Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Surbiton
I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapist in NHS primary care and private practice. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can take a breath, reflect, and be met with compassion.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, low in confidence, or facing a period of change or loss. Therapy offers the chance to build self-awareness and understand how you relate—to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Together, we’ll make sense of patterns that no longer serve you, and support a way forward that feels more aligned with who you are and how you want to live.
I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapist in NHS primary care and private practice. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can take a breath, reflect, and be met with compassion.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, low in confidence, or facing a period of change or loss. Therapy offers the chance to build self-awareness and understand how you relate—to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Together, we’ll make sense of patterns that no longer serve you, and support a way forward that feels more aligned with who you are and how you want to live.
Throughout life we can encounter emotional distress at various times. As a Counselling Psychologist, I can help if things are getting on top of you, if you’re feeling down, scared, worried or overwhelmed. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. When working with my clients I feel it is important to work together so we can come to a shared understanding of the difficulties you are facing. Working collaboratively, I aim to empower my clients with understanding and coping strategies to live a more functional and fulfilling life
Throughout life we can encounter emotional distress at various times. As a Counselling Psychologist, I can help if things are getting on top of you, if you’re feeling down, scared, worried or overwhelmed. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. When working with my clients I feel it is important to work together so we can come to a shared understanding of the difficulties you are facing. Working collaboratively, I aim to empower my clients with understanding and coping strategies to live a more functional and fulfilling life
Perhaps you are wondering why choose to work with me or what would this look like? We can begin with exploring what you are going through and look to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of these lived experiences, and possibly identify the origins. Your journey and experiences are unique. You bring your story and together we will navigate the feelings, thoughts, emotions and behaviours, validate the impact and create a clear picture of the change you might hope to achieve. Through this process we can also explore ways you can best implement change for an improved lived experience.
Perhaps you are wondering why choose to work with me or what would this look like? We can begin with exploring what you are going through and look to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of these lived experiences, and possibly identify the origins. Your journey and experiences are unique. You bring your story and together we will navigate the feelings, thoughts, emotions and behaviours, validate the impact and create a clear picture of the change you might hope to achieve. Through this process we can also explore ways you can best implement change for an improved lived experience.
I am trained in a diverse range of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR.
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Dr Sally Field and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with seventeen years experience and the founder of Kingston Psychology Clinic. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and also fully accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Having trained and worked in the NHS for over ten years, as a senior Clinical Psychologist and Department Lead, I have been running a private practice serving the Kingston Upon Thames borough since 2013.
I am trained in a diverse range of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and EMDR.
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Dr Sally Field and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with seventeen years experience and the founder of Kingston Psychology Clinic. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and also fully accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Having trained and worked in the NHS for over ten years, as a senior Clinical Psychologist and Department Lead, I have been running a private practice serving the Kingston Upon Thames borough since 2013.
I use an integrated approach in my work, predominantly drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based approaches and CBT.
I am passionate about helping every person find better balance and create meaningful change in their lives. I have experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for people living with chronic pain and long-term health conditions and/or mental health difficulties such as depression, stress and anxiety. I have particular expertise and interest in working with clients with high levels of perfectionism and stress who are struggling to manage conflicting demands in their professional and/or personal lives.
I use an integrated approach in my work, predominantly drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based approaches and CBT.
I am passionate about helping every person find better balance and create meaningful change in their lives. I have experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions for people living with chronic pain and long-term health conditions and/or mental health difficulties such as depression, stress and anxiety. I have particular expertise and interest in working with clients with high levels of perfectionism and stress who are struggling to manage conflicting demands in their professional and/or personal lives.
I also have an interest in using ACT principles.
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety and/or depression? Have you ever experienced trauma and it’s had a lasting impact on you? Do you or your child find it hard to handle difficult thoughts and feelings? Do you or your child find it hard to get up in the morning or that you’re not finding pleasure in the things you once enjoyed? Do you find work stressful or you’re having difficulties navigating your relationships? If you answered yes to any of these questions then I can help. I can help you to handle those difficult thoughts and feelings. I can help you live a life that’s rich and meaningful working on goals set by you.
I also have an interest in using ACT principles.
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety and/or depression? Have you ever experienced trauma and it’s had a lasting impact on you? Do you or your child find it hard to handle difficult thoughts and feelings? Do you or your child find it hard to get up in the morning or that you’re not finding pleasure in the things you once enjoyed? Do you find work stressful or you’re having difficulties navigating your relationships? If you answered yes to any of these questions then I can help. I can help you to handle those difficult thoughts and feelings. I can help you live a life that’s rich and meaningful working on goals set by you.
