ACT Therapy Explained: Core Processes & How It Works

In this video, Dr. Joe Oliver explains Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
— a powerful, evidence-based psychological approach that helps people develop psychological flexibility and live meaningful lives.

💡 You'll learn:
✔️ The six core processes of the ACT model:
1. Attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
2. Acceptance
3. Cognitive defusion
4. Self as context
5. Values
6. Committed action
✔️ The history and applications of ACT in modern therapy
✔️ How ACT is represented in the hexaflex model (Check out our short intro video for more: Hexaflex Overview -    • Introduction to the Acceptance & Comm...  )

🎯 Who is this for?

-Therapists, coaches, and psychologists
-Anyone interested in mindfulness and behavioural psychology
-People looking for effective mental health strategies

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Joe Oliver
Dr. Joe Oliver is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor, and the Founder of Contextual Consulting. He leads the CBT for Severe Mental Health Problems postgraduate program at University College London (UCL) and has authored several books on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

🎓 About Contextual Consulting
Founded in 2012, Contextual Consulting is a leading provider of ACT training, supervision, and psychological therapy. Our mission is to make evidence-based ACT strategies accessible to therapists, mental health professionals, and individuals looking for real change.

🌍 Why ACT?
ACT has gained global recognition as a powerful therapeutic approach, helping people develop psychological flexibility, emotional resilience, and mindfulness skills. We’re passionate about connecting the ACT community through expert-led training, supervision, and therapy referrals.

🔗 Learn more at: contextualconsulting.co.uk

🎓 Looking for ACT Training?
Want to deepen your understanding of ACT? We offer live and on-demand training for mental health professionals:

🔹 ACT workshops & masterclasses
🔹 Supervision & case consultation
🔹 ACT techniques for therapists

📩 Join our training programs today: contextualconsulting.co.uk

🧑‍⚕️ Looking for Therapy?
Need support from an ACT-trained therapist? We offer therapy referrals for individuals seeking psychological support.

📩 Find a therapist here: contextualconsulting.co.uk

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