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    ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a therapeutic approach that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values, promoting psychological flexibility and resilience. If you are looking for a practitioner experienced in ACT, It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated, but finding a therapist shouldn't be.

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    Deni Beslagic
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Deni Beslagic

    Deni Beslagic

    Psychologist & Counsellor
    Acute stress disorder • Burnout • Communication issues • Crisis intervention • Expat life • Trauma • PTSD
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Acute stress disorder • Burnout • Communication issues • Crisis intervention • Expat life • Trauma • PTSD
    €70 / session70
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    In-person, Online and Text
    Alexandra Bernal
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Alexandra Bernal

    Alexandra Bernal

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    Anxiety • Avoidant personality disorder • Adjustment disorders • Relationships • Depression • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Avoidant personality disorder • Adjustment disorders • Relationships • Depression • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €70 / session70
    Berlin
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    Gabriela Molitor
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    Gabriela Molitor

    Gabriela Molitor

    Psychologist
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Burnout • Anxiety • Expat life • Panic attacks • Relationships • ADHD • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €100 / session100
    Rotterdam
    In-person and Online
    Penelope Myszka
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    Penelope Myszka

    Penelope Myszka

    Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
    Depression • Social anxiety • Economic problems • Anxiety • Health anxiety • Polyamory • Expat life
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Social anxiety • Economic problems • Anxiety • Health anxiety • Polyamory • Expat life
    €100 / session100
    Warsaw
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    Lucille Mayer
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Lucille Mayer

    Lucille Mayer

    Psychological Psychotherapist
    Anxiety • Stress • Insomnia & sleep disorders • Burnout • Chronic pain • Depression • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Stress • Insomnia & sleep disorders • Burnout • Chronic pain • Depression • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €130 / session130
    Munich
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    Jan Philippi
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Jan Philippi

    Jan Philippi

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Social anxiety • Self-confidence • Loneliness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Social anxiety • Self-confidence • Loneliness
    €110 / session110
    Vienna
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    Julina Sorgenfrei
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Julina Sorgenfrei

    Julina Sorgenfrei

    Psychological Counsellor & Clinical Psychologist
    Burnout • Stress • Anxiety • Work & career • Self-confidence • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Burnout • Stress • Anxiety • Work & career • Self-confidence • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €120 / session120
    Hamburg
    In-person and Online
    Benedicta serebour
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Benedicta serebour

    Benedicta serebour

    Psychological Counsellor
    Anxiety • Depression • Health anxiety • Panic attacks • Relationships • Avoidant personality disorder • Psychological abuse
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Health anxiety • Panic attacks • Relationships • Avoidant personality disorder • Psychological abuse
    €55 / session55
    Amstelveen
    Online and Text
    Kimia Karimian
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Kimia Karimian

    Kimia Karimian

    Psychologist & Counselling Psychologist
    Depression • Anxiety • Attachment • Complex PTSD • Burnout • Self-confidence • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Anxiety • Attachment • Complex PTSD • Burnout • Self-confidence • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €50 / session50
    Arnhem
    Online only
    Barry Florin
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Barry Florin

    Barry Florin

    Counsellor
    Anxiety • Expat life • GAD: Generalised anxiety disorder • Depression • Insomnia & sleep disorders • Panic attacks • Personality disorders
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Expat life • GAD: Generalised anxiety disorder • Depression • Insomnia & sleep disorders • Panic attacks • Personality disorders
    £60 / session60
    London
    In-person and Online
    Greta Pagojute
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Greta Pagojute

    Greta Pagojute

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    Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence • Attachment • Relationships • Life transitions • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence • Attachment • Relationships • Life transitions • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €65 / session65
    Rotterdam
    In-person and Online
    Bianca Gomes
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Bianca Gomes

    Bianca Gomes

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Panic attacks • Trauma • Burnout • Depression • PTSD • Borderline personality disorder
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Panic attacks • Trauma • Burnout • Depression • PTSD • Borderline personality disorder
    €65 / session65
    Vila Nova de Gaia
    In-person and Online
    Neuza Reichel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Neuza Reichel

    Neuza Reichel

    Psychologist & Psychological Psychotherapist
    Depression • Anxiety • Expat life • Relationships • Trauma • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • Anxiety • Expat life • Relationships • Trauma • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    Online only
    Maya Radoslavova
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Maya Radoslavova

    Maya Radoslavova

    Counselling Psychologist & Somatic Counsellor
    ADHD • Academic or educational problems • Adjustment disorders • Anxiety • Burnout • Complex PTSD • Depression
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    ADHD • Academic or educational problems • Adjustment disorders • Anxiety • Burnout • Complex PTSD • Depression
    €65 / session65
    Varna
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    BARKIN AKGUN
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    BARKIN AKGUN

    BARKIN AKGUN

    Clinical Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    Anxiety • Relationships • Stress • Gender identity • Grief & loss • Burnout • Trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Relationships • Stress • Gender identity • Grief & loss • Burnout • Trauma
    €70 / session70
    Barcelona
    Online and Text
    Ligia Vertematte Rodrigues
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Ligia Vertematte Rodrigues

