Confidently integrate ACT with our highly practical pathway.
Taught by Dr Joe Oliver, Dr Kristy Potter, Dr Ray Owen and Dr Elisabeth Baker, our 2026 ACT pathway combines on-demand and live online learning, plus quarterly interactive Q&A sessions to help you upskill from beginner to experienced ACT practitioner.
You will get:
- 25+ hours of ACT training over 4 online sessions – First module available after sign-up!
- Free access to our four Q&A sessions to join our ACT community and learn directly from our experts
- Exclusive training resources
- 10% discount off group ACT supervision (optional add-on)
- 10% off other Contextual Consulting training sessions while signed up to the program.
Whether you are just starting with ACT or looking to refine and deepen your skills, the pathway provides a clear, progressive route to becoming an effective ACT practitioner.
What you will learn
- Get to grips with ACT’s foundations, including psychological flexibility and the six core processes.
- Learn practical tools, metaphors, and case formulation strategies to use ACT with confidence.
- Build skills in working functionally and flexibly, guided by what’s happening in the moment.
- Deepen your understanding of the ACT stance and how to respond when sessions get stuck.
- Adapt ACT to different clinical settings and presentations, and reflect on your own development as a therapist.
The pathway:
Part one: ACT essentials
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On-demand training: A practical introduction to acceptance and commitment therapy. This first session is on-demand so that you can start your ACT journey right away, in your own time and at your own pace. With nine modules covering the core ACT processes and practical applications plus worksheets, videos, eBooks and exercises to get you started ahead of the first Q&A in early March.
- Interactive Q&A session – 10th March 2026 7:00PM UK/GMT
Part two: ACT next steps
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Live training: The foundation for meaningful client work. This live online workshop builds directly on the foundational skills introduced in ACT essentials by deepening your understanding and refining the skills you’ve learnt so far. You will also learn how to address common practical challenges when applying ACT principles. Taking place 31st March/1st April 2026: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM UK/GMT - Interactive Q&A session – 3rd June 2026 7:00PM UK/GMT
Part three: ACT intermediate skills
Live training: Focusing on context and practitioner process. Designed for practitioners with a foundational understanding of ACT, this session will take you beyond a protocol-driven approach and onto developing a more flexible, responsive, and process-based way of working with ACT. Through integration of conceptual clarity with real-world clinical application, this third section will build your confidence and competence in delivering ACT. Taking place 1st/8th July 2026: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM UK/GMT- Interactive Q&A session – 6th October 2026 7:00PM UK/GMT
Part four: ACT mastery
- Live training: Working dynamically and functionally. This final session will give you the skills to refine and adapt your ACT practice, with a focus on real-time awareness, contextual flexibility, and personal development. This workshop provides practical strategies for working effectively across varied contexts while deepening your understanding of your own processes as an ACT practitioner. Taking place 23rd & 30th September 2026: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM UK/GMT
- Interactive Q&A session – 1st December 2026 7:00PM UK/GMT
PLUS plenty of ACT resources
These extra resources are designed to keep your skills sharp, your knowledge current, and your practice well-equipped. Alongside your course specific resources our website is packed with lots of additional training materials such as;
Short-form training videos and expert insights- Curated research summaries and practical tips
- Inspiring podcasts from leading voices in the field
- Downloadable tools you can use immediately in your work, including:
- Assessment tools
- Case conceptualisation templates and worksheets
- Formulation guides
- Ready-to-use presentations and images
- Validated questionnaires and measures
- Curated reading lists
- Scripts and experiential exercises
Whether you’re looking for a quick burst of learning or something you can take straight into a client session, these resources are here to support you every step of the way.
Ongoing support
You get free access to quarterly Q&A sessions with experienced ACT therapists, trainers, and practitioners. Bring your questions, challenges, and ideas, and get tailored guidance to help you put your ACT skills into action with confidence.
Pathway members can also access group supervision at a discounted rate to support your ongoing development, find out more details here.
Who the ACT pathway is for
This series is designed for mental health professionals who want to develop confidence and depth in acceptance and commitment therapy. It suits:
- Psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, mental health nurses, social workers, OTs and other helping professionals who use talk-based interventions.
- Coaches and wellbeing practitioners who already have some experience supporting clients with behaviour change.
- Anyone new to ACT who wants a structured journey from first principles to skilled, flexible use of the model in real clinical work.
- Practitioners with some ACT training who want to fill gaps, refresh their knowledge, and move toward dynamic, process-based practice.
Feedback from previous training sessions
“(Contextual consulting) workshops are always excellent value for money, have a great balance of theory and practice and feature some of the best speakers in the world on ACT related topics.” Sarah Monk, Clinical and Coaching Psychologist
“Friendly and accessible – not always easy to achieve in the online format.” Dr Brett Grellier, Counselling Psychologist