ACT
The Top 10 Resources For Learning About Acceptance And Commitment Therapy
I deliver training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at two levels at my therapy centre in Cheadle, Cheshire. If you know very little about ACT and want to know more you can come on my Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy course, which runs several times a year (click here to find out more).…
Read MoreContact With The Present Moment
Ever find yourself thinking about the future? What about working through all of those stupid, idiotic things you did in the past? Like most people you probably spend an inordinate amount of time engaging with fantasies about what might happen or dissecting the hows, whys and wherefores of your history. This is normal, this is…
Read MoreDefusion. How To Deal With Difficult Thoughts.
Ever got stuck in thoughts? Had a thought going round and round in your head that’s driven you bonkers? Humans are a rare animal indeed. We have language. Language is an amazing tool and has allowed us to dominate the planet. The downside of language though is that we get stuck in it sometimes, a…
Read MoreValues Based Living. How to Connect To What’s Important.
The vast majority of people who come and see me in my therapy centre in Cheadle want me to get rid of something for them. They want me to get rid of their anger, anxiety, sadness, grief, depression, jealousy or other unwanted feeling. This makes complete sense. Humans don’t like pain. We want to get…
Read MoreAcceptance And Commitment Therapy Explained On A Postage Stamp
In my counselling practice in Cheadle, Cheshire I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with many of my clients. Why? It works! In this post I will introduce you to the main concepts and explain how you can use them to move yourself towards a richer, more fulfilling life. Can you write small? If so…
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