Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Whitley Bay
Hi, I’m Cat, a registered therapist with over 15-years of experience supporting people to un-hook from the difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are holding them back so they can live the life they want.
Perhaps you've lost your way. You feel scared, stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt. Everyone around you says you have so much to offer, but you’ve lost that spark of belief and don’t know how to pull yourself out of this rut.
You might have tried other therapists before, but find that nothing out there seems quite right.
Well, with a solution-focused approach akin to life coaching, that's where I come in!
Hi, I’m Cat, a registered therapist with over 15-years of experience supporting people to un-hook from the difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are holding them back so they can live the life they want.
Perhaps you've lost your way. You feel scared, stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt. Everyone around you says you have so much to offer, but you’ve lost that spark of belief and don’t know how to pull yourself out of this rut.
You might have tried other therapists before, but find that nothing out there seems quite right.
Well, with a solution-focused approach akin to life coaching, that's where I come in!
Feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, past trauma, or constant health worries? You may be exhausted by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or relentless “what if” fears, frustrated that nothing has worked so far. As a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, EMDR practitioner, and Senior Lecturer in CBT, I help people regain control, reduce distressing thoughts, and face anxiety with confidence. Together, we create personalised, practical strategies that restore calm, balance, and a real sense of possibility, so life finally feels manageable and yours again.
Feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, past trauma, or constant health worries? You may be exhausted by intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or relentless “what if” fears, frustrated that nothing has worked so far. As a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist, EMDR practitioner, and Senior Lecturer in CBT, I help people regain control, reduce distressing thoughts, and face anxiety with confidence. Together, we create personalised, practical strategies that restore calm, balance, and a real sense of possibility, so life finally feels manageable and yours again.
Many of us can be our own harshest critic...never feeling good enough, never feeling as if we are "enough", not wanted or unloveable...these thoughts understandably have a big impact on our wellbeing and day to day functioning. It's not just you that feels this way - many of us struggle with these thoughts and feelings at times, but particularly if we've experienced adversity or trauma, this may have become the "norm" in the way we think about ourselves. But this can change. And when we start to think about ourselves and relate differently to ourselves, the world feels like a much better place!
Many of us can be our own harshest critic...never feeling good enough, never feeling as if we are "enough", not wanted or unloveable...these thoughts understandably have a big impact on our wellbeing and day to day functioning. It's not just you that feels this way - many of us struggle with these thoughts and feelings at times, but particularly if we've experienced adversity or trauma, this may have become the "norm" in the way we think about ourselves. But this can change. And when we start to think about ourselves and relate differently to ourselves, the world feels like a much better place!
I use approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR (trauma therapy).
Facing a sudden physical health diagnosis, a neurological condition, bereavement, or trauma often brings understandable distress. When your world shifts unexpectedly, feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the future is a completely human response.
I use approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR (trauma therapy).
Facing a sudden physical health diagnosis, a neurological condition, bereavement, or trauma often brings understandable distress. When your world shifts unexpectedly, feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the future is a completely human response.
These can include, EMDR, CBT, ACT, CFT, and trauma informed therapy, as well as other approaches and theoretical models.
I'm a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience.
Sometimes life can be difficult, making sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recovering from painful life events is hard.
I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties. I always try my best to empower and educate during the counselling process, so that you leave with enough knowledge and self esteem to be able to cope more effectively.
These can include, EMDR, CBT, ACT, CFT, and trauma informed therapy, as well as other approaches and theoretical models.
I'm a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience.
Sometimes life can be difficult, making sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recovering from painful life events is hard.
I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties. I always try my best to empower and educate during the counselling process, so that you leave with enough knowledge and self esteem to be able to cope more effectively.
I'm Jo, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CAT Practitioner and Supervisor. Lots of people struggle with their mental health at times and feel like they're not enough. Maybe you have a hard time liking yourself, find it hard to get your voice heard and feel like giving up trying or feel like it's only you struggling? We all have lots of messy feelings and I help people make sense of these. I love working alongside people to develop an understanding of what's gone on and how to make changes. I am experienced in been working with people with worry, mood, difficult relationship patterns, trauma and the effects these have on a person.
I'm Jo, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CAT Practitioner and Supervisor. Lots of people struggle with their mental health at times and feel like they're not enough. Maybe you have a hard time liking yourself, find it hard to get your voice heard and feel like giving up trying or feel like it's only you struggling? We all have lots of messy feelings and I help people make sense of these. I love working alongside people to develop an understanding of what's gone on and how to make changes. I am experienced in been working with people with worry, mood, difficult relationship patterns, trauma and the effects these have on a person.
Hi I am Florentine. Thank you for checking out my profile. It can be hard to find the right therapist so hopefully this information about me will help you decide.
My main aim is for you to get the most out of therapy; therefore I will do my best to achieve this. I will do this by using my communication and therapeutic skills when working together, building trust and confidence for you to achieve the outcome you are after. I also pride myself in asking the right probing questions; for me therapy is not just about talking; it is also about processing and creating long lasting change.
