Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
What is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy?
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based therapy recommended by the NHS as an effective treatment for depression and anxiety.
Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to the present moment that helps to bring awareness and acceptance to things as they are.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is an evidence-based treatment for depression and anxiety. Its aim is to help us notice and understand the links between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
If you’d like to learn to manage stress and improve your mental well-being through mindfulness techniques, Gaddum offers a free 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy course to all Manchester residents.*
*Participants must be registered with a GP under Manchester City Council and/or have a home address within this geographical area.
Who is Gaddum’s MBCT course suitable for?
If you have a history of deliberate self-harm or suicide attempts, please consider what additional support you could access during the course if needed.
The MBCT course is suitable for:
- People who recognise self-critical thoughts and wish to develop a more accepting relationship with themselves.
- People who have experienced repeated episodes of depression and want to prevent relapse.
- People who experience anxiety, stress, and/or have had difficult past circumstances.
Mindfulness practice can intensify awareness of emotions and physical sensations, so the course is not suitable for:
- People who struggle to concentrate or sit for extended periods of time.
- People whose main difficulty relates to severe anxiety problems e.g. panic, OCD, PTSD, or social anxiety.
- Those who are currently acutely distressed or who have recently used harmful coping strategies e.g. self-harm, excessive alcohol use, and substance misuse.
