Understanding
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy is a form of talking therapy that integrates mindfulness practices with psychological understanding of distress and wellbeing. It supports people to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations with more awareness and less judgement. Many people in Manchester seek mindfulness-based counselling when they feel overwhelmed by worry, stress, or low mood and want practical tools to steady themselves in daily life.
What is Mindfulness-Based Therapy?
Mindfulness-based therapy grew out of programmes such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which combine meditation practices with insights from psychology. These approaches were originally developed to help with chronic pain, stress, and recurrent depression, and have since been adapted for a range of emotional and physical difficulties. The central idea is that by paying attention to the present moment in a particular way, it becomes possible to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Rather than trying to eliminate distressing experiences, mindfulness-based therapy invites you to observe them with curiosity and kindness. Thoughts, memories, and emotions are seen as mental events that arise and pass, rather than as facts that must be believed or acted on. This shift in perspective can reduce the pull of worry, rumination, and self-criticism, and help you feel less caught up in unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness-based therapy also emphasises compassion, both towards yourself and others. It recognises that life in Manchester can be busy and demanding, and that people often respond to stress by becoming harsh on themselves or withdrawing from what matters. By practising awareness and compassion within a safe counselling relationship, you can gradually build greater steadiness, flexibility, and choice in how you respond to challenges.
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Issues Mindfulness-Based Therapy can be effective for
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How does Mindfulness-Based Therapy work?
In mindfulness-based therapy, you and your therapist work together to understand what is troubling you and how your mind and body respond to stress or emotional pain. Alongside talking, you will usually be invited to try simple mindfulness practices, such as noticing the breath, sensations in the body, or everyday activities in a more deliberate way. These practices are introduced gently and adapted to your needs, with space to discuss what you notice and how it feels.
Over time, regular practice can help you recognise early signs of stress or low mood and respond with more care and less automaticity. Instead of getting pulled straight into worry, avoidance, or self-criticism, you develop the capacity to pause, observe, and choose how to respond. In counselling in Manchester, this might mean exploring new ways of managing difficult situations, staying connected to your values, and supporting yourself through challenging moments.
Key therapeutic techniques:
Guided mindfulness exercises focused on breath, body, and senses
Developing non-judgemental awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations
Compassion-based practices to soften self-criticism and build kindness towards self
Integrating mindfulness skills into everyday routines and stressful situations
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Try a free self-test
It's not a diagnosis, but it can help you decide if speaking to a therapist could be beneficial.
What to expect in Mindfulness-Based Therapy sessions
Initial Assessment
You and your therapist talk about what has brought you to therapy, your current difficulties, and your experience (if any) with mindfulness. You consider together whether this approach feels suitable.
Building Understanding
You explore how stress, anxiety, or low mood show up in your body, thoughts, and daily life. The therapist helps you notice patterns and introduces mindfulness ideas in a clear, manageable way.
Active Work
Sessions typically include brief mindfulness practices alongside talking. You reflect on what you notice, learn skills to relate differently to thoughts and feelings, and consider how to use them between sessions.
Progress & Growth
You periodically review which practices feel most supportive and how your day-to-day coping is changing. Together, you think about how to maintain these skills and keep using them after therapy ends.
Do I need to have experience with meditation to start mindfulness-based therapy?
How structured is mindfulness-based therapy?
How long does mindfulness-based therapy usually last?
How can I access mindfulness-based therapy?
Our team uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. Here are some of the therapeutic methods that have proven highly effective for anxiety:
Understanding
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy is a form of talking therapy that integrates mindfulness practices with psychological understanding of distress and wellbeing. It supports people to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations with more awareness and less judgement. Many people in Manchester seek mindfulness-based counselling when they feel overwhelmed by worry, stress, or low mood and want practical tools to steady themselves in daily life.
What is Mindfulness-Based Therapy?
Mindfulness-based therapy grew out of programmes such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which combine meditation practices with insights from psychology. These approaches were originally developed to help with chronic pain, stress, and recurrent depression, and have since been adapted for a range of emotional and physical difficulties. The central idea is that by paying attention to the present moment in a particular way, it becomes possible to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Rather than trying to eliminate distressing experiences, mindfulness-based therapy invites you to observe them with curiosity and kindness. Thoughts, memories, and emotions are seen as mental events that arise and pass, rather than as facts that must be believed or acted on. This shift in perspective can reduce the pull of worry, rumination, and self-criticism, and help you feel less caught up in unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness-based therapy also emphasises compassion, both towards yourself and others. It recognises that life in Manchester can be busy and demanding, and that people often respond to stress by becoming harsh on themselves or withdrawing from what matters. By practising awareness and compassion within a safe counselling relationship, you can gradually build greater steadiness, flexibility, and choice in how you respond to challenges.
