What is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is psychological therapy which combines features of cognitive therapy and meditation techniques. It has been specifically developed to reduce relapse and recurrence for those who are vulnerable to episodes of depression. MBCT is recommended by the National Institute for Clinical and Health Excellence (NICE) as an effective treatment for people who suffer from recurrent episodes of depression.

As well as being used in treatment for depression, MBCT has been proven to help people with other mental health problems such as:

Anxiety disorders
Bipolar disorders
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Insomnia

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Practitioners offering MBCT at our Glasgow centre:

Dr Gerald McNinch, Counselling Psychologist / Couples Therapist
Dr Laura Taylor, Counselling Psychologist