The Life Practice

About The Life Practice

Therapist

I’m Stephen Renwick, an ACT therapist offering online and telephone therapy. I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by anxiety, self-doubt, or unhelpful thinking patterns. My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on helping you live a meaningful life guided by your values.

Life

Therapist

The Life Practice is a space for people who want support with being human.

Life can feel heavy, confusing, or stuck at times — even when things look “fine” on the outside. You might be navigating anxiety, self-doubt, big decisions, difficult emotions, or just a sense that something isn’t quite working. You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to come here. You just need a life you’re trying to live.

ACT Work

Therapist

ACT Work

My work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which means I focus less on “fixing” you and more on helping you build a meaningful, workable relationship with your thoughts, feelings, and experiences — so you can move toward what matters to you.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern, evidence-based approach to therapy that helps you live a meaningful, fulfilling life, even when things feel difficult.

ACT recognises that painful thoughts and emotions are a normal part of being human. Rather than trying to eliminate or “fix” these experiences, ACT helps you change how you respond to them – so they no longer control your life.

How ACT works

ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility: the ability to stay present, adapt to challenges, and take action guided by what truly matters to you.

In therapy, you will learn how to:

Make space for difficult thoughts and emotions instead of fighting them
Step back from unhelpful thinking patterns and self-criticism
Become more present and grounded in the moment
Develop a healthier relationship with yourself
Clarify your personal values – what really matters in your life
Take meaningful action, even when things feel uncomfortable

What ACT can help with

ACT is widely used to support people experiencing:

Anxiety and panic
Low mood and depression
Stress and overwhelm
Overthinking and rumination
Low confidence and self-doubt
Life transitions, burnout, or feeling “stuck”
Ongoing emotional difficulties that won’t simply go away

ACT does not aim to remove all discomfort from life. Instead, it helps you stop putting your life on hold and start living alongside your thoughts and feelings.

Is ACT right for you?

ACT may be a good fit if you:

Feel stuck or held back by anxiety, fear, or self-doubt
Have tried “positive thinking” or fighting your thoughts without success
Want a values-driven, practical approach to therapy
Are ready to make small but meaningful changes in your life