Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Wheathampstead
I also incorporate ACT, Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused techniques to support lasting change in relationships.
Counselling offers a path to clarity, healing, and growth.
It can help resolve past experiences, shift unhelpful behaviours, and strengthen personal and relational wellbeing. I have particular expertise in working with couples, providing a safe and empathetic space where you and your partner can explore the challenges in your relationship—whatever your age, gender, or sexual orientation. I offer tailored sessions focused on relationship support, including maintenance, repair, and deepened connect.
I also incorporate ACT, Positive Psychology, and Solution-Focused techniques to support lasting change in relationships.
Counselling offers a path to clarity, healing, and growth.
It can help resolve past experiences, shift unhelpful behaviours, and strengthen personal and relational wellbeing. I have particular expertise in working with couples, providing a safe and empathetic space where you and your partner can explore the challenges in your relationship—whatever your age, gender, or sexual orientation. I offer tailored sessions focused on relationship support, including maintenance, repair, and deepened connect.
I offer CBT, IPT, ACT, NVR, EMDR, DBT and systemic practice, and work collaboratively with my clients to determine which feels the best fit for them.
With over 24 years experience, I am extremely passionate about helping and supporting people to improve their emotional wellbeing and mental health in today’s world where there are so many stresses and strains. I provide a safe, warm and empathic space, where we will work closely together to understand the difficulties you may be experiencing so that we can make sense of these and move towards change. I believe sincerely in evidenced-based talking therapies and the power they have to facilitate this. I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults, and therapy for couples and families too.
I offer CBT, IPT, ACT, NVR, EMDR, DBT and systemic practice, and work collaboratively with my clients to determine which feels the best fit for them.
With over 24 years experience, I am extremely passionate about helping and supporting people to improve their emotional wellbeing and mental health in today’s world where there are so many stresses and strains. I provide a safe, warm and empathic space, where we will work closely together to understand the difficulties you may be experiencing so that we can make sense of these and move towards change. I believe sincerely in evidenced-based talking therapies and the power they have to facilitate this. I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults, and therapy for couples and families too.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience working within Adult, Adolescent, and Child Mental Health settings. I have received further therapeutic training in Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and have extensive clinical experience working with attachment difficulties and trauma. I believe that we all learn to cope with the difficulties in life in different ways and over time these ways of coping can become unhelpful or could be keeping us stuck. You can expect a welcoming, non-judgemental, curious and compassionate approach to work alongside you, towards your therapy goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience working within Adult, Adolescent, and Child Mental Health settings. I have received further therapeutic training in Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and have extensive clinical experience working with attachment difficulties and trauma. I believe that we all learn to cope with the difficulties in life in different ways and over time these ways of coping can become unhelpful or could be keeping us stuck. You can expect a welcoming, non-judgemental, curious and compassionate approach to work alongside you, towards your therapy goals.
I offer both individual and couples therapy in central St Albans and online. At the heart of my approach is the safe, trusting relationship I share with my clients. While I support my clients in directing the course of their therapy, I’m not afraid to offer challenge and to guide a little, if I believe it's of therapeutic value to do so.
Specialisms:
Couples therapy
Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (Sex/Porn Addiction)
I offer both individual and couples therapy in central St Albans and online. At the heart of my approach is the safe, trusting relationship I share with my clients. While I support my clients in directing the course of their therapy, I’m not afraid to offer challenge and to guide a little, if I believe it's of therapeutic value to do so.
Specialisms:
Couples therapy
Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (Sex/Porn Addiction)
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, but it can be confusing which profession to go with. Contact me to arrange a free 15 minute discovery call to see if CBT is the right fit for you.
I specialise in anxiety disorders, working with adults creating short term goals for long term mental well-being. I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
Working together, we can explore unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and develop positive coping strategies.
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, but it can be confusing which profession to go with. Contact me to arrange a free 15 minute discovery call to see if CBT is the right fit for you.
I specialise in anxiety disorders, working with adults creating short term goals for long term mental well-being. I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
Working together, we can explore unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and develop positive coping strategies.
Difficult thoughts and emotions are a natural part of the human experience—and on their own, they aren’t the problem. What often matters most is how we respond to them and that response can have a powerful effect on our wellbeing. Our reactions can sometimes keep us stuck in patterns of worry, doubt, avoidance or self-criticism. Through CBT, we work together to understand these patterns and develop more helpful ways of responding, so you can feel more in control and move forward with greater confidence. Understanding how the mind works can be incredibly empowering. Feel free to book a free 20 minute consultation on my website.
Difficult thoughts and emotions are a natural part of the human experience—and on their own, they aren’t the problem. What often matters most is how we respond to them and that response can have a powerful effect on our wellbeing. Our reactions can sometimes keep us stuck in patterns of worry, doubt, avoidance or self-criticism. Through CBT, we work together to understand these patterns and develop more helpful ways of responding, so you can feel more in control and move forward with greater confidence. Understanding how the mind works can be incredibly empowering. Feel free to book a free 20 minute consultation on my website.
