Ellie Soskind
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapist & Counsellor
I’m an ACT therapist working online. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected become more present, open up, and do what matters to them.
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About me
If you often feel stuck — caught between wanting to do things right and wanting to finally feel at ease — therapy can help you get unstuck and move toward what matters to you.
We all have stories we tell ourselves about who we are: “I’m a workaholic.” “I should have it together by now.” “I’m not good with people.” “I always ruin things.” Our brains like to simplify — it helps us make sense of life — but sometimes those stories start getting in the way. We cling to them, or let them define us, and that can make it harder to move forward.
In therapy, I try to help people make a small pivot — from seeing themselves as a set of labels or diagnoses to seeing themselves as whole, complex human beings who can change, learn, and choose differently.
In my work, I value openness, flexibility, compassion, and kindness. I aim to co-create a space where we can be real, curious, and focused on what matters.
I aim to meet clients where they are. I don’t believe in forcing tools or ideas — we collaborate to find what actually works for you. I like to balance being gentle with being firm: you can go at your own pace, and I’ll also help you stay focused when things start to drift.
My sessions are practice-oriented. We reflect, talk, and look for small, realistic steps you can try in everyday life. I believe the way we talk to ourselves — especially with kindness and compassion — has a tremendous impact on our well-being.
I genuinely enjoy working with neurodivergent people and with anyone who wants to understand themselves better and live in a way that feels more aligned with their values.
Therapy with me is about learning to show up as yourself — imperfect, human, and capable of change.
I speak:
Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
I’m a trained ACT therapist, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the main approach I use in my work.
ACT is part of what’s called the “third wave” of behavioral therapies. It’s an evidence-based approach that blends mindfulness and acceptance with taking action guided by your values.
In simple terms, ACT is about helping you build a different relationship with your thoughts and feelings — one that’s less about fighting them and more about understanding and making room for them.
From there, we look at what truly matters to you and find practical ways to move in that direction, even when difficult emotions show up along the way.
Experience
Private Practice, Vilnius, Lithuania - Psychotherapist
OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT
- Delivering one-on-one counseling and mental health services.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development and supervision.
Krisenchat Ukrainian - Intern
JULY 2023 - SEPTEMBER 2023
- Administered chat-based psychological crisis counseling.
- Supported psychological management in conceptual work involving trauma, PTBS, and refugee topics.
- Engaged in administrative duties, translation, and participation in internal meetings and supervisions.
- Developed and led a workshop for a chat consultation tool.
Tokitus MB, Vilnius, Lithuania - Assistant Project Manager
SEPTEMBER 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2022
- Managed social assets and ensured project adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Facilitated therapist meetings and coordinated various project team operations.
Tokitus MB, Vilnius, Lithuania - Intern
JUNE 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2021
- Handled client queries on Reddit and crafted blog posts and newsletters on psychology topics.
- Contributed to creating therapy journals and technical manuals, while observing therapist recruitment processes.
Education
Higher Education ● University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK MSc in Psychology, Graduated: 2024 ● Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius, Lithuania BSc in Psychology, Graduated: 2022
Continued Education ● PESI UK - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: ACT Training ● PESI UK - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Essentials with Dr. Lane Pederson: Interventions for Trauma, Personality Disorders, Anxiety and More ● ACT Immersion - 10-week course with Dr. Steven C. Hayes ● ACT FOR BEGINNERS - 6-week course by Dr. Russ Harris
Online trainings ● 2023 Mental Health Summit: Practical Strategies for Integrating Neuroscience Into Your Clinical Practice ● Coercive Control - Recognise, Manage, Change
Conference Participation ● ACBS (Association for Contextual Behavioral Science) World Conference, July 26−28, 2023 ● International Scientific and Practical Online Conference on Sexology and Psychotherapy ‘Scheglov Readings II’, August 28, 2023
Services
Individual Session
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