In this episode, Wendy talks about a wonderful therapy called ACT, which stands for Acceptance Commitment Therapy. This therapy enables people to move towards their values and goals without being pushed off track or slowed down by the unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and experiences that we all have.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• ACT is a therapy that helps people to move towards their values and goals despite difficult thoughts and emotions.
• We carry bad experiences and negative beliefs with us through life, a bit like rocks in a rucksack. A rucksack which gets heavier as we age. ACT helps you to get rid of those rocks.
• It is far easier to climb the mountain of personal growth with an empty rucksack.
• Mindfulness ensures you are engaged in the present.
• Accept the things you cannot change and be willing to work on the things that you can.
• Develop mindfulness and commitment to enable yourself to climb the mountain of personal growth.

BEST MOMENTS

‘This is for us to work out what is important to us, and to live our life, focusing on these values. ´

‘Become fully aware of how we label ourselves with fixed ideas….this restricts us from being more.’

‘Bad experiences shape the way we see ourselves, such as, for example, bullying.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles.