Be present, open up, and do what matters.
The acceptance and commitment therapy app, based on the best-selling ACT self-help book, The Happiness Trap, by Dr Russ Harris.
"I love this app! Simple, clean, and clients can get to where they need to go really quickly."
Dr Louise Hayes, University of Melbourne
"The mindfulness exercises are short and skillful. The whole app is carefully thought through and easy to use. I have loads of apps, but this is one of the few that I'm drawn back to."
Margo Campbell, University Hospital Birmingham
"This app is a great tool for clinicians and clients. ACT Companion is a valuable resource that lets you take ACT outside of the therapy room and into your pocket."
Nesh Nikolic, Strategic Psychology
"This app is a great supplementary tool for reinforcing the work I am doing. So far everyone has loved it. Thank you!"
Evelyn Gould, Institute for Behavioral Training
"I believe we have created the ultimate ACT app. An invaluable tool for any coach or clinician working with ACT - as well as for all their clients."
Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap
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Feel better, without even trying.
More than a thousand published clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of ACT for mental and physical health, relationships, performance, and behaviour change.
Now, an independent peer-reviewed study has found completing just one ACT Companion exercise per day can significantly reduce anxiety, depression and stress, improve mood, and increase mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility.
Feel better, without even trying.
Over 850 published studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of the ACT approach for mental and physical health, relationships, performance, and behaviour change.
Now, peer-reviewed research has found completing just one ACT Companion exercise per day can significantly reduce anxiety, depression and stress symptoms, and improve mood.
The same study also found that using ACT Companion increased participants' mindfulness skills and psychological flexibility.
ACT superpowers at your fingertips.
ACT Companion is packed full of dozens of fun, interactive ACT exercises and tools based on the best-selling self-help book, The Happiness Trap, that will help you develop the ACT superpowers you need to live life more fully and openly.
Effective defusion and acceptance techniques; simple values-clarification and goal-setting tools; powerful mindfulness exercises – you’ll find it all here, in the app that might just change your life.
ACT superpowers at your fingertips.
ACT Companion is packed full of dozens of fun, interactive ACT exercises and tools based on the best-selling self-help book, The Happiness Trap, that will help you develop the ACT superpowers you need to live life more fully and openly.
Effective defusion and acceptance techniques; simple values-clarification and goal-setting tools; powerful mindfulness exercises – you’ll find it all here, in the app that might just change your life.
Simple, practical mindfulness training.
Develop essential mindfulness skills with over four hours of ACT-focused mindfulness exercises, including recordings from Dr Russ Harris’ renowned Mindfulness Skills series.
A rich variety of guided practices to choose from, designed to be applicable to everyone from complete beginners to experienced mindfulness practitioners.
Simple, practical mindfulness training.
Develop essential mindfulness skills with over four hours of ACT-focused mindfulness exercises, including recordings from Dr Russ Harris’ renowned Mindfulness Skills series.
A rich variety of guided practices to choose from, designed to be applicable to everyone from complete beginners to experienced mindfulness practitioners.
Put your skills to the test.
Use the ACTometer to apply your ACT skills to real-life situations and see how much you can increase your flexibility score over time.
The more present, open, and connected with your values you are – and the bigger the challenge you face – the higher your score will be.
Keep applying what you’ve learned, and notice the positive difference it makes to the things you care about most in life.
Put your skills to the test.
Use the ACTometer to apply your ACT skills to real-life situations and see how much you can increase your flexibility score over time.
The more present, open, and connected with your values you are – and the bigger the challenge you face – the higher your score will be.
Keep applying what you’ve learned, and notice the positive difference it makes to the things you care about most in life.
Try it now for free!
Live each moment, mindfully.
Living mindfully isn’t about how many hours of mindfulness meditation you chalk up each week, but about connecting with the present moment, and what really matters to you, as you go about your life, each and every day.
Mindful Moments notifications prompt you to pay attention to the here-and-now, open up to your experiences, and re-connect with your values, throughout the day.
Live each moment, mindfully.
Living mindfully isn’t about how many hours of mindfulness meditation you chalk up each week, but about connecting with the present moment, and what really matters to you, as you go about your life, each and every day.
Mindful Moments notifications prompt you to pay attention to the here-and-now, open up to your experiences, and re-connect with your values, throughout the day.
Keep track of your progress.
A completely redesigned dashboard shows you how much you’ve done, and how far you’ve come, and helps you stay motivated to keep up your practice.
The Weekly Check-In serves as a reminder to apply your skills in your life, and encourages you to reflect on what you’ve done well and what you can improve on in the week ahead.
Keep track of your progress.
A completely redesigned dashboard shows you how much you’ve done, and how far you’ve come, and helps you stay motivated to keep up your practice.
The Weekly Check-In serves as a reminder to apply your skills in your life, and encourages you to reflect on what you’ve done well and what you can improve on in the week ahead.
Together is better.
This one's a game-changer for anyone working with an ACT coach or clinician.
One of the simplest, but most useful, functions of ACT Companion is the ability to share your app entries by email as a simple PDF, right from the app, if you choose to.
This means your therapist or coach can set homework from the app and review your responses before consultations, making for a more collaborative and effective partnership.
Together is better.
This one's a game-changer for anyone working with an ACT coach or clinician.
One of the simplest, but most useful, functions of ACT Companion is the ability to share your app entries by email as a simple PDF, right from the app, if you choose to.
This means your therapist or coach can set homework from the app and review your responses before consultations, making for a more collaborative and effective partnership.
Help for when reality slaps.
A crisis can come in many different shapes and sizes. The Crisis Tool is designed to help you regather yourself when you’ve been hit by a crisis, so that you can pick yourself back up and move towards your values.
For the times when being present, opening up, and doing what matters is the hardest, but most important, thing you can do.
Help for when reality slaps.
A crisis can come in many different shapes and sizes. The Crisis Tool is designed to help you regather yourself when you’ve been hit by a crisis, so that you can pick yourself back up and move towards your values.
For the times when being present, opening up, and doing what matters is the hardest, but most important, thing you can do.
About us.
Anthony Berrick, MAPS
Anthony is a psychologist and experienced ACT clinician. He helps clients struggling with chronic pain and cynophobia (fear of dogs) in private practice in Sydney.
Anthony is passionate about animal rights, powerlifting, and reading stories to his kids in silly voices.
To learn more about Anthony's work, please visit www.anthonyberrick.com.au.
Dr Russ Harris
Russ is a medical practitioner, psychotherapist, executive coach, world-renowned ACT trainer, and best-selling author of numerous ACT self-help and textbooks.
When he's not busy sharing his love of ACT with the masses, Russ can be found over-indulging in chocolate and watching zombie movies.
To access more of Russ' great ACT resources, check out www.actmindfully.com.au.
Get in touch.
If you have a question or comment, or need support with the app, please send us a message using the form below.