Mary John is a Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience helping people make sense of their thoughts, emotions, and life’s occasional messes — including the moments when they find themselves arguing with their own minds and losing.

Acceptance Therapy in UAE – What It Is & How It Helps

Acceptance Therapy, also known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), is a modern, evidence-based psychological approach focused on helping individuals accept uncomfortable thoughts and emotions rather than fighting them. ACT teaches clients to build psychological flexibility, reduce the struggle with internal experiences, and take purposeful action toward meaningful life goals — even in the presence of discomfort.

This approach has been shown to help with:
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression & low mood
• Stress and burnout
• Emotional dysregulation
• Trauma responses
• Life transitions and personal growth

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How Acceptance Therapy Works
ACT integrates mindfulness techniques with value-based action planning so you can:
✔ Accept your thoughts and emotions without judgment
✔ Practice mindful awareness in everyday life
✔ Create space from unhelpful thought patterns
✔ Move toward meaningful goals aligned with your values
✔ Build resilience against anxiety, stress, and emotional pain

Common Reaction to traumatic events

1. Intense or unpredictable feelings: you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, grief-stricken, irritable, or emotionally unsettled.

2. Changes in thoughts and behaviours: you might experience intrusive memories, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, or changes in sleep and eating patterns.

3. Sensitivity to Surroundings: Sirens, loud noises, or other cues may trigger memories of the event and heighten anxiety.

4. Strained relationships: You may notice increased conflict with others or feel more withdrawn from social activities.

5. Stress related physical symptoms: Tauma can show up physically including headaches, nausea, chest pain or worsening of existing health conditions. - Americal Psychologicl' Association.

Acceptance Therapy

Acceptance Therapy in UAE | ACT Clinical Psychologist Dubai

Experienced clinical psychologist offering Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Dubai and UAE to help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression through mindful acceptance techniques.

Acceptance Therapy

Acceptance Therapy in UAE — Our clinical psychologist in Dubai specializes in evidence-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals accept difficult thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and improve psychological flexibility. Through personalized sessions, we support clients with anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing using mindful acceptance strategies tailored for residents in the UAE.

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