Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: ACT Therapists in Melbourne
Introduction to Action and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based psychotherapy which focuses on the acceptance of painful thoughts and feelings, alongside a commitment to actions which are aligned with a person’s values.
ACT proposes that psychological distress is related to our attempts to control or avoid difficult internal experiences, including emotions, thoughts and physical sensations. ACT suggests that it is not these difficult internal experiences that need to be changed or removed, but the way we relate to them. In this way, ACT supports people to develop practical strategies to accept and let go of negative thoughts and feelings.
Our Acceptance and Commitment Therapists
Jesse Muscatello
Jesse is a registered psychologist, with experience across public mental health settings and private practice. He also works in a teaching capacity at Victoria University, across Bachelor’s and Master’s level psychology and counselling subjects.
Specialisations:
Jesse addresses a variety of presentations and problems, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress management, anger, trauma, life adjustments, grief, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, perfectionism, self-esteem challenges, and more.
Approach:
ACT, CBT, ISTDP, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Michelle Mennie
Michelle is a registered psychologist who uses evidence-based practice, drawing on interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Specialisations:
Michelle supports adults, adolescents and children who have anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, interpersonal issues, and physical health difficulties, such as pain, processing health diagnoses, and recovering from physical injuries.
Approach:
ACT, CBT, ISTDP, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy
Bronte Eadie
Bronte is a psychologist at Dynamic Psychotherapy. She is collaborative in her approach, striving for a reciprocal relationship of understanding, compassion and trust with her clients.
Specialisations:
Bronte works with adults, adolescents and children who struggle with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Approach:
ACT, CBT, ISTDP
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