Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for mild to Moderate Anxiety and Depression

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a type of therapy that uses both cognitive behavioural therapy techniques and mindfulness techniques. It was originally developed to help people who have had depression more than once. It is based on the theory that certain thoughts can cause feelings and behaviours which can make depression worse. MBCT helps people to recognise these thoughts as they happen, which can help to stop them from causing negative feelings and behaviours.

In individual therapy we often touch on learning skills that are vital to many different therapeutic interventions. Mindfulness is an evidence based skill set that provides a core component to implementing change to move towards recovery from anxiety and depression. This psychoeducation based group program can supplement individual therapy or provide additional support and opportunity to practice skills is a supportive and focused group environment.