Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Braintree
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
Hi I'm Ron I opened my Centre; Independent Therapy Solutions on 1st August 2005 after working at RELATE, GP Surgeries and in the drug and alcohol field. I was a family group conference coordinator for the local health authority too. For a numbers of year's I taught the Diploma in Counselling, briefly at Chelmsford College and then at Life Force in Colchester for a number of years. I am an experienced clinical supervisor for therapists and have my own supervision regularly. I became a counsellor because of life events & my own healing journey, that's not as easy as it sounds, let's say that I have been there, and got the Tshirt.
Hi I'm Ron I opened my Centre; Independent Therapy Solutions on 1st August 2005 after working at RELATE, GP Surgeries and in the drug and alcohol field. I was a family group conference coordinator for the local health authority too. For a numbers of year's I taught the Diploma in Counselling, briefly at Chelmsford College and then at Life Force in Colchester for a number of years. I am an experienced clinical supervisor for therapists and have my own supervision regularly. I became a counsellor because of life events & my own healing journey, that's not as easy as it sounds, let's say that I have been there, and got the Tshirt.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
My clients come with a wide range of different issues. They need their own space to be able to talk to someone who is independent without being judged. My clients goals are to be able to overcome and hopefully resolve their difficulties so they can lead their best life possible. I think clients would like their therapists to focus on specific goals, to help give them structure, and strategies to help them cope with their problems. My goal as a therapist is to enable the client to make critical decisions regarding alternative courses of action without outside influence.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
Through a collaborative process, you may come to better understand the relationship of your past and present, and unhelpful patterns which can imp act your choices.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of effective therapeutic approaches. It can be helpful to work through your thoughts and feelings with someone who seeks to understand us, someone who can offer effective reflection on our situation. I'll work with you to authentically explore your challenges and to make helpful changes in your life. You’ll be listened to, accepted and respected, whatever you choose to bring.
Through a collaborative process, you may come to better understand the relationship of your past and present, and unhelpful patterns which can imp act your choices.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of effective therapeutic approaches. It can be helpful to work through your thoughts and feelings with someone who seeks to understand us, someone who can offer effective reflection on our situation. I'll work with you to authentically explore your challenges and to make helpful changes in your life. You’ll be listened to, accepted and respected, whatever you choose to bring.
I assist clients who are dealing with panic attacks, depression, and communication challenges. If you're struggling with personal or professional relationships that leave you feeling isolated and fearful, rest assured there is no judgment here. You will be given the opportunity to be heard.
I assist clients who are dealing with panic attacks, depression, and communication challenges. If you're struggling with personal or professional relationships that leave you feeling isolated and fearful, rest assured there is no judgment here. You will be given the opportunity to be heard.
Are you noticing that you are feeling overwhelmed, on edge or drained? Do you ruminate about the past or worry about the future? Do you have high standards for yourself and become self-critical, often not feeling good enough? Has something bad happened that you are struggling to deal with? I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol), registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and I have experience of working in different NHS services and in private practice supporting adults with their psychological needs.
Are you noticing that you are feeling overwhelmed, on edge or drained? Do you ruminate about the past or worry about the future? Do you have high standards for yourself and become self-critical, often not feeling good enough? Has something bad happened that you are struggling to deal with? I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol), registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and I have experience of working in different NHS services and in private practice supporting adults with their psychological needs.
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
I am very mindful of how difficult finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be and I offer a calm and compassionate approach, while we gain an understanding of your concerns. My primary therapeutic method is ‘psychodynamic’ but I draw on a variety of ‘models’ to help in whichever way is appropriate: These may include CBT or EFT. Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood the root causes of your concerns we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
Tessa Gates - Mindful Path Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Braintree CM7 (Online Only)
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Overwhelmed by too many counsellors? Feeling stuck or unmotivated? Struggling with stress, anxiety, physical symptoms such as headaches, racing heart or stomach cramps, or are you worrying about the future? Tired of the 9-5 grind, yet unsure how to make meaningful changes? Do you find yourself feeling emotional, irritated or angry a lot of the time? If you find it hard to set and achieve goals or feel disconnected from those you love, you’re not alone. I understand. I can help you to manage your anxiety more effectively, deal with uncomfortable feelings and learn coping mechanisms for those moments when you feel helpless.