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Issues Mindfulness-Based Therapy can be effective for
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How does Mindfulness-Based Therapy work?
In mindfulness-based therapy, you and your therapist work together to understand what is troubling you and how your mind and body respond to stress or emotional pain. Alongside talking, you will usually be invited to try simple mindfulness practices, such as noticing the breath, sensations in the body, or everyday activities in a more deliberate way. These practices are introduced gently and adapted to your needs, with space to discuss what you notice and how it feels.
Over time, regular practice can help you recognise early signs of stress or low mood and respond with more care and less automaticity. Instead of getting pulled straight into worry, avoidance, or self-criticism, you develop the capacity to pause, observe, and choose how to respond. In counselling in Manchester, this might mean exploring new ways of managing difficult situations, staying connected to your values, and supporting yourself through challenging moments.
Key therapeutic techniques:
Guided mindfulness exercises focused on breath, body, and senses
Developing non-judgemental awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations
Compassion-based practices to soften self-criticism and build kindness towards self
Integrating mindfulness skills into everyday routines and stressful situations
READ MORE
Try a free self-test
It's not a diagnosis, but it can help you decide if speaking to a therapist could be beneficial.
What to expect in Mindfulness-Based Therapy sessions
Initial Assessment
You and your therapist talk about what has brought you to therapy, your current difficulties, and your experience (if any) with mindfulness. You consider together whether this approach feels suitable.
Building Understanding
You explore how stress, anxiety, or low mood show up in your body, thoughts, and daily life. The therapist helps you notice patterns and introduces mindfulness ideas in a clear, manageable way.
Active Work
Sessions typically include brief mindfulness practices alongside talking. You reflect on what you notice, learn skills to relate differently to thoughts and feelings, and consider how to use them between sessions.
Progress & Growth
You periodically review which practices feel most supportive and how your day-to-day coping is changing. Together, you think about how to maintain these skills and keep using them after therapy ends.
Do I need to have experience with meditation to start mindfulness-based therapy?
How structured is mindfulness-based therapy?
How long does mindfulness-based therapy usually last?
How can I access mindfulness-based therapy?
Our team uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. Here are some of the therapeutic methods that have proven highly effective for anxiety:
Understanding
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy is a form of talking therapy that integrates mindfulness practices with psychological understanding of distress and wellbeing. It supports people to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations with more awareness and less judgement. Many people in Manchester seek mindfulness-based counselling when they feel overwhelmed by worry, stress, or low mood and want practical tools to steady themselves in daily life.
What is Mindfulness-Based Therapy?
Mindfulness-based therapy grew out of programmes such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which combine meditation practices with insights from psychology. These approaches were originally developed to help with chronic pain, stress, and recurrent depression, and have since been adapted for a range of emotional and physical difficulties. The central idea is that by paying attention to the present moment in a particular way, it becomes possible to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Rather than trying to eliminate distressing experiences, mindfulness-based therapy invites you to observe them with curiosity and kindness. Thoughts, memories, and emotions are seen as mental events that arise and pass, rather than as facts that must be believed or acted on. This shift in perspective can reduce the pull of worry, rumination, and self-criticism, and help you feel less caught up in unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness-based therapy also emphasises compassion, both towards yourself and others. It recognises that life in Manchester can be busy and demanding, and that people often respond to stress by becoming harsh on themselves or withdrawing from what matters. By practising awareness and compassion within a safe counselling relationship, you can gradually build greater steadiness, flexibility, and choice in how you respond to challenges.
READ MORE
Issues Mindfulness-Based Therapy can be effective for
Click any area to explore further
How does Mindfulness-Based Therapy work?
In mindfulness-based therapy, you and your therapist work together to understand what is troubling you and how your mind and body respond to stress or emotional pain. Alongside talking, you will usually be invited to try simple mindfulness practices, such as noticing the breath, sensations in the body, or everyday activities in a more deliberate way. These practices are introduced gently and adapted to your needs, with space to discuss what you notice and how it feels.
Over time, regular practice can help you recognise early signs of stress or low mood and respond with more care and less automaticity. Instead of getting pulled straight into worry, avoidance, or self-criticism, you develop the capacity to pause, observe, and choose how to respond. In counselling in Manchester, this might mean exploring new ways of managing difficult situations, staying connected to your values, and supporting yourself through challenging moments.
