Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in Adelaide
ACT helps you stop struggling against difficult thoughts and feelings and start acting on what matters most to you. Our registered psychologists deliver ACT in person at our Adelaide clinic, building psychological flexibility that’s shaped around your specific values, circumstances and goals; not a standardised program.
ACT: A Therapy Built Around Your Values
ACT works best when it’s personalised according to your individual values and circumstances, not a standardised program. Our psychologists take the time to understand what matters to you, then adjust the approach as your psychological flexibility develops, rather than a fixed course regardless of progress.
Benefits
Is ACT the Right Therapy for You?
The most appropriate therapeutic approach depends entirely on your individual circumstances, concerns and goals; something your psychologist assesses with you directly during your first consultation, not something assumed in advance based on your presenting concern alone.
Where a different approach suits you better, your psychologist will discuss the most appropriate pathway during your consultation.
ACT May Help You With:
- Persistent worry or anxious thinking
- Low mood or lack of motivation
- Burnout and chronic overwhelm
- Intrusive or repetitive thoughts
- Adjusting to a long-term health condition
- Major life changes or transitions
- Workplace pressure and conflict
Meaningful, Lasting Change
Why Avoidance Doesn't Actually Help
When something feels too hard to sit with, it’s natural to avoid it: skipping conversations, declining invitations, postponing decisions. Over time, that avoidance often shapes life more than the original feeling ever did.
ACT doesn’t ask you to eliminate difficult thoughts. It helps you stop letting them make your decisions for you.
What ACT Can Help With
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is well suited to conditions where avoidance and struggle keep getting in the way.
Psychology Fees & Medicare Rebates
You don’t need a referral to see a psychologist; you can book straight in. A Medicare rebate becomes available once your GP prepares a Mental Health Treatment Plan for you.
Our Team
Meet Our ACT Psychologists
Meet the psychologists who help you build psychological flexibility and act on what matters most.
Clinical Psychologist
Expert in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment across the lifespan.
Registered Psychologist
Experienced in ADHD assessments, CBT, ACT, and psychological therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers before you book your first ACT session with us.
Do I need a referral to book an ACT session?
No. You can book directly with one of our psychologists, without a GP referral. A referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan are only needed if you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate.
How is ACT different from other therapy approaches?
Rather than focusing on eliminating or challenging difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT helps you accept them and build the psychological flexibility to act on what matters regardless. It’s often used alongside or instead of approaches like CBT, depending on what suits you.
How many ACT sessions will I need?
This depends on your individual circumstances and how you respond to treatment. Your psychologist will discuss an expected timeframe after your initial assessment.
Is ACT delivered in person or online?
All ACT sessions at Elyséa HEALTH are delivered in person at our Fullarton clinic in Adelaide.
Speak With an ACT Psychologist
Expert psychiatric and psychological care is one consultation away; book with our clinicians today.