MBCT combines mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies to help individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.
Instead of avoiding or battling negative thoughts, MBCT teaches people to observe them with curiosity and without judgment. This shift in perspective can reduce rumination, break unhelpful patterns, and improve emotional resilience.
MBCT is especially helpful for those prone to recurring low mood, stress, anxiety or depression, offering practical tools to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, calm, and self-compassion.
MBCT is a proven approach for managing depression, anxiety, and stress. It is a newer form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that incorporates some additional therapies, such as:
MBCT has the same goal as CBT but much more user friendly: to help patients take control of their thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours. It combines the principles and techniques of CBT with those of mindfulness-based stress reduction programs.
But rather than actively asking patients to shift their thought patterns as in CBT, MBCT teaches patients how to detach or decentre themselves from their thoughts. For example, rather than saying, “I am angry,” MBCT patients would be encouraged to say, “I am having the thought that I am angry.” In other words, the feelings are not you and you do not take ownership of them. They simply are.
Instead of avoiding or battling negative thoughts as in CBT, MBCT approach is more about experiencing, being with and accepting your thoughts. MBCT teaches people to observe them with curiosity and without judgment. This shift in perspective can reduce rumination, break unhelpful patterns, and improve emotional resilience. Furthermore, Breathing techniques can help you get through these difficult moments.
No. In each session, I will explain the work we will do together, share with you the key learning points and guide you through exercises, meditations and breathing practices step by step. There will be no surprises.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is suitable for a wide range of individuals, particularly those looking to manage:
It is especially helpful for people who have experienced multiple episodes of depression and want to prevent relapse.
Our One to One online work involves 8 sessions over 8 weeks period. In each session, I will share with you my recommended self-practice until the next session. Your self-practice will require between 10-25 mins per day, spread over 2 or 3 practices.
Following each session, I will share with you customised audio and video recordings and other daily exercises. These resources are yours to keep.
I will also be available to you via WhatsApp to ensure motivation and accountability.
For our online session, I recommend you have a private, quiet and comfortably warm space where you can relax, lie down as needed and immerse yourself into the experience.
I also advise you to have a pen and paper ready for the exercises or simply write down your observations and thoughts about the exercises.
To discuss your specific circumstances and
how MBCT training with me can offer you a solution.
