Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Cardiff
Hi, I'm Catrin, a Clinical Psychologist providing a warm, respectful, and compassionate space to explore emotional and psychological difficulties. I offer psychological therapy to adults in both English and Welsh. I work with a wide range of difficulties and my particular area of expertise include working with anxiety, stress, chronic worry (including health anxiety), low mood and depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, adjustment to health conditions, sexual wellbeing, and palliative and end-of-life concerns.
Hi, I'm Catrin, a Clinical Psychologist providing a warm, respectful, and compassionate space to explore emotional and psychological difficulties. I offer psychological therapy to adults in both English and Welsh. I work with a wide range of difficulties and my particular area of expertise include working with anxiety, stress, chronic worry (including health anxiety), low mood and depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, adjustment to health conditions, sexual wellbeing, and palliative and end-of-life concerns.
Hello and welcome! I'm an experienced clinical psychologist working both within the NHS and private practice. I offer assessment and therapy for children and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, stress, anxiety, and low mood to name just a few. My practice draws on a range of evidence-based psychological approaches to ensure the therapy best meets your needs.
Hello and welcome! I'm an experienced clinical psychologist working both within the NHS and private practice. I offer assessment and therapy for children and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, stress, anxiety, and low mood to name just a few. My practice draws on a range of evidence-based psychological approaches to ensure the therapy best meets your needs.
I am a qualified and accredited CBT psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner and work with adults and adolescents (aged 14 years and above). I have 20 years experience of working in mental health, for NHS, charities, University settings and private medical health settings. I specialise in working with trauma, working with single incident PTSD and complex PTSD. I also work depression, anxiety disorders including panic, generalised anxiety (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), health anxiety and social anxiety.
I am a qualified and accredited CBT psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner and work with adults and adolescents (aged 14 years and above). I have 20 years experience of working in mental health, for NHS, charities, University settings and private medical health settings. I specialise in working with trauma, working with single incident PTSD and complex PTSD. I also work depression, anxiety disorders including panic, generalised anxiety (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), health anxiety and social anxiety.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
I often use EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in my sessions.
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My specialty is the perinatal period, supporting those who experience perinatal mental health and perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to eg hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) ). I am passionate about providing spaces for parents who are expecting or in the early years of parenthood, to talk about what they are finding difficult. I can also support to those who have experienced pregnancy loss/the death of a baby. I focus on the process of grief, and reducing parents suffering.
I often use EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in my sessions.
Hi! I’m Jen, and I’m a Clinical Psychologist providing evidence-based therapy within a non-judgemental and compassionate space. My specialty is the perinatal period, supporting those who experience perinatal mental health and perinatal trauma (including birth trauma or trauma related to eg hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) ). I am passionate about providing spaces for parents who are expecting or in the early years of parenthood, to talk about what they are finding difficult. I can also support to those who have experienced pregnancy loss/the death of a baby. I focus on the process of grief, and reducing parents suffering.
This means that I utilise techniques and tools from different counselling modalities like Humanistic integrative psychotherapy, CBT , as well as ACT and existential, to tailor an individual approach for you.
It can feel overwhelming to contact a therapist and consider that you may need support, however, it is never too late to ask for help as it shows a sign of strength in a person and a readiness for change. I am offering both long-term and short-term therapy where we can engage in insightful ways to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours. My aim is to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship that helps you to develop self-awareness to work through and reflect on any issues you might be experiencing.
This means that I utilise techniques and tools from different counselling modalities like Humanistic integrative psychotherapy, CBT , as well as ACT and existential, to tailor an individual approach for you.
It can feel overwhelming to contact a therapist and consider that you may need support, however, it is never too late to ask for help as it shows a sign of strength in a person and a readiness for change. I am offering both long-term and short-term therapy where we can engage in insightful ways to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours. My aim is to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship that helps you to develop self-awareness to work through and reflect on any issues you might be experiencing.
I tailor therapy to your needs, drawing on ACT and somatic approaches.
You're capable, responsible and often the one others rely on. On the surface you’re coping, but underneath you may feel exhausted, anxious or quietly overwhelmed. You might be navigating grief, burnout or the long-term impact of growing up with an emotionally immature or narcissistic parent. You want relief from constant pressure, a calmer nervous system, and space to reconnect with who you are - not just who you’ve had to be.
