Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A therapy that helps you accept difficult feelings while taking value-driven action.
Glossary
Counselling Glossary
Plain-English definitions of counselling and mental health terms you might come across during therapy, research or medical appointments.
A
A stress response that becomes a concern when persistent or disproportionate.
The emotional bonding pattern from early life that shapes adult relationships.
B
Chronic exhaustion, cynicism and reduced effectiveness from prolonged stress.
C
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A structured therapy that identifies and changes unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.
A qualified practitioner trained to support emotional and relational difficulty.
E
A therapy that treats emotions as information and a source of change.
G
The emotional response to loss, of a person, role, health, or way of life.
P
An AHPRA-registered clinician trained in psychological assessment and treatment.
T
Professional services, including counselling, delivered by phone or video.