Christopher Fraser

I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a practical and versatile approach designed to help you build a life guided by your values rather than being controlled by social expectations, self-doubt, or painful past experiences. Instead of exhausting yourself trying to suppress or "fix" difficult thoughts and emotions, we work together to develop psychological flexibility. This means learning to stay grounded and focused on what truly matters to you, even when life feels overwhelming. My style is collaborative, neurodivergent-affirming, and trauma-informed. I believe that much of our suffering doesn't come from the thoughts themselves, but from the energy we spend fighting internal experiences. In our sessions, I help you: • Stop the Fight: Learn to stay grounded and notice painful thoughts without getting "hooked" by them. • Clarify What Matters: Cut through social expectations to find your core values—who you want to be and how you want to experience your life. • Take Committed Action: Use your energy to move toward those values with concrete, meaningful steps. I offer a free 30-minute introductory call to see if we are a good fit and to answer any questions you have. We’ll look at where you’re currently getting stuck, what you’ve already tried, and what "unworkable patterns" we might want to shift. Rather than just talking about problems, we will focus on building active skills—like mindfulness and perspective-taking—that you can use in your daily life. ACT is effective for a wide range of challenges. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with: • Neurodivergence: Moving away from "performing neurotypical" toward self-compassion and authentic living. • Depression: Connect with motivation and openness to the things which bring you satisfaction. • Anxiety and overthinking: Replacing cycles of worry and self-criticism with presence. • Burnout and stress: Reconnecting with your needs and setting healthy boundaries that work. • Relationship challenges and ethical non-monogamy: Connect with others more authentically and reduce avoidance and guilt. • Chronic pain: How to have a meaningful life even with the presence of pain. Whether we work together for a single targeted session or engage in a longer-term comprehensive plan, my goal is to help you move toward a richer, fuller life—even while challenges remain.

2025-present Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 2019-present Community facilitation and support, Vidalia intentional community

2026 Masters in Third Generation and Contextual Psychological Therapies (1500 hours, 60 ECTS credits) Universidad Tecnológica Atlántico Mediterráneo (UTAMED), Malaga, Spain 2025 Experiential ACT Professor Louise McHugh, Jim Lucas, Dr Ray Owen, Dr Richard Bennett Treating Trauma Master Series Dr Allan Schore, Dr Bessel van der Kolk, Dr Dan Siegel, Dr Pat Ogden, Dr Peter Levine, Dr Ruth Lanius, Dr Stephen Porges Global CBS Exchange and ACBS World Conference Sessions 2024 ACT in Practice Dr. Steven C. Hayes, ACT Courses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Henry Whitfield, Mindfulness Training Ltd, London, UK ACBS World Conference 2024 Association for Contextual Behavioral Science I am a member of Association for Contextual Behavioral Science and participate in the ACBS ACT Peer Supervision Group.