Key therapeutic techniques:
Guided mindfulness exercises focused on breath, body, and senses
Developing non-judgemental awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations
Compassion-based practices to soften self-criticism and build kindness towards self
Integrating mindfulness skills into everyday routines and stressful situations
READ MORE
Try a free self-test
It's not a diagnosis, but it can help you decide if speaking to a therapist could be beneficial.
What to expect in Mindfulness-Based Therapy sessions
Initial Assessment
You and your therapist talk about what has brought you to therapy, your current difficulties, and your experience (if any) with mindfulness. You consider together whether this approach feels suitable.
Building Understanding
You explore how stress, anxiety, or low mood show up in your body, thoughts, and daily life. The therapist helps you notice patterns and introduces mindfulness ideas in a clear, manageable way.
Active Work
Sessions typically include brief mindfulness practices alongside talking. You reflect on what you notice, learn skills to relate differently to thoughts and feelings, and consider how to use them between sessions.
Progress & Growth
You periodically review which practices feel most supportive and how your day-to-day coping is changing. Together, you think about how to maintain these skills and keep using them after therapy ends.
Do I need to have experience with meditation to start mindfulness-based therapy?
How structured is mindfulness-based therapy?
How long does mindfulness-based therapy usually last?
How can I access mindfulness-based therapy?
Our team uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. Here are some of the therapeutic methods that have proven highly effective for anxiety:
Leila Turney
Chorlton
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Stretford, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Levenshulme, Longsight, Rusholme, Victoria Park, Ardwick, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Brunswick, Hulme, Old Trafford, Trafford Park, Cornbrook, Ordsall, Salford Quays, Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield, Manchester City Centre, Ancoats, New Islington, Miles Platting, Clayton, Beswick, Openshaw, Gorton, Weaste, Eccles, Pendlebury, Swinton, Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Sharston, Gatley, Cheadle, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Firswood, Flixton, Urmston, Davyhulme, Partington
Leila Turney is an integrative counsellor (NCPS) with over 400 clinical hours and a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice. She supports adults and young professionals experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, stress, and relationship challenges, providing a warm, non-judgemental space for growth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
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Leila Turney
Chorlton
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Stretford, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Levenshulme, Longsight, Rusholme, Victoria Park, Ardwick, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Brunswick, Hulme, Old Trafford, Trafford Park, Cornbrook, Ordsall, Salford Quays, Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield, Manchester City Centre, Ancoats, New Islington, Miles Platting, Clayton, Beswick, Openshaw, Gorton, Weaste, Eccles, Pendlebury, Swinton, Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Sharston, Gatley, Cheadle, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Firswood, Flixton, Urmston, Davyhulme, Partington
Leila Turney is an integrative counsellor (NCPS) with over 400 clinical hours and a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice. She supports adults and young professionals experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, stress, and relationship challenges, providing a warm, non-judgemental space for growth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
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Leila Turney
Chorlton
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Stretford, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Levenshulme, Longsight, Rusholme, Victoria Park, Ardwick, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Brunswick, Hulme, Old Trafford, Trafford Park, Cornbrook, Ordsall, Salford Quays, Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield, Manchester City Centre, Ancoats, New Islington, Miles Platting, Clayton, Beswick, Openshaw, Gorton, Weaste, Eccles, Pendlebury, Swinton, Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Sharston, Gatley, Cheadle, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Firswood, Flixton, Urmston, Davyhulme, Partington
Leila Turney is an integrative counsellor (NCPS) with over 400 clinical hours and a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice. She supports adults and young professionals experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, stress, and relationship challenges, providing a warm, non-judgemental space for growth, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
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Matthew Landers
Manchester City Centre
Manchester City Centre, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Gay Village, Chinatown, Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield, Cornbrook, Ordsall, Salford Quays, Hulme, Old Trafford, Trafford Park, Stretford, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Rusholme, Victoria Park, Levenshulme, Longsight, Ardwick, Ancoats, New Islington, Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Moston, Blackley, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Strangeways, Greengate, Salford, Broughton, Higher Broughton, Kersal, Prestwich, Swinton, Pendlebury, Eccles, Urmston, Flixton, Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Sharston, Cheadle, Gatley, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Gorton, Openshaw, Clayton, Beswick, Middleton
Matt is an integrative counsellor holding a Diploma in Integrative Counselling with experience delivering more than 500 clinical sessions. He combines counselling, mindfulness, and meditation techniques to support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and life transitions, helping people build resilience, clarity, and a stronger sense of emotional wellbeing.
