Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Glasgow
You can expect a safe, non-judgmental space to develop self-compassion, resilience, assertiveness, and self- acceptance.
I help people break free from negative or anxious thoughts, heal from past emotional pain and improve their relationship with themselves and others. I enjoy helping clients rediscover their confidence, boost their self-esteem, and quiet their inner critic, giving them the tools to prioritise their own needs and recognise their worth.
I combine different styles of therapy, making sure you leave with practical tools and strategies that help you start feeling better right away.
You can expect a safe, non-judgmental space to develop self-compassion, resilience, assertiveness, and self- acceptance.
I help people break free from negative or anxious thoughts, heal from past emotional pain and improve their relationship with themselves and others. I enjoy helping clients rediscover their confidence, boost their self-esteem, and quiet their inner critic, giving them the tools to prioritise their own needs and recognise their worth.
I combine different styles of therapy, making sure you leave with practical tools and strategies that help you start feeling better right away.
My non-directive method provides a comfortable, relaxed environment of unconditional acceptance where you are can express yourself in a safe therapeutic space.
Hello and welcome! Are you looking for assistance to move forward with your life? I am here to support you through that process, whether current life circumstances are affecting your wellbeing, or if find that you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed at the moment. Your emotional wellbeing is core to my client-centred approach. I am here to support you through the current life stresses you might be experiencing. If you feel are needing some support, I do provide walk and talk sessions from my Glasgow-based practice. Alternatively, I have online availability throughout the working week if that would better suit your schedule.
My non-directive method provides a comfortable, relaxed environment of unconditional acceptance where you are can express yourself in a safe therapeutic space.
Hello and welcome! Are you looking for assistance to move forward with your life? I am here to support you through that process, whether current life circumstances are affecting your wellbeing, or if find that you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed at the moment. Your emotional wellbeing is core to my client-centred approach. I am here to support you through the current life stresses you might be experiencing. If you feel are needing some support, I do provide walk and talk sessions from my Glasgow-based practice. Alternatively, I have online availability throughout the working week if that would better suit your schedule.
However, I consider myself an integrated therapist; bringing in parts of person centred, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapy to tailor your treatment to your needs and who you are as an individual.
With therapy, you get out what you put into the process. Beginning your therapy journey can be intimidating, but you can expect support and encouragement throughout. I never expect my clients to attempt anything that is unrealistic and in return I hope that they will try to push themselves to grow and heal. At the end of the day, therapy about us working together to find out how to improve your life.
However, I consider myself an integrated therapist; bringing in parts of person centred, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapy to tailor your treatment to your needs and who you are as an individual.
With therapy, you get out what you put into the process. Beginning your therapy journey can be intimidating, but you can expect support and encouragement throughout. I never expect my clients to attempt anything that is unrealistic and in return I hope that they will try to push themselves to grow and heal. At the end of the day, therapy about us working together to find out how to improve your life.
Miranda Lo (MCouns) Counselling, CBT & Coaching
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I offer therapy drawing the benefits from various modalities to suit Your needs - for example, integrating Humanistic Person Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (including ACT & DBT) and some Attachment & Relationship Approaches, if appropriate.
You are just feeling fed up with self-doubt & rumination; and you are worrying about your continual procrastination & your escape from opportunities. You feel like you are finally ready to move forward. I understand what it feels like when encountering emotional issues and stress. I embarked on a journey of self-exploration, which has allowed me to find what I am passionate about. I work with an Integrative Therapeutic Approach to draw benefits from various modalities to suit You. I am dedicated in collaboratively assisting YOU in overcoming self doubts & unleashing YOUR potential FULLY, be it in your life, career and relationships.
I offer therapy drawing the benefits from various modalities to suit Your needs - for example, integrating Humanistic Person Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (including ACT & DBT) and some Attachment & Relationship Approaches, if appropriate.
