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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.

 

MBCT is widely researched and is particularly effective in supporting individuals with a history of depression, anxiety, and emotional distress. It offers practical tools to build resilience, prevent relapse, and foster a more stable sense of wellbeing.

 

Whether you are navigating recurring emotional challenges or seeking a deeper understanding of your mind, MBCT provides a supportive and transformative pathway toward greater clarity, balance, and psychological freedom.

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Who Is This For?

  • Individuals experiencing recurring stress, anxiety, or low mood

  • Those with a history of depression who wish to prevent relapse

  • Individuals who notice patterns of overthinking, rumination, or self-criticism

  • Working professionals seeking healthier ways to manage emotional demands

  • Anyone interested in developing a more compassionate and balanced relationship with their thoughts and feelings

 

What You'll Learn:

  •  Individuals experiencing recurring stress, anxiety, or low mood

  •  Those with a history of depression who wish to prevent relapse

  •  Individuals who notice patterns of overthinking, rumination, or self-criticism

  •  Working professionals seeking healthier ways to manage emotional demands

  •  Anyone interested in developing a more compassionate and balanced relationship with their thoughts and feelings

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