A virtual course for those at risk of Huntington's disease who have not tested positive or developed symptoms.

We are pleased to invite you to our virtual course for people who are at risk of Huntington’s disease, but who have not tested positive or developed symptoms. The course will be run by Dr Sarah Gunn, a clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Leicester, and will be based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a therapeutic approach which focuses on learning to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, and to live a life which feels valuable and meaningful despite the struggles we encounter.

This is an opportunity to explore the difficulties that can be associated with being at risk of Huntington’s disease, to identify the values that matter most to you, and for you to think about how to move towards a more rich and valued life than you may have now.

Course outline

This is an eight-week course running from Wednesday 21 January 2026 to Wednesday 11 March 2026. The sessions will be on a Wednesday evening from 6:30pm - 8:00pm, with the opportunity to join a follow up support group.

Although things can come up, we would ask that you can commit to at least seven of these sessions.

There will be the opportunity to join a follow up support group.

Here is a brief session outline:

  • Week 1: Introductions: To ACT, to the programme, and to each other
  • Week 2: Impacts of being at risk of Huntington's
  • Week 3: Psychological wellbeing when living at risk of Huntington’s
  • Week 4: Coping and adjustment: Living with, not battling against
  • Week 5: What matters to you: Finding your values
  • Week 6: Moving forward: Taking steps to align with your values
  • Week 7: Living a valued life alongside being at risk: Plans and coping strategies
  • Week 8: Reflections and ending: What’s next?

Book your place

A Zoom link will be sent with pre-course information.

Please note that this course is also forming part of a wider research study into the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and there will be questionnaires sent to complete at various points during the course as part of this. One of our advisers will be in touch prior to start of the course to discuss this further, and will be able to answer any questions you might have.