Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidenced-based therapy and an extension of Mindfulness Therapy. It is an ‘ACTive’ approach to help you define and create a satisfying and meaningful life. You will learn with your psychologist ways to effectively manage difficult thoughts, feelings, memories, sensations and urges. It will help you manage stressful or difficult life events or difficult relationships. ACT also teaches ways to stop self-defeating behaviours. This makes you calmer, more satisfied and more empowered. Focus is given to making wise choices that are in line with your values.
Generally, it is useful to commit to six sessions then assess whether you need further support. If you need fewer or more sessions, that’s fine too – it is a collaborative process.
ACT has been clinically proven to work for a wide range of psychological problems and self-development. These include:
ACT has been found to be very helpful for:
Further information: ACTMindfully
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Consultant Counselling Psychologist
Endorsed in Counselling Psychology and Board-Approved Supervisor
B.A. (Behavioural Science, Hons), M. Psych (Counselling).
I have 12 years of experience in counselling adolescents and adults, to help them improve their relationships, their wellbeing and their mood. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and assisting them through challenging circumstances. I have been designing and providing training for many years, as well as supervising other Psychologists, and really enjoy this work. Helping students improve their study skills has been a particular focus, especially at my time at Swinburne University Student Counselling.
I use a number of evidenced-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focussed Therapy, and social and study skills training.
I am endorsed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) in Counselling Psychology and am a Board-Approved Supervisor. See the AHPRA Register of Health Practitioners.
Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar
B.A, Adv Dip (Psych), M. Psych (Edu and Dev), MAPS
I have a strong passion for working with children, youth and families. I am dedicated to improving their wellbeing. I provided counselling in Primary Schools and Secondary Schools before moving to private practice. I have a fun, positive therapy style focussed on improving my client’s mood and functioning in everyday life. I also have extensive experience in assessing learning, cognition, development, and educational ability and attainment.
I use a number of evidenced-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion Focussed, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society and am registered with AHPRA as a General Psychologist. See the AHPRA Register of Health Practitioners.