What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness draws on elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is sometimes referred to as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Mindfulness helps you focus on the present, without judgement or distraction, and is a useful technique that can help you deal with difficult emotions and situations.

Who is Mindfulness for?

Mindfulness is for anyone who wants to develop more helpful thinking patterns and improve resilience to life’s stressors. Specifically, Mindfulness has been proven beneficial for people who may be struggling with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Trauma
• Chronic health conditions
• Mood disorders
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions

How does Mindfulness work? 

Mindfulness therapy incorporates awareness of thoughts, emotions, feelings, surroundings, and situations. Your psychologist will work with you to develop a greater awareness of your thoughts and the world around you, which will help you avoid destructive and dysfunctional thoughts and behaviours.