Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Mindfulness-Based Therapy in Ottawa
Learn about an approach that may use present-moment attention and non-judgmental noticing. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Mindfulness-Based Therapy is an approach that may use present-moment attention and non-judgmental noticing. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through developing awareness of experience rather than trying to force thoughts or feelings away. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include conversation and optional brief attention practices, adapted to a person’s comfort and circumstances. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
How do you adapt mindfulness practices when someone finds them unhelpful or uncomfortable?