Hi I am Florentine. Thank you for checking out my profile. It can be hard to find the right therapist so hopefully this information about me will help you decide.
My main aim is for you to get the most out of therapy; therefore I will do my best to achieve this. I will do this by using my communication and therapeutic skills when working together, building trust and confidence for you to achieve the outcome you are after. I also pride myself in asking the right probing questions; for me therapy is not just about talking; it is also about processing and creating long lasting change.
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I also have post-qualification training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Acceptance and Mentalisation Based Therapy.
Hello and welcome, my name is Dr Jessica McCarrick (Jess). I am a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner. I provide psychological assessment and therapy to adults experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing. I specialise in working with individuals who find themselves repeating unhelpful patterns which impact on their feelings about themselves, their self-identity and their relationships with others. I am based in the North East of England, but currently, I provide online therapy and I am therefore able to work with those who live further afield.
I also have post-qualification training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Acceptance and Mentalisation Based Therapy.
Hello and welcome, my name is Dr Jessica McCarrick (Jess). I am a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner. I provide psychological assessment and therapy to adults experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing. I specialise in working with individuals who find themselves repeating unhelpful patterns which impact on their feelings about themselves, their self-identity and their relationships with others. I am based in the North East of England, but currently, I provide online therapy and I am therefore able to work with those who live further afield.
I offer warm, practical wellbeing support using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), solution-focused approaches, and simple tools to help life feel lighter, healthier, and more manageable — from noisy minds to routines that actually stick.
Sometimes life feels harder than it should.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or simply not quite like they used to. Many people come to me when overthinking is taking over, routines feel hard to maintain, life pressures are building up, or they’re navigating change, caregiving, pain, or uncertainty.
Some people are looking for something more practical or accessible than traditional therapy, while others want support alongside it. Together, we focus on making things feel lighter, clearer, healthier, and more manageable — in ways that fit real life.
I offer warm, practical wellbeing support using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), solution-focused approaches, and simple tools to help life feel lighter, healthier, and more manageable — from noisy minds to routines that actually stick.
Sometimes life feels harder than it should.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or simply not quite like they used to. Many people come to me when overthinking is taking over, routines feel hard to maintain, life pressures are building up, or they’re navigating change, caregiving, pain, or uncertainty.
Some people are looking for something more practical or accessible than traditional therapy, while others want support alongside it. Together, we focus on making things feel lighter, clearer, healthier, and more manageable — in ways that fit real life.
I am an accredited CBT therapist and have undergone training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, working with Long Term Health Conditions and neurodivergence.
Thank you for your interest. I am currently at capacity and I am not taking on any new clients at this time. I will update my availability when I am able to accept new referrals again.
I am an accredited CBT therapist and have undergone training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, working with Long Term Health Conditions and neurodivergence.
Thank you for your interest. I am currently at capacity and I am not taking on any new clients at this time. I will update my availability when I am able to accept new referrals again.
We support a wide range of clients and are perfectly placed to be able to support clients of any age including children. We also offer flexible rates that work to your budget meaning money never has to be a barrier to your progress and with late evening and weekend availability too we can work around your busy lifestyle to a time that suits you best. Any therapists working with Forward Steps are able to use a range of different types of therapy too meaning we can create a level of support that works to exactly to your age, personality and preferences.
We support a wide range of clients and are perfectly placed to be able to support clients of any age including children. We also offer flexible rates that work to your budget meaning money never has to be a barrier to your progress and with late evening and weekend availability too we can work around your busy lifestyle to a time that suits you best. Any therapists working with Forward Steps are able to use a range of different types of therapy too meaning we can create a level of support that works to exactly to your age, personality and preferences.
I take an integrative, person-centred approach, drawing from a range of psychological therapies, including ACT, CBT, and CAT, to tailor our work to your individual needs.
Hi - I'm Tabitha. I’m a Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with children, young people and adults living with a range of emotional difficulties related to their mental and physical health. I have experience supporting people who are living with anxiety, low mood, and self-criticism, as well as those who have been through painful life experiences and relationship difficulties. Much of my work in the NHS has included helping people to navigate the psychological impact of physical health conditions – whether that is adjusting to a diagnosis, managing fears about the future, or coping with changes in identity and role.
I take an integrative, person-centred approach, drawing from a range of psychological therapies, including ACT, CBT, and CAT, to tailor our work to your individual needs.
Hi - I'm Tabitha. I’m a Clinical Psychologist experienced in working with children, young people and adults living with a range of emotional difficulties related to their mental and physical health. I have experience supporting people who are living with anxiety, low mood, and self-criticism, as well as those who have been through painful life experiences and relationship difficulties. Much of my work in the NHS has included helping people to navigate the psychological impact of physical health conditions – whether that is adjusting to a diagnosis, managing fears about the future, or coping with changes in identity and role.
Counselling at Your Pace, I believe counselling is your journey.
