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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Surrey, BC

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What Is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy?

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), is a structured therapy approach that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy principles. 

MBCT helps you become more aware of your internal patterns without getting swept away by them.

In simple terms, it teaches you how to notice thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and stress reactions as they happen. Instead of immediately reacting or getting pulled into rumination, you learn to step back, observe what is going on, and respond in a more grounded way.

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What MBCT May Help With

MBCT is most typically used to help people who have experienced repeated episodes of depression. It may also be helpful for people dealing with anxiety, chronic stress, emotional reactivity, low mood, and patterns of overthinking. 

MBCT may be beneficial for you if:

  • You get caught in repetitive negative thinking
  • Your mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios
  • You feel disconnected from the present moment
  • Stress affects your sleep, mood, or focus
  • You notice strong emotional reactions that are hard to regulate
  • You have a history of depression and want tools to reduce relapse risk

These patterns can feel exhausting. MBCT helps create more space between the thought and the reaction.

Mindfulness in MBCT

Mindfulness is a key part of MBCT, but it is often misunderstood.

Mindfulness does not mean clearing your mind or forcing yourself to feel calm. Mindfulness is about paying closer attention to what is happening in the mind, body, and daily life, and doing so in a way that softens self-criticism and reactivity.

This can help you notice a difficult thought without instantly spiraling into fear, shame, or hopelessness. Over time, that shift can reduce the intensity and grip of distressing patterns.

What to Expect at Forward Mind Counselling

At Forward Mind Counselling, MBCT-informed therapy can be offered in a supportive, practical, and non-judgmental space.

Sessions are designed to help you understand your patterns with more clarity and build tools you can use in daily life. You do not need any experience with meditation to begin. Your counsellor can guide you through the process at a pace that feels manageable.

The focus is not on perfection. It is on awareness, practice, and learning how to meet yourself with more steadiness and care.

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You do not need to stay stuck in the same cycle of thought, stress, and emotional overwhelm. If you are ready to explore MBCT, Forward Mind Counselling is here to help.

Reach out today to book a session and learn whether Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy may be the right fit for you.

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