Better Thinking podcast · Episode 206

Niklas TörnekeUnderstanding Human Behavior Through ACT

Hosted by Nesh Nikolic ·

Niklas Törneke

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Niklas Törneke

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Nesh Nikolic

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Niklas Törneke

A conversation with Nesh Nikolic, Canberra clinical psychologist.

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Niklas Törneke about understanding human behaviour through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and the practical use of language and metaphor in psychological change.

Niklas Törneke is a Swedish psychiatrist, psychotherapist and a peer-reviewed ACT trainer. He has written a series of books on how to apply behavioral principles to psychotherapy, such as Learning RFT (2010) and Using Functional Analysis in Psychotherapy (2025). He has wide experience training clinical workers all over the world.

General information only. This episode is a conversation for general education and is not a substitute for advice from your own health professional. If you need support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours, a service of Lifeline Australia). In an emergency, call 000.

Talking with a psychologist

Strategic Psychology is a Canberra practice offering counselling and assessments for adults, children, adolescents and couples. Medicare rebates are available to eligible clients with a referral.