THERAPISTS IN FRANCE • MORNING WORKSHOP
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Workshop
An introduction to the 6 core processes and interweaving ACT principles into cognitive behavioural therapy.
Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026 Time: 09:00 – 10:00 Paris time (08:00 – 09:00 UK time) Location: Online via Zoom Fee: Free (€0)
Session Description
An introduction to the 6 core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including a brief outline of the approach and how Julie interweaves the principles into cognitive behavioural therapy.
Participant Takeaways
- An introduction to the 6 core processes of the ACT model
- Practical insight into interweaving ACT principles into cognitive behavioural therapy
- Direct participation in exercises exploring the ACT model as yourself in a meaningful way
- A taster and an opportunity for reflection on what this approach has to offer ourselves and clients
About the Presenter
Julie Dickson Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Julie trained as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 1993 and qualified as a CBT therapist in 2000. She worked in the National Health Service in the UK for most of her career, working in primary and secondary mental health care as a therapist, supervisor, and clinical lead. Her last NHS role was in a Staff Support Hub following the COVID-19 pandemic, offering healthcare staff psychological support. Julie now runs a small online private practice with clients based in the UK. She helps individuals with low mood, anxiety, OCD, phobias, trauma, loss, adjustment, work-related stress, chronic fatigue syndrome, and psychological distress associated with long-term health conditions. Over the course of her career, she has completed training in CBT protocols for specific problems, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Community Notice: Members of the Therapists in France community do not need to register. The Zoom access link will be posted directly in our community space.