Hello, I am a qualified and accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. I support both individuals and couples with range of issues including abuse, anxiety, stress, communication problems, depression, relationship issues, self-confidence, trust and workplace issues. Clients I see come to counselling for many reasons, to give themselves the opportunity to explore, clarify, gain or increase awareness of difficulties they are experiencing and, or how they may want to change unhelpful patterns of thoughts, feelings or behaviours they are experiencing with a view to finding their new pathway to a more satisfying way of being in the world.
Hello, I am a qualified and accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. I support both individuals and couples with range of issues including abuse, anxiety, stress, communication problems, depression, relationship issues, self-confidence, trust and workplace issues. Clients I see come to counselling for many reasons, to give themselves the opportunity to explore, clarify, gain or increase awareness of difficulties they are experiencing and, or how they may want to change unhelpful patterns of thoughts, feelings or behaviours they are experiencing with a view to finding their new pathway to a more satisfying way of being in the world.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or lonely - even when things appear fine on the surface. If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or feeling stuck, I can help you to slow down and make sense of what you’re going through.
I aim to provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore the parts of yourself that may feel painful, confusing, or difficult to put into words. Being able to talk openly and feel truly heard can often be the first step towards meaningful change. I will be alongside you, offering support and understanding at a pace that feels right for you.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or lonely - even when things appear fine on the surface. If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or feeling stuck, I can help you to slow down and make sense of what you’re going through.
I aim to provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore the parts of yourself that may feel painful, confusing, or difficult to put into words. Being able to talk openly and feel truly heard can often be the first step towards meaningful change. I will be alongside you, offering support and understanding at a pace that feels right for you.
Hi my name is Sammy and I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the ACC (Association for Christians in Counselling and Psychotherapy). I understand that life can be challenging and even overwhelming at times, however the fact that you are here shows that you have taken a huge step in taking back control of your life. Finding the right counsellor is essential to your therapeutic journey. Life can be tough, but with the right support, I know that you can overcome your challenges and reach your full potential.
Hi my name is Sammy and I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the ACC (Association for Christians in Counselling and Psychotherapy). I understand that life can be challenging and even overwhelming at times, however the fact that you are here shows that you have taken a huge step in taking back control of your life. Finding the right counsellor is essential to your therapeutic journey. Life can be tough, but with the right support, I know that you can overcome your challenges and reach your full potential.
I help people who struggle with anxiety, depression and a range of other issues using effective and meaningful techniques. I facilitate self-exploration and personal growth, and help to create lasting positive change and a deeper understanding of oneself.
I help people who struggle with anxiety, depression and a range of other issues using effective and meaningful techniques. I facilitate self-exploration and personal growth, and help to create lasting positive change and a deeper understanding of oneself.
I also integrate elements of Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into my practice.
Hello! I’m a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and clinical supervisor with over 13 years’ experience, and I currently work in both the NHS and private practice.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or low self-esteem, even though you seem to be managing on the outside?
Many people I work with tell me they feel stuck in loops of worry, self doubt, and a very critical inner voice. You might find your mind is always busy, analysing, thinking ahead, or preparing for the worst. It can be hard to properly relax, even when things look fine to other people.
I also integrate elements of Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into my practice.
Hello! I’m a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and clinical supervisor with over 13 years’ experience, and I currently work in both the NHS and private practice.
Are you struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or low self-esteem, even though you seem to be managing on the outside?
Many people I work with tell me they feel stuck in loops of worry, self doubt, and a very critical inner voice. You might find your mind is always busy, analysing, thinking ahead, or preparing for the worst. It can be hard to properly relax, even when things look fine to other people.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years' experience. I work with men and women in Central London and Surrey on sexual difficulties, relationship issues, and a loss of confidence around dating and intimacy. You might be dealing with erectile dysfunction, pain during sex, low desire, infidelity, or rebuilding after a separation.
I'm a registered member of COSRT (the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and an accredited sex educator through ACET UK. I've worked in the NHS psychosexual department, and my work has been featured in ITV News and Cosmopolitan.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years' experience. I work with men and women in Central London and Surrey on sexual difficulties, relationship issues, and a loss of confidence around dating and intimacy. You might be dealing with erectile dysfunction, pain during sex, low desire, infidelity, or rebuilding after a separation.
I'm a registered member of COSRT (the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and an accredited sex educator through ACET UK. I've worked in the NHS psychosexual department, and my work has been featured in ITV News and Cosmopolitan.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
I predominantly use ACT but am trained in CBT/DBT/CFT/EMDR (further details on website) and offer treatment based on an individualised formulation.
