Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in County Armagh
I offer counselling services for couples and individuals including marriage counselling, and relationship issues in families. I also offer individual counselling for depression & anxiety, bereavement & anger management, stress at work, low self esteem, loss of purpose in life and living with illness. I work with my clients to find the best solution to suit their individual needs. As a professional member of The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I work within their ethical framework.
I offer counselling services for couples and individuals including marriage counselling, and relationship issues in families. I also offer individual counselling for depression & anxiety, bereavement & anger management, stress at work, low self esteem, loss of purpose in life and living with illness. I work with my clients to find the best solution to suit their individual needs. As a professional member of The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I work within their ethical framework.
Are thoughts of "I can't" holding you back? Talk to us in confidence about our range of supports and become someone who says: "I CAN manage stress / anxiety / worry / anger / low mood", OR "I CAN manage or stop rituals and compulsions incl counting / shopping / cleaning / hair-or skin pulling", OR "I CAN cope and be confident / sociable / productive / myself". Dare to believe at "The I CAN Centre". You CAN have the insights and tools to feel great, be inspired and live your best life!
Are thoughts of "I can't" holding you back? Talk to us in confidence about our range of supports and become someone who says: "I CAN manage stress / anxiety / worry / anger / low mood", OR "I CAN manage or stop rituals and compulsions incl counting / shopping / cleaning / hair-or skin pulling", OR "I CAN cope and be confident / sociable / productive / myself". Dare to believe at "The I CAN Centre". You CAN have the insights and tools to feel great, be inspired and live your best life!
Here to help stress, anxieties, or hopelessness, whether big or small. You CAN heal, thrive, and love life again! Set in a lovely indoors-outdoors setting to calm, and help you feel at ease - its so important! We all need a little help whether for long term issues, short term crisis, life coaching, or self discovery. Don't hesitate to enquire - all are valued and welcomed. (I am professionally qualified, licensed and accredited, having worked in both public, private, and voluntary caring fields) First time full TRY OUT session available at £35 to help you decide if therapy is for you, including proven relaxation techniques.
Here to help stress, anxieties, or hopelessness, whether big or small. You CAN heal, thrive, and love life again! Set in a lovely indoors-outdoors setting to calm, and help you feel at ease - its so important! We all need a little help whether for long term issues, short term crisis, life coaching, or self discovery. Don't hesitate to enquire - all are valued and welcomed. (I am professionally qualified, licensed and accredited, having worked in both public, private, and voluntary caring fields) First time full TRY OUT session available at £35 to help you decide if therapy is for you, including proven relaxation techniques.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
I am a BACP accredited therapist, BA (1:1), MA (1:1), MA (1:1) with 9 years' experience. My specialism is in trauma-focused therapy. This is a very specific model of working that requires care and competence. I aim to help you feel relaxed, safe, and assured that your issues will be treated with respect, gentleness and professionalism. I offer evidence-based interventions to suit your presentation and preference. At its best, therapy is focused and productive without being overwhelming or coercive. I offer post-cult and spiritual abuse counselling. My recent EMDR and psychosexual trainings are also incorporated into my practice.
I am a BACP accredited therapist, BA (1:1), MA (1:1), MA (1:1) with 9 years' experience. My specialism is in trauma-focused therapy. This is a very specific model of working that requires care and competence. I aim to help you feel relaxed, safe, and assured that your issues will be treated with respect, gentleness and professionalism. I offer evidence-based interventions to suit your presentation and preference. At its best, therapy is focused and productive without being overwhelming or coercive. I offer post-cult and spiritual abuse counselling. My recent EMDR and psychosexual trainings are also incorporated into my practice.
If you are interested in counselling feel free to contact me for a free 20 min consultation. I am a Chartered Psychologist with The Psychological Society of Ireland. I am also accredited with the BACP. I have 30 years experience of counselling in a wide range of settings including the statutory, voluntary & private sector. My experience includes: 5 years specialising within the mental health field including acute psychiatry and community mental health, 6 years specialising in counselling survivors of abuse including clerical abuse, 5 years specialising in University counselling and 3 years specialising in post primary counselling.
If you are interested in counselling feel free to contact me for a free 20 min consultation. I am a Chartered Psychologist with The Psychological Society of Ireland. I am also accredited with the BACP. I have 30 years experience of counselling in a wide range of settings including the statutory, voluntary & private sector. My experience includes: 5 years specialising within the mental health field including acute psychiatry and community mental health, 6 years specialising in counselling survivors of abuse including clerical abuse, 5 years specialising in University counselling and 3 years specialising in post primary counselling.
I am passionate about helping people see past their problems to a future free from crippling toxic anxiety and depression. I travel with my clients on their journey of self-discovery, helping them find their own inner strength to deal with their own issues.
I am passionate about helping people see past their problems to a future free from crippling toxic anxiety and depression. I travel with my clients on their journey of self-discovery, helping them find their own inner strength to deal with their own issues.
