~ Understanding of the scientific and philosophical approaches to behaviour that ACT is built on. ~ How to introduce ACT to clients and establish goals for therapy. ~ Knowledge of the six core processes and when to work with them. ~ Practice in using the ACT Matrix to formulate problems from an ACT perspective. ~ Experience in working with each of the six core processes using psychoeducation, metaphors, language and experiential exercises. ~ How to deal with common practitioner pitfalls and client challenges. ~ A roadmap and resources to help you Get your ACT Together! ~ Experience of applying ACT to yourself to develop a deeper understanding of the model. ~ A hardcopy or PDF workbook plus downloadable resources. ~ Certification for 18 hours CPD/CE credit.
About the training and course tutor: ACT is done with head, hands and heart – it’s more than a collection of tools and techniques; it’s a philosophy of what it means to be human. As such, this course includes opportunities to learn through practicing core skills, observing demonstrations, group discussion, listening, reflecting and applying ACT to yourself.
The course is led by Dr. Matt Johnson BSc (Hons) PhD ClinPsyD CPsychol – Consultant Clinical Psychologist, ACT Therapist, Trainer and Supervisor. Click here for bio. Matt has trained hundreds of mental health professionals in ACT, here’s what some of them had to say:
“Matt is a really great communicator - he talks from a personal, passionate and experienced place about the subject.”
“Matt was very engaging and knowledgeable, and his passion for ACT shone through!”
“Matt has been a great trainer - he is clearly very experienced in using ACT and this enriches the training by bringing it to life with examples.”
“Matt was engaging, thorough, patient, and knowledgeable. I liked his style of presenting the content as he drew from personal experience often which helped to further understand the content.”
“Matt was very informational, witty, kept us engaged and answered all questions professionally and compassionately.”
“Matt was an excellent facilitator: warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and very informative with an impressive ability to answer questions from participants.” “Matt was an amazing tutor. He really knows his stuff and shows genuine passion for the course area which really helps to build your confidence with this framework.”
Who would benefit from this training? This course is designed for mental health professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of the ACT model. It is suitable for individuals with little or no previous experience of ACT, as well as those who have some familiarity with the model but wish to deepen their understanding and extend their use of ACT in clinical practice.
Booking options:
Online live open course: A live and interactive event hosted online via Zoom:
⏱ 9:30am – 4:00pm 📅 11th / 18th / 25th March 2026 Trainees, Students and Assistants: £349 Registered Professionals: £399 If you need your organisation to be invoiced, please email [email protected] otherwise click on this booking link to secure your place:
Exclusive course for your organisation: A live and interactive event hosted online via Zoom:
For a group of up to 10 people: £3999 (additional attendees £275 pp) For a group of up to 16 people: £4699 (additional attendees £275 pp)
Face-to-face:
For a group of up to 10 people: £5499 (additional attendees £375 pp) For a group of up to 16 people: £6399 (additional attendees £375 pp) A 5% discount will be applied to organisational bookings by registered charities.
To book for an organisation, please call 07875 106196 or email: [email protected]