Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

What is ACT?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioural treatment that aims to help individuals accept discomfort and commit toward value-driven action. It is based on the idea that suffering comes from our attempts to avoid emotional pain, not the experience of pain itself. Therefore, it focuses on helping individuals be open and willing to experience distress (because it’s impossible to avoid all distress), while focusing on living a meaningful life. ACT has been shown to be effective for difficulties such as anxiety, depression and work related issues.

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The goals of ACT

Remain in contact with the present moment, consciously connecting to what is happening now

Defusion from negative thoughts, worries and memories. Stepping back from our thinking, rather than being caught in our thinking

Allow for negative feelings, rather than struggling with or avoiding them

Increase awareness of your thoughts, feelings, urges, judgments or beliefs

Clarify what you want your life to be about and what you want to stand for

Take action that is guided by your values, even if it is difficult or uncomfortable

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We use evidence-based best practice treatments.

Our Team

Over 100 years of clinical experience.

About Us

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