ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Overview

Build practical ACT therapy awareness, mindfulness, acceptance and values-based support knowledge with the ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy course. This online ACT course is designed to help learners understand the core message of ACT, its aims, suitability, six core processes, therapy structure, client problems, defusion, acceptance, present moment awareness, self as context, mindfulness, values and committed action.

The course covers ACT therapy, core messages, aims, suitability, experiential avoidance, therapy structure, treatment goals, client problems, creative hopelessness, defusion, acceptance, present moment work, mindfulness skills, values and committed action.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to:

• Understand the foundations of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Recognise the core message and aims of ACT
• Explore the six core processes of ACT
• Build awareness of experiential avoidance
• Understand ACT therapy structure and treatment goals
• Learn about defusion, acceptance and present moment awareness
• Explore values and committed action in ACT

This course is suitable for counselling learners, psychology learners, mental health awareness learners, coaches, wellbeing learners and anyone interested in ACT principles.

• › Last Audited and Updated: 14th July 2026

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of ACT.
• Recognise the aim and suitability of ACT.
• Identify the six core processes.
• Develop awareness of experiential avoidance.
• Understand defusion and acceptance principles.
• Recognise the role of mindfulness, values and committed action.

Who is This Course For

This course is ideal for:

• Psychology learners
• Counselling learners
• Mental health awareness learners
• Coaches and mentors
• Wellbeing support learners
• Personal development learners
• Anyone interested in ACT therapy awareness

Why Enrol in This ACT Course?

Benefits of this course include:

• CPD Accredited ACT Awareness Training
• 100% Online and Self-Paced Learning
• Covers Core ACT Concepts
• Includes Six Core Processes
• Covers Mindfulness, Values and Committed Action
• Useful for Counselling, Coaching and Wellbeing Learning Pathways

Career Opportunities

Completing this course can support learners interested in mental health awareness, coaching and wellbeing pathways.

Potential career opportunities include:

• Wellbeing Assistant

Support wellbeing activities and awareness-based support programmes.
Average salary: £20,000 to £28,000

• Mental Health Support Worker Pathway Learner

Use ACT awareness as a foundation before further training and supervised practice.
Average salary: £20,000 to £28,000

• Coach Pathway Learner

Use ACT concepts to support further coaching and personal development training.
Average salary: Varies depending on experience and client base.

• Counselling Learner

Use ACT awareness before progressing into recognised counselling qualifications.
Average salary: Varies depending on qualification level and setting.

Please note:

• This course provides foundation-level ACT awareness.
• It does not qualify learners as therapists, counsellors, psychologists or clinical mental health professionals.
• Learners should refer complex mental health concerns to qualified professionals.

Assessment Method

The course is assessed through an online assessment process.

After completing the course materials, learners may be required to complete:

• A multiple-choice assessment
• An online test
• Knowledge-based questions related to the course topics

Learners can complete the assessment online at their own pace.

Eligibility Requirements

This course is open to learners from different academic and professional backgrounds.

No previous ACT, counselling or psychology experience is required.

This course is suitable for learners who want to:

• Develop ACT awareness
• Understand mindfulness and values-based action
• Build mental health awareness
• Progress towards further counselling or wellbeing training

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: Learners should be aged 16 or above.
• Academic Background: No formal academic qualification is required to enrol in this course.
• Language Proficiency: A good understanding of English is recommended to follow the course materials effectively.
• Device Requirement: Learners will need access to a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection.
• Study Commitment: Learners should be prepared to complete the online lessons and assessment independently.

Why Choose Us

• Affordable and high-quality online learning materials
• Beginner-friendly ACT course content
• Flexible study through a user-friendly online platform
• Efficient online assessment process
• Helpful student support via email