    Ligia Vertematte Rodrigues

    Humanistic Counsellor & Counselling Psychologist
    Depression • Panic attacks • Expat life • Relationships • Anxiety • Trauma • OCD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Panic attacks • Expat life • Relationships • Anxiety • Trauma • OCD
    €60 / session60
    Valencia
    In-person and Online
    Guraksha Pabreja
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Guraksha Pabreja

    Guraksha Pabreja

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    Anger • Anxiety • Depression • Mood disorders • Relationships • Trauma • ADHD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anger • Anxiety • Depression • Mood disorders • Relationships • Trauma • ADHD
    €35 / session35
    Gurgaon
    In-person and Online
    Jana Tanasić
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jana Tanasić

    Jana Tanasić

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    Trauma • Stress • PTSD • Relationships • Grief & loss • Anxiety • Parenthood
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Trauma • Stress • PTSD • Relationships • Grief & loss • Anxiety • Parenthood
    €50 / session50
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Angela Teresa Ott

    Angela Teresa Ott

    Clinical Psychologist
    Life transitions • Expat life • Personal development • PTSD • Complex PTSD • Narcissistic abuse • Transgenerational trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Life transitions • Expat life • Personal development • PTSD • Complex PTSD • Narcissistic abuse • Transgenerational trauma
    €60 / session60
    Benicàssim
    Online only
    Nikolas Pediotidis
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Nikolas Pediotidis

    Nikolas Pediotidis

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Stress • Relationships • Depression • Burnout • Perfectionism • Expat life
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Stress • Relationships • Depression • Burnout • Perfectionism • Expat life
    €70 / session70
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Olesya Naminach
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Olesya Naminach

    Olesya Naminach

    Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Counsellor
    Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Addictions • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Addictions • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €65 / session65
    Esch-sur-Alzette
    Online only
    Caroline Rosa
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Caroline Rosa

    Caroline Rosa

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Counsellor
    Female empowerment • Anger • Personal development • Anxiety • Life transitions • Self-confidence • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Female empowerment • Anger • Personal development • Anxiety • Life transitions • Self-confidence • LGBTQ+
    €65 / session65
    Rotterdam
    Online only
    Laurin Angermeier
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Laurin Angermeier

    Laurin Angermeier

    Counsellor & Neuropsychologist
    Anxiety • Stress • ADHD • Depression • Addictions • Co-Dependency • Polyamory
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Stress • ADHD • Depression • Addictions • Co-Dependency • Polyamory
    €130 / session130
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Alexandra Bethencourt Meinster
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Alexandra Bethencourt Meinster

    Alexandra Bethencourt Meinster

    Health Psychologist & Organisational Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Addictions • Burnout • Grief & loss • Relationships • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Addictions • Burnout • Grief & loss • Relationships • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €60 / session60
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
    Online only
    Diogo Carreiras
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Diogo Carreiras

    Diogo Carreiras

    Clinical and Health Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    Personality disorders • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Borderline personality disorder • Gender identity • Cancer support • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Personality disorders • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Borderline personality disorder • Gender identity • Cancer support • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €70 / session70
    Coimbra
    Online only
    Herbert Bittorf
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Herbert Bittorf

    Herbert Bittorf

    Counsellor
    Stress • Life transitions • Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence • Panic attacks • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Stress • Life transitions • Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence • Panic attacks • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €80 / session80
    Tauberbischofsheim
    In-person and Online
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    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its applications

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a contemporary therapeutic approach rooted in cognitive behavioural principles. Developed in the late 20th century, ACT aims to enhance psychological flexibility by fostering acceptance of internal experiences and promoting committed action aligned with personal values. It is practised by skilled professionals who assist individuals in developing psychological flexibility amidst life's challenges. At It's Complicated, our team of therapists specialises in guiding clients through the process of accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that align with their values. Through collaborative exploration, we help individuals build resilience and create meaningful lives, even in the face of adversity.

     

    How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy works

    The therapeutic process in ACT involves mindfulness, acceptance, and behavioural change strategies. The goal is for the person to have increased psychological flexibility, by practicing being in the present moment with openness to our experience, and taking action that is guided by their values. To reach this goal mindfulnesses exercises are practiced in the ACT process. Our therapists create a supportive environment for clients to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment, fostering acceptance and compassion towards oneself. Through experiential exercises and values clarification, individuals gain clarity on what truly matters to them, enabling them to take meaningful action towards their goals.

     

    Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy right for you?

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers a pragmatic approach to navigating life's challenges and fostering psychological resilience. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, ACT provides practical tools for managing distress and living a more fulfilling life. If you're seeking to cultivate acceptance, mindfulness, and value-driven action, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy may offer valuable insights and strategies for personal growth. Connect with a skilled therapist from the It's Complicated community now.

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