I tailor therapy to your needs, drawing on ACT and somatic approaches.
You're capable, responsible and often the one others rely on. On the surface you’re coping, but underneath you may feel exhausted, anxious or quietly overwhelmed. You might be navigating grief, burnout or the long-term impact of growing up with an emotionally immature or narcissistic parent. You want relief from constant pressure, a calmer nervous system, and space to reconnect with who you are - not just who you’ve had to be.
With over 50 years of collective experience, our team of Registered Psychologists are trained in accordance with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and use only recommended ass
We use recognised therapies and techniques that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Our support sessions can be used in a range of ways. Some people seek single sessions to gain additional information about their condition and skills to manage it. Others want to discuss a specific problem they are experiencing at that time. Some people seek longer-term therapy and support. We believe in catering support to people’s needs.
With over 50 years of collective experience, our team of Registered Psychologists are trained in accordance with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and use only recommended ass
We use recognised therapies and techniques that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Our support sessions can be used in a range of ways. Some people seek single sessions to gain additional information about their condition and skills to manage it. Others want to discuss a specific problem they are experiencing at that time. Some people seek longer-term therapy and support. We believe in catering support to people’s needs.
I specialize in a holistic approach to therapy, blending solution-focused techniques with elements of acceptance and change.
Hi, my name is Olga I am here to offer you my skills, knowledge in support whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorder, or other mental health challenges. I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation. Together, we will work towards creating meaningful and sustainable changes that lead to more fulfilling life. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to healing and wholeness.
I specialize in a holistic approach to therapy, blending solution-focused techniques with elements of acceptance and change.
Hi, my name is Olga I am here to offer you my skills, knowledge in support whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorder, or other mental health challenges. I am here to provide a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation. Together, we will work towards creating meaningful and sustainable changes that lead to more fulfilling life. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to healing and wholeness.
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
Hello, my name is Dr Dean Whybrow, and I am a clinical nurse specialist in psychological therapies. I have a degree in mental health nursing, a post graduate diploma and master's in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and a PhD in organisational health and wellbeing. I have also completed all levels of training as an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner. I am fully accredited as a CBT therapist and EMDR practitioner. I am also registered as a mental health nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Hello, my name is Dr Dean Whybrow, and I am a clinical nurse specialist in psychological therapies. I have a degree in mental health nursing, a post graduate diploma and master's in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and a PhD in organisational health and wellbeing. I have also completed all levels of training as an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner. I am fully accredited as a CBT therapist and EMDR practitioner. I am also registered as a mental health nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
I draw on evidence-based approaches like ACT and family therapy, bringing compassionate and person-centred care to support people across the lifespan and diverse backgrounds.
Are you feeling emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck — perhaps facing a health condition, grief, or a major life transition? Or maybe you are also navigating questions around your identity, expectations from society, or the impact of feeling different or misunderstood. You long to feel calmer, more connected, and confident in who you are - to live meaningfully, even alongside emotional distress or pressure. You’re ready for support that’s warm, inclusive, and grounded in genuine care so that you can engage with what is important for you.
I draw on evidence-based approaches like ACT and family therapy, bringing compassionate and person-centred care to support people across the lifespan and diverse backgrounds.
Are you feeling emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck — perhaps facing a health condition, grief, or a major life transition? Or maybe you are also navigating questions around your identity, expectations from society, or the impact of feeling different or misunderstood. You long to feel calmer, more connected, and confident in who you are - to live meaningfully, even alongside emotional distress or pressure. You’re ready for support that’s warm, inclusive, and grounded in genuine care so that you can engage with what is important for you.
I integrate a range of therapies into my clinical practice, drawing upon cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), systemic family therapy, compassion focused therapy (CFT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), the Feeling Safe Programme, and the Internal Family Systems model.
Hi, I’m Beth, a Clinical Psychologist who delivers therapy in a compassionate and evidence-based way, based on a highly personalised formulation (or map) of your difficulties. I work across the lifespan and my particular areas of expertise include working with PTSD and complex PTSD, OCD, low self-esteem, all types of anxiety, phobias, and depression, and ongoing distress following an episode of psychosis. I am confident with working with a wide range of challenges and difficulties, no matter how complex. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I would seek to enable you to grow, thrive, and make important changes.
