ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT) IN HUNGERFORD & ONLINE
Make room for what you feel. Move towards what matters.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern and approachable type of cognitive behavioural therapy that blends the latest research with practical techniques to help you feel better.
A relaxed conversation, no obligation. In person at The Croft, Hungerford, or online anywhere.
What ACT is
ACT takes a close look at the situations and contexts where you experience psychological distress, helping you understand the underlying reasons for your struggles. It's built on the idea that a lot of human suffering comes from how we use language and think about our experiences.
ACT is a flexible and adaptable approach to psychotherapy, focusing on empowering clients rather than following rigid protocols.
It's all about helping you live a better, more fulfilling life.
While this might mean feeling better in the long run, it sometimes involves facing and accepting painful emotions in the short term to foster deeper connections, better choices, and a more vibrant life.
Rooted in basic behavioural and evolutionary principles
ACT incorporates concepts from Relational Frame Theory (RFT), which looks at how human language and thinking contribute to suffering. According to ACT, our tendency to use literal language and problem-solving thinking to escape pain can actually make it worse.
ACT helps you shift from this inflexible state to one of psychological flexibility, where you can adapt and thrive despite life's challenges.
How ACT works
• Cultivate mindfulness and present-moment awareness.
• Identify core values and align actions with those values.
• Accept and make room for difficult thoughts and emotions.
• Develop skills to defuse from unhelpful thoughts and stories.
The aim is never ongoing attendance. It is your independence.
Ready for a fuller, more vibrant life?
Prefer to talk first?
Call 07827 926688 or
email laurencemartin@resilientmindcbt.co.uk