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Overwhelmed by too many counsellors? Feeling stuck or unmotivated? Struggling with stress, anxiety, physical symptoms such as headaches, racing heart or stomach cramps, or are you worrying about the future? Tired of the 9-5 grind, yet unsure how to make meaningful changes? Do you find yourself feeling emotional, irritated or angry a lot of the time? If you find it hard to set and achieve goals or feel disconnected from those you love, you’re not alone. I understand. I can help you to manage your anxiety more effectively, deal with uncomfortable feelings and learn coping mechanisms for those moments when you feel helpless.
Dr Heidi King Emdr And Cat
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Braintree CM7
We all struggle sometimes and need a little help. As a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR & CAT Therapist, not to mention a human being(!) I'd like to walk alongside you. Are difficult memories, unhelpful behaviours and lots of emotions getting in the way of living the life you would like to? Are you, at times, overwhelmed with feelings of shame, anxiety or sadness? I understand the exhaustion. Looking back together at past experiences of trauma, whether these be events or within relationships, I have hope that we can understand these current patterns and work out a plan together to carve out a life worth living.
We all struggle sometimes and need a little help. As a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR & CAT Therapist, not to mention a human being(!) I'd like to walk alongside you. Are difficult memories, unhelpful behaviours and lots of emotions getting in the way of living the life you would like to? Are you, at times, overwhelmed with feelings of shame, anxiety or sadness? I understand the exhaustion. Looking back together at past experiences of trauma, whether these be events or within relationships, I have hope that we can understand these current patterns and work out a plan together to carve out a life worth living.
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I have over 18 years' experience as a senior specialist psychotherapist and counsellor in the NHS. My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self- acceptance and committed action. An assumption I bring to my clinical practice is that most people want to live their lives in a direction of their choosing and in a way that reflects their personal values. As a therapist, my main focus is on those things that keep us 'stuck', that make it difficult for us to feel connected to the people and things that matter to us.
I have over 18 years' experience as a senior specialist psychotherapist and counsellor in the NHS. My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self- acceptance and committed action. An assumption I bring to my clinical practice is that most people want to live their lives in a direction of their choosing and in a way that reflects their personal values. As a therapist, my main focus is on those things that keep us 'stuck', that make it difficult for us to feel connected to the people and things that matter to us.
If you think that the above might be helpful then please feel free to cont act me.
If you have never had therapy before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. Even if you have, different practitioners take different approaches; at the end of the day, we’re all human too. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to share and explore your thoughts, feelings or beliefs. There are hundreds of approaches to therapy; from the more well known psychotherapy + CBT to lesser known ACT Therapy or Compassion Focussed Therapy.
If you think that the above might be helpful then please feel free to cont act me.
If you have never had therapy before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. Even if you have, different practitioners take different approaches; at the end of the day, we’re all human too. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to share and explore your thoughts, feelings or beliefs. There are hundreds of approaches to therapy; from the more well known psychotherapy + CBT to lesser known ACT Therapy or Compassion Focussed Therapy.
Do you struggle with negative patterns of thinking, such as worrying, overthinking, dwelling or being self-critical? Or do you find yourself people pleasing, procrastinating and holding yourself back in life? If so, please pop me a message and then we can arrange an initial consultation. I offer an integrative approach, whereby I blend CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and compassion focused therapy (CFT). I also offer online EMDR.
Do you struggle with negative patterns of thinking, such as worrying, overthinking, dwelling or being self-critical? Or do you find yourself people pleasing, procrastinating and holding yourself back in life? If so, please pop me a message and then we can arrange an initial consultation. I offer an integrative approach, whereby I blend CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and compassion focused therapy (CFT). I also offer online EMDR.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental experience from the start of cont act to the end of the therapy.
Hi, I'm Tina. I've been fortunate enough to have worked in mental health for nearly 15 years. I have always known I would work in a caring profession since I was young. mental health and supporting people to understand why their minds work in the manner they do has always felt natural and important to me. My roles have included working in NHS, CAMHs and Adolescent services, Forensic, Veterans and the Private Sector.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental experience from the start of cont act to the end of the therapy.
