Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

In Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

What Is ACT?

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that stems from traditional behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. The individual will rediscover what they truly value in their life and how they want to show up in this world.

In doing so, they learn to live from a standpoint of acceptance of their responses and difficulties in life rather than struggling, denying, and avoiding difficult thoughts, sensations, emotions, or memories. With valued living and acceptance, we begin to accept our hardships and take steps toward the life we want to live from a place of psychological flexibility.

When Is ACT therapy Helpful?

ACT is effective when it comes to a number of mental health issues, including:

  • Anxiety

  • Stress and burnout

  • Chronic pain

  • Living a valued life

  • Depression

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationships with self and others

  • Self Compassion

  • Chronic and/or terminal illness

  • Life transitions

  • Boundaries

Therapists Providing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Direct Billing

We offer direct billing to many common insurance providers. Not sure of your coverage? Check with your provider and ask what you are entitled to.

Get Started Today

We understand you may have some questions or doubts about starting ACT therapy. That’s perfectly natural, and we want you to make an informed decision.

You can start for free with an initial no-commitment call. This first conversation will allow you to get your questions answered and find out more about the counselling process here at Curran Counselling & Consulting. We’re happy to tell you more about therapy with us, but we certainly won’t encourage to work with us if you don’t feel like it’s the right moment.