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Matthew Landers
Manchester City Centre
Manchester City Centre, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Gay Village, Chinatown, Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield, Cornbrook, Ordsall, Salford Quays, Hulme, Old Trafford, Trafford Park, Stretford, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Rusholme, Victoria Park, Levenshulme, Longsight, Ardwick, Ancoats, New Islington, Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Moston, Blackley, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Strangeways, Greengate, Salford, Broughton, Higher Broughton, Kersal, Prestwich, Swinton, Pendlebury, Eccles, Urmston, Flixton, Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Sharston, Cheadle, Gatley, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Gorton, Openshaw, Clayton, Beswick, Middleton
Matt is an integrative counsellor holding a Diploma in Integrative Counselling with experience delivering more than 500 clinical sessions. He combines counselling, mindfulness, and meditation techniques to support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and life transitions, helping people build resilience, clarity, and a stronger sense of emotional wellbeing.
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Matthew Landers
Manchester City Centre
Manchester City Centre, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Gay Village, Chinatown, Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield, Cornbrook, Ordsall, Salford Quays, Hulme, Old Trafford, Trafford Park, Stretford, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Rusholme, Victoria Park, Levenshulme, Longsight, Ardwick, Ancoats, New Islington, Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Moston, Blackley, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Strangeways, Greengate, Salford, Broughton, Higher Broughton, Kersal, Prestwich, Swinton, Pendlebury, Eccles, Urmston, Flixton, Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Sharston, Cheadle, Gatley, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Gorton, Openshaw, Clayton, Beswick, Middleton
Matt is an integrative counsellor holding a Diploma in Integrative Counselling with experience delivering more than 500 clinical sessions. He combines counselling, mindfulness, and meditation techniques to support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and life transitions, helping people build resilience, clarity, and a stronger sense of emotional wellbeing.
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Jayne Tamsett
Prestwich
Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Bury, Salford, Swinton, Pendlebury, Eccles, Irlam, Worsley, Tyldesley, Middleton, Heywood, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Blackley, Moston, Harpurhey, Monsall, Newton Heath, Miles Platting, Ancoats, New Islington, Strangeways, Greengate, Manchester City Centre, Northern Quarter, Piccadilly, Gay Village, Castlefield, Hulme, Broughton, Higher Broughton, Kersal, Pendlebury, Walkden, Clifton, Radcliffe, Farnworth, Bolton (Southern parts), Atherton, Little Hulton, Kearsley, Ringley, Simister, Bowdon, Hale, Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Chorlton, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Levenshulme, Longsight, Ardwick
Jayne Tamsett is a BACP accredited counsellor with a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy and over 4,700 clinical hours. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. Her practice offers an inclusive and compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their personal growth
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Jayne Tamsett
Prestwich
Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Bury, Salford, Swinton, Pendlebury, Eccles, Irlam, Worsley, Tyldesley, Middleton, Heywood, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Blackley, Moston, Harpurhey, Monsall, Newton Heath, Miles Platting, Ancoats, New Islington, Strangeways, Greengate, Manchester City Centre, Northern Quarter, Piccadilly, Gay Village, Castlefield, Hulme, Broughton, Higher Broughton, Kersal, Pendlebury, Walkden, Clifton, Radcliffe, Farnworth, Bolton (Southern parts), Atherton, Little Hulton, Kearsley, Ringley, Simister, Bowdon, Hale, Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Chorlton, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Levenshulme, Longsight, Ardwick
Jayne Tamsett is a BACP accredited counsellor with a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy and over 4,700 clinical hours. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. Her practice offers an inclusive and compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their personal growth
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Jayne Tamsett
Prestwich
Prestwich, Whitefield, Radcliffe, Bury, Salford, Swinton, Pendlebury, Eccles, Irlam, Worsley, Tyldesley, Middleton, Heywood, Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, Blackley, Moston, Harpurhey, Monsall, Newton Heath, Miles Platting, Ancoats, New Islington, Strangeways, Greengate, Manchester City Centre, Northern Quarter, Piccadilly, Gay Village, Castlefield, Hulme, Broughton, Higher Broughton, Kersal, Pendlebury, Walkden, Clifton, Radcliffe, Farnworth, Bolton (Southern parts), Atherton, Little Hulton, Kearsley, Ringley, Simister, Bowdon, Hale, Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Chorlton, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury, Levenshulme, Longsight, Ardwick
Jayne Tamsett is a BACP accredited counsellor with a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy and over 4,700 clinical hours. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. Her practice offers an inclusive and compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their personal growth
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