Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Aberdeen
If you are experiencing difficulties due to: anxiety, stress, depression, difficult relationships, grief, trauma, self-esteem, body image, you may wish a confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate place where you can express how you feel, work on yourself and find a way forward. You may be looking for a professional who has the skills and expertise to sit, listen, and work with you with a commitment to understand and help you alleviate your emotional suffering and bring about a positive change in your life.
If you are experiencing difficulties due to: anxiety, stress, depression, difficult relationships, grief, trauma, self-esteem, body image, you may wish a confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate place where you can express how you feel, work on yourself and find a way forward. You may be looking for a professional who has the skills and expertise to sit, listen, and work with you with a commitment to understand and help you alleviate your emotional suffering and bring about a positive change in your life.
Using CBT and ACT, I provide a supportive space to help you manage emotions, build resilience, and move forward in life with confidence.
I practice with genuine compassion and tailor therapy to your unique needs. Combining CBT and ACT, I focus on practical skills like managing intrusive thoughts, regulating emotions and behaviours, and fostering self-compassion. My warm, non-judgmental approach helps clients feel understood while building confidence, self- acceptance, and lasting change.
Using CBT and ACT, I provide a supportive space to help you manage emotions, build resilience, and move forward in life with confidence.
I practice with genuine compassion and tailor therapy to your unique needs. Combining CBT and ACT, I focus on practical skills like managing intrusive thoughts, regulating emotions and behaviours, and fostering self-compassion. My warm, non-judgmental approach helps clients feel understood while building confidence, self- acceptance, and lasting change.
I work primarily with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I specialise in helping people who are dealing with traumatic life events, and those who feel lost amidst major life transitions. Whether you are navigating a health challenge, coming to terms with a loss, or looking for support around managing stress - I am here to support you.
My approach is first and foremost centred around your needs, your history, and you as a person. I want to help you find yourself and the path forward when you fusing evidence based interventions with practical and human guidance.
I work primarily with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I specialise in helping people who are dealing with traumatic life events, and those who feel lost amidst major life transitions. Whether you are navigating a health challenge, coming to terms with a loss, or looking for support around managing stress - I am here to support you.
My approach is first and foremost centred around your needs, your history, and you as a person. I want to help you find yourself and the path forward when you fusing evidence based interventions with practical and human guidance.
Hi, I'm Morag and I thoroughly enjoy supporting individuals and groups through challenging periods using CBT, CFT and EMDR. I have been in a supportive role for many years from teaching to HR and now an Accredited Therapist. I work in person in Aberdeen (£75) Aberdeenshire or online (£67.50). I really enjoy the collaborative, non judgmental approach that therapy offers. I can also facilitate groups with professional colleagues online or in person. I happily work with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, phobias, emotional distress, stress, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD/CPTSD, grief. I also happily work with neurodiverse clients.
Hi, I'm Morag and I thoroughly enjoy supporting individuals and groups through challenging periods using CBT, CFT and EMDR. I have been in a supportive role for many years from teaching to HR and now an Accredited Therapist. I work in person in Aberdeen (£75) Aberdeenshire or online (£67.50). I really enjoy the collaborative, non judgmental approach that therapy offers. I can also facilitate groups with professional colleagues online or in person. I happily work with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, phobias, emotional distress, stress, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD/CPTSD, grief. I also happily work with neurodiverse clients.
I draw on Parts Work, IFS, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), somatic and Polyvagal-informed approaches, and mindfulness.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Life is complex, and our needs shift and evolve over time. As a humanist and integrative therapist, I draw on a range of approaches to shape our work together, because no two people experience life in the same way.
For me, therapy is a space where we can be fully human together — a place to sit with the tough questions, explore uncertainty, and gently discover new ways of understanding ourselves. My practice is both neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed, offering a compassionate and flexible space for whatever you bring.
