You know what you want to change. Knowing isn't the hard part.

You've read the books, downloaded the apps, and started again on a Monday more times than you'd care to count. Still, the habit stays. So does the procrastination: the glass of wine, the cigarette, the evening spent eating standing up at the counter. Alongside it runs a quiet judgement that you should be able to sort this out on your own.

Why willpower isn't the answer

Habits that stick around are usually doing a job. They soothe, numb, distract or reward. Trying to remove them by force rarely lasts, because the need underneath is still there.

ACT helps you understand what a habit is doing for you, make room for the discomfort that comes when you don't act on it, and build your days around what you care about instead.

How we work with it

This is structured, practical work. We use behavioural approaches alongside ACT, and at the start we'll agree clear, realistic goals together so you can see what's shifting.

Addiction work is scoped individually. If you're dependent on alcohol or other substances, or what's going on with food feels more like an eating disorder, we'll talk honestly with you about whether we're the right fit or help you find specialist support.

Start with a conversation

Fifteen minutes. One honest conversation. A free chat with one of our BACP-registered clinical therapists, to talk through what's going on and whether we're the right fit. You don't need to prepare anything, and there's no obligation afterwards