How it works

• One-to-one sessions: 30 minutes, once a week, over 12 weeks 

• Initial consultation: assessment of your teen’s concerns and values to customise the course 

• Core ACT processes covered through interactive exercises: 

• Cognitive diffusion (e.g., “passengers on a bus” metaphor) 

• Mindfulness practices (e.g., “leaves on a stream” visualization) 

• Values clarification (creative worksheets and goal-setting) 

• Committed action planning for real-life challenges 

• Home practice: brief mindfulness or values tasks to reinforce skills between sessions 

• Confidential process: all conversations stay in session unless there’s a safeguarding concern 

Who benefits?

ACT supports teenagers experiencing: 

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• Anxiety, panic, worry, or low mood and depression.

• Obsessive-compulsive thoughts, social anxiety, or peer pressure.

• Academic stress, performance anxiety, or challenges with self-esteem and identity.

• Grief, family break-up, bereavement, or neurodivergence challenges (e.g., autism, ADHD).

• A need for enhanced psychological flexibility, stronger emotional regulation, and healthier coping strategies for long-term well-being.

Why choose ACT for teens?

• Tailored to adolescent experiences: school stress, peer pressure, identity exploration 

• Engaging, teen-friendly activities (metaphors, experiential exercises, tech-integrated mindfulness) 

• Evidence-based approach proven effective for anxiety, depression, OCD, and more 

• Same practitioner, time, and place each week for consistency and trust 

• Confidential, non-judgmental space where teens feel heard and empowered