living with anxiety, depression, experiences of trauma, grief, and those adjusting to major life changes or long‑term health conditions. My aim is to offer understanding, guidance, and a space where you feel genuinely heard.
I draw mainly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Systemic models.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with over 20 years’ experience supporting young people and adults in the NHS and private practice. I work with people living with anxiety, depression, experiences of trauma, grief, and those adjusting to major life changes or long‑term health conditions. My aim is to offer understanding, guidance, and a space where you feel genuinely heard.
I am a warm, down-to-earth, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and university academic.
I have dedicated my career to psychology, completing 10 years in higher education and working clinically for over 7 years with adults, children and families in a variety of community mental health and hospital settings. I am passionate about my work and genuinely value supporting people through meaningful change.
In my clinical work, I take a holistic, strengths-based approach, focusing on the person behind the difficulties rather than the diagnosis alone. I work collaboratively with clients to create a safe, supportive space.
I am a warm, down-to-earth, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and university academic.
I have dedicated my career to psychology, completing 10 years in higher education and working clinically for over 7 years with adults, children and families in a variety of community mental health and hospital settings. I am passionate about my work and genuinely value supporting people through meaningful change.
In my clinical work, I take a holistic, strengths-based approach, focusing on the person behind the difficulties rather than the diagnosis alone. I work collaboratively with clients to create a safe, supportive space.
MSc Qualified, fully accredited Individual, Couples and Family Psychotherapist. I provide therapy in-person, online or by Phone.
MSc Qualified, fully accredited Individual, Couples and Family Psychotherapist. I provide therapy in-person, online or by Phone.
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
My focus will be on what really you need to achieve through therapy. When you just came into my therapy room, you may be or may not be quite aware of this. You're not looking for a quick fix; you want meaningful, lasting change. You want to understand why this issue happens in your life the way it does and leave it behind with new skills from my expertise . This situation may have trapped you in a whirl pool of a difficult emotions, thoughts and unwanted behaviours. My aim is to help you achieve the clarity, confidence & peace you crave.
So you can expect a process that is both supportive and structured.
My focus will be on what really you need to achieve through therapy. When you just came into my therapy room, you may be or may not be quite aware of this. You're not looking for a quick fix; you want meaningful, lasting change. You want to understand why this issue happens in your life the way it does and leave it behind with new skills from my expertise . This situation may have trapped you in a whirl pool of a difficult emotions, thoughts and unwanted behaviours. My aim is to help you achieve the clarity, confidence & peace you crave.
So you can expect a process that is both supportive and structured.
I have developed my knowledge and skills of employing third wave CBT therapies such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions.
I am able to offer you a safe place to discuss your current difficulties. Free from judgement, I am committed to helping you move forward toward positive wellbeing. I have over 15 years experience of working in Primary and Secondary Care NHS mental health settings. For 10 years I have delivered Cognitive Behavioural based therapies on an individual and group basis to treat common mental heath problems. I am a fully accredited member of the BABCP. I am also a trained EMDR practitioner.
I have developed my knowledge and skills of employing third wave CBT therapies such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions.
I am able to offer you a safe place to discuss your current difficulties. Free from judgement, I am committed to helping you move forward toward positive wellbeing. I have over 15 years experience of working in Primary and Secondary Care NHS mental health settings. For 10 years I have delivered Cognitive Behavioural based therapies on an individual and group basis to treat common mental heath problems. I am a fully accredited member of the BABCP. I am also a trained EMDR practitioner.
My ideal clients are high-achievers navigating the intersection of complex mental health and the relentless demands of career and family. They aren't just looking for "coping strategies"—they are seeking a way to resolve deep-seated relationship patterns and internal distress without sacrificing their professional momentum. They want to move beyond survival mode toward a life where financial stability and peak performance coexist with genuine personal peace. I help them bridge this gap, turning overwhelming complexity into a streamlined path toward sustained, holistic well-being.
