Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Interest Orientated Network
(ACTion: founded in 2011)
Open to all mental health professionals or students in post-graduate training.
In- Person or Zoom video attendance available. Join at any time during the year.
ACTion is a professional interest group of therapists committed to developing their knowledge and skills in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and related third-wave cognitive behavioural therapies. These include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and more recent Contextual Schema Therapy approaches.
Established in May 2011, ACTion was created to foster a supportive local community where therapists can network, share knowledge, discuss clinical practice, and continue learning from one another.
The group provides an opportunity for ongoing professional development while encouraging collaboration and the exchange of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Attendance at ACTion meetings meets Australian Psychological Society (APS) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
2026 Dates: Fridays 3pm-5pm on: (not in school holidays) 20/3/26, 22/5/26, 4/9/26, 13/11/26
(Followed by a social and collegial catch-up next door at the Bambamboo restaurant with FREE DRINKS & DUMPLINGS from 5pm).
2027 Dates: Fridays 3pm-5pm on: (not in school holidays) 19/3/27, 21/5/27, 3/9/27, 12/11/27
(Followed by a social and collegial catch-up next door at the Bambamboo restaurant with FREE DRINKS & DUMPLINGS from 5pm).
General Format
ACTion meetings are held over two hours and provide an interactive, practice-focused learning environment. Sessions may include case presentations and discussions, videos of expert therapy sessions, live demonstrations of therapeutic interventions by facilitators, experiential practice of therapy skills, and opportunities to network and collaborate with colleagues.
The emphasis is on developing practical clinical skills, enhancing confidence in the application of third-wave cognitive behavioural therapies, and learning through discussion, observation, and experiential practice.
A focus of each session is also a reading and discussion text; for 2026 this will be: Bruyninx et. al. (2024) Practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Head and Heart: Understanding the Why Behind Each Intervention (2024) amzn.asia/d/1tiLbtk
Facilitator and ACT Trainer: Mitch Hart, Clinical Psychologist
Mitch qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 1986 and has over 40 years of experience working across public and private mental health services. Throughout his career, Mitch has completed advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. He currently works in private practice, providing psychological therapy, clinical supervision and professional training.
Mitch has a particular interest in developing therapists' clinical skills and has been providing supervision since 1995. During this time, he has provided extensive supervision, mentoring and professional training to psychology students, psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and other mental health professionals.
He is regularly invited to deliver ACT workshops for organisations and mental health professionals. In 2011, following peer review by the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), Mitch was formally recognised as an ACT Trainer—one of the first ACT trainers in Australia at that time.
Cofacilitator: Dr Emily Musgrove, Clinical Psychologist
Dr Emily Musgrove is a clinical psychologist, obtaining a combined Masters / PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2011. She has worked across both the public and private sectors and currently owns and operates a private practice based in Claremont. She works predominantly with adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and is dedicated to assisting people find greater meaning, purpose and wellbeing in their lives. She has extensive training in both ACT and Mindfulness Based approaches and is a Board Approved Supervisor. Emily also appears as a regular guest on The Imperfects, one of Australia's most popular podcasts. Using an ACT approach, she offers insights, psycho-education and general advice about common mental health issues.
Cofacilitator: Dr Henry Austin, Clinical Psychologist
Henry is a Clinical Psychologist working in clinical practice, research, and teaching. Henry completed a Master of Clinical Psychology at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and a PhD research project with UWA and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) on the relationship between emotions and alcohol use. Henry's clinical practice encompasses private work and a hospital-wide role at Fiona Stanley Hospital. He enjoys combining clinical practice with involvement in psychological research and training. Henry is an occasional Lecturer at UWA teaching third-wave therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to fourth year undergraduate students. Henry is also a board approved supervisor and he is very excited to join the ACTion training team.
F2F Venue: 99 The Boulevard, Floreat Western Australia 6014 (The Lake Monger Room) www.theboulevardcentre.com.au/Home
Free Parking in the shopping centre car park area.
Fees and Registration for 2026:
Joining after 1/1/26 (Fees are prorated if joining part way during the year).
