What It Is:

ACT (pronounced like the word “act”) is a therapy that helps you live a rich, meaningful life — not by avoiding difficult feelings, but by learning how to make space for them. Instead of fighting your inner experience, ACT encourages you to accept it with compassion, and then take action in line with your deepest values.

Rooted in mindfulness and behavioural science, ACT helps build something called psychological flexibility — your ability to stay grounded and open, even when life is painful, so you can keep moving toward what really matters to you.

What It Can Help With:

• Anxiety and chronic worry

• Depression and emotional numbness

• Chronic pain or illness

• Burnout and existential concerns

• Perfectionism or imposter syndrome

• Trauma and grief

How It Works:

ACT sessions often include mindfulness practices, value exploration, and creative exercises that help you shift your relationship with your thoughts and feelings. Instead of needing to control or eliminate your discomfort, ACT teaches you how to unhook from unhelpful mental chatter and make space for discomfort — so you can move forward in life, anyway.

Why It Works:

Research shows ACT is effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress. It’s especially helpful for people who’ve tried to “fix” their thoughts and feelings through sheer force — and are ready for a more compassionate, values-based approach to change.