Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Worthing
Thanks for looking at my profile. I work with a broad range of clients, and understand that no two clients are the same. I tailor and specialise my clinical work to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual. I'm interested in the subconscious, how we may adopt coping strategies in order to avoid pain, and how this in turn may exacerbate pain further. I'm also interested in how addictive behaviours may develop, and how I can pick apart addictive processes and help to modify them into more constructive strategies. I have specific interest in chronic pain/conditions, and have a variety of strategies to help in this area.
Thanks for looking at my profile. I work with a broad range of clients, and understand that no two clients are the same. I tailor and specialise my clinical work to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual. I'm interested in the subconscious, how we may adopt coping strategies in order to avoid pain, and how this in turn may exacerbate pain further. I'm also interested in how addictive behaviours may develop, and how I can pick apart addictive processes and help to modify them into more constructive strategies. I have specific interest in chronic pain/conditions, and have a variety of strategies to help in this area.
I favour an ACT-based therapy approach and can modify therapy if you have cognitive difficulties or fatigue and find it hard to access therapy.
Do you have cognitive difficulties following a head injury or are you living with a neurological or long term health condition? If you struggle with your memory, thinking or concentration I can provide neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation to help you cope with this. I also provide psychological therapy to help people adjust to living with neurological conditions as well as cope with anxiety and stress. I also provide treatment for post traumatic stress symptoms, sleep difficulties and fatigue.
I favour an ACT-based therapy approach and can modify therapy if you have cognitive difficulties or fatigue and find it hard to access therapy.
Do you have cognitive difficulties following a head injury or are you living with a neurological or long term health condition? If you struggle with your memory, thinking or concentration I can provide neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation to help you cope with this. I also provide psychological therapy to help people adjust to living with neurological conditions as well as cope with anxiety and stress. I also provide treatment for post traumatic stress symptoms, sleep difficulties and fatigue.
I'm no stranger to depression and anxiety so I know what it's like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, frustrated by life's challenges knocking us back. I'm James, a licensed and accredited psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting people. There's very little I haven't heard before and my focus is always on working together to make sense of even the most chronic or complicated of problems.
I'm no stranger to depression and anxiety so I know what it's like to feel stuck, overwhelmed, frustrated by life's challenges knocking us back. I'm James, a licensed and accredited psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting people. There's very little I haven't heard before and my focus is always on working together to make sense of even the most chronic or complicated of problems.
I have training in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
I aim to create a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space in therapy, one where we can build a trusting relationship to allow you to better understand and address the difficulties you are experiencing. Some of the issues that I commonly work with include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, burn-out, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD and emetophobia.
I have training in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
I aim to create a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space in therapy, one where we can build a trusting relationship to allow you to better understand and address the difficulties you are experiencing. Some of the issues that I commonly work with include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, burn-out, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD and emetophobia.
My own experience - both personal and professional, means I can genuinely understand. Anxiety, Drink/Drugs, Grief, Trauma, Abuse, Low Self-Esteem. Maybe you simply don’t feel right, but don’t know why. Perhaps you feel low or depressed. Counselling changes lives. I have seen it happen in people I’ve worked with and I have experienced it myself. Together, we can explore any difficult feelings and help you to understand them better. Then we’ll look at ways for you to see a more positive way forward.
My own experience - both personal and professional, means I can genuinely understand. Anxiety, Drink/Drugs, Grief, Trauma, Abuse, Low Self-Esteem. Maybe you simply don’t feel right, but don’t know why. Perhaps you feel low or depressed. Counselling changes lives. I have seen it happen in people I’ve worked with and I have experienced it myself. Together, we can explore any difficult feelings and help you to understand them better. Then we’ll look at ways for you to see a more positive way forward.
I am a Senior Counselling Psychologist, EMDR and MBT Therapist with a background in the NHS. I work individually, with adults. Everyone is different, and everyone has a unique life full of challenges and strengths. The aim of my work is to collaboratively focus on what you may want help with. It's important to me that you feel safe and accepted, enabling you to explore your difficult experiences, understand what troubles you, accept what cannot be changed, and change what can be changed. This therapeutic process can help you learn how to break the cycle of hopelessness and find helpful ways out of your experiences of stuckness.
I am a Senior Counselling Psychologist, EMDR and MBT Therapist with a background in the NHS. I work individually, with adults. Everyone is different, and everyone has a unique life full of challenges and strengths. The aim of my work is to collaboratively focus on what you may want help with. It's important to me that you feel safe and accepted, enabling you to explore your difficult experiences, understand what troubles you, accept what cannot be changed, and change what can be changed. This therapeutic process can help you learn how to break the cycle of hopelessness and find helpful ways out of your experiences of stuckness.
Are you struggling with low mood, anxiety, or a sense of being lost/stuck?
