Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Dalkeith

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Monika Trojanowska
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Dalkeith EH22
In addition to cognitive work, we can also practice Mindfulness, relaxation techniques based on breathing and short guided meditations.
I am a CBT therapist and I can help you if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems, addictions and many more. Maybe you would like to cope with your emotions better or make decisions more consciously and live with less fear? Maybe you want to be more compassionate or more self- confident, or think about how to reach out for what you consider important and valuable? If you have decided to reach for therapy, it may mean that you are already tired of avoidance and anger, and you feel that you want to look at your problems from a different perspective and learn new skills.
In addition to cognitive work, we can also practice Mindfulness, relaxation techniques based on breathing and short guided meditations.
I am a CBT therapist and I can help you if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems, addictions and many more. Maybe you would like to cope with your emotions better or make decisions more consciously and live with less fear? Maybe you want to be more compassionate or more self- confident, or think about how to reach out for what you consider important and valuable? If you have decided to reach for therapy, it may mean that you are already tired of avoidance and anger, and you feel that you want to look at your problems from a different perspective and learn new skills.
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Kimberley Cunningham
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dalkeith EH22
I am a BACP registered psychotherapist with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and a Master of Science in Psychotherapy. I have particular experience supporting clients with Depression, low self-esteem and Anxiety - including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I offer long-term & short-term in-person and online therapy for adults and young people (age 13+), with a specific focus on the Person-Centred Approach to counselling.
I am a BACP registered psychotherapist with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and a Master of Science in Psychotherapy. I have particular experience supporting clients with Depression, low self-esteem and Anxiety - including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I offer long-term & short-term in-person and online therapy for adults and young people (age 13+), with a specific focus on the Person-Centred Approach to counselling.
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Chai Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
Dalkeith EH22
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
07723 435840 View 07723 435840
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Sarah Worth
Counsellor, MSc, ACC Reg
Verified Verified
Dalkeith EH22
I don’t know if you have ever had the opportunity to share your story where someone really listens. I mean really listens, wanting to know you, your story, your ups and downs. Where nothing is off limits. Space to speak what maybe you’ve never spoken before. Sitting in the counsellee seat is not always easy and opening up to someone you do not know can be daunting. I know that taking that first step requires courage and I would love to walk with you on your journey.
I don’t know if you have ever had the opportunity to share your story where someone really listens. I mean really listens, wanting to know you, your story, your ups and downs. Where nothing is off limits. Space to speak what maybe you’ve never spoken before. Sitting in the counsellee seat is not always easy and opening up to someone you do not know can be daunting. I know that taking that first step requires courage and I would love to walk with you on your journey.
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Mhairi Spence
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roslin EH25  (Online Only)
As an empathetic and experienced counsellor, I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) while also integrating elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Person-Centred Therapy. My approach is centred on understanding you as a unique individual and helping you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. By working together we can identify patterns that may be holding you back and develop healthier coping strategies to bring about meaningful change.
As an empathetic and experienced counsellor, I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) while also integrating elements of Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Person-Centred Therapy. My approach is centred on understanding you as a unique individual and helping you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. By working together we can identify patterns that may be holding you back and develop healthier coping strategies to bring about meaningful change.
01655 509988 View 01655 509988
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Kelly Combe
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Loanhead EH20
I work with a person centered approach as well as including elements of CBT, mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, relaxation techniques and Aromatherapy treatments.
I believe that it's important for an individual to find the right counsellor, as one counsellors method may not suit all. I therefore offer my initial consultation at a reduced rate. The initial consultation is not only an opportunity for the counsellors to find out more about the client but also for the client to find out more about the counsellor, giving both the opportunity to discover if a suitable rapport can be built, creating an appropriate environment for counselling to take place.
I work with a person centered approach as well as including elements of CBT, mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, relaxation techniques and Aromatherapy treatments.
I believe that it's important for an individual to find the right counsellor, as one counsellors method may not suit all. I therefore offer my initial consultation at a reduced rate. The initial consultation is not only an opportunity for the counsellors to find out more about the client but also for the client to find out more about the counsellor, giving both the opportunity to discover if a suitable rapport can be built, creating an appropriate environment for counselling to take place.
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Tracy Williams Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH1
I offer a wide variety of services including individual counselling and psychotherapy, couples therapy, teens and young adults counselling, family counselling, online therapy, mindfulness education, substance misuse and behavioural addictions therapy, support for family and friends and corporate mindfulness.
I have an open, friendly and supportive manner, backed by my academic qualifications and many years of experience. I am trained in clinical psychology and holds both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in this area. I hold an MSc in Marriage, Family and Child Counselling. I also holds professional qualifications, and am highly experienced in working with alcohol and drug abuse. In addition I am a visiting lecturer for PhD students completing their final year at Glasgow's Caledonian University, and delivers mindfulness training to individuals, groups and businesses. ​
I offer a wide variety of services including individual counselling and psychotherapy, couples therapy, teens and young adults counselling, family counselling, online therapy, mindfulness education, substance misuse and behavioural addictions therapy, support for family and friends and corporate mindfulness.
I have an open, friendly and supportive manner, backed by my academic qualifications and many years of experience. I am trained in clinical psychology and holds both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in this area. I hold an MSc in Marriage, Family and Child Counselling. I also holds professional qualifications, and am highly experienced in working with alcohol and drug abuse. In addition I am a visiting lecturer for PhD students completing their final year at Glasgow's Caledonian University, and delivers mindfulness training to individuals, groups and businesses. ​
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Dr Jingni Ma
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH9  (Online Only)
With a PhD in psychology and extensive training in counselling, I offer a unique combination of expertise in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
If you find yourself grappling with intense stress, anxiety, or depression, and feel trapped in patterns that disrupt your well-being, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive environment. Together, we'll work towards easing emotional turmoil and striving for inner peace and equilibrium in your life. I'll assist you in reclaiming mastery over your thoughts and emotions, fostering resilience, and guiding you towards a more enriching and purposeful existence.
With a PhD in psychology and extensive training in counselling, I offer a unique combination of expertise in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
If you find yourself grappling with intense stress, anxiety, or depression, and feel trapped in patterns that disrupt your well-being, I'm here to offer a safe and supportive environment. Together, we'll work towards easing emotional turmoil and striving for inner peace and equilibrium in your life. I'll assist you in reclaiming mastery over your thoughts and emotions, fostering resilience, and guiding you towards a more enriching and purposeful existence.
01764 915682 View 01764 915682
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Karlie Lam
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
I am qualified Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Teacher (Stage 1), SoulCollages facilitator, Cognitive Motor Training Facilitator, Message in School Facilitator, Certified Zentangle Teacher, Nagomi Art Advance instructor, etc.
I completed my undergraduate degree in the UK before returning to Hong Kong for further studies. I then obtained my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in the United States. Three years ago, I relocated to the UK to continue my practice as a therapist. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore solutions or gain new perspectives. I am committed to supporting and encouraging my clients as they navigate their challenges, empowering them when they need it most.
I am qualified Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Teacher (Stage 1), SoulCollages facilitator, Cognitive Motor Training Facilitator, Message in School Facilitator, Certified Zentangle Teacher, Nagomi Art Advance instructor, etc.
I completed my undergraduate degree in the UK before returning to Hong Kong for further studies. I then obtained my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in the United States. Three years ago, I relocated to the UK to continue my practice as a therapist. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore solutions or gain new perspectives. I am committed to supporting and encouraging my clients as they navigate their challenges, empowering them when they need it most.
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Dr Christoph Zwolan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH7
I take an integrative approach to therapy, combining CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and my own experience in meditation, breathwork, and transpersonal psychology.
As a Senior Counselling Psychologist and Psychedelic Integration Therapist, I specialize in preparing and guiding individuals through psychedelic experiences. Whether you've had them before or are planning to, I can help you approach these states with a healthy mindset and integrate the insights gained into your daily life. I can assist in making sense of these ambiguous experiences and offer psychotherapy to address any challenges or concerns you may have. Let me help you on your path to personal growth and transformation.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, combining CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and my own experience in meditation, breathwork, and transpersonal psychology.
As a Senior Counselling Psychologist and Psychedelic Integration Therapist, I specialize in preparing and guiding individuals through psychedelic experiences. Whether you've had them before or are planning to, I can help you approach these states with a healthy mindset and integrate the insights gained into your daily life. I can assist in making sense of these ambiguous experiences and offer psychotherapy to address any challenges or concerns you may have. Let me help you on your path to personal growth and transformation.
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Fiona Masson - Anxiety Specialist, CBT, SFBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH6  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a qualified CBT and Solution Focused Therapist, incorporating coaching skills, mindfulness, guided imagery and relaxation.