Taking the first step towards counselling can sometimes feel difficult, and you may not always know where to begin. My aim is to offer you a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted without judgement. There is no pressure to have all the answers or to know exactly what you want to say. We can take things gently, exploring what feels important to you when you feel ready.
Counselling at Your Pace, I believe counselling is your journey.
Taking the first step towards counselling can sometimes feel difficult, and you may not always know where to begin. My aim is to offer you a warm, compassionate and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted without judgement. There is no pressure to have all the answers or to know exactly what you want to say. We can take things gently, exploring what feels important to you when you feel ready.
Every day, overwhelm, burnout, and self-sabotage ruin the lives of men. One bad day or poor decision can threaten your health, relationships, and work - or destroy your reputation, peace, and sanity. To manoeuvre in the modern world, manage your own ego, build psychological fitness, and protect long-term performance, facing the man in the mirror is no longer optional. My job is to make this as easy as possible, and help prevent you from ever becoming a statistic. Having delivered over 7000 consultations for a broad range of challenges, I offer a pragmatic and performance-focused approach for those willing to do the work.
Every day, overwhelm, burnout, and self-sabotage ruin the lives of men. One bad day or poor decision can threaten your health, relationships, and work - or destroy your reputation, peace, and sanity. To manoeuvre in the modern world, manage your own ego, build psychological fitness, and protect long-term performance, facing the man in the mirror is no longer optional. My job is to make this as easy as possible, and help prevent you from ever becoming a statistic. Having delivered over 7000 consultations for a broad range of challenges, I offer a pragmatic and performance-focused approach for those willing to do the work.
Is low mood making it difficult for you to connect with the people and activities that matter to you? Are you struggling at school, university or work? Perhaps anxiety or stress is making life more challenging? If you want to understand your difficulties and learn how to help yourself I can offer a psychological therapy service that aims to empower you with the tools, skills and insight to improve your wellbeing and move you towards your goals for living a more meaningful and satisfying life.
Is low mood making it difficult for you to connect with the people and activities that matter to you? Are you struggling at school, university or work? Perhaps anxiety or stress is making life more challenging? If you want to understand your difficulties and learn how to help yourself I can offer a psychological therapy service that aims to empower you with the tools, skills and insight to improve your wellbeing and move you towards your goals for living a more meaningful and satisfying life.
You may be the person everyone relies on while privately feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. I help adults break free from these patterns using structured, practical CBT. Together, we’ll understand what’s keeping your difficulties going and develop strategies to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control. I’m an accredited CBT therapist with over 18 years’ experience in community mental health services, supporting people with anxiety, OCD, low mood, trauma, and long-standing patterns of worry and self-criticism.
You may be the person everyone relies on while privately feeling anxious, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. I help adults break free from these patterns using structured, practical CBT. Together, we’ll understand what’s keeping your difficulties going and develop strategies to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control. I’m an accredited CBT therapist with over 18 years’ experience in community mental health services, supporting people with anxiety, OCD, low mood, trauma, and long-standing patterns of worry and self-criticism.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, 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. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
Feeling lost, constantly on edge with anxiety or like you don't fit in? Or maybe you have a pattern of struggling with relationships, and communication and not sure why? I've been there and I've helped many others who have too. This is a space where you can breathe, talk freely, 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. Our aim is to increase your self-esteem, awareness, and authenticity, by letting out the things holding you down - the trauma, the people or your past self.
As a qualified Clinical Psychologist with advanced training in a range of specialties, I am trained and experienced in a variety of proven talking therapies, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Family Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Counselling, and Mindfulness based approaches.
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
As a qualified Clinical Psychologist with advanced training in a range of specialties, I am trained and experienced in a variety of proven talking therapies, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Family Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Counselling, and Mindfulness based approaches.
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
I am Dr Sonia Ahmed, a chartered counselling psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), and founder of Serene Psychology. I have significant experience working with a range of issues and difficulties, varying from day-to-day stress to severe mental health issues. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, amongst others. Furthermore, I have substantial experience working with trauma and PTSD presentations. Alongside my work, I have a team of experienced associate therapists who offer a range of services & expertise to meet needs.
I am Dr Sonia Ahmed, a chartered counselling psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), and founder of Serene Psychology. I have significant experience working with a range of issues and difficulties, varying from day-to-day stress to severe mental health issues. These include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, amongst others. Furthermore, I have substantial experience working with trauma and PTSD presentations. Alongside my work, I have a team of experienced associate therapists who offer a range of services & expertise to meet needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by physical or mental health problems or weight? Does your body or mind feel out of your control? Perhaps you've been diagnosed with a new condition or can't get your head round an existing one? Are any of these issues impacting on your emotions or relationships with others? I can help. I value supporting people with finding their own path, standing out from the crowd, building connection and relationships. I am not a fixer and I don't have all the answers, although I know that I am OK to sit with people in chaos. I strongly believe people can be empowered to find their own way, on their own terms.
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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.