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Calm lake in Surrey, for meditation

Mindfulness Meditation MBSR

8-week course for stress, anxiety & depression

Our current MBSR course is full.

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The next MBSR course will start in May 2027, exact dates to be confirmed.

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Mindfulness Basics, our 5-week version of the course, starts on Jan 19, 2027.

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Tuesdays, 7-8.30pm,

Jan 19 - Feb 16, 2027.

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For more information about Mindfulness Basics, click here.

What the course includes

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction helps you develop resilience and respond to challenges more effectively. To learn more about what mindfulness actually is, visit our What is Mindfulness page.

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We teach the MBSR Jon Kabat-Zinn course, the gold-standard course that offers secular mindfulness training. You'll learn how to meditate, and use guided meditations and other mindfulness exercises to learn how to reduce overthinking, manage anxiety, relax or just how to be happier.​

​The Mindfulness MBSR course is a guide to living with greater ease and happiness.

Here is what we will explore together:​

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  • Week 1: Coming home to your body​​

We’ll begin by introducing the core principles of mindfulness. You’ll learn the relaxing Body Scan meditation and discover how Mindful Eating can help you appreciate things more.

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  • Week 2: Settling the busy mind​​

Learn gentle techniques to quiet "mental noise" and overthinking. We’ll explore breathing exercises designed to help you relax and calm a busy mind.

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  • Week 3: Using simple movement to help us feel grounded

Mindfulness isn't just for sitting still. This week, we explore Mindful Movement, using gentle Yoga-style moves that can be done sitting or standing, to help you feel calm.​

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  • Week 4: Exploring your stress response​

Understand how your body reacts to pressure. You’ll gain practical tools to soothe anxiety and shift from "reacting" to "responding" with ease.​

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  • Week 5: Finding calm in the midst of difficulties

We dive deeper into managing intrusive thoughts. You’ll learn how to use visualisation to help step back from a busy mind and persistent thoughts.

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  • Week 6: Emotional balance & connection

Discover how mindfulness can help with uncomfortable emotions. We’ll learn to navigate difficult emotions like anxiety, fear, sadness or anger - with compassion and clarity.​

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🌿 A moment for reflection: Retreat Day
We sometimes run a retreat day between Sessions 6 and 7, which has no extra charge for current MBSR participants. It’s a lovely opportunity for quiet reflection, new meditations and deepening your practice.​

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  • Week 7: Nurturing your well-being​

This week is about self-compassion and being kind to yourself. We’ll look at our daily habits and lifestyle choices, learning how to choose routines that nourish you and gently move away from those that don't.

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  • Week 8: Cultivating a life of happiness

In our final week, we consolidate ideas and techniques from the whole course. You'll develop your own mental health plan, exploring how you might sustain what you've gained from the course, and continue to develop skills for greater calm, resilience and wellbeing.

One-to-one or private group sessions

For more personal sessions, one-to-one or small group experiences may be for you. We're happy to tailor mindfulness coaching for your needs. Sessions are available online, and in-person around Reigate, Redhill and Dorking, Surrey, or further afield. 

 

One-to-one coaching can be helpful if you're struggling with:

- a major issue, such as bereavement

- anxiety and depression

- intrusive thoughts, overthinking

- chronic pain or illness.

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When and where:

 

MBSR course sessions can be arranged at various times, including evenings and Saturday mornings - ideally weekly sessions that last 75 minutes.

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In-person classes are in Brockham, near Dorking, Surrey RH3 7JY. ​

One-to one MBSR course cost:

 

Online, one person - £800

Online, two people - £1,300

In-person, one person - £900

In-person, two people - £1,500

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One-hour, one-off sessions for individuals:

£70 online, £80 in-person.

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Please contact us to discuss costs for a private group of more than two people, or if you would like sessions in your own home.

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Catherine's background

 

Catherine is an experienced mindfulness and mental health coach, and she has supported people with a range of needs for many years. Click here to read more about Catherine's background.

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Is this course right for you?

 

The MBSR 8-week course can be supportive for many people, but may not be suitable at every stage of life. If you are experiencing significant mental health difficulties or suicidal thoughts, please speak with your GP or mental health professional before joining.

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Please read our wellbeing and course suitability guidance for further information and details of support available in Surrey.

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