Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Mitcham

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Piotr Sznicer
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mitcham CR4
Navigating the complexities of addiction, chronic pain, or depression can feel isolating and daunting. You're not alone in this journey. Piotr Sznicer deeply understands the weight of these challenges and is genuinely committed to supporting you. With expertise in therapies like CBT, MBCT, ACT, and CFT, Piotr crafts a compassionate and personalized healing path tailored just for you. Drawing from his significant experience with the National Health Services, rest assured you're in caring and expert hands. Together, you can start journey towards healing, empowerment, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Navigating the complexities of addiction, chronic pain, or depression can feel isolating and daunting. You're not alone in this journey. Piotr Sznicer deeply understands the weight of these challenges and is genuinely committed to supporting you. With expertise in therapies like CBT, MBCT, ACT, and CFT, Piotr crafts a compassionate and personalized healing path tailored just for you. Drawing from his significant experience with the National Health Services, rest assured you're in caring and expert hands. Together, you can start journey towards healing, empowerment, and a renewed sense of well-being.
020 3871 3253 View 020 3871 3253
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Blue Ocean
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mitcham CR4
Hi, my name is kadija Taha, I am an integrative counsellor and I am also specialised in bereavement counselling. I am very successful as a counsellor, because of my ability to help others overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobia, relationship, grieving and so on. As a counsellor, I use the core conditions to help my clients, this means that, I use the unconditional positive regard to work fairly and genuinely to every client. I also use my empathic understanding to be in my clients world. I work with various age ranges, starting from children as young as 7 years old to the elderly aged 85 and upwards.
Hi, my name is kadija Taha, I am an integrative counsellor and I am also specialised in bereavement counselling. I am very successful as a counsellor, because of my ability to help others overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobia, relationship, grieving and so on. As a counsellor, I use the core conditions to help my clients, this means that, I use the unconditional positive regard to work fairly and genuinely to every client. I also use my empathic understanding to be in my clients world. I work with various age ranges, starting from children as young as 7 years old to the elderly aged 85 and upwards.
020 3947 8955 View 020 3947 8955
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Orlando Hollingsworth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mitcham CR4
I am licensed in the UK with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am an Integrative therapist that uses various approaches in therapy.
I am licensed in the UK with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am an Integrative therapist that uses various approaches in therapy.
020 3835 2817 View 020 3835 2817
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Dr Adila Mahmood
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mitcham CR4
My name is Adila and I'm a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. My professional background includes working in mental health hospitals and outpatient clinics in the National Health Service (NHS) as well as the private sector.
My name is Adila and I'm a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. My professional background includes working in mental health hospitals and outpatient clinics in the National Health Service (NHS) as well as the private sector.
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Seema Bhatti
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Mitcham CR4
I am an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and trained CBT and DBT therapist. I have been working in mental health for 9 years with both NHS and private health care experience. I work inline with my values of openness, integrity, non judgemental stance and positive regard. I have an interest in equality and diversity which is considered in the work I do and reflected in my academic research.
I am an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and trained CBT and DBT therapist. I have been working in mental health for 9 years with both NHS and private health care experience. I work inline with my values of openness, integrity, non judgemental stance and positive regard. I have an interest in equality and diversity which is considered in the work I do and reflected in my academic research.
01798 306635 View 01798 306635

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Dr Charley Deacon
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW12
The approaches that I use include CBT, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Whatever has brought you here, welcome! I’m Charley, a Psychologist based in South West London. I have over 10 years’ experience supporting young people, adults and families facing difficult times in their lives. I offer a warm and down-to-earth approach and my main focus is on providing a safe and non-judgemental space to talk. My priority is that therapy is as helpful for you as possible so my approach is collaborative and open. I work with people from all walks of life and have a special interest in supporting those facing difficulties relating to pregnancy, birth and the early years of a child's life.
The approaches that I use include CBT, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Whatever has brought you here, welcome! I’m Charley, a Psychologist based in South West London. I have over 10 years’ experience supporting young people, adults and families facing difficult times in their lives. I offer a warm and down-to-earth approach and my main focus is on providing a safe and non-judgemental space to talk. My priority is that therapy is as helpful for you as possible so my approach is collaborative and open. I work with people from all walks of life and have a special interest in supporting those facing difficulties relating to pregnancy, birth and the early years of a child's life.
