Mindfulness-based approaches are among the most extensively researched psychological interventions of the past three decades. Our registered psychologists in Melbourne integrate mindfulness into evidence-based therapy for depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and a wide range of presentations — across four clinic locations and via Telehealth.
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Mindfulness-based therapy encompasses structured, evidence-based psychological approaches that systematically train awareness of present-moment experience — thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations — with an attitude of openness and non-judgment. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult experiences, mindfulness-based approaches develop the capacity to relate to them differently.
The major mindfulness-based approaches include:
Mindfulness-based approaches are used in the treatment of:
Meta-analyses consistently show mindfulness-based interventions reduce depression and anxiety symptoms with effect sizes comparable to other active psychological treatments, and are particularly effective for relapse prevention in depression (Kuyken et al., 2016).
The key mechanism is decentring — the capacity to observe one’s thoughts and feelings as mental events rather than facts or commands. People who have experienced depression or anxiety often become fused with their thoughts and caught in ruminative or worry cycles. Mindfulness training develops the ability to notice thoughts and feelings without automatically being pulled into those cycles.
Mindfulness-based therapy produces change by:
Our psychologists integrate mindfulness into individual therapy tailored to your presentation:
Structured mindfulness training combined with cognitive therapy specifically designed to prevent depressive relapse. Particularly recommended if you have experienced three or more depressive episodes. Builds the capacity to recognise early warning signs and respond mindfully rather than reactively.
Integration of mindfulness with CBT or ACT for anxiety presentations — developing the capacity to relate to anxious thoughts and sensations without avoidance or struggle, while building tolerance for uncertainty.
Adapted mindfulness approach for chronic pain — drawing on MBSR principles to change the relationship to pain, reduce catastrophising, and improve functioning and quality of life despite ongoing pain.
Mindfulness is a core component of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — integrated with psychological flexibility, values clarification, and committed action for a wide range of presentations.
Your first appointment explores your goals, history, and which mindfulness-based approach is most suited to your presentation.
Mindfulness-based therapy involves formal practice — including guided meditation exercises between sessions. Short daily practice produces better outcomes than occasional longer sessions.
Session frequency and duration are tailored to your goals and the specific approach being used.
We offer appointments in-clinic at our Mooroolbark, Wheelers Hill, Reservoir, and Melbourne CBD locations, as well as Telehealth sessions from anywhere in Australia.
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Mindfulness practice often looks similar to meditation, but the goal is different. Relaxation aims to produce a calm state. Mindfulness training develops the capacity to observe experience — including stress and discomfort — with openness rather than reactivity. This builds a more durable psychological flexibility than relaxation alone.
For some people, initial mindfulness practice increases awareness of anxious thoughts and physical sensations, which can feel uncomfortable at first. A skilled psychologist will pace mindfulness training appropriately and adapt the approach if needed — for some presentations, starting with shorter, more focused practices is preferable to sustained open awareness.
Yes. All mindfulness-based approaches are fully deliverable via telehealth. Guided practices can be provided as audio recordings for between-session use.
You don’t have to eliminate difficult thoughts — you can learn to relate to them differently. That changes everything.
Goldberg, S. B., Tucker, R. P., Greene, P. A., Davidson, R. J., Wampold, B. E., Kearney, D. J., & Simpson, T. L. (2018). Mindfulness-based interventions for psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 59, 52–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2017.10.011
Kuyken, W., Warren, F. C., Taylor, R. S., Whalley, B., Crane, C., Bondolfi, G., Hayes, R., Huijbers, M., Ma, H., Schweizer, S., Segal, Z., Speckens, A., Teasdale, J. D., Van Heeringen, K., Williams, M., Byford, S., Byng, R., & Dalgleish, T. (2016). Efficacy of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in prevention of depressive relapse: An individual patient data meta-analysis from randomized trials. JAMA Psychiatry, 73(6), 565–574. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2016.0076
