Mastering Therapy S4 E1 – 6 things the best ACT therapists do differently – Dr Joe Oliver

In this episode of Mastering Therapy, host Natalie Stott interviews our founder Dr Joe Oliver to talk about acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and what experienced ACT therapists do differently. The discussion covers how to use perspective taking, metaphors, and present moment work well, plus how to guide clients from values to real action.

Watch here:

Listen on Apple Podcasts here:


DR JOE OLIVER is founder of Contextual Consulting, and a consultant clinical psychologist, Associate Professor and program director of the University College London CBT for severe mental health problems Post-Graduate Program.


More about the Mastering Therapy podcast

Hosted by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Natalie Stott created this podcast for psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors who want to broaden their therapy skills, improve their confidence and be inspired by alternative ways of working.

Upcoming live training

Supporting neurodivergent clients with rejection sensitivity featured image
2 hours
Supporting neurodivergent clients with rejection sensitivity

Jennifer Kemp

Read more
Navigating menopause with ACT featured image
3 hours
Navigating menopause with ACT

Natasha Lazareski

Read more
Trauma-focused ACT (T-FACT): working with body, mind and emotion featured image
12 hours
Trauma-focused ACT (T-FACT): working with body, mind and emotion

Russ Harris

Read more

Knowledge hub

Related to your search/filter:

Knowledge hub

On-demand training

Related to your search/filter:

On-demand training

Blog: Latest insights into ACT

Related to your search/filter:

Blog: Latest insights into ACT

Resource hub

Related to your search/filter:

Resource hub

Join our newsletter to be the first to receive updates on our upcoming events, exclusive free resources and other valuable goodies. Sign up now and embark on your ACT journey with us!

You can unsubscribe at anytime. Read our full privacy policy here: Privacy policy