My ideal clients are high-achievers navigating the intersection of complex mental health and the relentless demands of career and family. They aren't just looking for "coping strategies"—they are seeking a way to resolve deep-seated relationship patterns and internal distress without sacrificing their professional momentum. They want to move beyond survival mode toward a life where financial stability and peak performance coexist with genuine personal peace. I help them bridge this gap, turning overwhelming complexity into a streamlined path toward sustained, holistic well-being.
Are you a parent of a child or young person with concerns about their mental health? Does your child struggle with their emotions or behaviour? Maybe they are withdrawn, anxious, unmotivated or overwhelmed with school issues such as exam stress? Like adults, children can find it hard to cope when life gets challenging & it can be difficult to know where to go for support. Perhaps your child has experienced events such as bereavement, divorce, friendships & relationship difficulties and they are finding things hard. If this sounds familiar you're not alone.
Are you a parent of a child or young person with concerns about their mental health? Does your child struggle with their emotions or behaviour? Maybe they are withdrawn, anxious, unmotivated or overwhelmed with school issues such as exam stress? Like adults, children can find it hard to cope when life gets challenging & it can be difficult to know where to go for support. Perhaps your child has experienced events such as bereavement, divorce, friendships & relationship difficulties and they are finding things hard. If this sounds familiar you're not alone.
People come to see me to experience a safe and supportive place to talk so they can begin to feel better. I am well attuned in providing effective talking therapy for a wide range of difficulties and issues that people can experience in life. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals from a diverse range of personal backgrounds and contexts.
People come to see me to experience a safe and supportive place to talk so they can begin to feel better. I am well attuned in providing effective talking therapy for a wide range of difficulties and issues that people can experience in life. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals from a diverse range of personal backgrounds and contexts.
I help individuals and teams to optimise their mental performance through coaching mental skills, strategies and techniques to imrpove their performance. Whether you're looking to combat performance anxiety or low confidence, or simply take your game to the next level, I can help you. My sessions focus on the needs of the individual. Common areas of work include performance anxiety, self-confidence, emotional control, pre-performance routines, attentional control, mindfulness training, leadership skills and imagery training.
I help individuals and teams to optimise their mental performance through coaching mental skills, strategies and techniques to imrpove their performance. Whether you're looking to combat performance anxiety or low confidence, or simply take your game to the next level, I can help you. My sessions focus on the needs of the individual. Common areas of work include performance anxiety, self-confidence, emotional control, pre-performance routines, attentional control, mindfulness training, leadership skills and imagery training.
I am a caring, calm and passionate EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who is a fully accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse. I can provide evidence-based psychological therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I am enhanced DBS checked and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office, in order to maintain data confidentiality .
I am a caring, calm and passionate EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who is a fully accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse. I can provide evidence-based psychological therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I am enhanced DBS checked and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office, in order to maintain data confidentiality .
I have experience and training within a variety of psychological therapies, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr Emily Haythornthwaite. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Alongside my private practice, I work part-time within the NHS as a Senior Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in a variety of settings including neonatal unit, CMHTs, perinatal community mental health team, CAMHS, EIP, DCMH for serving military personnel and forensics. I have experience of working with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, sleep difficulties and dental anxiety.
I have experience and training within a variety of psychological therapies, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr Emily Haythornthwaite. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Alongside my private practice, I work part-time within the NHS as a Senior Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in a variety of settings including neonatal unit, CMHTs, perinatal community mental health team, CAMHS, EIP, DCMH for serving military personnel and forensics. I have experience of working with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, sleep difficulties and dental anxiety.
I never set out to work with a specific kind of person, however, around 70% of my clients tend to be women aged between 30 and 45. They worry, feel stressed and not good enough. They often find themselves saying 'what if' all the time having lost their zest for life without any knowledge of why! It might be triggered by past traumatic events, the challenges of juggling life, family or work. These feelings might be a new, unexplained experience or they may have been around for decades. Does this sound like you? Even if this doesn't, you may be like the other 30% of people I work with, and you matter too!
I never set out to work with a specific kind of person, however, around 70% of my clients tend to be women aged between 30 and 45. They worry, feel stressed and not good enough. They often find themselves saying 'what if' all the time having lost their zest for life without any knowledge of why! It might be triggered by past traumatic events, the challenges of juggling life, family or work. These feelings might be a new, unexplained experience or they may have been around for decades. Does this sound like you? Even if this doesn't, you may be like the other 30% of people I work with, and you matter too!
