MBCT Teacher Training Programs

This page lists every MBCT teacher training program in our database — 15 programs, of which 8 are notable.

Programs are based across United Kingdom, Brazil, Netherlands, Australia, United States, with strong concentration in the first three. About 67% include online or hybrid components (10 programs).

MBCT sits inside the broader meditation training landscape — see the full database of 597 programs across 17 traditions to compare across approaches.

15 programs

12-Month MBCT Teacher Training Programme

Notable

Oxford Mindfulness

29.5-day online programme developing competencies to teach mindfulness in multiple settings. Participants train in at least three MBCT-grounded courses: Mindfulness for Life, MBCT for Depression, and Finding Peace in a Frantic World. Trained Teacher Certificate from Oxford Mindfu…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Oxford, United Kingdom Format: Online Duration: 12 months

12-Month Teacher Training Programme

Notable

Oxford Mindfulness Foundation

A rigorous 12-month programme training participants to teach multiple MBCT-based courses including Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L), Finding Peace in a Frantic World, and the Introducing Mindfulness 3-session course. Includes a 5-day silent retreat and approximately 28 training days…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Oxford, UK Format: Online, In-person Duration: 12 months Price: £2,000–£5,000

Certificação em MBCT (Centro de Mindfulness no Brasil)

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Centro de Mindfulness no Brasil

48-hour MBCT teacher certification — the only year-round MBCT training available in Brazil. Recognised by the Access MBCT international registry (founded by MBCT developers Mark Williams and Zindel Segal). Live online via Zoom. Modular stages with supervised practicum. Based in R…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Format: Online Duration: Modular

Formação Profissional MBCT — Brasil Mindfulness

Notable

Brasil Mindfulness

The only institution in Brazil offering year-round MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) professional training. Clinically oriented for psychologists and mental health professionals. Based in Rio de Janeiro.

Tradition: MBCT Location: Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Format: Online Duration: Multi-month

MSc Psychological Therapies Practice and Research (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapies and Approaches)

Notable

University of Exeter Mood Disorders Centre

A postgraduate research and clinical practice degree focused on MBCT and mindfulness-based approaches, delivered by the Exeter Mood Disorders Centre — a leading MBCT research group. Trains clinicians to deliver, evaluate, and advance evidence-based mindfulness interventions. One …

Tradition: MBCT Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Format: In-person Duration: Part-time, 2 years Price: GBP 8,000–11,000/year MSc part-time

MSt in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Notable

University of Oxford / Oxford Lifelong Learning

A postgraduate master's-level degree in MBCT delivered by the University of Oxford. Designed for clinicians and professionals who teach or wish to teach MBCT, combining rigorous academic study with supervised clinical practice. One of the most academically prestigious mindfulness…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Oxford, UK Format: In-person, Online Duration: Part-time, 2 years Price: GBP 12,000–15,000 total (2-year MSt)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher Training

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Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice

Location Accommodation Student Support Contact Us Bangor University's China website Apply Entry Requirements Tuition Fees and Scholarships How to Apply Already Applied Study Abroad (Incoming) Exchanges (Incoming) