Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Wirral
Dr Sophie E Harrison
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Wirral CH60
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about promoting change through self discovery in a safe therapeutic relationship. I work with people to develop an understanding of any difficulties, looking to identify patterns and look for changes and alternative approaches. I am passionate about trauma informed therapy and have a strong ethos of the more we understand of ourselves, the more we have accessible to reflect upon, to change and to develop. I consider myself to be warm, approachable and friendly, always looking to create safe and supportive spaces for individuals to feel comfortable in.
I am passionate about promoting change through self discovery in a safe therapeutic relationship. I work with people to develop an understanding of any difficulties, looking to identify patterns and look for changes and alternative approaches. I am passionate about trauma informed therapy and have a strong ethos of the more we understand of ourselves, the more we have accessible to reflect upon, to change and to develop. I consider myself to be warm, approachable and friendly, always looking to create safe and supportive spaces for individuals to feel comfortable in.
We all struggle at times—it’s part of being human. My role is to help you make sense of those difficult moments using evidence-based therapy and a compassionate, grounded approach. I work with adolescents and adults. I also offer parenting support to parents of children of all ages, including the transition to becoming a parent. I can help you to build self-compassion for your struggles which will then help to inform treatment that enables you to find exits and make meaningful changes, to enable you to live life in your valued direction.
We all struggle at times—it’s part of being human. My role is to help you make sense of those difficult moments using evidence-based therapy and a compassionate, grounded approach. I work with adolescents and adults. I also offer parenting support to parents of children of all ages, including the transition to becoming a parent. I can help you to build self-compassion for your struggles which will then help to inform treatment that enables you to find exits and make meaningful changes, to enable you to live life in your valued direction.
A highly experienced dual qualified BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural and Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT) with 18 years clinical experience and a background in Forensic, Perinatal and Liaison Psychiatry. I aim to provide high quality, effective and individualized psychotherapy to help you to overcome the challenges that have brought you to therapy by using evidence based approaches and drawing upon your strengths. Together we can help with adjusting to major life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, coping with stress and supporting you to maximize your potential and move towards a recovery.
A highly experienced dual qualified BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural and Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT) with 18 years clinical experience and a background in Forensic, Perinatal and Liaison Psychiatry. I aim to provide high quality, effective and individualized psychotherapy to help you to overcome the challenges that have brought you to therapy by using evidence based approaches and drawing upon your strengths. Together we can help with adjusting to major life changes, self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, coping with stress and supporting you to maximize your potential and move towards a recovery.
Feeling stressed, tense or worried at certain times in life is a normal human response. For some people, anxiety becomes overwhelming and persists to the point that fear significantly impacts daily life which can lead to low mood and low self-esteem. Anxiety can also develop into more specific areas such as social anxiety, panic attacks or OCD. If you experience any of these and would like to learn to manage your symptoms then I can help. I have experience and I am qualified to treat people with Long Term Health Conditions and also have significant expertise in treating Depression, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety and PTSD.
Feeling stressed, tense or worried at certain times in life is a normal human response. For some people, anxiety becomes overwhelming and persists to the point that fear significantly impacts daily life which can lead to low mood and low self-esteem. Anxiety can also develop into more specific areas such as social anxiety, panic attacks or OCD. If you experience any of these and would like to learn to manage your symptoms then I can help. I have experience and I am qualified to treat people with Long Term Health Conditions and also have significant expertise in treating Depression, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety and PTSD.
I specialise in ADHD, co-dependency & attachment issues, anxiety, self-worth & self- acceptance, intrusive thoughts, inner critical voice, and destructive coping mechanisms.
Hello, I am David, an experienced qualified Pluralistic counsellor. I believe no single counselling approach or modality will fit every client and presenting issue as we are all unique individuals with our own stories to tell. I tailor my approach to you, using the therapeutic modalities that best address and resolve your problems, with your collaboration and agreement. At the heart of my counselling style is the belief clients heal through exploring how their issues arose, where these come from, and crucially how to make the changes needed to feel at ease with themselves and make lasting improvement. I help clients do this.
I specialise in ADHD, co-dependency & attachment issues, anxiety, self-worth & self- acceptance, intrusive thoughts, inner critical voice, and destructive coping mechanisms.
Hello, I am David, an experienced qualified Pluralistic counsellor. I believe no single counselling approach or modality will fit every client and presenting issue as we are all unique individuals with our own stories to tell. I tailor my approach to you, using the therapeutic modalities that best address and resolve your problems, with your collaboration and agreement. At the heart of my counselling style is the belief clients heal through exploring how their issues arose, where these come from, and crucially how to make the changes needed to feel at ease with themselves and make lasting improvement. I help clients do this.
The practice is underpinned by existential psychology, while also integrating REBT and ACT.
