Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Stourbridge
My approach comprises of Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I have extensive experience of supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties and believe in the importance of building genuine and transparent relationships, working at relational depth to help facilitate change.
The issues I work with are many and varied and clients goals are fundamentally 'to feel better' and live a more enriched and fuller life. How this is achieved and the therapeutic strategies employed will be unique and individual to every client.
My approach comprises of Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I have extensive experience of supporting people through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties and believe in the importance of building genuine and transparent relationships, working at relational depth to help facilitate change.
The issues I work with are many and varied and clients goals are fundamentally 'to feel better' and live a more enriched and fuller life. How this is achieved and the therapeutic strategies employed will be unique and individual to every client.
I specialise in offering Clinical Psychology services to children, teens and families. Are you a concerned parent? Do you recognise any of these challenges in your child? Persistent worry and preoccupation, a noticeable shift from their usual joyful self, a reluctance to engage in activities they once enjoyed, frequent excuses overshadowing enthusiasm, puzzling changes in their behaviour, heightened sensitivity and emotional reactions. If you're struggling to find effective ways to help, if your well-intentioned efforts, such as talking to them, providing reassurance or encouragement, seem to lead to dead ends, I'm here to assist.
I specialise in offering Clinical Psychology services to children, teens and families. Are you a concerned parent? Do you recognise any of these challenges in your child? Persistent worry and preoccupation, a noticeable shift from their usual joyful self, a reluctance to engage in activities they once enjoyed, frequent excuses overshadowing enthusiasm, puzzling changes in their behaviour, heightened sensitivity and emotional reactions. If you're struggling to find effective ways to help, if your well-intentioned efforts, such as talking to them, providing reassurance or encouragement, seem to lead to dead ends, I'm here to assist.
When your mind feels constantly busy, therapy can help you slow things down and make sense of what’s happening. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, OCD, emotional overwhelm or you’re navigating ADHD or autism, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with adolescents, adults and parents, offering evidence-based CBT in a warm, down-to-earth and neuro-affirming way. Together we’ll understand what’s keeping you stuck, build practical strategies that fit your life, and help you move forward with greater confidence.
When your mind feels constantly busy, therapy can help you slow things down and make sense of what’s happening. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, OCD, emotional overwhelm or you’re navigating ADHD or autism, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with adolescents, adults and parents, offering evidence-based CBT in a warm, down-to-earth and neuro-affirming way. Together we’ll understand what’s keeping you stuck, build practical strategies that fit your life, and help you move forward with greater confidence.
I'm Anastasia, a qualified therapist (MBACP) helping young people and adults manage anxiety, trauma, and depression. Starting therapy is brave and life-changing. I focus on creating a safe, honest, non-judgmental and supportive space where you can feel truly heard. Together, we'll work toward understanding what has brought you to therapy and building the tools for lasting change and emotional well-being. Seeking out therapy is a courageous and extremely important step towards greater self-awareness and self-care. I look forward to being able to help you learn effective ways to overcome your difficulties in a safe space.
I'm Anastasia, a qualified therapist (MBACP) helping young people and adults manage anxiety, trauma, and depression. Starting therapy is brave and life-changing. I focus on creating a safe, honest, non-judgmental and supportive space where you can feel truly heard. Together, we'll work toward understanding what has brought you to therapy and building the tools for lasting change and emotional well-being. Seeking out therapy is a courageous and extremely important step towards greater self-awareness and self-care. I look forward to being able to help you learn effective ways to overcome your difficulties in a safe space.
I use traditional forms of CBT, alongside approaches such as mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and life coaching skills.
If anxiety and depression are getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. We can often feel low when life isn’t going as planned or anxious and overwhelmed when we are struggling to cope. This is why I created ‘The Calm Clinic with Libby Thompson’, to provide people with a safe, comfortable space to be open about their stresses and worries, feel heard and validated whilst discussing strategies and techniques that may be helpful. Therapy is a partnership, a joint journey, and my aim is to provide you with the individual support you need to make positive changes.
I use traditional forms of CBT, alongside approaches such as mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and life coaching skills.
If anxiety and depression are getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to, we can work together to change that. We can often feel low when life isn’t going as planned or anxious and overwhelmed when we are struggling to cope. This is why I created ‘The Calm Clinic with Libby Thompson’, to provide people with a safe, comfortable space to be open about their stresses and worries, feel heard and validated whilst discussing strategies and techniques that may be helpful. Therapy is a partnership, a joint journey, and my aim is to provide you with the individual support you need to make positive changes.