020 3835 6254 View 020 3835 6254
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Dr Claudia, Willow Psychology Service
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW19  (Online Only)
I work in an integrative way, depending on your personal needs and goals, with my work being informed by evidence-based psychological therapies such as CBT, ACT and CFT.
Are you feeling stuck, isolated or overwhelmed by your difficulties? Reaching out for support can be hard, especially if you have not spoken with a psychologist before. My name is Claudia and I’m a compassionate and dedicated clinical psychologist, with over 8 years of experience working in the NHS. We will start by making sense of how your life experiences may have influenced your current problems, and then combining this understanding together with your own personal strengths, to create a treatment plan that will help you develop aspects of life that are important for you and reduce unwanted symptoms.
I work in an integrative way, depending on your personal needs and goals, with my work being informed by evidence-based psychological therapies such as CBT, ACT and CFT.
Are you feeling stuck, isolated or overwhelmed by your difficulties? Reaching out for support can be hard, especially if you have not spoken with a psychologist before. My name is Claudia and I’m a compassionate and dedicated clinical psychologist, with over 8 years of experience working in the NHS. We will start by making sense of how your life experiences may have influenced your current problems, and then combining this understanding together with your own personal strengths, to create a treatment plan that will help you develop aspects of life that are important for you and reduce unwanted symptoms.
020 4538 5521 View 020 4538 5521
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Holly Bemrose
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE27
In individual sessions I aim to work in an integrative way, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside ideas from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative and Systemic approaches.
I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered practitioner who specialises in working with young adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and challenges. I have experience of working within the NHS in both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, as well as working within the private sector. I work in a warm, compassionate and person-centred way, to work towards an individual's goals and reasons for therapy. You can visit my website for more information about me and the services I offer: www.drhollybemrose.com
In individual sessions I aim to work in an integrative way, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside ideas from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative and Systemic approaches.
I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered practitioner who specialises in working with young adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and challenges. I have experience of working within the NHS in both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings, as well as working within the private sector. I work in a warm, compassionate and person-centred way, to work towards an individual's goals and reasons for therapy. You can visit my website for more information about me and the services I offer: www.drhollybemrose.com
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Dr Hannah Puddephatt
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London SW19
I am trained to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment focused work which, I apply in an integrative way depending on your needs.
A quote that I often find myself coming back to is ‘shame dies when stories are told in safe places’. Every one of us has our own unique story and I have been privileged enough to spend 13 years working in the NHS listening to the stories of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The essence of the therapy I offer is to create that safe place for your story to be told so that, together, we are able to make sense of how you have come to reach where you are in your life and what might be getting in the way of you moving past the difficulties you are facing.
I am trained to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment focused work which, I apply in an integrative way depending on your needs.
A quote that I often find myself coming back to is ‘shame dies when stories are told in safe places’. Every one of us has our own unique story and I have been privileged enough to spend 13 years working in the NHS listening to the stories of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The essence of the therapy I offer is to create that safe place for your story to be told so that, together, we are able to make sense of how you have come to reach where you are in your life and what might be getting in the way of you moving past the difficulties you are facing.
020 8187 1380 View 020 8187 1380
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Dr Kerstin Zechner
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SE19  (Online Only)
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as psychodynamic and humanistic therapy.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Kerstin, and I am Counselling Psychologist. I specialise in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction, work-related stress, childhood trauma as well as relationship issues. I'm especially passionate about helping you work through the relationships in your life by making sense of how you relate to yourself and others, supporting you to live a more fulfilled and content life.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as psychodynamic and humanistic therapy.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Kerstin, and I am Counselling Psychologist. I specialise in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction, work-related stress, childhood trauma as well as relationship issues. I'm especially passionate about helping you work through the relationships in your life by making sense of how you relate to yourself and others, supporting you to live a more fulfilled and content life.
01689 664635 View 01689 664635
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Lauretta Wilson
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW19
I effectively combine CBT, NLP, ACT and clinical hypnotherapy to help you get closer to the life you need to live.
