ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a counselling approach that helps individuals embrace what they cannot change while committing to actions that enhance their quality of life. By blending mindfulness techniques with behaviour change strategies, ACT empowers people to navigate challenges with greater resilience and focus on living in alignment with their values.
How it works
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based, experiential approach developed by Steven Hays in 1984. Rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT goes beyond traditional methods by fostering psychological flexibility. Here’s how it works:
Psychological Flexibility: Learn to adapt to life’s challenges by shifting focus from controlling thoughts and emotions to accepting them as part of the human experience.
Mindfulness: Develop present-moment awareness to reduce the impact of difficult thoughts and emotions on your life.
Values-Driven Living: Identify and connect with what truly matters to you, providing direction and motivation for change.
Committed Action: Build practical strategies to take meaningful steps toward a life aligned with your values, even in the face of discomfort or obstacles.
Cognitive Defusion: Learn techniques to reduce the power of unhelpful thoughts by seeing them as separate from yourself, rather than literal truths.
Self-Compassion: Cultivate kindness and understanding toward yourself to improve resilience and well-being.
ACT equips you with skills to navigate life’s challenges and strengthen your commitment to meaningful, value-driven change.
What does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy involve?
From an ACT perspective it is understood that as part of a rich and meaningful life stress and hardship will naturally arise. In order to manage hardship and stress ACT teaches people to develop psychological flexibility by working on six core processes:
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Our Locations & Telehealth
We offer in-person sessions in Brunswick, Melbourne and Daylesford, Victoria, as well as telehealth so you can access therapy wherever you are.