TB Sport Psychology provides applied performance psychology consultancy to elite and aspiring professional athletes competing in high-pressure, high-performance sporting environments. Led by Dr Thomas Buck, the consultancy draws on over a decade of applied experience working within professional football and multidisciplinary performance teams, integrating evidence-informed practice from Sport Psychology into the daily demands of elite competition.
The practice is underpinned by existential psychology, while also integrating REBT and ACT.
TB Sport Psychology provides applied performance psychology consultancy to elite and aspiring professional athletes competing in high-pressure, high-performance sporting environments. Led by Dr Thomas Buck, the consultancy draws on over a decade of applied experience working within professional football and multidisciplinary performance teams, integrating evidence-informed practice from Sport Psychology into the daily demands of elite competition.
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you must have in therapy is the space to feel comfortable to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction.
In addition I provide gold standard ADHD assessments, reports and link with relevant professionals for supported treatment plans. Prices for this upon request.
I have helped clients with a range of presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, relationship struggles and many more. What you must have in therapy is the space to feel comfortable to open up and feel heard by your therapist. When people come to therapy they feel stuck and feel like they don’t know where to turn. If this is you therapy can help provide a space for empathy, and understanding while helping you to move in a better direction.
In addition I provide gold standard ADHD assessments, reports and link with relevant professionals for supported treatment plans. Prices for this upon request.
Victoria Lacey | CBT Therapist | EMDR |
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Wirral CH62
Waitlist for new clients
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Inference based CBT (iCBT) are all skills I also offer/incorporate if required.
During therapy, we’ll team up to combine your insight with proven approaches (CBT, EMDR, Third Wave CBT) for real, lasting change. I specialise in anxiety but support a wide range of issues: depression, self-esteem, panic, OCD, PTSD, phobias, social/health anxiety. My 7-Pillar Model blends compassion, evidence, empowerment, and flexibility—offering more depth, time, and continuity than standard NHS care. Clients often say they feel truly heard and equipped with tools to tackle any future issues. See our reviews for client experiences.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Inference based CBT (iCBT) are all skills I also offer/incorporate if required.
During therapy, we’ll team up to combine your insight with proven approaches (CBT, EMDR, Third Wave CBT) for real, lasting change. I specialise in anxiety but support a wide range of issues: depression, self-esteem, panic, OCD, PTSD, phobias, social/health anxiety. My 7-Pillar Model blends compassion, evidence, empowerment, and flexibility—offering more depth, time, and continuity than standard NHS care. Clients often say they feel truly heard and equipped with tools to tackle any future issues. See our reviews for client experiences.
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained in various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and CFT.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults in the NHS and in private therapy. I support people who have faced various challenges to their well-being, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, panic, physical health, trauma, and relational difficulties.
I work side by side with people to make sense of their difficulties and to develop strategies to help direct you towards what’s important to you and where you want to be.
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained in various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and CFT.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults in the NHS and in private therapy. I support people who have faced various challenges to their well-being, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, panic, physical health, trauma, and relational difficulties.
I work side by side with people to make sense of their difficulties and to develop strategies to help direct you towards what’s important to you and where you want to be.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
Feeling a bit anxious about starting therapy? That's completely normal. I'm Karen Spilsbury, a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist and I am committed to creating a safe, empathic and accepting space for all of my clients.
Feeling a bit anxious about starting therapy? That's completely normal. I'm Karen Spilsbury, a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist and I am committed to creating a safe, empathic and accepting space for all of my clients.
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist with 12 years of experience working within various mental health services within the NHS. I currently work with adults (16+) who may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, stress, or difficulties that are affecting their daily lives. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotions, or behaviours, and wanting to make positive changes. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can feel understood and work collaboratively to develop the skills and confidence to move forward.
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist with 12 years of experience working within various mental health services within the NHS. I currently work with adults (16+) who may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, stress, or difficulties that are affecting their daily lives. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, struggling with unhelpful thoughts, emotions, or behaviours, and wanting to make positive changes. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can feel understood and work collaboratively to develop the skills and confidence to move forward.
I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life. People come to therapy for many different reasons – perhaps something has happened which you're struggling to make sense of, a relationship has changed, you've experienced a loss, or you feel that something in life isn't quite as you'd like it to be.
My role isn't to tell you how you should feel or what you may need to change. It's to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and decide what moving forward looks like for you.
I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life. People come to therapy for many different reasons – perhaps something has happened which you're struggling to make sense of, a relationship has changed, you've experienced a loss, or you feel that something in life isn't quite as you'd like it to be.
My role isn't to tell you how you should feel or what you may need to change. It's to offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and decide what moving forward looks like for you.
I use an integrative approach, combining therapies like CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, and Psychodynamic models.
