Why ACT?
Helps you live according to what matters: ACT supports you to identify your values (what’s truly important to you) and take steps toward the life you want, even when things feel hard.
Reduces the struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings: Instead of trying to get rid of uncomfortable thoughts or emotions, ACT teaches you how to make space for them so they have less control over your life.
Mindfulness-based and evidence-based: ACT combines mindfulness with practical behaviour change and is supported by strong research across many mental health difficulties.
ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility — the ability to stay present, open, and act in line with your values. Therapy commonly includes:
Acceptance: Learning to allow uncomfortable thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them.
Changing your relationship with thoughts (Diffusion): Noticing thoughts without getting caught up in them or believing they must be true.
Mindfulness / Being in the present: Building skills to stay grounded in the here and now.
Observing self: Learning to notice experiences without being defined by them.
Clarifying values: Identifying what matters most to you in areas such as relationships, work, and health.
Committed action: Taking meaningful steps toward your values, even when emotions or doubts show up.
ACT is helpful for a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and worry
Depression and low mood
Stress and burnout
Trauma-related difficulties
Chronic pain and long-term health conditions
Substance use and addictive behaviours
Eating difficulties
Emotional regulation and mood swings
Workplace stress and performance concerns
ACT can be helpful if you:
Feel stuck trying to control or avoid your thoughts and emotions
Want to live more in line with your values
Are open to learning mindfulness and practical coping skills
Are a child, adolescent, or adult (ACT can be adapted for all ages)
In summary
ACT helps you build a meaningful life by learning to accept what you can’t control, stay present, and take action toward what truly matters — even when things feel difficult.
Why ACT?
Helps you live according to what matters: ACT supports you to identify your values (what’s truly important to you) and take steps toward the life you want, even when things feel hard.
Reduces the struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings: Instead of trying to get rid of uncomfortable thoughts or emotions, ACT teaches you how to make space for them so they have less control over your life.
Mindfulness-based and evidence-based: ACT combines mindfulness with practical behaviour change and is supported by strong research across many mental health difficulties.
ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility — the ability to stay present, open, and act in line with your values. Therapy commonly includes:
Acceptance: Learning to allow uncomfortable thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them.
Changing your relationship with thoughts (Diffusion): Noticing thoughts without getting caught up in them or believing they must be true.
Mindfulness / Being in the present: Building skills to stay grounded in the here and now.
Observing self: Learning to notice experiences without being defined by them.
Clarifying values: Identifying what matters most to you in areas such as relationships, work, and health.
Committed action: Taking meaningful steps toward your values, even when emotions or doubts show up.
ACT is helpful for a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and worry
Depression and low mood
Stress and burnout
Trauma-related difficulties
Chronic pain and long-term health conditions
Substance use and addictive behaviours
Eating difficulties
Emotional regulation and mood swings
Workplace stress and performance concerns
ACT can be helpful if you:
Feel stuck trying to control or avoid your thoughts and emotions
Want to live more in line with your values
Are open to learning mindfulness and practical coping skills
Are a child, adolescent, or adult (ACT can be adapted for all ages)
In summary
ACT helps you build a meaningful life by learning to accept what you can’t control, stay present, and take action toward what truly matters — even when things feel difficult.