I draw on Parts Work, IFS, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), somatic and Polyvagal-informed approaches, and mindfulness.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Life is complex, and our needs shift and evolve over time. As a humanist and integrative therapist, I draw on a range of approaches to shape our work together, because no two people experience life in the same way.
For me, therapy is a space where we can be fully human together — a place to sit with the tough questions, explore uncertainty, and gently discover new ways of understanding ourselves. My practice is both neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed, offering a compassionate and flexible space for whatever you bring.
I'm interested to hear what's going on for you on the inside. What is getting in the way of you living life fully? What would it look like to become more of your authentic self? Let’s work together to help you overcome challenges, difficulties, hurts, and unhelpful patterns in your life. I am a Clinical Psychologist, providing caring, evidence-based assessment and therapy with a down-to-earth and values-focused approach. I have over 10 years experience in mental health and rehabilitation. (www.AuthenticPsychology.co.uk for more info)
I'm interested to hear what's going on for you on the inside. What is getting in the way of you living life fully? What would it look like to become more of your authentic self? Let’s work together to help you overcome challenges, difficulties, hurts, and unhelpful patterns in your life. I am a Clinical Psychologist, providing caring, evidence-based assessment and therapy with a down-to-earth and values-focused approach. I have over 10 years experience in mental health and rehabilitation. (www.AuthenticPsychology.co.uk for more info)
Hello, I offer a compassionate, collaborative and flexible approach to counselling to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply want to understand yourself better, I can help with a range of issues - including depression, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, childhood experiences, relationship issues, stress and burnout.
What you can expect:
- a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment;
- deep listening with genuine care and empathy;
- support tailored to your unique needs;
- a partnership that values your autonomy and where your voice leads the way.
Hello, I offer a compassionate, collaborative and flexible approach to counselling to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply want to understand yourself better, I can help with a range of issues - including depression, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, childhood experiences, relationship issues, stress and burnout.
What you can expect:
- a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment;
- deep listening with genuine care and empathy;
- support tailored to your unique needs;
- a partnership that values your autonomy and where your voice leads the way.
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, so I aim to make those first steps feel calm and supportive. I offer a warm, steady, compassionate space where you can take a moment to pause and begin to reflect upon what’s been happening, find ways to move forward and make positive change.
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, so I aim to make those first steps feel calm and supportive. I offer a warm, steady, compassionate space where you can take a moment to pause and begin to reflect upon what’s been happening, find ways to move forward and make positive change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialise in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I assist clients in understanding their experiences and developing effective coping strategies. Offering online therapy sessions, I am accessible to clients across the UK, providing flexibility and convenience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialise in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I assist clients in understanding their experiences and developing effective coping strategies. Offering online therapy sessions, I am accessible to clients across the UK, providing flexibility and convenience.
In my work, I am particularly passionate about supporting and empowering women through different stages of life. This includes working with neurodiversity, crisis and major life transitions, relationships with self and others, addiction, childhood trauma, and issues around self-esteem and emotional regulation. I also have a strong interest in supporting women with parental challenges, postnatal depression, lone parenting, and the complex emotional experiences that can arise around fertility, sexuality, hormones, perimenopause, and menopause.
In my work, I am particularly passionate about supporting and empowering women through different stages of life. This includes working with neurodiversity, crisis and major life transitions, relationships with self and others, addiction, childhood trauma, and issues around self-esteem and emotional regulation. I also have a strong interest in supporting women with parental challenges, postnatal depression, lone parenting, and the complex emotional experiences that can arise around fertility, sexuality, hormones, perimenopause, and menopause.
However, I enjoy professional learning and I am undertaking training courses in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
At certain times in our lives, we all need support. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where I will work closely with you to explore feelings which are holding you back or causing difficulty in day-to-day life. Being properly heard will allow you to find answers and together we will find a way forward. I trained as a Person-Centred Counsellor at the University of Strathclyde from 1995-7. After working purely in counselling for 2 years, I went on to train as a teacher and have worked in education for 24 years. My background naturally led me into the role of Guidance Teacher. I returned to one-to-one counselling in 2022.