What truly sets me apart is that I’ve been on both sides of the therapy couch. I know what it’s like to wake up with a racing mind, overwhelmed by the thought of facing the day. I know the loneliness of feeling invisible even when surrounded by people. I know the weight of intrusive thoughts and the relentless exhaustion of carrying childhood wounds into adult life. I’ve experienced intensive therapy for anxiety and trauma, and I’ve come through it. This means that when I sit with you, I’m not just relying on textbooks or clinical theory. I meet you with real understanding and absolutely no judgment. I get it, because I’ve lived it!
I use an integrative approach, combining therapies like CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, and Psychodynamic models.
What truly sets me apart is that I’ve been on both sides of the therapy couch. I know what it’s like to wake up with a racing mind, overwhelmed by the thought of facing the day. I know the loneliness of feeling invisible even when surrounded by people. I know the weight of intrusive thoughts and the relentless exhaustion of carrying childhood wounds into adult life. I’ve experienced intensive therapy for anxiety and trauma, and I’ve come through it. This means that when I sit with you, I’m not just relying on textbooks or clinical theory. I meet you with real understanding and absolutely no judgment. I get it, because I’ve lived it!
Hi there. Integrative therapist with many years experience. Working with ages 14+. Offering variable hours. Working in Chester, Heswall and online. Special interest and further training in Anxiety, OCD and all forms of childhood abuse/trauma. I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I will be alongside you on your journey and together will explore what has been going on in your life and look at the bits you are not happy with. I will support you as you pick up new skills or adapt ones that you already had to find a way forward that feels better for you.
Hi there. Integrative therapist with many years experience. Working with ages 14+. Offering variable hours. Working in Chester, Heswall and online. Special interest and further training in Anxiety, OCD and all forms of childhood abuse/trauma. I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I will be alongside you on your journey and together will explore what has been going on in your life and look at the bits you are not happy with. I will support you as you pick up new skills or adapt ones that you already had to find a way forward that feels better for you.
Tracey Garner Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who want things to be different in their life. People who want to feel empowered to move forward with their lives.
I aim to help people understand why they are struggling and how life has affected them so they feel able to make positive changes.
I work with people who want things to be different in their life. People who want to feel empowered to move forward with their lives.
I aim to help people understand why they are struggling and how life has affected them so they feel able to make positive changes.
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
Hiya, I’m Lennie.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and the grown-ups they’ve become. The ones who never quite fit the mould and are tired of pretending they do. I help teens carve out their identity in a world full of labels while supporting the parents and professionals navigating the chaos with them. Life with the people you care about should be something you enjoy, not just survive. Let’s face it, keeping your head down and pretending everything’s fine won’t get you anywhere. Together, we’ll tackle what you’ve been avoiding, rewrite the rules to suit you, rebuild your confidence, and create a life that finally fits.
Hiya, I’m Lennie.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and the grown-ups they’ve become. The ones who never quite fit the mould and are tired of pretending they do. I help teens carve out their identity in a world full of labels while supporting the parents and professionals navigating the chaos with them. Life with the people you care about should be something you enjoy, not just survive. Let’s face it, keeping your head down and pretending everything’s fine won’t get you anywhere. Together, we’ll tackle what you’ve been avoiding, rewrite the rules to suit you, rebuild your confidence, and create a life that finally fits.
I am a qualified, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with almost a decade's worth of experience of supporting people with a broad range of mental health issues. I've found that often, people feel stuck and confused, with questions of "why?" and "how?" when their mental health troubles them. Whether it be work or relationship stress; family issues; anxieties about health or socialising; trauma or depression, I’ve found people tend to get a better understanding of what’s bothering them when they figure it out with another person. Psychology calls this “formulation” and it gives us both a clearer path towards resolving the problem.
I am a qualified, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with almost a decade's worth of experience of supporting people with a broad range of mental health issues. I've found that often, people feel stuck and confused, with questions of "why?" and "how?" when their mental health troubles them. Whether it be work or relationship stress; family issues; anxieties about health or socialising; trauma or depression, I’ve found people tend to get a better understanding of what’s bothering them when they figure it out with another person. Psychology calls this “formulation” and it gives us both a clearer path towards resolving the problem.
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am an Individual, Family & Couples Psychotherapist, specialising in anxiety management, low mood and neurodiversity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years, helping them manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I have helped children, young people and their parents and couples work through a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression, managing challenging behaviour, Autism, anger management, frequent family clashes, the effects of couple tension, bereavement, and conflict in relationships.
Hi, I'm Matthew and I am an Individual, Family & Couples Psychotherapist, specialising in anxiety management, low mood and neurodiversity. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 25 years, helping them manage their emotional health and wellbeing. I have helped children, young people and their parents and couples work through a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression, managing challenging behaviour, Autism, anger management, frequent family clashes, the effects of couple tension, bereavement, and conflict in relationships.
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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.