What is ACT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychological treatment that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings instead of avoiding them. This approach helps clients develop psychological flexibility, enabling them to live in alignment with their values, even when faced with difficult emotions. ACT integrates mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and behavioral changes to help individuals create meaningful lives despite emotional challenges.
How does ACT work?
ACT focuses on teaching clients to embrace difficult emotions and experiences, rather than fighting them. It involves six core processes: cognitive defusion (detaching from negative thoughts), acceptance (embracing emotions without judgment), mindfulness, self-as-context (seeing oneself as more than just thoughts and feelings), values clarification, and committed action (taking meaningful steps in line with values).
Why choose ACT?
At Newmarket Therapy Centre, our therapists specialize in ACT to guide you through fostering acceptance and achieving lasting change. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or stress, ACT provides tools to accept difficult experiences and move forward with purpose. We provide a compassionate, supportive environment to help you on your journey toward mental well-being.