Contextual Consulting

Contextual Consulting We provide expert training, supervision and therapy in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

18/11/2025

🌙 Sleeplessness isn’t just about the insomnia. It’s about how we respond to it.

Join Maja Schaedel for ACT for insomnia & sleep difficulties, starting Nov 19, 2025. This workshop will give you the tools to help clients calm racing minds, reduce sleep pressure, and address insomnia at its roots.

📅 Can’t make the live event? Sign up today to access the recording for 6 months, but registration closes before the event begins.

⏳ Register now: https://buff.ly/Ea5ND1Z

In the workplace, teams often grapple with entrenched patterns of behaviour, conflicting priorities, and unhelpful group...
17/11/2025

In the workplace, teams often grapple with entrenched patterns of behaviour, conflicting priorities, and unhelpful group narratives that undermine trust and cooperation. Without a clear framework, these dynamics can remain unspoken, leading to silo working, disengagement, and reduced effectiveness - enter Prosocial!

Prosocial is the first approach to change that elevates the processes of ACT to the team level. By combining contextual behavioural science with evolutionary science and Ostrom’s eight core design principles, Prosocial helps teams pause and honestly explore what’s happening within their system.

Our upcoming workshop, with Ross McIntosh, addresses the growing demand for practical, ACT-based tools to help teams navigate the complexities of modern workplaces. Save 20% off if you sign up before 27th November! https://buff.ly/zwfI1w1

Join Dr. Russ Harris live in central London for Trauma-focused ACT (T-FACT): Working with body, mind and emotion. A powe...
15/11/2025

Join Dr. Russ Harris live in central London for Trauma-focused ACT (T-FACT): Working with body, mind and emotion.

A powerful 2-day training detailing an in-depth, integrated approach to healing from trauma.
This training is in person at Cecil Sharp House, London, UK on 20th & 21st May 2026.

12 CE credits are available for this workshop and every booking includes a follow-up e-course & resources.

Learn how to help clients heal from trauma through mindfulness, self-compassion, safe exposure, and embodiment—building flexibility, safety, and resilience.

Reserve your place now at the early bird rate https://buff.ly/rSYgtHe

Hurry as spaces are limited!

What happens when shame and self-criticism are so entrenched that our clients struggle to even begin the process of turn...
13/11/2025

What happens when shame and self-criticism are so entrenched that our clients struggle to even begin the process of turning towards their pain, making room for discomfort, and living more fully in line with their values.? A new study by Kleiman et al. (2025), published in Frontiers in Psychology, explores one possible answer: integrating the power of compassion into the ACT framework through compassion-focused acceptance and commitment therapy (CFACT). 🙌 Read about it on our blog: https://buff.ly/5aaWGXN

If you're interested in learning more about this, Russell Kolts joins us for CFT for beginners very soon (starts 25th November and runs for 4 sessions). All sessions will be recorded and accessible for 6 months after the live workshops too. Or if you are already well versed in CFT but want a refresher take a look at some of our on-demand courses too including, CFT for anger, working compassionately with our multiple selves and Supercharge your CFT (ideal for intermediate practitioners!).
https://buff.ly/lwC4WO0

Struggling with sleep often becomes a vicious cycle with fear of sleeplessness and pressure to sleep fuelling behaviours...
11/11/2025

Struggling with sleep often becomes a vicious cycle with fear of sleeplessness and pressure to sleep fuelling behaviours that worsen insomnia. Add to this a storm of racing thoughts and contradictory advice, and it’s no wonder so many feel stuck.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps tackle sleeplessness by teaching client’s mindfulness strategies and thought defusion techniques to address racing minds and decrease pressure to sleep. It encourages value-based actions and present-moment awareness, breaking cycles of hyperarousal and unhelpful behaviours that perpetuate insomnia. Download our 3 step strategy here: https://buff.ly/pdhtOhc

Our upcoming workshop, hosted by Dr Maja Schaedel, looks at supporting clients to break the cycle of insomnia by addressing the cognitive traps and emotional stressors that are sabotaging their sleep. Learn more and sign up here: https://buff.ly/Ea5ND1Z

It’s important to note that while ACT can be beneficial for managing sleep problems, if you are suffering, it’s always advisable to consult with a qualified mental health professional who can tailor therapy to your specific needs and circumstances. They can provide guidance and support throughout the process too.