My approaches include EMDR, CBT, ACT, systemic and others.
Perhaps there is a problem that is causing you worry, sleep difficulties and your stomach to churn. Or your life may have become more difficult due to avoiding certain situations or things. Perhaps getting out of bed in the morning feels too hard, or you have found yourself putting off going to bed at night. Maybe you had a horrible experience and the memories keep intruding on your life, making you feel jumpy or on edge. Or maybe you think your problems are small and you tell yourself off for being so affected by them. If things have been getting you down I can help.
My approaches include EMDR, CBT, ACT, systemic and others.
Perhaps there is a problem that is causing you worry, sleep difficulties and your stomach to churn. Or your life may have become more difficult due to avoiding certain situations or things. Perhaps getting out of bed in the morning feels too hard, or you have found yourself putting off going to bed at night. Maybe you had a horrible experience and the memories keep intruding on your life, making you feel jumpy or on edge. Or maybe you think your problems are small and you tell yourself off for being so affected by them. If things have been getting you down I can help.
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I am passionate about supporting individuals to manage their emotional challenges, with the aim of supporting them to live fulfilled and satisfied lives, promoting resilience. I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, workplace related issues, race related difficulties and difficult interpersonal relationships. I believe that is important to equip my clients with the skills needed to help cope and manage their current difficulties, considering how previous experiences might impact what is happening in the present.
I am passionate about supporting individuals to manage their emotional challenges, with the aim of supporting them to live fulfilled and satisfied lives, promoting resilience. I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, workplace related issues, race related difficulties and difficult interpersonal relationships. I believe that is important to equip my clients with the skills needed to help cope and manage their current difficulties, considering how previous experiences might impact what is happening in the present.
I specialise in specialist Psychosexual Therapy (sex therapy; including couples therapy), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focus Therapy, systemic approaches, and person-centred approaches.
The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around psychosexual (such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, etc), anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD), work-related anxiety, health anxiety (such as cancer, major trauma), work-related anxiety. I also work with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, which we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.
I specialise in specialist Psychosexual Therapy (sex therapy; including couples therapy), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focus Therapy, systemic approaches, and person-centred approaches.
The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around psychosexual (such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, etc), anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD), work-related anxiety, health anxiety (such as cancer, major trauma), work-related anxiety. I also work with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, which we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.
This includes EMDR, CBT, ACT and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples or families that are highly motivated to change or address any obstacles that affects their emotional wellbeing and potential. I have a breath of experience of working with people affected directly or indirectly by physical health problems from curative to end of life. My particular area of expertise is oncology. I also provide psychological assessments to individuals that wish to undergo cosmetic, elective or bariatric surgery.
This includes EMDR, CBT, ACT and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples or families that are highly motivated to change or address any obstacles that affects their emotional wellbeing and potential. I have a breath of experience of working with people affected directly or indirectly by physical health problems from curative to end of life. My particular area of expertise is oncology. I also provide psychological assessments to individuals that wish to undergo cosmetic, elective or bariatric surgery.
Dr Rhian Parham has worked in NHS mental health services since 2008. Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011, she has worked in several national and specialist child and adolescent services at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, including those for young people with neurodevelopmental conditions. Her main current NHS practice is with older adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, low mood and stress. Rhian has a particular interest in supporting young people with autism to access psychological therapies.
Dr Rhian Parham has worked in NHS mental health services since 2008. Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011, she has worked in several national and specialist child and adolescent services at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, including those for young people with neurodevelopmental conditions. Her main current NHS practice is with older adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, low mood and stress. Rhian has a particular interest in supporting young people with autism to access psychological therapies.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with previous experience in psychodynamic counselling and a career in the Criminal Justice Sector. My approach to therapy is open minded, warm and draws on a wide range of theoretical and practical considerations. Sessions can be structured or they can be open depending on what we feel is most helpful and comfortable. Sometimes people have a goal in mind they'd like to work towards or sometimes it's just a time and space to explore difficult feelings, worries or experience.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with previous experience in psychodynamic counselling and a career in the Criminal Justice Sector. My approach to therapy is open minded, warm and draws on a wide range of theoretical and practical considerations. Sessions can be structured or they can be open depending on what we feel is most helpful and comfortable. Sometimes people have a goal in mind they'd like to work towards or sometimes it's just a time and space to explore difficult feelings, worries or experience.
Sometimes it looks like you’re managing just fine - capable, responsible, the one others rely on. But inside you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or questioning what comes next. You might be carrying grief, burnout, relationship strain, or moving through a life transition that has shifted your sense of self. Many of my clients are professionals, creatives, or high-profile individuals working in high-pressure environments, but therapy isn’t only for people in crisis. If you’re feeling stretched, uncertain, or tired of carrying everything alone, therapy offers space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
Sometimes it looks like you’re managing just fine - capable, responsible, the one others rely on. But inside you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or questioning what comes next. You might be carrying grief, burnout, relationship strain, or moving through a life transition that has shifted your sense of self. Many of my clients are professionals, creatives, or high-profile individuals working in high-pressure environments, but therapy isn’t only for people in crisis. If you’re feeling stretched, uncertain, or tired of carrying everything alone, therapy offers space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
Feeling overwhelmed, lost or constantly on edge? Communication breaking down in your relationship, or feeling like you can't break old patterns? I've been there and I've helped so many other's who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely and start to feel like yourself again. To be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too.