You are just feeling fed up with self-doubt & rumination; and you are worrying about your continual procrastination & your escape from opportunities. You feel like you are finally ready to move forward. I understand what it feels like when encountering emotional issues and stress. I embarked on a journey of self-exploration, which has allowed me to find what I am passionate about. I work with an Integrative Therapeutic Approach to draw benefits from various modalities to suit You. I am dedicated in collaboratively assisting YOU in overcoming self doubts & unleashing YOUR potential FULLY, be it in your life, career and relationships.
Dr. Marie-Claire Whyte Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G76
As a Clinical Psychologist I work from an evidence based cognitive behavioural perspective, utilising aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy.
As a doctoral trained Clinical Psychologist, with 20 years NHS experience, I have worked therapeutically with adults, children, and young people presenting with emotional and psychological difficulties which significantly impact functioning and relationships.
I sometimes use compassion focused and attachment models to create understanding of issues and offer a choice of evidence based interventions to address these.
I provide a safe, nurturing and reflective space to explore difficult experiences past and present, and draw on existing values and strengths to support coping, sense making and change.
As a Clinical Psychologist I work from an evidence based cognitive behavioural perspective, utilising aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy.
As a doctoral trained Clinical Psychologist, with 20 years NHS experience, I have worked therapeutically with adults, children, and young people presenting with emotional and psychological difficulties which significantly impact functioning and relationships.
I sometimes use compassion focused and attachment models to create understanding of issues and offer a choice of evidence based interventions to address these.
I provide a safe, nurturing and reflective space to explore difficult experiences past and present, and draw on existing values and strengths to support coping, sense making and change.
I use a range of psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & EMDR, to help people improve their quality of life.
Hi I am Dr Jill Ogston and I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at The Beacon Practice. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with children, adults and families to help them understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. In addition, I have particular expertise in working with people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and related conditions; in providing support to live in a neurotypical world, with emotional difficulties and in providing an opinion on whether a full assessment of Autism would be helpful.
I use a range of psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & EMDR, to help people improve their quality of life.
Hi I am Dr Jill Ogston and I am a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at The Beacon Practice. I offer psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention in West and Central Scotland. I work with children, adults and families to help them understand and manage a wide range of emotional difficulties. In addition, I have particular expertise in working with people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and related conditions; in providing support to live in a neurotypical world, with emotional difficulties and in providing an opinion on whether a full assessment of Autism would be helpful.
I use a range of clinical models ( Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Schema focused therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, trauma focused CBT, relational & attachment based approaches) to support the range of issues that can show up including, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, shame, relationship issues, PTSD, complex trauma, insomnia, OCD and burnout.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have spent my career in Adult Mental Health services in the NHS, supporting people individually and in groups. My clinical practice aims to foster increased psychological flexibility to support becoming more emotionally open, cognitively flexible, aware in the present moment and actively engaged in a meaningful life. Between life’s busyness and navigating struggles we can become disconnected from ourselves and what matters to us, spending our days trying to cope rather than living. With compassion we can create a space, a gap within the struggle, to heal and reconnect with your life.
I use a range of clinical models ( Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Schema focused therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, trauma focused CBT, relational & attachment based approaches) to support the range of issues that can show up including, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, shame, relationship issues, PTSD, complex trauma, insomnia, OCD and burnout.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have spent my career in Adult Mental Health services in the NHS, supporting people individually and in groups. My clinical practice aims to foster increased psychological flexibility to support becoming more emotionally open, cognitively flexible, aware in the present moment and actively engaged in a meaningful life. Between life’s busyness and navigating struggles we can become disconnected from ourselves and what matters to us, spending our days trying to cope rather than living. With compassion we can create a space, a gap within the struggle, to heal and reconnect with your life.
That includes models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Being human is hard, but you don't have to go it alone. I will give you the time and space to explore the difficulties you face at a pace which is comfortable for you, to help you live a life more satisfying, meaningful, and free. I can help you understand yourself better, be more present and more purposeful in your life, and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
That includes models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Being human is hard, but you don't have to go it alone. I will give you the time and space to explore the difficulties you face at a pace which is comfortable for you, to help you live a life more satisfying, meaningful, and free. I can help you understand yourself better, be more present and more purposeful in your life, and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
I draw from third-wave approaches such as ACT and other evidence-based therapies such as Motivational Interviewing.
