ACT is a modern, mindfulness-based therapy that helps people build psychological flexibility. It teaches skills to accept painful thoughts and feelings, focus on the present, and take committed action towards what matters most — even when things feel hard.
ACT is suitable for a wide range of mental health conditions and life challenges. It’s especially helpful for people who:
Struggle with anxiety, depression, or chronic stress
Feel stuck in avoidance or rumination
Live with chronic pain, fatigue, or long-term health conditions
Experience OCD, trauma, or loss
Feel disconnected from values, purpose, or identity
Want to improve emotional resilience and life satisfaction
ACT is a flexible, values-driven therapy, well-suited to neurodivergent adults, people navigating complex diagnoses, and those who haven’t found relief in traditional approaches like CBT. It supports people in shifting their relationship to difficult thoughts, rather than trying to eliminate them.
Weekly or fortnightly sessions (usually 50 minutes)
Short- or long-term options depending on need
Focus on values, mindfulness, and behaviour change
Learning to “unhook” from difficult thoughts
Developing acceptance of painful internal experiences
Exploring what truly matters to you
Creating goals aligned with your personal values
Practising mindful awareness and grounding
Use of metaphors, imagery, and experiential exercises
Homework may include journaling, mindfulness, or actions linked to values
Delivered online or in person
Suitable for individuals, couples, or groups
Adaptable to different learning styles and neurodiversity
Often used with other therapies (e.g. CBT, DBT)
Emphasis on compassion, openness, and action
At Bloomfield Health, we offer ACT as a powerful tool for meaningful, long-term change. Our clinicians are trained in ACT and experienced in applying it with care, creativity, and respect. We help you reconnect with your values, build resilience in the face of pain, and take steps toward a life that feels rich and true — even in the presence of difficulty. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and entirely centred on your lived experience.
ACT focuses less on challenging thoughts and more on changing your relationship with them. The goal is action and alignment with values.
Yes — ACT has strong evidence for treating anxiety, depression, and stress. It helps people move forward even when difficult feelings are present.
Not unless it feels useful. ACT focuses on the here-and-now and your goals for the future.
Not at all — we teach practical, accessible techniques that suit different people.
Yes — ACT is highly adaptable. We tailor sessions to your pace, processing style, and communication preferences.
Absolutely. ACT works well alongside medication, CBT, DBT, or psychiatric care.
Many people notice changes within a few sessions, especially in how they respond to emotions and make choices.
Reach out to book an initial session. We’ll match you with an ACT-informed therapist and co-create a plan that works for you.
We are registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