Feeling overwhelmed, lost or constantly on edge? Communication breaking down in your relationship, or feeling like you can't break old patterns? I've been there and I've helped so many other's who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely and start to feel like yourself again. To be heard and understood. I bring my true self to sessions, focusing on building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and comfortable to be fully you too.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught between parts of your life or identity? You don't have to navigate it alone.
"We often carry more than one culture, more than one story, and more than one Self."
Many of my clients navigate life between cultures — expats, mixed-heritage individuals, and third-culture adults. Others want space to slow down and explore what feels stuck.
You might relate if you're feeling anxious, low, stuck, or overwhelmed; you're navigating a life transition or relationship challenge; you feel caught between identities or cultural expectations; or you're curious about psychedelic preparation or integration.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught between parts of your life or identity? You don't have to navigate it alone.
"We often carry more than one culture, more than one story, and more than one Self."
Many of my clients navigate life between cultures — expats, mixed-heritage individuals, and third-culture adults. Others want space to slow down and explore what feels stuck.
You might relate if you're feeling anxious, low, stuck, or overwhelmed; you're navigating a life transition or relationship challenge; you feel caught between identities or cultural expectations; or you're curious about psychedelic preparation or integration.
Being emotionally triggered can cause so much suffering for so many of us. But in the toxic society in which we live, we learn to either push down our pain or, worse still, judge ourselves harshly for having strong emotional reactions. Alternatives to responding to ourselves in this way can be found through learning to relate to our suffering with a compassionate understanding of the factors that have shape our emotional experience. Developing self-compassion helps us to develop the courage to process and be with the wounded parts of ourselves with the care and empathy they have always needed.
Being emotionally triggered can cause so much suffering for so many of us. But in the toxic society in which we live, we learn to either push down our pain or, worse still, judge ourselves harshly for having strong emotional reactions. Alternatives to responding to ourselves in this way can be found through learning to relate to our suffering with a compassionate understanding of the factors that have shape our emotional experience. Developing self-compassion helps us to develop the courage to process and be with the wounded parts of ourselves with the care and empathy they have always needed.
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees. Additionally, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and groups, and am experienced in working with neurodiverse individuals.
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees. Additionally, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and groups, and am experienced in working with neurodiverse individuals.
I am a consultant clinical psychologist who specialises in wellbeing (anxiety, low mood, stress and high performance) with a view to help life-goals be achieved. As a clinical psychologist trained from within a neuroscience and neuropsychology background, I help people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought. I work from a cognitive behavioral and neuroscientific model that motivates and supports the person to reach what has remained (as yet) unfulfilled within their life. Please contact me if you would like to bring this change to your life, and we can discuss further.
I am a consultant clinical psychologist who specialises in wellbeing (anxiety, low mood, stress and high performance) with a view to help life-goals be achieved. As a clinical psychologist trained from within a neuroscience and neuropsychology background, I help people who are stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought. I work from a cognitive behavioral and neuroscientific model that motivates and supports the person to reach what has remained (as yet) unfulfilled within their life. Please contact me if you would like to bring this change to your life, and we can discuss further.
I work pluralistically, drawing on CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic and CFT approaches to support growth in a way that fits you.
This space may be meaningful for those who experience intense feelings such as shame, guilt, embarrassment or blame, who feel unseen or misunderstood, and who wish to explore identity, shame, power and belonging in a reflective way.
Many of the people I work with carry diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, EUPD, Autism or ADHD. Others may not have a diagnosis but want to make sense of their experiences and find new ways of living. My work moves beyond the medical model, recognising distress as shaped by personal, social and cultural context.
I work pluralistically, drawing on CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic and CFT approaches to support growth in a way that fits you.
This space may be meaningful for those who experience intense feelings such as shame, guilt, embarrassment or blame, who feel unseen or misunderstood, and who wish to explore identity, shame, power and belonging in a reflective way.
Many of the people I work with carry diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, EUPD, Autism or ADHD. Others may not have a diagnosis but want to make sense of their experiences and find new ways of living. My work moves beyond the medical model, recognising distress as shaped by personal, social and cultural context.
Hi, I’m Sade. As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in supporting people to make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Life comes with its challenges for us all. Maybe you are navigating relationship changes, work stress, or feeling at odds with where you want to be in life. Whatever your circumstances may be, I aim to offer a safe, open, and compassionate space to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
Hi, I’m Sade. As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in supporting people to make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Life comes with its challenges for us all. Maybe you are navigating relationship changes, work stress, or feeling at odds with where you want to be in life. Whatever your circumstances may be, I aim to offer a safe, open, and compassionate space to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
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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.