Small steps.
A life that
matters.
When gambling gets in the way, finding a way forward can feel difficult. ACTvet brings practical, compassionate support to your phone — one step at a time.
A new perspective.
You are more than
your difficult moments.
ACTvet helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings, notice what matters to you, and take practical steps towards it.
Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you can explore a different relationship with gambling urges. The app offers structured steps and everyday tools, tailored to the experience of UK veterans.
Learn about the approachMeet your everyday toolkit.
A place to pause, reflect and practise.
Explore four parts of ACTvet.
Make progress, one step at a time.
Work through six ACT steps with reflections and practical exercises. New steps open over time, giving you space to put what you learn into practice.
Learn · Reflect · PractiseA moment to notice how you feel.
Check in with your mood and wellbeing. A small pause can help you recognise patterns and reflect on how things change over time.
Pause · Notice · ReflectSomething practical for right now.
Find breathing exercises, practical barriers to gambling and a reset after a lapse. Keep useful exercises in your favourites so they are easy to return to.
Breathe · Create space · ResetCome back to what matters.
Return to your next ACT step, daily check-in and quick tools from one place. ACTvet also helps you find organisations offering further support.
A clear place to start
Actual app screens, with example data.
Your choices.Your space.
Support on
your terms.
Choose whether to share data for research, allow app usage tracking or receive reminders. You can review your choices in Settings.
No password to remember
Separate consent for AI-personalised reminders
Clear information about how data are used
Who is ACTvet for?
ACTvet was developed for UK veterans affected by gambling harm. Its ACT content reflects the experience of veterans. If you are taking part in a study, your research team can explain eligibility and any study-specific requirements.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
ACT is a psychological approach that helps you notice difficult thoughts and feelings, make space for them, and take actions guided by what matters to you. The app introduces this approach through structured steps and exercises.
Is the app free?
ACTvet is free to download on the App Store.
Do I need to share my data for research?
You can review research sharing and other privacy preferences in the app. If you are joining a research study, read the participant information and discuss the study’s requirements with the team before deciding to take part.
How does ACTvet use AI?
AI-personalised reminders are optional and require separate consent. When enabled, a limited, pseudonymised summary is sent to OpenAI to help prepare brief supportive notifications. This feature is not a therapist, a diagnosis service or an emergency monitor. Read how AI personalisation works.
Can ACTvet replace professional support?
ACTvet is a self-directed support app. It does not replace professional care or emergency support. You can find gambling-harm services and someone to talk to on our support page.
A little support.
Wherever you are.
Explore ACTvet on your iPhone and begin
with what matters to you.