Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy helps people develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and body sensations, and relate to these experiences with more compassion and less judgment.
At Mills Gosse Psychology, mindfulness may be integrated into therapy when it supports a client’s goals. Some clients seek a mindfulness-based approach specifically, while others encounter mindfulness practices as part of a broader, individualized treatment plan.
Our Approach to Mindfulness
Mindfulness is an important therapeutic tool, but it is one of many approaches used at Mills Gosse Psychology. We do not view therapy as a set of techniques applied in isolation. Instead, treatment is shaped around each client’s unique history, concerns, and goals.
Seeking therapy is a meaningful step toward change. Our clinicians tailor the therapeutic process thoughtfully and collaboratively, drawing on mindfulness where it is clinically appropriate and helpful.
How Mindfulness Is Used in Therapy
Mindfulness can be particularly supportive for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress — especially when thoughts feel overwhelming, self-critical, or difficult to control.
Rather than trying to eliminate thoughts, mindfulness-based therapy helps clients:
Notice thoughts and emotions without becoming consumed by them
Develop a kinder, more compassionate inner relationship
Increase awareness of body sensations and emotional cues
Respond to distress with greater steadiness and choice
Mindfulness may be introduced in structured or informal ways, depending on the client and the moment. This can include brief in-session practices as well as optional guided exercises to support practice between sessions.
Examples of Mindfulness Practices
Depending on your needs and preferences, therapy may include:
Mindful breathing
Awareness of body sensations during distress
Learning to view thoughts as mental events rather than facts
Mindful movement or walking
Practicing with strong emotions or physical discomfort
Mindful eating or everyday awareness practices
All practices are adapted to your comfort level and therapeutic goals.
Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Research has shown that mindfulness-based approaches can be helpful for a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and depression
Trauma and stress-related symptoms
Pain management
Sleep disturbance and fatigue
Concentration and memory difficulties
Emotional regulation and overall wellbeing
Mindfulness supports mind–body awareness and helps people stay grounded in the present moment, rather than caught in past regrets or future worries. Over time, this awareness can foster insight, calm, resilience, and a greater sense of agency.
Mindfulness Therapy in Durham Region and Beyond
Mills Gosse Psychology provides mindfulness-informed psychotherapy from our Ajax office and serves clients across the Durham Region, including Pickering, Whitby, and Oshawa. We also have clinicians working from Peterborough, Hamilton, and Mississauga, and offer virtual therapy for clients across Ontario.