S4E1: 6 things the best ACT therapists do differently: Dr Joe Oliver

Are you curious about what sets great ACT therapists apart?

This episode of Mastering Therapy looks at ACT with special guest Dr Joe Oliver, director of contextual consulting, a highly skilled clinical psychologist and ACT trainer. The discussion covers what experienced ACT therapists do differently, how to use perspective taking, metaphors, and present moment work well, and how to guide clients from values to real action. Listeners will get ideas on avoiding common pitfalls and practical tips to take into sessions straight away.

Highlights include:

03:52 Pivoting perspectives in ACT

10:32 Using the therapy relationship for perspective work

16:36 Crafting and using metaphors

25:45 Working with workability and when clients feel stuck

37:07 Turning values into committed action

Guest Info

Dr Joe Oliver is a clinical psychologist, ACT trainer, supervisor, and researcher, known for making ACT’s key ideas clear and useful in day-to-day therapy. He is founder of Contextual Consulting and has written several ACT books for therapists.

Website: Contextual Consulting

Instagram: Contextual Consulting (search on Instagram for up-to-date resources)

Resources discussed

1. Article: Six things experienced ACT therapists do (by Joe Oliver)
2. BOOK: 100 Key Points and Techniques in Act by Joe Oliver & Richard Bennett (2nd Edition)
3. Free one-hour intro to ACT (available at Contextual Consulting website)
4. ACT Pathway – longer-form ACT training and supervision (details on the Contextual Consulting website)

This episode is perfect for therapists wanting practical ACT skills, fresh ways to work with metaphors, and new strategies to go beyond the basics with clients.

Guest Information:

Dr Joe Oliver

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/contextualconsulting/?hl=en

Website: https://contextualconsulting.co.uk/

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