Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
in the Sutherland Shire

At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, our psychologists and counsellors provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for children, adolescents and adults across the Sutherland Shire. Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice and via secure online appointments across Australia.​​

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What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on changing how people relate to their thoughts and emotions, rather than trying to eliminate them. It is often used when people feel stuck in overthinking, self-criticism, anxiety, or efforts to avoid difficult feelings.

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ACT works on the understanding that efforts to control or avoid difficult thoughts and emotions can make them more persistent. Therapy focuses on noticing these experiences without becoming caught up in them. Over time, reducing their impact on day-to-day life.

 

​​​ACT is one of several evidence-based therapies used in counselling and may be recommended depending on your needs and goals.

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What does ACT help with?

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ACT is most commonly used for:

• anxiety, chronic worry and overthinking

• stress and emotional overwhelm

• low mood

• difficulties with self-criticism

• building psychological flexibility alongside other therapy

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ACT is often used alongside other approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, eating disorder counselling, or relationship counselling, depending on each person's presentation.

 

ACT in the Sutherland Shire

 

Our psychologists and counsellors provide ACT in Menai and across the Sutherland Shire, including Miranda, Caringbah, Engadine and surrounding suburbs. Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice and via secure online appointments across Australia.

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You can learn more about Anxiety, Stress and Burnout and Depression, or explore the Conditions We Work With page.

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Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice and via secure online appointments across Australia.

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If you're unsure where to begin, our Client Care Team can assist. Call 02 8519 4197 or use the button below to request an appointment.