Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The purpose of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is to help individuals increase their “psychological flexibility” – that means to help people to respond in the way they would most like to whatever life throws at them. By building up psychological flexibility skills (such as responding differently to thoughts and beliefs, finding different ways to relate to emotions, and learning how to pay attention to what’s really happening in any moment), individuals are free to make life decisions based on their core values of what really matters to them, rather than on the basis of worst fears, other people’s expectations, or old stories from their past. Through this, a rich, meaningful and value-driven life can be achieved, no matter what obstacles are found along the way.
Testimonials
“Sessions were calming and relaxed, no pressure felt and for someone who hadn’t ever opened up in
that sense I found it easier than I had expected. I found I have come on so much in the last 8 weeks
and that couldn’t have happened without your help.”
Mr H., ACT for relationship issues
“Ceara helped me to find my way out of a low point in my life. With her help I found my balance and
feeling of self-worth. Bad memories, negative thoughts and feelings still make the occasional
appearance but I can now just let them come and go without them taking me away from the important
things that make a much happier life.”
Mr T, ACT for anxiety and depression
“Thank you for the support that you have given [my daughter] and the space that she needed to
explore and grow. I would, and have, recommend you to others. You have helped her overcome her
anxieties and develop the confidence she needed.”
Mother of Miss B., ACT for exam anxiety and low self-confidence