Hi, I'm Tina. I've been fortunate enough to have worked in mental health for nearly 15 years. I have always known I would work in a caring profession since I was young. mental health and supporting people to understand why their minds work in the manner they do has always felt natural and important to me. My roles have included working in NHS, CAMHs and Adolescent services, Forensic, Veterans and the Private Sector.
Hello, I help with both short term Counselling for life issues which can cause stress and anxiety, such as loss, change, bullying, feeling stuck etc. and longer term Psychotherapy for issues which have their roots in your past, including; Low self esteem, Depression and learned unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Working together we create an environment of trust, empathy and support where you can safely share your concerns for understanding and resolution.
Hello, I help with both short term Counselling for life issues which can cause stress and anxiety, such as loss, change, bullying, feeling stuck etc. and longer term Psychotherapy for issues which have their roots in your past, including; Low self esteem, Depression and learned unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Working together we create an environment of trust, empathy and support where you can safely share your concerns for understanding and resolution.
There are times in all our lives when we feel we have lost our way, need some to listen or simply want somebody to help us reach the next step in our journey. Maybe that sounds like you and you're looking for help to take that first step, or simply share your concerns in a safe space and really feel heard. My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan. My specialities include Relationship+Family Counselling, Anxiety+Depression, Abuse+Narcissism and Grief+Loss
There are times in all our lives when we feel we have lost our way, need some to listen or simply want somebody to help us reach the next step in our journey. Maybe that sounds like you and you're looking for help to take that first step, or simply share your concerns in a safe space and really feel heard. My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan. My specialities include Relationship+Family Counselling, Anxiety+Depression, Abuse+Narcissism and Grief+Loss
I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting and would advise you to cont act me for a non-obligatory telephone consultation to discuss your needs.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. During your initial assessment, I take time to get to know you and your presenting issues taking into consideration past experiences, family dynamics and issues that you feel need addressing or are holding you back. We would then develop a person centered care plan to best suit your needs & goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work
I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting and would advise you to cont act me for a non-obligatory telephone consultation to discuss your needs.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working within NHS and private sectors. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. During your initial assessment, I take time to get to know you and your presenting issues taking into consideration past experiences, family dynamics and issues that you feel need addressing or are holding you back. We would then develop a person centered care plan to best suit your needs & goals. I am experienced in dealing with a range of mental health conditions along with more exploratory work
Mark is enthusiastic in working with the wide range of issues with CBT such as Anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, death anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias. Mark worked in the NHS for 15 years, working in a range of settings including mental health secure units, prisons, and various community mental health teams including early intervention and specialist work and later in management. Mark has also worked in an IAPT service, social care and the corporate sector.
Mark is enthusiastic in working with the wide range of issues with CBT such as Anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, death anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias. Mark worked in the NHS for 15 years, working in a range of settings including mental health secure units, prisons, and various community mental health teams including early intervention and specialist work and later in management. Mark has also worked in an IAPT service, social care and the corporate sector.
Seeking change in your life can feel daunting, but many people come to therapy because they want exactly that. If we work together, we will spend time exploring what life is like for you now, identify the change we want to make and together we plan how we can move from where we are to where we want to be. I'm able to draw on a wide range of therapeutic skills to help support you through whatever difficulty you might be facing to make life more manageable.
Seeking change in your life can feel daunting, but many people come to therapy because they want exactly that. If we work together, we will spend time exploring what life is like for you now, identify the change we want to make and together we plan how we can move from where we are to where we want to be. I'm able to draw on a wide range of therapeutic skills to help support you through whatever difficulty you might be facing to make life more manageable.
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to deal with life’s challenges. I’m a qualified counsellor working in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Cont act me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, cont act details and an idea of your interest in counselling. If you would like me to call you, let me know what times work.
Are you struggling with issues related to addiction, anxiety or depression ? Finding it hard to cope with major life changes? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to deal with life’s challenges. I’m a qualified counsellor working in the Bishop Stortford area, and I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Cont act me using the email form, calling or messaging. If leaving a voicemail you do not need to leave a detailed message – just your name, cont act details and an idea of your interest in counselling. If you would like me to call you, let me know what times work.
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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.