Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Ottawa
Learn about an approach that explores values, difficult inner experiences and meaningful action. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an approach that explores values, difficult inner experiences and meaningful action. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through making room for thoughts and feelings while choosing actions connected to what matters. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include values-focused conversation, reflection and practical experiments a practitioner may invite you to consider. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
How do you use values and practical exercises in your work?