My clients range from those experiencing low level worry and anxiety to more debilitating feelings of panic and fear (including panic attacks). I provide a blended approach of CBT and Solution Focused Therapy and will teach you the best tools and strategies to get you through this difficult time and out the other side. I also include a Coaching element, as good therapy is not just about moving away from problems, it is also about building a better future. Let's face it - life is too short to waste it lying awake at 3am worrying! It's time to take action.
I am a qualified CBT and Solution Focused Therapist, incorporating coaching skills, mindfulness, guided imagery and relaxation.
My clients range from those experiencing low level worry and anxiety to more debilitating feelings of panic and fear (including panic attacks). I provide a blended approach of CBT and Solution Focused Therapy and will teach you the best tools and strategies to get you through this difficult time and out the other side. I also include a Coaching element, as good therapy is not just about moving away from problems, it is also about building a better future. Let's face it - life is too short to waste it lying awake at 3am worrying! It's time to take action.
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Liezl Laidlaw
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH10  (Online Only)
Mindfulness gives us ways to be present and compassionate to what is happening, so we can make effective changes.
Are you an ADHDer or do you suspect you might be? Do you want to explore the value of accessing a diagnosis? How are you negotiating a world that is not set up for ADHDers? Perhaps you're feeling 'less than' others and left behind as those around you forge ahead in their careers, studies and relationships. Maybe you're losing sleep, coping in unhelpful or addictive ways, or perhaps you just can't stop the busyness in your brain. Your circumstances and background have shaped your life and you have not had much choice in that. Now it's time to learn new ways to approach your difficulties, to take charge of what comes next.
Mindfulness gives us ways to be present and compassionate to what is happening, so we can make effective changes.
Are you an ADHDer or do you suspect you might be? Do you want to explore the value of accessing a diagnosis? How are you negotiating a world that is not set up for ADHDers? Perhaps you're feeling 'less than' others and left behind as those around you forge ahead in their careers, studies and relationships. Maybe you're losing sleep, coping in unhelpful or addictive ways, or perhaps you just can't stop the busyness in your brain. Your circumstances and background have shaped your life and you have not had much choice in that. Now it's time to learn new ways to approach your difficulties, to take charge of what comes next.
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Dr Emma Williams (EmPsych Ltd)
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH2  (Online Only)
I am trained and a variety of psychological therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Medical Hypnosis.
Hi! I'm Dr Emma Williams, Clinical Psychologist and Director of EmPsych limited. People come to me for therapy for help to manage a range of emotional and physical difficulties. I specialise in trauma therapy, adjustment to physical health difficulties, adjustment to and rehabilitation from neurological conditions including Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
I am trained and a variety of psychological therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Medical Hypnosis.
Hi! I'm Dr Emma Williams, Clinical Psychologist and Director of EmPsych limited. People come to me for therapy for help to manage a range of emotional and physical difficulties. I specialise in trauma therapy, adjustment to physical health difficulties, adjustment to and rehabilitation from neurological conditions including Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
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Tina MacDonald Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
A member of the Mindfulness Association of Scotland I can offer grounding and breathing techniques.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
A member of the Mindfulness Association of Scotland I can offer grounding and breathing techniques.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
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Dr Juan Du
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH8
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Juan, and I am an award-winning bilingual psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher, fluent in English and Chinese, based in the UK. My approach is grounded, practical, and solution-focused. I take great pride in my work, and seeing the positive impact therapy can have on my clients' lives is incredibly rewarding. It is a true privilege to support clients on their journeys and witness their growth and transformation. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and it's perfectly okay to have questions. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Juan, and I am an award-winning bilingual psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher, fluent in English and Chinese, based in the UK. My approach is grounded, practical, and solution-focused. I take great pride in my work, and seeing the positive impact therapy can have on my clients' lives is incredibly rewarding. It is a true privilege to support clients on their journeys and witness their growth and transformation. Starting therapy can feel daunting, and it's perfectly okay to have questions. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Tracy Balfour
DCounsPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH10
Using an integrated counselling approach, with the added option of hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques we can work through any issues that are troubling you.
I am a qualified counsellor with an advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I also have a certificate in Hypnotherapy and mindfulness. In addition to working with adults, I have over twenty years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to share any of the issues that are effecting you.
Using an integrated counselling approach, with the added option of hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques we can work through any issues that are troubling you.