Are you looking for help with adjusting to change? Maybe you're living abroad and struggling with culture shock. Or maybe your new role at work is causing you anxiety. I'm here to help you navigate these transitions. I have worked with business professionals from different industries (healthcare, start-ups, global organisations, academia) on topics such as stress management, anxiety, adjusting to a new culture, dealing with workplace issues, work-life balance, living according to your values, and building up your self-esteem. I can support you with making key changes so you can achieve your personal and professional goals.
I draw from third-wave approaches such as ACT and other evidence-based therapies such as Motivational Interviewing.
Are you looking for help with adjusting to change? Maybe you're living abroad and struggling with culture shock. Or maybe your new role at work is causing you anxiety. I'm here to help you navigate these transitions. I have worked with business professionals from different industries (healthcare, start-ups, global organisations, academia) on topics such as stress management, anxiety, adjusting to a new culture, dealing with workplace issues, work-life balance, living according to your values, and building up your self-esteem. I can support you with making key changes so you can achieve your personal and professional goals.
Wendy delivers predominantly CBT but is also trained in several psychological models including EMDR , ACT, CFT and DBT.
Wendy Illingworth is a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (Applied Psychologist) accredited by the BABCP and EMDR Europe with over thirteen years experience working in both the NHS and private sector as a lead therapist. She is also an accredited EMDR practitioner. Wendy’s lengthy training and experience has involved working therapeutically with a wide range of psychological difficulties including Depression, Anxiety Disorders (e.g. Phobias, Panic, Social Anxiety and OCD) and PTSD.
Wendy delivers predominantly CBT but is also trained in several psychological models including EMDR , ACT, CFT and DBT.
Wendy Illingworth is a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (Applied Psychologist) accredited by the BABCP and EMDR Europe with over thirteen years experience working in both the NHS and private sector as a lead therapist. She is also an accredited EMDR practitioner. Wendy’s lengthy training and experience has involved working therapeutically with a wide range of psychological difficulties including Depression, Anxiety Disorders (e.g. Phobias, Panic, Social Anxiety and OCD) and PTSD.
This process can lead to a fresh perspective and self acceptance.
Hello my name is Michael and I would like to offer you a safe and confidential space to be fully accepted and heard. I am a qualified integrative CBT therapist and registered member of the BACP. I am based in Glasgow and have 6 years of extensive training. I value human connection and trust and I strive to create a warm and and safe space for you. My approach can be tailored towards your individual needs and goals. I recognise that healing takes time and you will find that I am a kind and welcoming counsellor that will listen with empathy and compassion. I have my own peaceful and confidential therapy room in Glasgow.
This process can lead to a fresh perspective and self acceptance.
Hello my name is Michael and I would like to offer you a safe and confidential space to be fully accepted and heard. I am a qualified integrative CBT therapist and registered member of the BACP. I am based in Glasgow and have 6 years of extensive training. I value human connection and trust and I strive to create a warm and and safe space for you. My approach can be tailored towards your individual needs and goals. I recognise that healing takes time and you will find that I am a kind and welcoming counsellor that will listen with empathy and compassion. I have my own peaceful and confidential therapy room in Glasgow.
Meet Our Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors
I specialise in evidence-based treatment including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello, I am Dr Katie Smith. Now, more than ever, it is important to look after our mental health and I enjoy helping clients to do just that. I specialise in providing psychological therapy to adults experiencing challenges to their mental health or adjusting to physical health conditions. I work online and from my office in South Glasgow/East Renfrewshire. I have extensive experience from over 20 years working in the NHS and my background as a Clinical Psychologist means that I am trained to the highest professional standards and I strive to provide a high quality and effective service for my clients.