However, I enjoy professional learning and I am undertaking training courses in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
At certain times in our lives, we all need support. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where I will work closely with you to explore feelings which are holding you back or causing difficulty in day-to-day life. Being properly heard will allow you to find answers and together we will find a way forward. I trained as a Person-Centred Counsellor at the University of Strathclyde from 1995-7. After working purely in counselling for 2 years, I went on to train as a teacher and have worked in education for 24 years. My background naturally led me into the role of Guidance Teacher. I returned to one-to-one counselling in 2022.
The main therapeutic models are CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, CFT & EMDR.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
The main therapeutic models are CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, CFT & EMDR.
Overwhelmed? Lost? Your past weighing you down? If this is you, you are not alone. Life is tough for us all and it’s no surprise we sometimes feel a bit stuck. My primary aim is to create a safe environment where we can work together to move towards your goals. We will explore, discover and try out new skills and strategies for improvements in the long term.
Hi there, my name is Steph and I specialise in working with children, young people and families (including perinatal and women’s mental health).
I have strong experience supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD and exploring neurodiversity. I also have experience with personality disorders and relationship difficulties.
I understand how hard it can be to face these things and how isolating it can feel. If you’re juggling other responsibilities, it can feel like you are barely keeping your head above water.
Working with me, I offer an empathetic, safe space and real, practical tools for change.
Hi there, my name is Steph and I specialise in working with children, young people and families (including perinatal and women’s mental health).
I have strong experience supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD and exploring neurodiversity. I also have experience with personality disorders and relationship difficulties.
I understand how hard it can be to face these things and how isolating it can feel. If you’re juggling other responsibilities, it can feel like you are barely keeping your head above water.
Working with me, I offer an empathetic, safe space and real, practical tools for change.
My approach supports authenticity, self- acceptance, and living in line with your values.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals who are navigating the effects of difficult or overwhelming life experiences, including complex trauma. I help my clients manage the impact on their thoughts, emotions, and body - addressing anxiety, low mood, hypervigilance, self-criticism, relationship struggles, and attachment patterns. Many people I work with navigate the intersection of Autism, ADHD, AuDHD and adversity, addressing challenges like sensory overwhelm, burnout, masking, identity struggles, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the impact of bullying, rejection, or discrimination.
My approach supports authenticity, self- acceptance, and living in line with your values.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals who are navigating the effects of difficult or overwhelming life experiences, including complex trauma. I help my clients manage the impact on their thoughts, emotions, and body - addressing anxiety, low mood, hypervigilance, self-criticism, relationship struggles, and attachment patterns. Many people I work with navigate the intersection of Autism, ADHD, AuDHD and adversity, addressing challenges like sensory overwhelm, burnout, masking, identity struggles, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and the impact of bullying, rejection, or discrimination.
I am both a professional counselor and a life and executive coach. With eighteen years of experience working with individuals, couples, and teenagers from many different backgrounds and cultures. After a brief chat of your identified topic, I will assess if a counseling or coaching intervention will best help you to reach your goals. I am a certified Imago relationship therapist and able to use this approach for both couples and singles who want to look at increasing satisfaction in this area. I work with transitions and adapting to new phases in life. eg retirement, repatriation, divorce. Loss, change and bereavement.
I am both a professional counselor and a life and executive coach. With eighteen years of experience working with individuals, couples, and teenagers from many different backgrounds and cultures. After a brief chat of your identified topic, I will assess if a counseling or coaching intervention will best help you to reach your goals. I am a certified Imago relationship therapist and able to use this approach for both couples and singles who want to look at increasing satisfaction in this area. I work with transitions and adapting to new phases in life. eg retirement, repatriation, divorce. Loss, change and bereavement.
