Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychologists and Therapists in Katherine East, NT
I am a warm and compassionate, experienced therapist in Darwin. I am an approved Northern Territory Government EAP service provider (free counselling support to NTG employees & their family members). I will help you to process, reflect and strengthen your coping skills. I will encourage you to work through the issues restricting you in life and assist you to discover manageable ways forward. I also engage a range of highly experienced and dedicated, long-term NT therapists to provide NTG EAP.
I am a warm and compassionate, experienced therapist in Darwin. I am an approved Northern Territory Government EAP service provider (free counselling support to NTG employees & their family members). I will help you to process, reflect and strengthen your coping skills. I will encourage you to work through the issues restricting you in life and assist you to discover manageable ways forward. I also engage a range of highly experienced and dedicated, long-term NT therapists to provide NTG EAP.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Lorna Murphy is a registered psychologist. She graduated from Monash University in 1997. Since then, Lorna has worked in forensic settings, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, community health and Relationships Australia. She has been in private practice since 2009. Lorna will see individuals and couples who are age 16 and above. Her approach has been described as creative and empowering. She encourages us to regain our confidence and vitality. Lorna is invested in helping us navigate the suffering, trauma and grief that life brings.
Lorna Murphy is a registered psychologist. She graduated from Monash University in 1997. Since then, Lorna has worked in forensic settings, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, community health and Relationships Australia. She has been in private practice since 2009. Lorna will see individuals and couples who are age 16 and above. Her approach has been described as creative and empowering. She encourages us to regain our confidence and vitality. Lorna is invested in helping us navigate the suffering, trauma and grief that life brings.
At Outlook Psychology Practice, we utilise EMDR, CBT, ACT, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or not quite yourself? I’m Michelle, a psychologist and Founder of Outlook Psychology Practice. I offer warm, practical telehealth support across Australia, with a focus on regional, remote, and FIFO communities. With 15+ years’ experience in very remote NT settings, I provide a calm space to talk things through and find a way forward. I support anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD, and life stress. Appointments are often available within 24–48 hours. If you’re ready to get started, you’re welcome to reach out.
At Outlook Psychology Practice, we utilise EMDR, CBT, ACT, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or not quite yourself? I’m Michelle, a psychologist and Founder of Outlook Psychology Practice. I offer warm, practical telehealth support across Australia, with a focus on regional, remote, and FIFO communities. With 15+ years’ experience in very remote NT settings, I provide a calm space to talk things through and find a way forward. I support anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD, and life stress. Appointments are often available within 24–48 hours. If you’re ready to get started, you’re welcome to reach out.
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.