I specialise in evidence-based treatment including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello, I am Dr Katie Smith. Now, more than ever, it is important to look after our mental health and I enjoy helping clients to do just that. I specialise in providing psychological therapy to adults experiencing challenges to their mental health or adjusting to physical health conditions. I work online and from my office in South Glasgow/East Renfrewshire. I have extensive experience from over 20 years working in the NHS and my background as a Clinical Psychologist means that I am trained to the highest professional standards and I strive to provide a high quality and effective service for my clients.
If you are struggling with repeated unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving, wish to explore means of taking care of your mental health and build an understanding of how challenges have impacted on you, accessing psychological therapy could help you to make meaningful change and/ or build acceptance in your life.
I am a chartered Counselling Psychologist. I have experience working with a diverse range of mental health concerns varying in complexity and severity such as: Trauma, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), Depression, Anxiety disorders, OCD, Bereavement, Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties and Loss.
If you are struggling with repeated unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving, wish to explore means of taking care of your mental health and build an understanding of how challenges have impacted on you, accessing psychological therapy could help you to make meaningful change and/ or build acceptance in your life.
I am a chartered Counselling Psychologist. I have experience working with a diverse range of mental health concerns varying in complexity and severity such as: Trauma, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), Depression, Anxiety disorders, OCD, Bereavement, Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties and Loss.
Primarily I work from a CBT perspective but I also incorporate a Compassion Focused approach and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into my practice.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the Glasgow area. I offer sessions using a collaborative approach in a confidential, compassionate environment to support you through a difficult time in your life. CBT is a talking therapy that uses a range of methods, including psycho-education, to increase your awareness of the issue and to develop the skills to change your thinking and behaviour, enabling real life changes. I believe that working together is the key to success and throughout our journey we will focus on your goals and aspirations in order to find solutions that will enable you to move forward.
Primarily I work from a CBT perspective but I also incorporate a Compassion Focused approach and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into my practice.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the Glasgow area. I offer sessions using a collaborative approach in a confidential, compassionate environment to support you through a difficult time in your life. CBT is a talking therapy that uses a range of methods, including psycho-education, to increase your awareness of the issue and to develop the skills to change your thinking and behaviour, enabling real life changes. I believe that working together is the key to success and throughout our journey we will focus on your goals and aspirations in order to find solutions that will enable you to move forward.
I also use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I can offer support with many different issues, whether there has been a recent change in your mental health, or you have been struggling with something for a long time. I have a wide range of experience providing psychological therapy in various settings including primary care within the NHS, higher education, and third-sector organisations. I have experience supporting people experiencing difficulties around pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent. I also have experience working with those affected by health issues such as cancer.
I also use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I can offer support with many different issues, whether there has been a recent change in your mental health, or you have been struggling with something for a long time. I have a wide range of experience providing psychological therapy in various settings including primary care within the NHS, higher education, and third-sector organisations. I have experience supporting people experiencing difficulties around pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent. I also have experience working with those affected by health issues such as cancer.
I use tailored, evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, EMDR and CFT to help you understand how your difficulties developed, factors keeping these going and ways of helping to break vicious cycles and change old behavioural patterns.
If you are feeling confused about your feelings, finding them difficult to manage and coping in ways that might potentially be harmful in the longer term, I can help you. If you are feeling stuck, perhaps struggling with poor sleep and physical health difficulties and have stopped living life in the way you would like, I can help you. If you are experiencing low mood, anger, anxiety or low self-esteem, let me help you to find ways of coping with these difficulties in a way that will improve your overall wellbeing and help you live a more fulfilling life. I am down to earth, genuine, caring and compassionate.
I use tailored, evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, EMDR and CFT to help you understand how your difficulties developed, factors keeping these going and ways of helping to break vicious cycles and change old behavioural patterns.
