Deborah is no longer at ACT of Living. You can visit her website here.

I have spent the first three decades of my working life as a professional horn player with orchestras around Australia and The Netherlands. Most of that time I struggled to consistently produce my best under the constant pressure of performing at the elite level. That experience made me curious about why humans struggle mentally and emotionally, and it was a revelation to me when I had my first ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) session with a psychologist in 2010.

From that moment, I have been on a path to help others with ACT, initially as a performance coach and now also as an ACT therapist.

After studying at Monash University, I became a qualified and registered counsellor in 2016, but my own unique perspective as someone who has benefitted from ACT has given me a deep understanding from which to help my clients. I understand how ACT can change your life and I have walked the path from sadness, worry and frustration myself.

I am a member of the The Australian Counselling Association and I abide by their code of ethics.