Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Archives - Thepsychowellness

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Oct

Stress

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Is Your Stress Medical? Know When Therapy Is Needed

Clinical contribution by Dr. R. K. Suri, Clinical Psychologist You’ve tried the usual advice — sleep more, breathe deeper, take a walk — and nothing seems to stick. Your shoulders are permanently tense, your stomach is in knots before every meeting, and you’re wondering if this is just “life” or something more. That question matters,…
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14

Aug

Evidence-based therapy

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? A Beginner’s Guide

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that teaches you to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them, while committing to actions guided by your personal values. Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, sadness, or stress, ACT helps you change your relationship with these experiences so they stop controlling…
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14

Aug

Workplace

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Can Counselling Fix Workplace Burnout? What Research Shows

You dread Monday before Sunday even ends. Simple tasks feel impossible. You’re exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, and a job you once cared about now feels like something you’re just surviving. If this sounds familiar, you’re likely dealing with workplace burnout — and wondering whether workplace burnout counselling can actually help, or if…
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23

Jul

Mental health

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Struggling with Your Mental Health Issues? Here’s How Psychotherapy Can Help

Some days, getting out of bed feels like the hardest task on your list. You’re tired, distracted, and nothing seems to bring you joy anymore. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Psychotherapy for mental health issues has helped millions of people move from feeling stuck to feeling like themselves again.…
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Jul

Mental health

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Why You Can’t Stop Comparing Your Body to Others: How Therapy Can Help

Scrolling through your phone, catching a reflection in a store window, trying on clothes in a fitting room—suddenly you’re measuring yourself against someone else’s body. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not “vain” or “shallow” for feeling this way. Body comparison is one of the most common struggles people bring into…
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7

Jul

Depression

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Why Does Depression Make You Feel Emotionally Numb? Therapy Can Help

Have you ever felt as if you were seeing your own life through glass? You’re not sad, exactly. You’re just… nothing. No joy, no excitement, not even real grief. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing emotional numbness in depression, one of the most confusing and isolating symptoms of this condition. The good news?…
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6

May

Stress

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Why Do Small Thoughts Turn into Big Stress? Manage Them with ACT Therapy

Have you ever noticed how one small thought—something you said, a tiny mistake, or a random worry—suddenly grows into overwhelming stress? It starts quietly, but before you know it, your mind is racing, your sleep is disturbed, and your mood feels off. You may even find yourself asking, “Why does every little thing stress me…
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5

May

Evidence-based therapy

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Why Do You Feel Trapped in Your Mind? Break Free with ACT Therapy

There are moments when your thoughts don’t just pass through—they take over. You replay conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, and feel mentally exhausted even when nothing external is happening. It can feel like being stuck in a loop you didn’t choose, where your own mind becomes your biggest source of stress. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why…
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9

Apr

Evidence-based therapy

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Are Past Regrets Holding You Back? ACT Teaches How to Live in the Present

Regret has a powerful way of pulling you back into moments you wish you could rewrite. Maybe it’s a decision that changed your life, a relationship you mishandled, or words you wish you hadn’t said. You replay it over and over, wondering “What if?” or “Why did I do that?” If this feels familiar, you’re…
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9

Apr

Evidence-based therapy

Dr. R. K. SURI Clinical Psychologist

Feeling Life is Out of Control? ACT Therapy Guides You Forward Mindfully

Life can sometimes feel like it’s slipping through your fingers—deadlines pile up, emotions become overwhelming, and even small decisions feel exhausting. “Why does my life feel like it’s spiralling out of control?” is a question you might have. In a fast-paced world, stress and anxiety can take over quietly but powerfully. The good news is…
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