About this session

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a powerful therapeutic approach designed to help individuals embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them. Rooted in mindfulness and behavioural techniques, ACT encourages clients to align their actions with their core values, promoting a greater sense of purpose and psychological flexibility. This therapy is effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.

What to Expect

In ACT sessions, clients learn to cultivate mindfulness skills that enhance awareness of their present experiences. The therapy focuses on six key processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, mindfulness, values clarification, committed action, and self-as-context. Sessions may involve practical exercises, guided visualisation, and values-based goal setting. Participants are encouraged to confront uncomfortable emotions and thoughts with openness and develop strategies to act in ways consistent with their values.

Outcomes

ACT helps individuals break free from the struggle with negative thoughts and emotions, allowing them to live more fully and authentically. Clients often report increased emotional resilience, improved focus, and a greater ability to handle life’s challenges. By clarifying and acting on their values, individuals experience enhanced satisfaction and purpose in their personal and professional lives. Over time, ACT supports a sense of empowerment and well-being that encourages long-term growth.