I am a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I use solution focused, positive therapies that get you closer to your goals and values, teaching you tools and techniques to manage your life better and live life as you need to. I work with mental health conditions - anxieties/OCD, depression, phobias, confidence issues, relationship breakdowns, smoking cessation and weight loss, just to name a few!
I effectively combine CBT, NLP, ACT and clinical hypnotherapy to help you get closer to the life you need to live.
I am a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I use solution focused, positive therapies that get you closer to your goals and values, teaching you tools and techniques to manage your life better and live life as you need to. I work with mental health conditions - anxieties/OCD, depression, phobias, confidence issues, relationship breakdowns, smoking cessation and weight loss, just to name a few!
01260 545133 View 01260 545133
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Jackson Psychology Services - Dr Danielle Jackson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE27  (Online Only)
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important factor in creating an environment that fosters change, hope, acceptance and understanding.
I have worked with people to help them manage a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias as well as work-related stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, child sexual abuse, rape, relationship difficulties, Looked After Children and perinatal work. In most cases, I have been able to help them move towards recovery and improve their quality of life. I also offer adult ADHD assessments.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important factor in creating an environment that fosters change, hope, acceptance and understanding.
I have worked with people to help them manage a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic and phobias as well as work-related stress, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, child sexual abuse, rape, relationship difficulties, Looked After Children and perinatal work. In most cases, I have been able to help them move towards recovery and improve their quality of life. I also offer adult ADHD assessments.
07588 281035 View 07588 281035
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Chenelle Owen
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Carshalton SM5
Whether it's Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify and live by your values, or Compassion Focused Therapy to cultivate self-compassion, together, we'll find what works for you.
Are you struggling to navigate life's challenges? Life can throw us curveballs when we least expect them. Whether you're wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, it's okay to seek support. My name is Chenelle, and I'm here to help you find your path to healing and resilience. With over 7 years of experience as a psychological therapist, I've had the privilege of walking alongside individuals of all ages on their journey towards mental wellbeing. My approach is grounded in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices aimed at fostering lasting change.
Whether it's Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify and live by your values, or Compassion Focused Therapy to cultivate self-compassion, together, we'll find what works for you.
Are you struggling to navigate life's challenges? Life can throw us curveballs when we least expect them. Whether you're wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, it's okay to seek support. My name is Chenelle, and I'm here to help you find your path to healing and resilience. With over 7 years of experience as a psychological therapist, I've had the privilege of walking alongside individuals of all ages on their journey towards mental wellbeing. My approach is grounded in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices aimed at fostering lasting change.
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Dr Lisa Harvey
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW16  (Online Only)
As a therapist I have worked primarily with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
As a therapist I have worked primarily with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I have been lucky enough in my career to date to work with some incredibly inspiring and brave individuals who have been at a crossroads in their life. Sometimes making change felt frightening or impossible due to past beliefs, stuck patterns of behaviour or limiting thought processes. Others were struggling to move on after devastation, illness, loss or identity crisis. I believe it is a privilege to be able to guide those in need at these times due to the courage and vulnerability they show. They are asking from the heart for a new beginning - to break from the past, not feel scared by the future and live truly in the present.
01798 305084 View 01798 305084
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Dr Cherilyn Lewis
Psychologist
Verified Verified
London SW17
I have completed training in ACT and EMDR and also offer CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked extensively with individuals and families with a wide range of brain injury and neurological conditions. Whether administering cognitive tests to support diagnosis or rehabilitation, delivering psychological therapy for adjustment, trauma, and mood disorders, or assessing for mental capacity issues, my approach is compassionate, person-centred, and flexible. I tailor my sessions to accommodate cognitive and communication difficulties and offer sessions at your home or in my London Bridge clinic.
I have completed training in ACT and EMDR and also offer CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist who has worked extensively with individuals and families with a wide range of brain injury and neurological conditions. Whether administering cognitive tests to support diagnosis or rehabilitation, delivering psychological therapy for adjustment, trauma, and mood disorders, or assessing for mental capacity issues, my approach is compassionate, person-centred, and flexible. I tailor my sessions to accommodate cognitive and communication difficulties and offer sessions at your home or in my London Bridge clinic.