It can be tricky to choose a therapist and understand the various titles therapists go by and the different types of therapies on offer. I think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a supportive space to explore difficulties and patterns of behaviour. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work. (Online only- not in person).
I predominantly use ACT but am trained in CBT/DBT/CFT/EMDR (further details on website) and offer treatment based on an individualised formulation.
It can be tricky to choose a therapist and understand the various titles therapists go by and the different types of therapies on offer. I think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a supportive space to explore difficulties and patterns of behaviour. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work. (Online only- not in person).
While I am trained in approaches including CBT, attachment-informed therapy, ACT, and psychodynamic theory, my core modality is Person-Centred therapy.
I believe therapy offers a safe, warm, non-judgemental and confidential space where people can pause, reflect, and truly be heard. It is a place to explore what feels difficult, understand yourself more deeply, and begin creating the change you desire.
I know how hard it can be to sit opposite someone and talk about the things that feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. It takes courage. For me it’s a true privilege to build a therapeutic relationship and connection, to genuinely walk alongside my clients on their unique journeys.
As Carl Rogers said, “Change begins by being fully heard and accepted.”
While I am trained in approaches including CBT, attachment-informed therapy, ACT, and psychodynamic theory, my core modality is Person-Centred therapy.
I believe therapy offers a safe, warm, non-judgemental and confidential space where people can pause, reflect, and truly be heard. It is a place to explore what feels difficult, understand yourself more deeply, and begin creating the change you desire.
I know how hard it can be to sit opposite someone and talk about the things that feel overwhelming, painful, or confusing. It takes courage. For me it’s a true privilege to build a therapeutic relationship and connection, to genuinely walk alongside my clients on their unique journeys.
As Carl Rogers said, “Change begins by being fully heard and accepted.”
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of difficulties. I have a decade of experience in the NHS and understand the importance of adapting my knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the individual or family that I am working with.
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of difficulties. I have a decade of experience in the NHS and understand the importance of adapting my knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the individual or family that I am working with.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, CFT, systemic and psychodynamic therapy that I have been trained on.
My therapeutic stance is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. Together we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing, where these difficulties may be stemming from, identify patterns that keep you stuck & build practical strategies that support real change, while also paying attention to your values, relationships, and what matters most to you.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, CFT, systemic and psychodynamic therapy that I have been trained on.
My therapeutic stance is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. Together we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing, where these difficulties may be stemming from, identify patterns that keep you stuck & build practical strategies that support real change, while also paying attention to your values, relationships, and what matters most to you.
Free online course for Anxiety available via my website.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology. Alongside my practice, I work as a CBT Tutor at the London CBT training centre, and with SABP Education department. I work collaboratively with my clients using evidence-based methods to help them understand how unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving may be contributing and maintaining their difficulties.
Free online course for Anxiety available via my website.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology. Alongside my practice, I work as a CBT Tutor at the London CBT training centre, and with SABP Education department. I work collaboratively with my clients using evidence-based methods to help them understand how unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving may be contributing and maintaining their difficulties.
We all wish for our children to thrive and live life to their full potential. Difficulties however may arise in life which may lead to children/teenagers struggling with day-to-day, experiencing overwhelm and worries they are unable to manage. This may be due to a traumatic event, changes within the family unit, loss of a loved, challenges due to being neurodivergent and/or the impact of the demands of school and the environment. At times it may be a combination of challenges which even the child or caregiver may not understand the root of.
Counselling for the child or adolescent or specialist support for the parent can help.
We all wish for our children to thrive and live life to their full potential. Difficulties however may arise in life which may lead to children/teenagers struggling with day-to-day, experiencing overwhelm and worries they are unable to manage. This may be due to a traumatic event, changes within the family unit, loss of a loved, challenges due to being neurodivergent and/or the impact of the demands of school and the environment. At times it may be a combination of challenges which even the child or caregiver may not understand the root of.
Counselling for the child or adolescent or specialist support for the parent can help.
Hi, I'm Ann, an experienced, qualified and BACP accredited integrative psychotherapist and supervisor, working in Esher and Bank EC2. I offer an empathic, collaborative and individualised approach to therapy, to help you gain perspective and make sense of the challenges you are facing. As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on different psycho-therapeutic models to find the best approach for you, to help equip you to move forward in life with greater ease, and give you greater potential for further positive change.
Hi, I'm Ann, an experienced, qualified and BACP accredited integrative psychotherapist and supervisor, working in Esher and Bank EC2. I offer an empathic, collaborative and individualised approach to therapy, to help you gain perspective and make sense of the challenges you are facing. As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on different psycho-therapeutic models to find the best approach for you, to help equip you to move forward in life with greater ease, and give you greater potential for further positive change.
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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.