I integrate a range of therapies into my clinical practice, drawing upon cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), systemic family therapy, compassion focused therapy (CFT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), the Feeling Safe Programme, and the Internal Family Systems model.
Hi, I’m Beth, a Clinical Psychologist who delivers therapy in a compassionate and evidence-based way, based on a highly personalised formulation (or map) of your difficulties. I work across the lifespan and my particular areas of expertise include working with PTSD and complex PTSD, OCD, low self-esteem, all types of anxiety, phobias, and depression, and ongoing distress following an episode of psychosis. I am confident with working with a wide range of challenges and difficulties, no matter how complex. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I would seek to enable you to grow, thrive, and make important changes.
I'm a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist based in Cardiff. I help people with various mental health problems including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, stress, relationship problems, addiction and sleep difficulties.
My therapy will usually begin with a conversation about your goals and what you are hoping to get support with. I primarily use a therapeutic approach called Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT) to help understand and overcome the problem you are experiencing.
I'm a HCPC-registered clinical psychologist based in Cardiff. I help people with various mental health problems including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, stress, relationship problems, addiction and sleep difficulties.
My therapy will usually begin with a conversation about your goals and what you are hoping to get support with. I primarily use a therapeutic approach called Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT) to help understand and overcome the problem you are experiencing.
Hi, I’m Lisa, a Clinical Psychologist offering compassionate support to women and families through a range of challenges in their journey from preconception into early parenthood. I support the emotional and psychological impact of IVF, alongside extreme fear of birth, extreme pregnancy sickness, perinatal trauma, perinatal loss, and when pregnancy or parenting activates earlier relational trauma. I help individuals and families strengthen emotional connection, nurture children’s development, and care for their own wellbeing. My work is systemic, attachment-focused, and guided by compassion, inclusion, equity and feminism.
Hi, I’m Lisa, a Clinical Psychologist offering compassionate support to women and families through a range of challenges in their journey from preconception into early parenthood. I support the emotional and psychological impact of IVF, alongside extreme fear of birth, extreme pregnancy sickness, perinatal trauma, perinatal loss, and when pregnancy or parenting activates earlier relational trauma. I help individuals and families strengthen emotional connection, nurture children’s development, and care for their own wellbeing. My work is systemic, attachment-focused, and guided by compassion, inclusion, equity and feminism.
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
Hello! My name is Dawid. I am a CBT therapist. My photo was taken in Cornwall. As you can see I enjoy being in nature (look at that smile). I can walk on cliffs for miles, this really relaxes me. I want you to feel the same and support your wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy where we work together to recognise and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours which may be causing you difficulties. We would set achievable goals for future sessions and the final destination of where you would like to be. CBT is short-term. Once you learn some new useful skills you become then your own therapist!
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating elements of third-wave therapies, including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, trauma ,depression, menopause, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. If you’re navigating emotional distress, self-doubt, or cultural pressures you might be seeking clarity, tools for change, and someone who truly understands your experience. As a fully accredited CBT therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating elements of third-wave therapies, including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Life’s challenges—whether anxiety, trauma ,depression, menopause, or chronic illness—can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. If you’re navigating emotional distress, self-doubt, or cultural pressures you might be seeking clarity, tools for change, and someone who truly understands your experience. As a fully accredited CBT therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting. Sometimes therapy involves seeing the person on their own, and other times it can involve the wider family as well. Our sessions will start by getting to know you better, and what your main difficulties are at present, in the context of your life experiences. Helping you to understand why you are having such difficulties will help us to tailor our psychological intervention to your specific needs. I will be with you every step of the way.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting. Sometimes therapy involves seeing the person on their own, and other times it can involve the wider family as well. Our sessions will start by getting to know you better, and what your main difficulties are at present, in the context of your life experiences. Helping you to understand why you are having such difficulties will help us to tailor our psychological intervention to your specific needs. I will be with you every step of the way.
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- Bridgend
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- Chepstow
- Cowbridge
- Cwmbran
- Llantwit Major
- Monmouth
- Newport
- Penarth
- Pontyclun
- Pontypridd
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.