Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain

 Living with chronic pain can be exhausting.

Pain often affects far more than the body. It can impact sleep, mood, energy, relationships, work, confidence, and overall quality of life. Many people find themselves caught in a cycle of pain, stress, frustration, fatigue, and self-criticism that gradually narrows their world.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain (MBCT-CP) is an evidence-based program designed to help people develop a different relationship with pain and its impact on daily life.

Rather than focusing solely on reducing pain intensity, MBCT-CP helps participants develop practical skills to reduce suffering, calm the nervous system, improve emotional wellbeing, and reconnect with the activities, relationships, and values that matter most

 MBCT combines the principles of mindfulness and cognitive therapy to help participants:

• Understand the relationship between pain, stress, emotions, and the nervous system
• Reduce the struggle and frustration that often accompany persistent pain
• Develop skills for responding rather than reacting to pain
• Manage stress, fatigue, anxiety, and low mood
• Cultivate self-compassion and resilience
• Improve quality of life despite ongoing symptoms

The program is widely used within pain management services internationally and is supported by a growing body of evidence demonstrating benefits for pain-related distress, mood, coping, and overall wellbeing.

Option 1: Self-Paced Online Program

 Investment: $997 AUD*

Includes:

• Eight online modules
• Guided mindfulness practices
• Comprehensive workbook
• Eight weekly live online group sessions
• Facilitated discussion and experiential learning
• Ongoing support and accountability
• Delivered by psychologist Dr Nicole Hess

Groups are intentionally kept small (approximately 8 participants) to maximise safety, connection, and individual participation..

This program may benefit individuals living with:

• Chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Persistent back or neck pain
• Chronic headaches and migraines
• Endometriosis-related pain
• Pelvic pain conditions
• Arthritis
• Neuropathic pain
• Persistent pain associated with chronic illness

No prior mindfulness experience is required.

 Alumni Community

Graduates will have the opportunity to join ongoing wellbeing and mindfulness groups designed to support continued practice, connection, and skill development.

Annual Membership

$708 AUD per year
(Equivalent to $59 AUD per month)

Includes:

• Monthly live online support and wellbeing group (90-minute sessions)
• Access to new resources and tools as they are developed
• Ongoing community connection and support

Casual Attendance

*$79 AUD per 90-minute session

Ideal for those who prefer flexibility while remaining connected to ongoing support and education.

• Mindfulness in daily life
• Managing flare-ups
• Stress and nervous system regulation
• Sleep and fatigue management
• Self-compassion
• Values-based living
• Acceptance and resilience