Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) | August 2026

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

In the midst of recurring stress, anxiety, or low mood, many of us find ourselves caught in patterns of overthinking, self-criticism, and emotional reactivity. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) offers a structured and evidence-based approach to breaking these cycles and developing a more balanced, compassionate relationship with our thoughts and emotions.

Originally developed by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams, and John Teasdale, MBCT integrates mindfulness practices with principles from cognitive therapy. The program helps participants recognise habitual thinking patterns—such as rumination and negative self-talk—and learn how to step out of them with greater awareness and choice.

Over the course of the program, participants engage in guided mindfulness practices, reflective inquiry, and practical exercises that cultivate present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. Rather than trying to change or eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings, MBCT teaches a new way of relating to them—reducing their impact and preventing downward spirals.

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