My name is Kate Alliss and I am a qualified and experienced counsellor based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. I will offer you a safe space to talk confidentially about your difficulties without fear of being judged, with empathy and with understanding. When we experience difficult times in our lives, we often struggle to understand our emotions and often find it hard to cope with our day to day lives. By working with you I will try to help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, responses and reactions to overcome the obstacles in your life that prevent you from feeling happy and fulfilled.
My name is Kate Alliss and I am a qualified and experienced counsellor based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. I will offer you a safe space to talk confidentially about your difficulties without fear of being judged, with empathy and with understanding. When we experience difficult times in our lives, we often struggle to understand our emotions and often find it hard to cope with our day to day lives. By working with you I will try to help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, responses and reactions to overcome the obstacles in your life that prevent you from feeling happy and fulfilled.
I also approach things with a mindfulness slant, and use elements from my training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, and Coherent Breathing.
Peace of mind and contentment are possible, no matter what circumstances life has thrown at you. It is not always about changing what is happening - that can often be beyond our control. But it is possible to change our relationship with the events and people in our lives.
I also approach things with a mindfulness slant, and use elements from my training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy, and Coherent Breathing.
Peace of mind and contentment are possible, no matter what circumstances life has thrown at you. It is not always about changing what is happening - that can often be beyond our control. But it is possible to change our relationship with the events and people in our lives.
I work with couples and individuals using evidence-based methods — EMDR, CBT, and ACT — to help you break unhelpful patterns, reduce distress, repair trust, and live more in line with what matters to you.
You might be a couple stuck in conflict, distance, or betrayal — or an individual trying to make sense of a painful relationship, loss, or past experience that keeps replaying, or struggling with anxiety, mood, or psychological and emotional difficulties. Either way, you’ve reached the point where coping alone isn’t enough. You want clarity, change, and a way forward that feels honest and workable, and actionable — not just more “coping.” You’re looking for therapy that’s practical, and genuinely helps you understand what’s going wrong and what to do about it.
I work with couples and individuals using evidence-based methods — EMDR, CBT, and ACT — to help you break unhelpful patterns, reduce distress, repair trust, and live more in line with what matters to you.
You might be a couple stuck in conflict, distance, or betrayal — or an individual trying to make sense of a painful relationship, loss, or past experience that keeps replaying, or struggling with anxiety, mood, or psychological and emotional difficulties. Either way, you’ve reached the point where coping alone isn’t enough. You want clarity, change, and a way forward that feels honest and workable, and actionable — not just more “coping.” You’re looking for therapy that’s practical, and genuinely helps you understand what’s going wrong and what to do about it.
I offer support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward resilience and self- acceptance.
I have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions and general life difficulties including anxiety and depression. I specialise in adult autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.
I offer support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward resilience and self- acceptance.
I have experience of working with a range of mental health conditions and general life difficulties including anxiety and depression. I specialise in adult autism, ADHD, and AuDHD.
I'm an experienced CFT, EMDR, ACT, & CBT therapist & supervisor.
Overcome your Past & Fears, Find Self-Compassion & Resilance, and Flourish. If you're wrestling with a negative inner voice or baggage from your past, I understand. Perhaps you’ve forgotten what real joy or feeling safe is like? Or there's something you just can't seem to get past or a project you can't master? The search for a meaningful and fulfilling life isn't easy and it’s not your fault. It’s because you have a tricky human brain with a sensitive threat system, which can tie you up in knots trying to cope.
I'm an experienced CFT, EMDR, ACT, & CBT therapist & supervisor.
Overcome your Past & Fears, Find Self-Compassion & Resilance, and Flourish. If you're wrestling with a negative inner voice or baggage from your past, I understand. Perhaps you’ve forgotten what real joy or feeling safe is like? Or there's something you just can't seem to get past or a project you can't master? The search for a meaningful and fulfilling life isn't easy and it’s not your fault. It’s because you have a tricky human brain with a sensitive threat system, which can tie you up in knots trying to cope.
My practice is centred around acceptance of you as an individual.
