— TRAINING & EVENTS —

Inspiring helpful conversations about mental wellbeing

Upcoming Training & Events

  • Stuff That Sucks An introduction to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Young People

    Monday, 23 Mar 2026

    Hutton Theatre at the Otago Museum

    419 Great King Street,
    Dunedin 9059

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  • Stuff That Sucks An introduction to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Young People

    Monday, 23 Feb 2026

    Novotel Hamilton Tainui

    7 Alma Street, Hamilton Central,
    Hamilton 3244

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  • Introduction to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

    CLINICIAN TRAINING

    Aug 17 - 18 2026 Wellington

    Hosted by: Ben Sedley and Giselle Bahr.

    At this experiential workshop you will establish a foundational understanding of Psychological Flexibility, develop skills for using ACT and learn about Relational Frame Theory (RFT). 

    Register here

  • Sharpen your skills: Intermediate ACT workshop

    CLINICIAN TRAINING

    June 15 - 16 2026 Wellington

    Hosted by: Ben Sedley and Giselle Bahr.

    This workshop enables you to practise using ACT with more precision, flexibility and heart. It uses demonstrations, experiential exercises, role-plays, real-plays and self-reflection to develop your experiential understanding of ACT’s basic processes.

    Regist Interest here

  • ACT for teens with OCD

    CLINICIAN TRAINING

    Available for On Demand Viewing

    Online workshop

    Hosted by: Contextual Consulting

    Helping teens with OCD stick with exposure and response prevention (ERP) can be tough—rigid approaches often lead to frustration, avoidance, and dropout. This interactive 3-hour workshop will show you how to use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to make ERP more flexible, engaging, and sustainable.

    Register here

  • Stuff That’s Loud: Integrating ERP and ACT for OCD

    CLINICIAN TRAINING

    Coming in 2026.

    Hosted by: Ben Sedley

    Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective treatment for OCD. Integrating ACT enhances ERP therapy by increasing precision and connecting behaviour to client values.

    Register Interest Here

Need a speaker?

I regularly run workshops and training sessions on topics such as:

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • Supporting teenagers through mental health challenges

  • Understanding and treating OCD

  • How we can rethink and reframe mental health conversations

These sessions are designed for professionals, parents, educators, and anyone interested in fostering a more compassionate approach to mental health. I also speak at events and collaborate with clinicians, educators, and organisations to make mental health support more accessible and effective.

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Connect with me

If you’re looking for insights or just a fresh perspective on mental health in the media, I invite you to explore my books, join a workshop, or reach out via this form.

For enquiries regarding my private clinical practice, please visit ACT Wellington.