10/11/2025

More positive research showing the benefits of ACT! 🙌 This systematic review explores the application of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to the early stages of psychosis (EP), a critical period for intervention. The review identified eight studies, including five randomised controlled trials (RCTs), and evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of ACT-based interventions for EP. The findings suggest that ACT holds promise for improving psychotic symptoms, treatment adherence, and psychosocial functioning, especially when delivered through innovative formats such as group, online, or hybrid interventions. https://buff.ly/u4un7SY

Eric Morris held an ACT for psychosis foundations course last week which is now available to purchase on-demand and for a more comprehensive insight into ACT for psychosis you can sign up to his Masterclass, taking place this week online. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/BCPu1Hj

Our on-demand library has over 170 hours of ACT training ready to go - explore how acceptance and commitment therapy wor...
08/11/2025

Our on-demand library has over 170 hours of ACT training ready to go - explore how acceptance and commitment therapy works across a variety of issues and scenarios including:
- Sport
- Perinatal mental health
- Coaching
- Physical health problems and chronic pain
- Chairwork
- Grief
- Using metaphors in psychotherapy
- RFT/CFT/Functional analysis
and more!

Access to all training is for 6 months after registration and includes course materials plus CE credits. Sign up today and get started! https://buff.ly/W7fodDT

😴 This study explores the mechanisms of change in a six-week online acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) intervention...
07/11/2025

😴 This study explores the mechanisms of change in a six-week online acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) intervention for adults experiencing both subclinical and clinical insomnia. It specifically investigates how changes in psychological processes and symptoms, such as thought suppression, mindfulness, and depressive symptoms, mediate the intervention’s effects on subjective sleep complaints. The findings indicate that reductions in thought suppression and depressive symptoms contributed to improved sleep complaints.

View the study in full on our resource hub and if this is something you're interested in learning more about then sign up for ACT for insomnia & sleep difficulties with Dr Maja Schaedel. This course is live online on 19th and 20th November but everyone who signs up will also get access for 6 months after the live session!

Mechanisms of change in an online ACT intervention for insomnia: https://buff.ly/M4xikKg
ACT for insomnia & sleep difficulties: https://buff.ly/Ea5ND1Z

Cat Burns - our favourite traitor but also a fantastic representative for neurodivergence🌈. We've particularly loved lis...
06/11/2025

Cat Burns - our favourite traitor but also a fantastic representative for neurodivergence🌈. We've particularly loved listening to her new album this week with songs about love, grief and the title track "How to be human" - these lyrics captured our attention as we think they perfectly explain an experience of "masking".

We will explore this concept in more detail in our neurodivergence series taking place next year. The series includes three sessions:
- Alleviating chronic burnout in Autism and ADHD: living a compassionate and valued life
- Living authentically: supporting neurodivergent clients to safely unmask
- Rejection sensitivity dysphoria: healing the pain, building safety, and deepening connections
Led by Jennifer Kemp, an Autistic and ADHD clinical psychologist with extensive professional expertise and lived experience, the series bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and real-world application.

Join us to learn more and to enhance support to your neurodivergent clients. https://buff.ly/9o9DV9a

06/11/2025

Do you feel like practicing ACT leaves you stuck, making mistakes, and buried in the processes? 😓 You’re not alone but what if you could gain the skills, tools, and confidence to navigate even the trickiest moments with ease?

🌟The ACT Pathway is an extensive training program, designed to support your growth over time. It is not a one-day workshop, but a structured learning journey across four stages, with real practice, feedback, and community built in.

Here’s what else you’ll gain:
✅ ACT essentials: A practical, on-demand introduction to ACT foundations
✅ The next three modules, ACT next steps, ACT intermediate skills, and ACT mastery, delivered as live workshops (and recorded if you miss the dates) to refine your skills and tackle real-world challenges
✅ PLUS four interactive Q&A sessions led by ACT experts to support your learning between modules, giving you time to apply your skills, bring your questions, and connect with the ACT community
✅ Video role-plays and live demonstrations to see ACT processes in action
✅ 25+ hours of expert-led training across 4 online sessions
✅ Discounts on group supervision and other Contextual Consulting training

Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your expertise, this program is designed to help you confidently integrate ACT into your work.

🌟 Dive into ACT in 2026 Start your journey today and gain instant access to the first session!

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/soVCm2t

Join Eric Morris for this skills-based masterclass, designed for practitioners who have a working knowledge of ACTp and ...
05/11/2025

Join Eric Morris for this skills-based masterclass, designed for practitioners who have a working knowledge of ACTp and want to develop more advanced, formulation-driven interventions.

Supporting people in their recovery from psychosis requires more than symptom reduction—it involves helping them build lives that are meaningful, autonomous, and values-driven. While many individuals experience distressing symptoms, stigma, and system-related barriers, recovery is possible when therapy fosters psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and engagement in personally meaningful action.

This intermediate level workshop is designed for ACT therapists, mental health practitioners, and supporters who have a foundational knowledge of ACTp and work with individuals recovering from psychosis.

All workshops are recorded, with delegates granted access for 6 months after the live session to rewatch and review. Sign up today on our website: https://buff.ly/BCPu1Hj

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