Dr. Tania Thorn: ADHD & Autism specialist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I divide my time between an NHS specialist ADHD & Autism Service and my private practice, specialising in neurodiversity in adults. I provide ADHD & Autism screening and diagnosis, utilising validated and structured assessments. I also offer CBT for ADHD group therapy, coaching and evidence based therapy. For neurodivergent people in employment, intervention may be funded by Access to Work.
I'm a neurodivergent, dual qualified Clinical Psychologist and Family & Couples Therapist with over 25 years experience, including working as a NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I divide my time between an NHS specialist ADHD & Autism Service and my private practice, specialising in neurodiversity in adults. I provide ADHD & Autism screening and diagnosis, utilising validated and structured assessments. I also offer CBT for ADHD group therapy, coaching and evidence based therapy. For neurodivergent people in employment, intervention may be funded by Access to Work.
I am a pluralistically trained therapist which allows me to use a variety of theories and techniques to tailor therapy to support your needs. I believe that you are the expert on your life and in your story, and you already possess the inner strength that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you - you may only need reminding! Taking the first step in seeking how to make changes in your life takes courage. My role is to support and guide you in this process through psychoeducation and a safe, informal, non-judgmental space where you are always welcomed and encouraged to come as you are and with however you feel!
I am a pluralistically trained therapist which allows me to use a variety of theories and techniques to tailor therapy to support your needs. I believe that you are the expert on your life and in your story, and you already possess the inner strength that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you - you may only need reminding! Taking the first step in seeking how to make changes in your life takes courage. My role is to support and guide you in this process through psychoeducation and a safe, informal, non-judgmental space where you are always welcomed and encouraged to come as you are and with however you feel!
Seeking support takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together on what matters most to you. Using evidence-based approaches in mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and counselling, I help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with compassion and practical tools. With over 20 years’ experience in high-pressure industries before moving into psychotherapy, I understand the realities of balancing work, family, and wellbeing. Therapy with me is collaborative, tailored, and focused on building your resilience and confidence.
Seeking support takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together on what matters most to you. Using evidence-based approaches in mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and counselling, I help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with compassion and practical tools. With over 20 years’ experience in high-pressure industries before moving into psychotherapy, I understand the realities of balancing work, family, and wellbeing. Therapy with me is collaborative, tailored, and focused on building your resilience and confidence.
Hello, my name is Elaine and I am a Trauma therapist, specialising in treating Complex PTSD, and working with long-term, chronic health conditions. I have clinical experience working within an specialist NHS service treating complex and chronic health issues, such as: CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and have also designed and implemented group therapy programmes within the NHS.
Within my team at Birch Therapy Clinic we also have CBT specialists & Clinical Psychologists.
Hello, my name is Elaine and I am a Trauma therapist, specialising in treating Complex PTSD, and working with long-term, chronic health conditions. I have clinical experience working within an specialist NHS service treating complex and chronic health issues, such as: CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and have also designed and implemented group therapy programmes within the NHS.
Within my team at Birch Therapy Clinic we also have CBT specialists & Clinical Psychologists.
That includes models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Many of my clients are students or researchers in academia or industry, but I've helped people from diverse backgrounds with various issues, often around self-esteem, OCD, anxiety and related problems, such as procrastination and perfectionism. I do not use any AI tools in my practice. If you are concerned or experience anxiety or conflict around the increasing use of genAI around you, I will do my best to listen, provide a safe space, and help you manage. Systemic problems can't be solved on an individual level, but mental health support and connectedness can help individuals live better meaningful lives in problematic systems.
That includes models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Many of my clients are students or researchers in academia or industry, but I've helped people from diverse backgrounds with various issues, often around self-esteem, OCD, anxiety and related problems, such as procrastination and perfectionism. I do not use any AI tools in my practice. If you are concerned or experience anxiety or conflict around the increasing use of genAI around you, I will do my best to listen, provide a safe space, and help you manage. Systemic problems can't be solved on an individual level, but mental health support and connectedness can help individuals live better meaningful lives in problematic systems.
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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.