Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): a CBT-based approach to living better with your emotions
What does an ACT therapy process look like?
ACT is based on conversations, practical exercises, and tools drawn from CBT and mindfulness.
In sessions, we work on:
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better understanding the patterns that maintain psychological distress
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creating distance from difficult thoughts
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developing a more open and accepting relationship with emotions
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clarifying what truly matters to you
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gradually moving toward meaningful changes in your daily life
The aim of therapy is not to be “perfect” or to never experience difficult emotions again, but to live a more free, balanced, and meaningful life in line with your values.
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a modern therapeutic approach that belongs to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) family.
This therapy helps people cope more effectively with anxiety, stress, intrusive thoughts, difficult emotions, or low self-esteem. The goal is not to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings altogether, but to learn how not to be dominated or blocked by them in everyday life.
When can ACT be helpful?
ACT may be helpful for:
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anxiety and stress
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overthinking and rumination
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emotional difficulties
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low self-esteem or lack of confidence
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periods of change or life transitions
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burnout and work-related exhaustion
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relationship difficulties
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emotional difficulties
This approach is also well suited for people who tend to struggle a lot
with their thoughts or emotions and who wish to find more psychological freedom.
ACT helps develop what is known as “psychological flexibility”: the ability to step back from your thoughts, make room for emotions with more openness and calm, and move toward a life that is more aligned with your personal values.
When can ACT be helpful?