Online Therapists
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a flexible approach, tailoring my techniques and modalities to suit your unique needs. My experience spans both private and public sectors, with a recent focus in healthcare settings where I’ve supported individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. I have worked extensively in areas such as bereavement support, anxiety, depression, and the everyday challenges of life. I understand how it feels to be stuck and the impact of downward spirals in mood and addictive tendencies. Additionally, my background as a midwife and nurse enriches my practice, bringing added understanding.
As an integrative counsellor, I offer a flexible approach, tailoring my techniques and modalities to suit your unique needs. My experience spans both private and public sectors, with a recent focus in healthcare settings where I’ve supported individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. I have worked extensively in areas such as bereavement support, anxiety, depression, and the everyday challenges of life. I understand how it feels to be stuck and the impact of downward spirals in mood and addictive tendencies. Additionally, my background as a midwife and nurse enriches my practice, bringing added understanding.
I provide a person-centred integrative approach to therapy based on your needs and goals utilising a number of therapeutic models/processes, which you may have heard of, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focussed Therapy); many helpful skills, tools, processes tailored to your individual needs.
Trust, respect, validity and understanding are overall elements I strive to facilitate and support throughout therapy. For example you may experience some emotional intensity at times; know that this is common and that you will be supported to feel more at ease. Your satisfaction with therapy is important to me and evaluated throughout.
I provide a person-centred integrative approach to therapy based on your needs and goals utilising a number of therapeutic models/processes, which you may have heard of, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focussed Therapy); many helpful skills, tools, processes tailored to your individual needs.
Trust, respect, validity and understanding are overall elements I strive to facilitate and support throughout therapy. For example you may experience some emotional intensity at times; know that this is common and that you will be supported to feel more at ease. Your satisfaction with therapy is important to me and evaluated throughout.
Whether your feeling stuck, at a low ebb, dislike the person you've become. Perhaps feel as if your at a crossroads in your life or just looking to challenge yourself. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, unhappy or even wonder what's the point. Life can be a struggle through many forms of loss in our lives we can feel hopeless and helpless. Even at your lowest, your still trying, still hoping. That's why your reading this, your looking for something to change, to challenge where you are in life and how to change it, so you can feel happy, content, alive again. As an Integrative Therapist I can accompany you.
Whether your feeling stuck, at a low ebb, dislike the person you've become. Perhaps feel as if your at a crossroads in your life or just looking to challenge yourself. Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, unhappy or even wonder what's the point. Life can be a struggle through many forms of loss in our lives we can feel hopeless and helpless. Even at your lowest, your still trying, still hoping. That's why your reading this, your looking for something to change, to challenge where you are in life and how to change it, so you can feel happy, content, alive again. As an Integrative Therapist I can accompany you.
Therapy offers a calm space to make sense of what feels heavy. My clients come to me with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationship struggles, or simply a sense that something isn’t right. I help them slow down, understand their emotions, and find steadier ground.
Using an integrative approach, I tailor therapy to each person’s needs, pace, and goals. Together, we explore what’s going on, build emotional understanding, and develop practical tools for coping and resilience. My aim is to help clients feel steadier, clearer, and more able to move forward in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Therapy offers a calm space to make sense of what feels heavy. My clients come to me with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationship struggles, or simply a sense that something isn’t right. I help them slow down, understand their emotions, and find steadier ground.
Using an integrative approach, I tailor therapy to each person’s needs, pace, and goals. Together, we explore what’s going on, build emotional understanding, and develop practical tools for coping and resilience. My aim is to help clients feel steadier, clearer, and more able to move forward in a way that feels safe and manageable.
I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. I work with people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode, including those affected by trauma or acute stress from early life or high-pressure roles.
I have extensive experience working with adults whose childhood experiences continue to affect their lives. This often shows up as imposter syndrome, self doubt, perfectionism, or feeling” not enough”, alongside a constant need to be productive and efficient.
I’m an accredited psychotherapist and EMDR therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. I work with people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode, including those affected by trauma or acute stress from early life or high-pressure roles.
I have extensive experience working with adults whose childhood experiences continue to affect their lives. This often shows up as imposter syndrome, self doubt, perfectionism, or feeling” not enough”, alongside a constant need to be productive and efficient.
Life can be challenging and often this can take its toll on your mental health. Whether it's anxiety, depression or maybe you have been exposed to a trauma, you are suffering in some way with your mental health. Talking therapy can offer you a safe place to explore your difficulties.
Life can be challenging and often this can take its toll on your mental health. Whether it's anxiety, depression or maybe you have been exposed to a trauma, you are suffering in some way with your mental health. Talking therapy can offer you a safe place to explore your difficulties.
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I am a registered counsellor with the British Association for counselling and psychotherapy (BACP), dedicated to providing a safe, confidential and supportive space for individuals seeking change and healing. My practice is grounded in compassion, respect and evidence based approaches, with a particular specialisation in addiction counselling, I believe in meeting each person where they are, tailoring therapy to their unique journey and strengths. I have experience working with a diverse range of clients.
