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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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    Phillip Austerfield
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Phillip Austerfield

    Phillip Austerfield

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Counsellor
    Anxiety • Communication issues • Adolescents • Expat life • Children • Self-confidence • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Anxiety • Communication issues • Adolescents • Expat life • Children • Self-confidence • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €70 / session70
    Oeiras
    In-person and Online
    Paola Barreto
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Paola Barreto

    Paola Barreto

    Clinical and Health Psychologist
    Burnout • Personality disorders • Crisis intervention • Grief & loss • Life transitions • Mood disorders • Stress
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Burnout • Personality disorders • Crisis intervention • Grief & loss • Life transitions • Mood disorders • Stress
    €70 / session70
    Porto
    Online and Text
    Nicholas Caras
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Nicholas Caras

    Nicholas Caras

    Clinical Psychologist
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Panic attacks • Relationships • Stress • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Panic attacks • Relationships • Stress • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €90 / session90
    Perth
    Online only
    Denisa Haffmans
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Denisa Haffmans

    Denisa Haffmans

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist & Psychologist
    Depression • Grief & loss • Expat life • Trauma • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Depression • Grief & loss • Expat life • Trauma • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €80 / session80
    Bilthoven
    Online and Text
    Gabriela Molitor
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Gabriela Molitor

    Gabriela Molitor

    Psychologist
    Burnout • Anxiety • Expat life • Panic attacks • Relationships • ADHD • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    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
    Lynn Clemens
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Lynn Clemens

    Lynn Clemens

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • ADHD • Personal development • High sensitivity • Expat life • Depression • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • ADHD • Personal development • High sensitivity • Expat life • Depression • LGBTQ+
    €100 / session100
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Ivana Oracova
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Ivana Oracova

    Ivana Oracova

    Psychotherapist in training & Health Psychologist
    Attachment • Expat life • Relationships • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • Couples therapy • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • Integrative therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Attachment • Expat life • Relationships • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • Couples therapy • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • Integrative therapy
    €45 / session45
    Bratislava
    In-person and Online
    Gayle Clark
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Gayle Clark

    Gayle Clark

    EMDR Therapist & Social worker
    Trauma • Expat life • PTSD • Narcissistic abuse • Complex PTSD • Attachment • Female empowerment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Trauma • Expat life • PTSD • Narcissistic abuse • Complex PTSD • Attachment • Female empowerment
    €100 / session100
    Oklahoma City
    Online only
    Gaia Porcelli
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Gaia Porcelli

    Gaia Porcelli

    Psychologist & Clinical Psychologist
    Burnout • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Sexuality • ADHD • Autism • Trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Burnout • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Sexuality • ADHD • Autism • Trauma
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    Online only
    Diana van Walsum
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Diana van Walsum

    Diana van Walsum

    Counsellor & Integrative Counsellor
    ADHD • Parenthood • Stress • Work & career • Expat life • Personal development • Burnout
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    ADHD • Parenthood • Stress • Work & career • Expat life • Personal development • Burnout
    €110 / session110
    Rome
    In-person and Online
    Johanne Schwensen
    Video Profile
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Johanne Schwensen

    Johanne Schwensen

    Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Parenthood • ADHD • Free crisis & disaster support • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy • Narrative therapy
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Anxiety • Parenthood • ADHD • Free crisis & disaster support • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy • Narrative therapy
    DKK900 / session900
    Copenhagen
    Online only
    Alon Dinur
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Alon Dinur

    Alon Dinur

    Couples Therapist & Psychologist
    Anxiety • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Expat life • Supervision • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Expat life • Supervision • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Dr. Maja Grünzner
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Dr. Maja Grünzner

    Dr. Maja Grünzner

    Psychologist & Couples Counsellor
    Relationships • Stress • Attachment • Narcissistic abuse • Sexuality • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Relationships • Stress • Attachment • Narcissistic abuse • Sexuality • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €115 / session115
    Lisbon
    Online only
    Yuliya Denysenko
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Yuliya Denysenko

    Yuliya Denysenko

    Clinical Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Relationships • Anxiety • Attachment • Personal development • Self-confidence • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Relationships • Anxiety • Attachment • Personal development • Self-confidence • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €90 / session90
    Bremen
    Online only
    Penelope Myszka
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    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
    Online only
    Dr. Ela Ari
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Dr. Ela Ari

    Dr. Ela Ari

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Bipolar disorder • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Grief & loss • Expat life • Trauma • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Bipolar disorder • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Grief & loss • Expat life • Trauma • Anxiety
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Anja Marković
    Video Profile
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Anja Marković

    Anja Marković

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Personal development • Anxiety • Perfectionism • Burnout • OCD • Self-confidence • Relationships
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Personal development • Anxiety • Perfectionism • Burnout • OCD • Self-confidence • Relationships
    €80 / session80
    Belgrade
    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
    Romi Essel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Romi Essel

    Romi Essel

    Psychologist & Counsellor
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Relationships • Expat life • Self-confidence • Panic attacks
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Relationships • Expat life • Self-confidence • Panic attacks
    €95 / session95
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Jana Tanasić
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jana Tanasić

    Jana Tanasić

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist & Psychologist
    Trauma • Stress • PTSD • Relationships • Grief & loss • Anxiety • Parenthood
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Trauma • Stress • PTSD • Relationships • Grief & loss • Anxiety • Parenthood
    €50 / session50
    Banja Luka
    Online only
    Carlotta Alessandra Ghirardelli
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Carlotta Alessandra Ghirardelli

    Carlotta Alessandra Ghirardelli

    Psychologist
    Addictions • Co-Dependency • Depression • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Life transitions • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Addictions • Co-Dependency • Depression • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Life transitions • Relationships
    €95 / session95
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Ūla  Vilūnaitė
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Ūla Vilūnaitė

    Ūla Vilūnaitė

    Psychologist
    Burnout • Depression • Trauma • Autism • Expat life • Self-confidence • Mood disorders
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Burnout • Depression • Trauma • Autism • Expat life • Self-confidence • Mood disorders
    €65 / session65
    Utrecht
    Online only
    Emilia Vereşezan
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Emilia Vereşezan

    Emilia Vereşezan

    Integrative Psychotherapist & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychotherapist
    Relationships • Attachment • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Anger • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Relationships • Attachment • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Anger • Burnout
    €70 / session70
    Cluj-Napoca
    In-person and Online
    Anna Yaseri
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Anna Yaseri

    Anna Yaseri

    Psychologist & Counsellor
    Depression • Stress • Burnout • ADHD assessment • Relationships • Self-harm • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • Stress • Burnout • ADHD assessment • Relationships • Self-harm • Anxiety
    €55 / session55
    Eindhoven
    Online and Text
    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
    Titus Schroeter
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Titus Schroeter

    Titus Schroeter

    Psychological Psychotherapist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    Depression • ADHD assessment • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Polyamory • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • ADHD assessment • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Polyamory • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €134 / session134
    Berlin
    Online only
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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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