If you are feeling confused about your feelings, finding them difficult to manage and coping in ways that might potentially be harmful in the longer term, I can help you. If you are feeling stuck, perhaps struggling with poor sleep and physical health difficulties and have stopped living life in the way you would like, I can help you. If you are experiencing low mood, anger, anxiety or low self-esteem, let me help you to find ways of coping with these difficulties in a way that will improve your overall wellbeing and help you live a more fulfilling life. I am down to earth, genuine, caring and compassionate.
CBT Psychotherapy Joanna Torzewska, MSc, MBABCP
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Glasgow G3
Waitlist for new clients
I deliver predominantly CBT, however depending on your needs I will integrate other approaches including CFT and ACT.
Hi, my name is Joanna and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychtherapist, with a background in Psychology. I have worked in the Mental Health sector for over fifteen years with diverse groups of clients. I have worked in many different organisations dealing with a wide range of psychological difficulties. When you are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood or feel overwelmed considering therapy can feel daunting. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can together explore the nature of your difficulties to understand what is keeping them going and find the way to stop the vicius cycle.
I deliver predominantly CBT, however depending on your needs I will integrate other approaches including CFT and ACT.
Hi, my name is Joanna and I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychtherapist, with a background in Psychology. I have worked in the Mental Health sector for over fifteen years with diverse groups of clients. I have worked in many different organisations dealing with a wide range of psychological difficulties. When you are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood or feel overwelmed considering therapy can feel daunting. I can offer you a safe and confidential space where we can together explore the nature of your difficulties to understand what is keeping them going and find the way to stop the vicius cycle.
The Psychology Rooms Clinic - Director Dr McNeill
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G2
Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health (pain and medical conditions). Our clinic is friendly and our clinic rooms are tailored specifically for adults, teens or children. We are open from 9am to 8pm to suit school and work hours. We offer are:
• Evidence based psychological therapies for all ages, families and couples
• Psychological assessment for surgery (cosmetic and medical)
• Psychological preparation for coping with surgery or genetic testing
• Expert witness report for court, tribunals and compensation.
• Mental health first aid training
Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health (pain and medical conditions). Our clinic is friendly and our clinic rooms are tailored specifically for adults, teens or children. We are open from 9am to 8pm to suit school and work hours. We offer are:
• Evidence based psychological therapies for all ages, families and couples
• Psychological assessment for surgery (cosmetic and medical)
• Psychological preparation for coping with surgery or genetic testing
• Expert witness report for court, tribunals and compensation.
• Mental health first aid training
I offer empathy, unconditional acceptance, respect, genuineness and I will work with you at your own time and pace.
I know how daunting this first step can be. Reaching out for help from a stranger can be very nerve-wracking. However, during our time together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship, one that you may find solace in. I work with clients from all backgrounds and I offer support for adults and young people aged 11+. I support clients with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdowns, bereavement, self-harm, family conflict, women’s cultural issues, eating disorders and anger management. In particular, I am highly experienced in working within the south asian community.
I offer empathy, unconditional acceptance, respect, genuineness and I will work with you at your own time and pace.
I know how daunting this first step can be. Reaching out for help from a stranger can be very nerve-wracking. However, during our time together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship, one that you may find solace in. I work with clients from all backgrounds and I offer support for adults and young people aged 11+. I support clients with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdowns, bereavement, self-harm, family conflict, women’s cultural issues, eating disorders and anger management. In particular, I am highly experienced in working within the south asian community.
I believe that my training, knowledge, expertise and experience is best utilized with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I believe that making the decision to come to therapy is a brave and admirable decision. I work from a space of respect and use my 20+ years of experience working with complex mental health issues to work with clients in a respectful and innovative manner to find workable solutions that will make a difference in the real world of the unique individual.
I believe that my training, knowledge, expertise and experience is best utilized with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I believe that making the decision to come to therapy is a brave and admirable decision. I work from a space of respect and use my 20+ years of experience working with complex mental health issues to work with clients in a respectful and innovative manner to find workable solutions that will make a difference in the real world of the unique individual.
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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.