Master Your Internal Narrative
Understand the parts of you that shape your world. Move beyond reactive patterns to quiet the internal noise, settle your Guardian, and reconnect with your true Guide.
Personal Growth|Resilience|Wellbeing
Acts of Self® is a practical, integrative framework designed to help you understand the different aspects of yourself that shape how you feel, think, and act every day.
We all have internal patterns that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Grounded in established psychology - including CBT, Attachment theory, and Compassion-Focused Therapy - this model translates your complex inner experiences into a simple, structured language.
By identifying the interaction between your internal "Acts" - like the protective Guardian, the meaning-making Author, or the values-led Guide - you gain the clarity needed to move from reactive habits toward intentional, balanced living. This framework helps you:
Navigate Daily Life: Understand why you react the way you do in relationships, at work, and within yourself.
Break Old Patterns: Identify the historical "blueprints" that no longer serve your present self.
Find Internal Balance: Create a collaboration between your internal parts to reduce conflict and increase peace of mind.
Individual Psychotherapy
Do you ever feel like a 'house divided'? One part of you wants to move forward, while another holds you back? One voice demands perfection, while another feels like giving up? This isn't a flaw in your character; it’s a lack of alignment in your internal system. With Acts of Self allow you to see this system in action:
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Safe and Non-judgemental space: We create a safe space to allow you to explore and identify key acts and understand the roles they have been forced to play. A strong therapeutic relationship is at the core of all the work we do.
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Empowerment: We allow you to guide sessions in the direction you wish to go, in conjunction with gentle suggestions from our qualified psychotherapists should you need a bit more direction.
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Deep Integration: We move beyond surface level exploration by working to calm your safety system and allow you to work past former narratives to ensure you are working in alignment with your true values. This ensure you are working towards being the best version of yourself.
This isn't generic life coaching. It is a high-resolution, theory-led approach that combines the depth of psychotherapy and psychology with a practical, visual framework you can use every single day.
The Digital Architecture of the Self
Experience the Acts of Self® framework beyond the therapy room. Our dedicated app, Specular, provides a sophisticated digital container to map your internal system, navigate complex emotional patterns, and lead yourself with clinical clarity. Whether you are identifying the protective instincts of the Guardian or aligning with the wisdom of your Guide, Specular turns abstract insight into daily, actionable self-leadership - all held within a secure, zero-knowledge architecture. Click here to learn more...
Specialist Focuses
We collaborate with individuals to translate complex psychological theory into a clear, actionable map for personal growth. Whether you are navigating the heavy influence of The Historian, seeking to settle an overactive Guardian, or looking to realign your life with the wisdom of The Guide, our approach is both deep and directed. By applying the Acts of Self framework, we help you move beyond traditional "talk therapy" into a process of internal leadership. We specialise in helping you foster a life of psychological literacy, emotional resilience, and sustainable clarity.
Eating Disorders, Body image and Disordered Eating
Neurodiversity
(ADHD & Autism)
Therapy Tailored
to You
Athletes
& High Performance
Navigating Common Challenges
You do not need a specific diagnosis or a high-performance career to benefit from our approach. The Acts of Self framework is built to address the universal patterns of human struggle. Many of our clients find this approach particularly effective when their internal system is expressing itself through:
Anxiety & Overwhelm: When the Guardian or Rebel is stuck in a state of hyper-vigilance, constantly scanning for threats.
Low Mood & Burnout: When the system has "shut down" to protect itself, often because the Guide has lost its sense of direction.
Persistent Self-Criticism: When a "Harsh Author" or an overactive critic is dominating the internal narrative.
"When we started to explore the Acts of Self I feel like I made the most progress and it provides the breakdown I desperately needed to understand myself. Incredibly beneficial and I am so grateful for it! Thank you for creating such a life changing theory!"
- 1:1 Therapy Client
Meet The Team
Kasmira Spence (MBACP)
Psychotherapist
Kasmira brings a Psychodynamic lens to her integrative practice, specialising in Relational Dynamics and how our internal parts show up in our external lives. With a PGDip in CBT-E, Kasmira has extensive experience working with Eating Disorders and Neurodiversity (ADHD & Autism), helping clients understand the unique "wiring" of their system to find balance and clarity.
Danny Morley (MBACP, FMBPsS)
Founder & Psychotherapist
Danny is an integrative therapist with two Masters degrees in Integrative Psychotherapy and Psychology and blends CBT, Attachment Theory, and Person-Centred approaches. Having developed the Acts of Self framework, he specialises in helping clients navigate complex internal systems. His work focuses on moving from reactive survival to proactive self-leadership.
Abbie Fuller (MBACP)
Psychotherapist
With a PGDip, Abbie is a Person-Centred therapist with an extensive background in CBT. She specialises in Eating Disorders and has a deep interest in Childhood Narratives, helping clients identify long-standing patterns created by the "Historian." Her approach focuses on uncovering how early experiences shape the internal narratives we navigate today.
The Practicalities
Session Duration: 50 minutes.
Format: All session are online.
Confidentiality: All sessions are conducted within the strict ethical guidelines of the BACP and BPS.
Fees: £80 a session - block bookings and concession rates can be discussed.
We understand that choosing a therapist or a psychological framework is a significant decision. To ensure that Acts of Self is the right fit for your specific needs, we begin every journey with a brief, low-pressure consultation. This allows us to:
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Briefly map out the primary "Acts" currently active in your life.
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Discuss your goals for therapy or personal development.
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Ensure you feel a sense of safety and rapport with your practitioner.
Ready to Lead Your System?
You don’t have to stay stuck in internal conflict. Whether you are looking to heal the blueprints of the past or find the direction for your future, we are here to provide the architecture.
 The HistorianThe Archive. Accesses your past experiences and attachment history to understand current patterns. |  The AuthorThe Narrative. The meaning-maker that drafts the story of who you are and the world around you. |
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 The PersonaThe Interface. The adaptive self you present to the world to navigate social and professional spaces. |  The GuideThe Compass. Provides values-based direction and helps align actions with long-term purpose. |
 The PhilosopherThe Inquiry. Explores existential meaning and challenges the assumptions of your internal narrative. |  The GuardianThe Protector. An instinctive part of the safety system concerned with gaining back control. |
 The RebelThe Disruptor. A safety mechanism of autonomy and energy needed to push back against stagnation in order to enforce boundaries. |  The BodyThe Foundation. The seat of somatic memory, physical sensation, and physiological regulation. |