Our sessions will be at your own pace and focused on what is important to you. You will be supported to find your own way forward when faced with adversity. Along the way, I will be there to assist you, whether that involves building resilience, setting boundaries, developing healthy coping strategies, or something else.
My practice is centred around acceptance of you as an individual.
Our sessions will be at your own pace and focused on what is important to you. You will be supported to find your own way forward when faced with adversity. Along the way, I will be there to assist you, whether that involves building resilience, setting boundaries, developing healthy coping strategies, or something else.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m a counselling psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are open to self-exploration, and motivated to work on personal growth and positive change. You may be facing emotional challenges, seeking support for mental health concerns, or striving to enhance your overall well-being. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and mutual trust with my client is essential to facilitate effective psychological therapy. Please note, I do not work with private clients from a Wolverhampton/ WV postcode, as I practice in this area for the NHS.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m a counselling psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are open to self-exploration, and motivated to work on personal growth and positive change. You may be facing emotional challenges, seeking support for mental health concerns, or striving to enhance your overall well-being. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and mutual trust with my client is essential to facilitate effective psychological therapy. Please note, I do not work with private clients from a Wolverhampton/ WV postcode, as I practice in this area for the NHS.
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“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.
As an integrative counsellor I weave together a variety of approaches including person centered counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, parts work (IFS informed), neuroscience, Gestalt, neurobiology, somatic approaches and compassion based therapies.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
As an integrative counsellor I weave together a variety of approaches including person centered counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, parts work (IFS informed), neuroscience, Gestalt, neurobiology, somatic approaches and compassion based therapies.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
You may appear to be coping, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite 'good enough'. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, and the impact of trauma. I also support people struggling with their relationship with food, body image, or patterns of control, in a way that feels safe, non-shaming.
I’m a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC) offering online therapy across the UK. I provide a calm, confidential space to help you make sense of your experiences and develop new ways of coping.
You may appear to be coping, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite 'good enough'. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, and the impact of trauma. I also support people struggling with their relationship with food, body image, or patterns of control, in a way that feels safe, non-shaming.
I’m a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC) offering online therapy across the UK. I provide a calm, confidential space to help you make sense of your experiences and develop new ways of coping.
I am a HCPC registered and PBS chartered Clinical Psychologist. My aim is to support you to achieve a greater sense of well-being; to feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your life. I work with couples and adults experiencing a range of difficulties.
I use a combination of therapeutic approaches which can support you to understand your relationships and the stories you tell about your life and when these can become limiting. I can also support you to develop a more compassionate sense of self.
In addition, I offer coaching to support people who are looking to develop themselves in their working life.
I am a HCPC registered and PBS chartered Clinical Psychologist. My aim is to support you to achieve a greater sense of well-being; to feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your life. I work with couples and adults experiencing a range of difficulties.
I use a combination of therapeutic approaches which can support you to understand your relationships and the stories you tell about your life and when these can become limiting. I can also support you to develop a more compassionate sense of self.
In addition, I offer coaching to support people who are looking to develop themselves in their working life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who draws on many modalities within my therapeutic work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Compassion Focussed therapy.
I am privileged to work with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, low motivation, bereavement, and relationship challenges. Whatever your reason for seeking a therapist, we will work together to find the most helpful way to reach your goals and allow you to live the life you aspire to.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who draws on many modalities within my therapeutic work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Compassion Focussed therapy.
I am privileged to work with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, low motivation, bereavement, and relationship challenges. Whatever your reason for seeking a therapist, we will work together to find the most helpful way to reach your goals and allow you to live the life you aspire to.
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
I am an experienced and competent Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a good knowledge of other modalities . My speciality is working with Anxiety, Depressive illness, grief and loss and Relationship Counselling .Also have had great results with raising clients Self Esteem.
I am an experienced and competent Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a good knowledge of other modalities . My speciality is working with Anxiety, Depressive illness, grief and loss and Relationship Counselling .Also have had great results with raising clients Self Esteem.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR.
I will tailor our sessions based on your individual needs and preferences. I understand how hard it can be to take that first step in reaching out for support, and how important it is to find a therapist who feels like the right fit for you. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange an initial appointment.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR.
I will tailor our sessions based on your individual needs and preferences. I understand how hard it can be to take that first step in reaching out for support, and how important it is to find a therapist who feels like the right fit for you. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange an initial appointment.
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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.