OR
Are you relying on alcohol or drugs to cope?
Maybe you’ve told yourself, “just one more time and then I’ll stop”—but by the next evening, you’re using again.
If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel this way, and the good news is—you don’t have to stay stuck. With the right support, change is possible.
I’m here and I want to help you.
Are you struggling with low mood, anxiety, or a sense of being lost/stuck?
OR
Are you relying on alcohol or drugs to cope?
Maybe you’ve told yourself, “just one more time and then I’ll stop”—but by the next evening, you’re using again.
If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel this way, and the good news is—you don’t have to stay stuck. With the right support, change is possible.
I’m here and I want to help you.
My approach is tailored to you and I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT, ACT, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m a fully accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural and EMDR Psychotherapist, as well as a qualified Social Worker. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to talk, reflect, and begin to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Over the years, I’ve worked in both the NHS and third sector services, supporting people through a wide range of experiences including trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and the everyday struggles that can wear us down.
My approach is tailored to you and I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT, ACT, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m a fully accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural and EMDR Psychotherapist, as well as a qualified Social Worker. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to talk, reflect, and begin to make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Over the years, I’ve worked in both the NHS and third sector services, supporting people through a wide range of experiences including trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and the everyday struggles that can wear us down.
Hello, my name is Michael and I am a Therapist, Life Coach and a Mental Health and Inclusion Speaker.
My own lived experience informed my passion for supporting others to navigate life's challenges and improve their overall wellbeing.
I have worked with a range of different clients, businesses and charities with extensive experience of working with bereavement, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationships as well as with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hello, my name is Michael and I am a Therapist, Life Coach and a Mental Health and Inclusion Speaker.
My own lived experience informed my passion for supporting others to navigate life's challenges and improve their overall wellbeing.
I have worked with a range of different clients, businesses and charities with extensive experience of working with bereavement, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationships as well as with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Whatever you are struggling with, whatever is on your mind, whatever is causing you difficulty - I am here to help. Whether it be relationship issues, mental health, stress, work or family - or indeed something else - please contact me and we can talk it through. I have experience, training and qualifications in working with many different people and different issues. Counselling with me will provide you with the space to talk, share, and work through your difficulties and the possible solutions together.
Whatever you are struggling with, whatever is on your mind, whatever is causing you difficulty - I am here to help. Whether it be relationship issues, mental health, stress, work or family - or indeed something else - please contact me and we can talk it through. I have experience, training and qualifications in working with many different people and different issues. Counselling with me will provide you with the space to talk, share, and work through your difficulties and the possible solutions together.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), as well as psychodynamic and humanistic therapy.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Kerstin, and I am Counselling Psychologist. I specialise in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction, work-related stress, childhood trauma as well as relationship issues. I'm especially passionate about helping you work through the relationships in your life by making sense of how you relate to yourself and others, supporting you to live a more fulfilled and content life.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), as well as psychodynamic and humanistic therapy.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Kerstin, and I am Counselling Psychologist. I specialise in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction, work-related stress, childhood trauma as well as relationship issues. I'm especially passionate about helping you work through the relationships in your life by making sense of how you relate to yourself and others, supporting you to live a more fulfilled and content life.
Dr Alesia Moulton-Perkins at Neurodiverseonline
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Have you ever wondered why you or your child struggle to fit in, get things done, learn and remember things? Maybe you experience tic-like movements, have meltdowns or live in a constant state of overwhelm? A condition like ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics, dyslexia or a learning disability might be at the root of these problems. We can help you find out with a diagnostic assessment. For our younger (school age) clients, we can offer in-person assessments in Chichester, Guildford or Kent.
Have you ever wondered why you or your child struggle to fit in, get things done, learn and remember things? Maybe you experience tic-like movements, have meltdowns or live in a constant state of overwhelm? A condition like ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics, dyslexia or a learning disability might be at the root of these problems. We can help you find out with a diagnostic assessment. For our younger (school age) clients, we can offer in-person assessments in Chichester, Guildford or Kent.
I draw upon a variety of models, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused approaches in my work.
I am an experienced, Clinical Psychologist offering a service to adults in West and East Sussex and Online. I specialise in providing skilled assessment and psychological treatment to clients with physical health conditions and neurological diagnoses, as well as those suffering with their mental health. I run an ADHD clinic for clients wishing to undertake a diagnostic ADHD assessment or psychological interventions to help them manage their symptoms. I keep a client's needs firmly at the centre of our work and I tailor my approach according to their hopes for therapy. Please see www.cognifulpsychology.co.uk for more information.
I draw upon a variety of models, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused approaches in my work.