Hi thank you for visiting my profile.
I am a registered counsellor with the British Association for counselling and psychotherapy (BACP), dedicated to providing a safe, confidential and supportive space for individuals seeking change and healing. My practice is grounded in compassion, respect and evidence based approaches, with a particular specialisation in addiction counselling, I believe in meeting each person where they are, tailoring therapy to their unique journey and strengths. I have experience working with a diverse range of clients.
I am an accredited Counsellor/ CBT with BACP and BABCP. I am also an EMDR Consultant with over 16+ years of experience treating children aged 5 + to adults with anxiety, depression and trauma. Reach out for the help you need to become a better you.
I am an accredited Counsellor/ CBT with BACP and BABCP. I am also an EMDR Consultant with over 16+ years of experience treating children aged 5 + to adults with anxiety, depression and trauma. Reach out for the help you need to become a better you.
I’m a psychological therapist in the NHS with 14 years experience working with adults who have mental health difficulties due to trauma in child/ adulthood, as well as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, ADHD, autism, intrusive thoughts, and phobias. Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when you have been carrying pain for a long time. You may be living with the effects of bullying, childhood sexual abuse, difficulties with parents, or patterns in your adult relationships that leave you feeling hurt, confused, or stuck. My approach focuses on helping you develop deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness, and resilience.
I’m a psychological therapist in the NHS with 14 years experience working with adults who have mental health difficulties due to trauma in child/ adulthood, as well as anxiety, bipolar, OCD, depression, ADHD, autism, intrusive thoughts, and phobias. Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially when you have been carrying pain for a long time. You may be living with the effects of bullying, childhood sexual abuse, difficulties with parents, or patterns in your adult relationships that leave you feeling hurt, confused, or stuck. My approach focuses on helping you develop deeper self-understanding, emotional awareness, and resilience.
My ideal client is someone coping with the lasting impact of trauma, grief, abuse, or adverse childhood experiences. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, low self-worth, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. They seek a safe, supportive space to process their experiences, gain clarity, and develop effective tools for healing and growth. Their goal is to feel grounded, empowered, and capable of creating healthier relationships, setting boundaries, and building a more fulfilling, authentic life aligned with their values.
My ideal client is someone coping with the lasting impact of trauma, grief, abuse, or adverse childhood experiences. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, low self-worth, or a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. They seek a safe, supportive space to process their experiences, gain clarity, and develop effective tools for healing and growth. Their goal is to feel grounded, empowered, and capable of creating healthier relationships, setting boundaries, and building a more fulfilling, authentic life aligned with their values.
I use a variety of psychological therapies including CBT, compassion focussed therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
I have seven years of therapeutic experience. I take a trauma informed approach to therapy. I predominantly use cognitive behavioural approaches, which includes CBT, CFT and ACT. I believe in person-centred and humanistic models of therapy to enhance safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, as this serves as a strong foundation to therapy.
I use a variety of psychological therapies including CBT, compassion focussed therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
I have seven years of therapeutic experience. I take a trauma informed approach to therapy. I predominantly use cognitive behavioural approaches, which includes CBT, CFT and ACT. I believe in person-centred and humanistic models of therapy to enhance safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, as this serves as a strong foundation to therapy.
I am a fully accredited clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience of working both privately and within the NHS. I offer private, individual therapy sessions in a discrete and convenient location in South Belfast. Every individual and their difficulties are unique, and so I am trained across a number of different therapeutic modalities, and can tailor therapy to suit your particular needs. My approach is person centred and tends to emphasise the cultivation of acceptance and self-compassion.
I am a fully accredited clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience of working both privately and within the NHS. I offer private, individual therapy sessions in a discrete and convenient location in South Belfast. Every individual and their difficulties are unique, and so I am trained across a number of different therapeutic modalities, and can tailor therapy to suit your particular needs. My approach is person centred and tends to emphasise the cultivation of acceptance and self-compassion.
Alongside EMDR, I integrate compassion-focused and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Hello, I am Aileen Houston, I am a Consultant Forensic Psychologist and trauma therapy specialist with over 20 years of experience in psychology. My practice places particular emphasis on EMDR therapy, which is proven to help reduce distress from traumatic memories, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience. I have a lot of experience working in secure and community based settings across the UK. In addition to my role within Criminal Justice , I have a small private practice on the North Coast offering in person and online appointments.
Alongside EMDR, I integrate compassion-focused and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Hello, I am Aileen Houston, I am a Consultant Forensic Psychologist and trauma therapy specialist with over 20 years of experience in psychology. My practice places particular emphasis on EMDR therapy, which is proven to help reduce distress from traumatic memories, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience. I have a lot of experience working in secure and community based settings across the UK. In addition to my role within Criminal Justice , I have a small private practice on the North Coast offering in person and online appointments.
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.