020 3974 1695 View 020 3974 1695
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Lauren Burke
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW19  (Online Only)
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in various therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Systemic Therapy.
I know first hand that taking a first step to speak to a therapist can be challenging. Therefore I will always aim to create an authentic, compassionate, and safe place to collaboratively explore and make sense of the challenges that you are facing, whether it might be stress, adjusting to difficult life experiences, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship difficulties. I believe everyone is the expert of their own lives and therefore I will work alongside you and offer a style of therapy that meets your individual needs.​
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in various therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Systemic Therapy.
I know first hand that taking a first step to speak to a therapist can be challenging. Therefore I will always aim to create an authentic, compassionate, and safe place to collaboratively explore and make sense of the challenges that you are facing, whether it might be stress, adjusting to difficult life experiences, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship difficulties. I believe everyone is the expert of their own lives and therefore I will work alongside you and offer a style of therapy that meets your individual needs.​
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Dr Angela Campbell
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SE19
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and third wave CBT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy) approaches in my clinical work which I have found to be particularly helpful for young people.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 + years’ experience working in various roles within the NHS, including a mainstream Child and Adolescent Service (CAMHS), an Adolescent Service and a Neurodevelopmental Service, where I specialised in diagnosing Autism & ADHD and supporting families and children post diagnosis. I provide support to young people and specialise in working with adolescents & young adults. The people I work with tend to be struggling with issues such as low mood, anxiety (including OCD/phobias) and self-harm. I also provide Cognitive/Learning Assessments for children and young people aged 6+ years.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and third wave CBT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy) approaches in my clinical work which I have found to be particularly helpful for young people.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 + years’ experience working in various roles within the NHS, including a mainstream Child and Adolescent Service (CAMHS), an Adolescent Service and a Neurodevelopmental Service, where I specialised in diagnosing Autism & ADHD and supporting families and children post diagnosis. I provide support to young people and specialise in working with adolescents & young adults. The people I work with tend to be struggling with issues such as low mood, anxiety (including OCD/phobias) and self-harm. I also provide Cognitive/Learning Assessments for children and young people aged 6+ years.
020 4538 3814 View 020 4538 3814
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Dr Kalyco Stobart
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW17
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to fostering a warm, genuine relationship based on respect, curiosity and acceptance.
There are many reasons why people seek psychological support, perhaps they feel stuck in one or more areas of their life or they have noticed unhelpful and hurtful patterns of being, both with themselves and others, and would like this to be different. People may want to better understand where these patterns come from and how they can change. Often life can ‘look good on paper’ and yet a person can feel unhappy or that something is lacking in their life. In therapy we can explore what might be underlying a sense of discontent or unease.
I am committed to fostering a warm, genuine relationship based on respect, curiosity and acceptance.
There are many reasons why people seek psychological support, perhaps they feel stuck in one or more areas of their life or they have noticed unhelpful and hurtful patterns of being, both with themselves and others, and would like this to be different. People may want to better understand where these patterns come from and how they can change. Often life can ‘look good on paper’ and yet a person can feel unhappy or that something is lacking in their life. In therapy we can explore what might be underlying a sense of discontent or unease.
020 3910 1885 View 020 3910 1885
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Bea Hannah
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW17
I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
I am skilled in providing a range of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Mentalisation based therapy, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to adults, young people and families. I am currently working as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South London. I have experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention to those who have experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including complex trauma, anxiety and depression as well as supporting parents and carers. I also have experience providing consultation and support to professionals and carers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
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Dr Leng Song
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW19
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, specialist Psychosexual Therapy, Compassion Focus Therapy, Schema therapy, systemic approaches, and person-centred approaches.
The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD), psychosexual (such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction etc), work-related anxiety, health anxiety (such as cancer, major trauma), work-related anxiety. I also work with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, and this is something we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, specialist Psychosexual Therapy, Compassion Focus Therapy, Schema therapy, systemic approaches, and person-centred approaches.
The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD), psychosexual (such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction etc), work-related anxiety, health anxiety (such as cancer, major trauma), work-related anxiety. I also work with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, and this is something we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.
01929 509853 View 01929 509853

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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.