08/04/2026
Earlier this year we ran a poll on Instagram: “Your client says, ‘I feel anxious for no reason.’ As an ACT therapist you say…”. The response that came out on top, by a long way, was: “Let’s notice what’s showing up right now.” Nearly 60% of 267 responses chose it. we love that, because it captures something very ACT, and very practical. It’s a simple sentence, but it gently changes the direction of the whole conversation.
This is why I think that poll answer is so good. “Let’s notice what’s showing up right now” does a few important things at once:
👉 It pulls attention out of analysis and into direct experience
👉It brings the client into the present moment, rather than the future-focused threat story
👉It helps them start relating differently to anxiety, instead of wrestling with it
👉It creates space for choice, which is where flexibility starts
Read our full debrief on the blog: https://buff.ly/StUHzzX
AND join us later this month for ACT for anxiety with Michael Twohig. With specific focus areas like treating OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), and specific phobias, the workshop combines live demonstrations, experiential exercises, and real-play to enhance your confidence in helping clients face their fears, reduce avoidance, and build purposeful, values-driven lives.
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