Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) is a branch of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that has developed over the last 20 years, with a strong focus not just on the impact of negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours but upon the workability of those cycles – that is, how helpful are those cycles in moving you towards a quality of life that is centred around what most matters to you, what your values are and what is most important.
It can be extremely difficult not to get caught up in the constant whirlwinds of our thoughts or the emotional storms that go on inside of us – for many of us, it is our thoughts and emotions that cause us struggle and drive our actions, rather than a free choice mindfully made according to what we value in life. Mindfulness is one of the approaches utilised in this therapy, along with a range of strategies that aim to help you to create some distance from the struggle, so that you can develop ways of living with the difficulties that life can throw at you. ACT does not aim to eliminate painful experiences but tries to develop resilience and flexibility so that you can live a meaningful life, which empowers you, even in the face of ongoing challenges.
Overview
- Category: Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Purpose of the experience: develop resilience and flexibility so that you can live a meaningful life
- Will there be a physical touch between the recipient and the creator? : No
- Pick an emotion(s): Acceptance
- Location of the experience: Venue
- Who should avoid it? Under 18? Pregnant? Allergies and phobias? : under 18 without an adult
- Should the recipient source medical advice prior to this experience? : No
- Do you offer medical advice for this experience? : No
- Your bio and contact: Meet Suzanne IMG_0095 I am an Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, providing Psychotherapy for adults of all ages, and for a wide range of issues. In practice this means that I use a range of therapies in addition to C.B.T models of therapy which are varied according to the difficulties you are facing. The therapy approach appropriate for a phobia or trauma for example, may not be a good fit for a relationship conflict. People are as varied as the challenges we face! It is for this reason, that I offer an integrated approach, as what feels helpful for one person can feel hindering for another, and I believe in the healing power of the relationship that is built between client and therapist, wherein we work as a team to discover what works well for you, according to the values that are important and meaningful to you.
- How do you take payments?: If you wish to use your health insurance to fund therapy, you will need to call your insurer to clarify the referral process and your level of cover. Nuffield and AXAPPP will usually make a direct referral for you, while for BUPA it is usual for you to visit your G.P for an authorisation code and a G.P referral to be made. You will need the authorisation code at the start of therapy.
- Location: Biggar
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