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About Julian McNally

Julian McNally has practised counselling psychology since 1995. He trained in client-centered and solution-oriented approaches before discovering Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 2003. The mindfulness components of ACT harmonized with his longstanding interest in Zen Buddhism and Taoism (Julian was a Tai Chi instructor for six years).Shortly after reading Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Hayes, Strosahl and Wilson, Julian started developing the world’s first online audio ACT training resource, 6 ACT Conversations through RMIT University (online at http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/communication/).This resource has been utilized and cited by many ACT trainers, practitioners and their clients, and is featured in a chapter Julian co-authored in the recent New Harbinger book, Mindfulness and Acceptance for Counseling College Students. As well seeing individuals for counselling, Julian also supervises other ACT practitioners in Melbourne,  and throughout Australia and internationally (Skype, zoom or phone) and is principal psychologist at Melbourne’s first ACT centre, The ACT of Living.

Clients think psychologists have a superpower. What we have is a supervisor.

Psychologists aren't endowed with superpowers; instead, they rely on the invaluable support of clinical supervisors. These experienced colleagues provide essential guidance and perspective, ensuring high-quality care for clients while fostering professional growth. Implementing similar supervisory structures in other professions could enhance skill development, decision-making, and overall job satisfaction.

By |2024-09-10T16:52:28+10:00September 10th, 2024|

Leaves On A Stream

This is my version of the classic Acceptance and Commitment Therapy exercise Leaves On A Stream. It will help you defuse from your thoughts, so instead of getting bogged down [...]

By |2024-02-27T09:32:41+11:00February 26th, 2024|

Go out in the sunlight

Prescribe sunlight ☀️ Tell patients to spend time outdoors. Bright sunlight helps boost the production of serotonin. It also improves the release of melatonin, which helps you get a better [...]

By |2023-05-02T13:17:44+10:00April 12th, 2023|
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