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
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Welcome to the Northampton Therapy Rooms! We have a network of highly experienced counsellors, psychotherapists, CBT therapists, and psychologists who offer tailored support for your mental health and well-being.
Sometimes you might not know what kind of therapy will work best for you, so we will match you with one of our therapists who we believe will be a good fit.
Welcome to the Northampton Therapy Rooms! We have a network of highly experienced counsellors, psychotherapists, CBT therapists, and psychologists who offer tailored support for your mental health and well-being.
Sometimes you might not know what kind of therapy will work best for you, so we will match you with one of our therapists who we believe will be a good fit.
My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self- acceptance and committed action.
I have a great deal of experience helping people with depression, anxiety, chronic pain and complex trauma. I bring a mindful, flexible approach to working with all my clients/patients. I believe that most people can benefit from therapy and find ways to manage their own problems. This of course usually means being willing enough to face a challenge.
My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self- acceptance and committed action.
I have a great deal of experience helping people with depression, anxiety, chronic pain and complex trauma. I bring a mindful, flexible approach to working with all my clients/patients. I believe that most people can benefit from therapy and find ways to manage their own problems. This of course usually means being willing enough to face a challenge.
I use evidence-based talking and somatic therapies, mainly drawing from the following: Schema Therapy, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative and Systemic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I believe that mental health difficulties are meaningful and understandable reactions to painful life events and situations, and so these are best treated with compassion, curiosity and respect. In this way, we may not only overcome problems, but gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our values, leading to a more balanced, fulfilling and enjoyable life. With a warm, caring approach to creating safe and reflective relationships, I can offer brief, focused therapy to build coping skills and overcome specific problems, or more in-depth work to build insight and release ingrained ways of being.
I use evidence-based talking and somatic therapies, mainly drawing from the following: Schema Therapy, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative and Systemic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I believe that mental health difficulties are meaningful and understandable reactions to painful life events and situations, and so these are best treated with compassion, curiosity and respect. In this way, we may not only overcome problems, but gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our values, leading to a more balanced, fulfilling and enjoyable life. With a warm, caring approach to creating safe and reflective relationships, I can offer brief, focused therapy to build coping skills and overcome specific problems, or more in-depth work to build insight and release ingrained ways of being.
Reaching out to a counsellor or therapist is not a sign of weakness—it’s a courageous act of self-care.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Speaking with a therapist can provide a safe space to explore your feelings and find clarity—it’s a step toward taking care of yourself.
Or, if things with your partner are wobbly and you are struggling to get on as well as you used to; perhaps you are arguing more and you seem to have lost the magic of when you first met, then reach out and let's talk it through. You don’t have to go through this alone. A therapist can help you navigate what you’re feeling and support you in finding ways to feel better as a couple or an individual.
Reaching out to a counsellor or therapist is not a sign of weakness—it’s a courageous act of self-care.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Speaking with a therapist can provide a safe space to explore your feelings and find clarity—it’s a step toward taking care of yourself.
Or, if things with your partner are wobbly and you are struggling to get on as well as you used to; perhaps you are arguing more and you seem to have lost the magic of when you first met, then reach out and let's talk it through. You don’t have to go through this alone. A therapist can help you navigate what you’re feeling and support you in finding ways to feel better as a couple or an individual.
Hello, I'm Becky and I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor offering counselling to adults and young people in Northampton. Life can bring us challenges that are difficult to deal with on our own. You are not alone, I will offer you a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings openly, working towards goals to make life better. I believe the relationship between client and counsellor is important and building trust together we can explore the issues that are impacting you.
Hello, I'm Becky and I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor offering counselling to adults and young people in Northampton. Life can bring us challenges that are difficult to deal with on our own. You are not alone, I will offer you a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings openly, working towards goals to make life better. I believe the relationship between client and counsellor is important and building trust together we can explore the issues that are impacting you.
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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.