Fees and Registration for 2027:
ACTion In-Person or via Zoom
Early Bird by 1/1/27: $310
Joining after 1/1/27: $320
ACTion 2027 plus ACT Skills Therapy Demonstration Library: $410 ($100 discount)
For full details of the Therapy Demonstration Library click on the menu tab or www.mitchhartpsychologyperth.com.au/act-therapy-demonstration-library.html
Professional (Individual Use) - $200
Teaching & Supervision (Group Use)- $500
For further enquiries email: [email protected]
Cancellation policy: For cancellations with more than seven days' notice before the start of the first group, we will give a full refund, minus a $50 admin fee. For cancellations at less than seven days' notice, we will refund fifty percent of the total fee.
Established in May 2011, ACTion was created to foster a supportive local community where therapists can network, share knowledge, discuss clinical practice, and continue learning from one another.
The group provides an opportunity for ongoing professional development while encouraging collaboration and the exchange of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Attendance at ACTion meetings meets Australian Psychological Society (APS) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
2026 Dates: Fridays 3pm-5pm on: (not in school holidays) 20/3/26, 22/5/26, 4/9/26, 13/11/26
(Followed by a social and collegial catch-up next door at the Bambamboo restaurant with FREE DRINKS & DUMPLINGS from 5pm).
2027 Dates: Fridays 3pm-5pm on: (not in school holidays) 19/3/27, 21/5/27, 3/9/27, 12/11/27
(Followed by a social and collegial catch-up next door at the Bambamboo restaurant with FREE DRINKS & DUMPLINGS from 5pm).
General Format
ACTion meetings are held over two hours and provide an interactive, practice-focused learning environment. Sessions may include case presentations and discussions, videos of expert therapy sessions, live demonstrations of therapeutic interventions by facilitators, experiential practice of therapy skills, and opportunities to network and collaborate with colleagues.
The emphasis is on developing practical clinical skills, enhancing confidence in the application of third-wave cognitive behavioural therapies, and learning through discussion, observation, and experiential practice.
A focus of each session is also a reading and discussion text; for 2026 this will be: Bruyninx et. al. (2024) Practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Head and Heart: Understanding the Why Behind Each Intervention (2024) amzn.asia/d/1tiLbtk
Facilitator and ACT Trainer: Mitch Hart, Clinical Psychologist
Mitch qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 1986 and has over 40 years of experience working across public and private mental health services. Throughout his career, Mitch has completed advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. He currently works in private practice, providing psychological therapy, clinical supervision and professional training.
Mitch has a particular interest in developing therapists' clinical skills and has been providing supervision since 1995. During this time, he has provided extensive supervision, mentoring and professional training to psychology students, psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and other mental health professionals.
He is regularly invited to deliver ACT workshops for organisations and mental health professionals. In 2011, following peer review by the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), Mitch was formally recognised as an ACT Trainer—one of the first ACT trainers in Australia at that time.
Cofacilitator: Dr Emily Musgrove, Clinical Psychologist
Dr Emily Musgrove is a clinical psychologist, obtaining a combined Masters / PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2011. She has worked across both the public and private sectors and currently owns and operates a private practice based in Claremont. She works predominantly with adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and is dedicated to assisting people find greater meaning, purpose and wellbeing in their lives. She has extensive training in both ACT and Mindfulness Based approaches and is a Board Approved Supervisor. Emily also appears as a regular guest on The Imperfects, one of Australia's most popular podcasts. Using an ACT approach, she offers insights, psycho-education and general advice about common mental health issues.
Cofacilitator: Dr Henry Austin, Clinical Psychologist
Henry is a Clinical Psychologist working in clinical practice, research, and teaching. Henry completed a Master of Clinical Psychology at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and a PhD research project with UWA and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) on the relationship between emotions and alcohol use. Henry's clinical practice encompasses private work and a hospital-wide role at Fiona Stanley Hospital. He enjoys combining clinical practice with involvement in psychological research and training. Henry is an occasional Lecturer at UWA teaching third-wave therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to fourth year undergraduate students. Henry is also a board approved supervisor and he is very excited to join the ACTion training team.
F2F Venue: 99 The Boulevard, Floreat Western Australia 6014 (The Lake Monger Room) www.theboulevardcentre.com.au/Home
Free Parking in the shopping centre car park area.
