Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Learn The Benefits of ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people shift away from rigid, unhelpful thinking and move toward actions that align with their values. Instead of trying to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT teaches acceptance and mindfulness as tools for psychological flexibility.

You’ll explore:

• The origins and principles of ACT and its evolution in modern psychology.
• The psychological flexibility model and how it encourages resilience.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy techniques for managing thoughts and emotions.
• How mindfulness supports meaningful behaviour change.

This is one of the most practical ways to understand how the mind works and how to use that understanding to support lasting wellbeing.

Explore the Six Core Processes

ACT is based around the Hexaflex Model, which outlines six key processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, self-as-context, contact with the present moment, values, and committed action. Through engaging lessons and exercises, you’ll see how these elements fit together to create a flexible, compassionate mindset.

You’ll also learn how to integrate mindfulness into your practice, using grounding techniques, creative visualisation, guided awareness, and reflection to bring calm and clarity to daily life.

Working with Thoughts, Feelings, and Values

ACT encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without judgement, and then take action guided by their core values. You’ll discover practical ways to apply this approach in real-world situations, learning how to support behaviour change that feels authentic and purposeful.

By the end of this ACT course, you’ll be able to:

• Use acceptance and commitment therapy techniques in a structured way.
• Support others to clarify their values and set meaningful goals.
• Encourage mindful awareness and self-compassion.
• Apply ACT tools to personal and professional situations.

ACT in Practice

You’ll explore how ACT principles can be adapted across a range of settings, from education and coaching to wellbeing support. Case studies and reflective exercises help bring the concepts to life, showing how ACT can be used ethically.

You’ll also cover professional boundaries, inclusivity, and ethical practice, which are essential foundations for anyone looking to integrate ACT-based approaches into their work or studies.

Your Certification

On completion, you’ll receive an accredited diploma in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This demonstrates your understanding of ACT’s principles and practices and serves as a foundation for further professional learning or application.

Please note: This is a knowledge-based CPD course. It does not qualify you as an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) practitioner, nor does it permit the use of protected titles. To practise as a licensed therapist in the UK, you must complete an accredited qualification and meet the professional standards set by recognised bodies such as the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). We also recommend gaining supervised experience and further accredited training if you are considering a clinical or therapeutic career path.

The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Diploma Course is perfect for:

• Counsellors, coaches, and wellbeing practitioners seeking acceptance and commitment therapy training for CPD purposes.
• Students or professionals in psychology or mental health fields who want theoretical knowledge.
• People interested in mindfulness-based approaches to wellbeing.
• Anyone who wants to study acceptance and commitment therapy online for personal growth or CPD.