I am a qualified counsellor with an advanced diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. I also have a certificate in Hypnotherapy and mindfulness. In addition to working with adults, I have over twenty years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe and welcoming environment for you to share any of the issues that are effecting you.
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Samantha Bennett
MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH1
I am an experienced and qualified psychological therapist and coach, trained in CBT, mindfulness, CFT, ACT, PP.
Are you are fed up struggling with your insecurities and never feeling good enough? Have you had enough of living in fear and not feeling truly happy? Are you looking for change but not sure how to do it? Working with a professional can help you to set clear goals to overcome your difficulties. You can be happier by working out what is holding you back. You can learn tools to better manage your emotions and the stresses in your life.
I am an experienced and qualified psychological therapist and coach, trained in CBT, mindfulness, CFT, ACT, PP.
Are you are fed up struggling with your insecurities and never feeling good enough? Have you had enough of living in fear and not feeling truly happy? Are you looking for change but not sure how to do it? Working with a professional can help you to set clear goals to overcome your difficulties. You can be happier by working out what is holding you back. You can learn tools to better manage your emotions and the stresses in your life.
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Trauma Focused Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH1  (Online Only)
My approach includes evidence-based trauma treatments, psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques working with the body, mind, behavioural and subconscious offering effective stabilisation, emotional regulation, processing and integration.
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. I'm a specialist Trauma Therapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. My 20 years of experience includes working with Complex Trauma, PTSD, Childhood and Adulthood Abuse, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Fears, Phobias, Addiction and Life Transitions. I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental safe space where you will feel listened to and valued. I can support you with immediate day to day stabilisation, whilst also working on a deeper level to help you to heal past traumas and underlying issues.
My approach includes evidence-based trauma treatments, psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques working with the body, mind, behavioural and subconscious offering effective stabilisation, emotional regulation, processing and integration.
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. I'm a specialist Trauma Therapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. My 20 years of experience includes working with Complex Trauma, PTSD, Childhood and Adulthood Abuse, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Fears, Phobias, Addiction and Life Transitions. I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental safe space where you will feel listened to and valued. I can support you with immediate day to day stabilisation, whilst also working on a deeper level to help you to heal past traumas and underlying issues.
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NourishPsychology
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH14
Mindfulness and Health Behaviour Change can help to make small sustainable changes in your day-to-day habits and behaviours, to help you live life more in line with your values and with less food-related struggle.
I offer a service to people looking for help to: manage their weight, to manage stress and emotional struggles and to engage in positive habits and reduce unhelpful habits to improve health and well-being. You may have struggled in your relationship with food for many years and would now like help to make life-long changes for better health and so that you can be slimmer and/ or fitter. You may have experience of: physical health conditions and pain, mental health problems and/or trauma during your childhood and/or in adulthood
Mindfulness and Health Behaviour Change can help to make small sustainable changes in your day-to-day habits and behaviours, to help you live life more in line with your values and with less food-related struggle.
I offer a service to people looking for help to: manage their weight, to manage stress and emotional struggles and to engage in positive habits and reduce unhelpful habits to improve health and well-being. You may have struggled in your relationship with food for many years and would now like help to make life-long changes for better health and so that you can be slimmer and/ or fitter. You may have experience of: physical health conditions and pain, mental health problems and/or trauma during your childhood and/or in adulthood
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Dr Corinna Panagou
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH8  (Online Only)
Warm greetings, I'm Corinna. As a registered Clinical Psychologist and an academic with doctoral-level training, I specialize in evidence-based therapies and have a deep-seated interest in trauma and relationship dynamics. With extensive experience across diverse NHS settings, I've worked with individuals from various age groups, addressing a wide spectrum of psychological challenges. My integrative therapeutic approach combines CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, enhanced by psychodynamic insights.Additionally, I am trained in Flash and EMDR therapies, offering specialized support for trauma.
Warm greetings, I'm Corinna. As a registered Clinical Psychologist and an academic with doctoral-level training, I specialize in evidence-based therapies and have a deep-seated interest in trauma and relationship dynamics. With extensive experience across diverse NHS settings, I've worked with individuals from various age groups, addressing a wide spectrum of psychological challenges. My integrative therapeutic approach combines CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, enhanced by psychodynamic insights.Additionally, I am trained in Flash and EMDR therapies, offering specialized support for trauma.
01764 915852 View 01764 915852

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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.