Fees and Registration for 2026:
Joining after 1/1/26 (Fees are prorated if joining part way during the year).
Fees and Registration for 2027:
ACTion In-Person or via Zoom
Early Bird by 1/1/27: $310
Joining after 1/1/27: $320
ACTion 2027 plus ACT Skills Therapy Demonstration Library: $410 ($100 discount)
For full details of the Therapy Demonstration Library click on the menu tab or www.mitchhartpsychologyperth.com.au/act-therapy-demonstration-library.html
Professional (Individual Use) - $200
Teaching & Supervision (Group Use)- $500
For further enquiries email: [email protected]
Cancellation policy: For cancellations with more than seven days' notice before the start of the first group, we will give a full refund, minus a $50 admin fee. For cancellations at less than seven days' notice, we will refund fifty percent of the total fee.
Supervision & Professional Development
For supervision/PD sessions on Tuesday, please contact Ph: 0405 007 002 | E: [email protected]
Mitch is a Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor with over 35 years of experience providing supervision to psychologists, clinical psychologists, and university students for professional development, competency development, and registration pathways.
He has a particular passion for supervision and the development of therapeutic competence. Over the course of his career, Mitch has supervised approximately 300 university students, therapists, psychologists, and clinical psychologists through both individual and small-group supervision.
Mitch is also a recognised trainer in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He is regularly invited to deliver ACT workshops for organisations and mental health professionals. In 2011, his work was peer-reviewed by the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) and he was formally recognised as an ACT Trainer—one of the first recognised ACT trainers in Australia.
Supervision is tailored to each practitioner's level of experience, learning goals, and professional pathway. Sessions are available in person or via Zoom.
Typical areas covered in supervision include:
Mitch is a Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor with over 35 years of experience providing supervision to psychologists, clinical psychologists, and university students for professional development, competency development, and registration pathways.
He has a particular passion for supervision and the development of therapeutic competence. Over the course of his career, Mitch has supervised approximately 300 university students, therapists, psychologists, and clinical psychologists through both individual and small-group supervision.
Mitch is also a recognised trainer in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He is regularly invited to deliver ACT workshops for organisations and mental health professionals. In 2011, his work was peer-reviewed by the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) and he was formally recognised as an ACT Trainer—one of the first recognised ACT trainers in Australia.
Supervision is tailored to each practitioner's level of experience, learning goals, and professional pathway. Sessions are available in person or via Zoom.
Typical areas covered in supervision include:
- Review of core therapy competencies to identify strengths and areas for further development, alongside clarification of the professional values that guide clinical practice and ongoing skill development.
- Case presentations, case formulation, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making.
- Development and refinement of therapeutic interventions through modelling, role plays, behavioural rehearsal, and review of expert therapy videos.
- Feedback on therapy process and clinical skills through review of audio or video recordings of therapy sessions (with appropriate consent).
- Professional support and mentoring through challenging clinical situations, ethical issues, and career development.
- Competency-based supervision for Clinical Psychology Registrar (6+2) and Psychology Board of Australia 5+1 registration pathways.
WORKSHOPS
Mitch regularly conducts Acceptance and Commitment Therapy introductory and advanced workshops (1-2 days in length). Workshops have been provided to a range of mental health and counselling services such as University Clinical Psychology programs, Health Department Clinical Psychologists, Alcohol and Drug Services and Counselling Agencies. An example a past workshop is below:
Contextual Schema Therapy: A Guide to Integrating ACT and 3rd Wave Therapy Approaches to Build the Healthy Adult Mode in Schema Therapy
Presenters- Dr Robert Brockman, Clinical Psychologist & Schema Therapy Trainer and Mitch Hart Clinical Psychologist & ACT Trainer
Date/ Time- Thursday March 28 2019 Venue- The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat 6014
Contextual Schema Therapy: A Guide to Integrating ACT and 3rd Wave Therapy Approaches to Build the Healthy Adult Mode in Schema Therapy
Presenters- Dr Robert Brockman, Clinical Psychologist & Schema Therapy Trainer and Mitch Hart Clinical Psychologist & ACT Trainer
Date/ Time- Thursday March 28 2019 Venue- The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat 6014
