Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Pathway to Meaningful Living
- eddie mills
- Jan 19
- 2 min read
At Clarina Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer a range of evidence-based therapies designed to support emotional well-being and personal growth. One such approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) a powerful, mindful form of psychotherapy that helps people live with greater purpose and psychological flexibility.
Who Is ACT For?
ACT is suitable for anyone experiencing emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, chronic stress, trauma, relationship challenges, or difficulty managing hard thoughts and feelings. It’s also helpful for people seeking personal growth, resilience, or greater life satisfaction. ACT doesn’t require a specific diagnosis just a willingness to explore thoughts, feelings, and values in a safe therapeutic space.
What Is ACT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a type of third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses not on eliminating difficult emotions, but on accepting them and committing to meaningful action. Rather than battling unwanted thoughts or feelings, ACT teaches psychological flexibility the ability to stay present with inner experience while choosing actions aligned with your core values.
When Is ACT Used?
ACT can be effective at any stage of life and at various points in one’s well-being journey. Some clients seek ACT during periods of high stress or life transition, while others combine it with other therapeutic approaches like CBT or mindfulness. Sessions typically occur weekly, with duration tailored to individual needs and goals.
Where Does ACT Happen?
At Clarina Counselling & Psychotherapy, ACT is offered both in person at our Clarina, Limerick location and online. This ensures accessibility for clients throughout Ireland and beyond. Our therapeutic environment is safe, confidential, and supportive ideal for exploring thoughts, values, and behaviours with professional guidance.
Why ACT Works
The core strength of ACT is enhancing psychological flexibility, the capacity to accept difficult emotions while pursuing what matters most. Research shows ACT can help reduce anxiety, improve stress management, and increase life satisfaction by grounding individuals in the present moment and connecting them with their values.
How It Benefits You
Encourages acceptance rather than avoidance of feelings
Helps clarify personal values
Boosts resilience and self-compassion
Reduces emotional distress and unhelpful thinking patterns
Supports goal-directed action even in the face of discomfort
Take the First Step Today
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from what matters most, you don’t have to face it alone. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help you move forward with clarity, compassion, and purpose even when life feels difficult.
Clarina Counselling & Psychotherapy.
📍 Address:
20 Cill Chaoide, Clarina,
Limerick, V94 R3HP, Ireland
📞 Phone:
+353 85 124 9768
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Tag Words
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, ACT, Psychological Flexibility, Mindfulness Therapy, Values-Based Therapy, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health Support, Counselling Limerick, Psychotherapy Ireland
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