I am an experienced, Clinical Psychologist offering a service to adults in West and East Sussex and Online. I specialise in providing skilled assessment and psychological treatment to clients with physical health conditions and neurological diagnoses, as well as those suffering with their mental health. I run an ADHD clinic for clients wishing to undertake a diagnostic ADHD assessment or psychological interventions to help them manage their symptoms. I keep a client's needs firmly at the centre of our work and I tailor my approach according to their hopes for therapy. Please see www.cognifulpsychology.co.uk for more information.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing, what may be maintaining these difficulties and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards. I have a special interest in somatic body-based interventions.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing, what may be maintaining these difficulties and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards. I have a special interest in somatic body-based interventions.
ADHD, Autism and Mental Health - We offer high quality, evidence based assessment and intervention to children aged 0-18 and their families. We are based in Chichester, West Sussex and will see people across Sussex and surrounds. We provide flexible independent clinics to children, young people and their families, comprising assessment and tailored therapeutic interventions for a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. We also offer comprehensive assessment for Autism and ADHD recognised by the NHS and Education with no waiting list. Self funded, Insurance or Local Authority. We are not Right to Choose funded
ADHD, Autism and Mental Health - We offer high quality, evidence based assessment and intervention to children aged 0-18 and their families. We are based in Chichester, West Sussex and will see people across Sussex and surrounds. We provide flexible independent clinics to children, young people and their families, comprising assessment and tailored therapeutic interventions for a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. We also offer comprehensive assessment for Autism and ADHD recognised by the NHS and Education with no waiting list. Self funded, Insurance or Local Authority. We are not Right to Choose funded
I can offer you an honest, truthful and welcoming space to meet you at depth and with all your life experience to support you to move towards awareness, acceptance and to take action to make positive change.
I work with the body, mind & soul, inviting wholeness. I support and empower people to move through restriction and suffering. I am open, warm and friendly but will also offer feedback and open communication, this may challenge you to see beneath the surface. I am experienced in my field as a Psychotherapist, Breathwork Facilitator and Psychedelic Therapist.
I can offer you an honest, truthful and welcoming space to meet you at depth and with all your life experience to support you to move towards awareness, acceptance and to take action to make positive change.
I work with the body, mind & soul, inviting wholeness. I support and empower people to move through restriction and suffering. I am open, warm and friendly but will also offer feedback and open communication, this may challenge you to see beneath the surface. I am experienced in my field as a Psychotherapist, Breathwork Facilitator and Psychedelic Therapist.
As an integrative psychotherapist I tailor my approach to meet your needs. Together we will develop tools to help you manage your thoughts and feelings so that you can have the relationships you want and pursue a meaningful life. If you are struggling with emotional pain, worry, anxiety or depression, I can provide a safe and confidential space to begin your recovery. During your introductory session you can get a sense of if and how we might work together.
As an integrative psychotherapist I tailor my approach to meet your needs. Together we will develop tools to help you manage your thoughts and feelings so that you can have the relationships you want and pursue a meaningful life. If you are struggling with emotional pain, worry, anxiety or depression, I can provide a safe and confidential space to begin your recovery. During your introductory session you can get a sense of if and how we might work together.
The counselling relationship is at the heart of my work, therefore my focus is to create a warm, trusting and safe environment. Together we can explore what is happening for you and begin working through the process, avoiding judgement or dismissal. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, low self esteem, abuse or need to process grief, difficult/overwhelming feelings, relationship issues. Maybe you would like to make some life changes and need to gain some clarity and confidence in what you are doing and where you are going. Whatever has led you to this point, I’m here to do the journey with you.
The counselling relationship is at the heart of my work, therefore my focus is to create a warm, trusting and safe environment. Together we can explore what is happening for you and begin working through the process, avoiding judgement or dismissal. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, low self esteem, abuse or need to process grief, difficult/overwhelming feelings, relationship issues. Maybe you would like to make some life changes and need to gain some clarity and confidence in what you are doing and where you are going. Whatever has led you to this point, I’m here to do the journey with you.
I help people rediscover their true self when they have become lost. Losing your sense of self can appear in many forms and for many reasons. For example, parenthood, work issues, bereavement, relationships, childhood experience, abuse, traumatic experiences and retirement a few situations which can leave people feeling that they have lost a sense of who they are. If you’ve found yourself questioning your values, your self-worth, your path in life, or the answer to the question, “Who am I?” you may be struggling with something which is often able to be resolved through the self-exploration which counselling & therapy provides.
I help people rediscover their true self when they have become lost. Losing your sense of self can appear in many forms and for many reasons. For example, parenthood, work issues, bereavement, relationships, childhood experience, abuse, traumatic experiences and retirement a few situations which can leave people feeling that they have lost a sense of who they are. If you’ve found yourself questioning your values, your self-worth, your path in life, or the answer to the question, “Who am I?” you may be struggling with something which is often able to be resolved through the self-exploration which counselling & therapy provides.
I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs, including Internal family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the UKCP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs, including Internal family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the UKCP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
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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.