Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is most effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, substance misuse, trauma, psychosis, OCD, chronic pain and anorexia.

ACT stems from the very well-known cognitive behavioural therapy, and aims to help achieve a fulfilled and meaningful life, while accepting the pain that inevitably goes with it.

ACT centres on learning to accept what is out of your personal control, and commit to action that improves and enriches your life ( in line with your deepest values)- if you are disturbed by memories of past events, you must accept that the event occurred, accompanying feelings can eventually be diminished. We are all human and we all hurt sometimes! Sometimes accepting that results in less suffering than fighting it. Accept what is beyond your personal control and live in the present moment.