ACT Therapy Sydney
Do you struggle ruminating on negative thoughts? Can’t seem to unhook from past negative experiences or beliefs about self?
How it can help?
Letting go of the struggle with difficult emotions
Instead of trying to fight or avoid your feelings, ACT teaches you to accept them as a normal part of life.
Living a life guided by your values
ACT helps you identify what’s truly important to you and commit to taking action towards those things, even when it’s difficult.
Increasing psychological flexibility
ACT helps you become more adaptable to life’s challenges and bounce back from setbacks.
Psychological flexibility is about living a life guided by your values.
This summary outlines six core processes that can help you achieve this
Key Practices
Mindfulness and meditation practice are key tools in ACT. Mindfulness grounds us in the present moment, providing the space to watch our thoughts or emotions come and go without judgment. Through this practice, we can see how we tend to “hook” onto or “unhook” from our feelings and thoughts, often getting caught up in unhelpful patterns.
Developing the Skill of Mindfulness
t’s important to remember that mindfulness is a skill that takes time and consistent effort to develop. Like learning to play an instrument, the most important part is ongoing practice. Meditation serves as a training ground to strengthen your mindfulness muscle for use throughout daily life. There are many different mindfulness techniques available, such as focusing on your breath, body scan meditations, or mindful walking.
Watch this ACT Mediation Video (12mins) from Legendary Advisors LLC
Find a ACT Therapist
Jono Derkenne
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Jono (He/Him) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Annabel Igoe
Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Yoga
Annabel (She/Her) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BSW, MSW), Psychotherapist & Yoga Teacher.
Brooke Smith
Registered Psychologist
Brooke is a Psychologist with a background in the not-for-profit mental health and LGBTIQ health sectors.
Carli McIntyre
Occupational Therapist
Carli is a registered Occupational Therapist with 22 years’ experience in community & hospital mental health.
Chauncey Sjostedt
Gestalt Therapist
Chauncey (She/Her) is a dedicated healthcare professional with over ten years of experience
