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In this article, I will tell you exactly how therapy works. I’ll talk about what happens in a therapy session, what to expect when you attend your first appointment, and how to measure whether it’s helping.
By the end of this article; you’ll have a clear picture of what a therapist does so you can decide if it’s something you want to do.
In this article, I’ll tell you how confidentiality works in counselling, showing you what to expect and addressing any concerns.
In this article, we'll explore how personalised therapy matters and why understanding your needs will set you on a course towards mental wellness.
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The Words that permit prejudice and stigma Introduction Many of the words that we use to describe human suffering simply do not work. They don’t work, because they label people as being different. And, they don’t work because they make people more frightened of those who are depressed or psychotic. And, when people are frightened …
Why doesn’t ACT focus on symptom reduction? When practitioners discover Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, they are often surprised by the message that symptom reduction is not so significant. For many years psychology services have used self-report measures such as the PHQ9 and GAD7, which focus on specific so-called ‘symptoms’ of depression and anxiety. These tests …
How do you teach Acceptance in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? We are talking about acceptance in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It’s often tricky for clinicians because we can fall into the trap of talking about acceptance instead of showing a client how to do it. When this happens, we say things like, “you can’t …
What Cognitive Defusion exercises are there in ACT? As you’ll probably know, Cognitive Defusion is one of the six behavioural processes in psychological flexibility. It is part of the Openness pillar, closely related to Willingness or Acceptance. More about that later. What is cognitive defusion? Cognitive defusion is a process that addresses your struggles with …
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? I will tell you about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT in this article. ACT is a model of behaviour change. It’s all about helping people do things that work better for themselves, their communities, and this beautiful planet. Since the first book on ACT came out in 1999, …
Do you want to know if we can help you? It’s a great question. People’s problems come in all shapes and sizes, and if I were going for counselling, I would want to know that I was going to the right place. Our team of therapists specialise in helping adults and adolescents, so anyone over the age of …
How many counselling sessions do you typically need? How do you know if you're making progress and what is the average?
