Mindfulness For Life (MBCT)

Reconnect with What Matters

Mindfulness for Life is an 8-week structured course based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), an evidence-based approach recommended by NICE and supported by the latest research from The Lancet Psychiatry. It combines ancient mindfulness practices with practical cognitive tools to help you respond more wisely to stress, anxiety, and low mood.

This course is designed for adults who are:

• Struggling with persistent low mood, anxiety, or stress

• Feeling emotionally reactive or on autopilot

• Seeking a proven, accessible way to cultivate clarity, resilience, and emotional balance

You can be referred by your GP or healthcare professional, or join independently. We welcome self-referrals.

What to Expect

Format

• 8 weekly group sessions (2 hours and 15 minutes each)

• One 5-hour Day of Practice, typically held after week 6

• Small group size (up to 16) to foster supportive learning

Weekly Structure

• Guided meditations and reflective inquiry

• Group discussions (no personal therapy or history-sharing)

• Practical exercises rooted in mindfulness and cognitive therapy

• Daily home practice (up to 45 minutes recommended)

What You’ll Learn

• How to recognise patterns of negative thinking and disengage from them

• How to respond, rather than react, to emotional difficulty

• How to build presence, appreciation, and self-awareness

• How to reduce rumination and prevent relapse into low mood

Evidence and Recognition

MBCT is recommended by NICE for preventing depressive relapse and is supported by major trials including a recent study published in The Lancet Psychiatry, which found MBCT to be as effective as antidepressants for people with difficult-to-treat depression.

Courses are delivered by James Wittering, a trained MBCT teacher certified by the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation.

Real Stories of Transformation

“The Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy course that I did with James was a fantastic reset that allowed me to slow down, breathe, refocus and learn some amazing techniques that have helped me almost every day since then. Our small group sessions were relaxed and friendly, yet really productive and I left each session feeling more balanced and more confident in my ability to deal with life’s tricky situations.”
— Sarah C.

“I have really enjoyed having the time and space to work through some practices of my own (and having someone else hold me accountable to my engagement). I thought the course and content were brilliant, and your approach calming and welcoming. ”
— Stephanie D.

“A wonderful insight to Mindfulness delivered by James - we couldn't have asked for a more calm, understanding and enthusiastic practice lead for this! It's taught me lots of simple techniques to use when things are tricky and given me permission to take the time to be more mindful and to be kinder to myself.”
— Dom B.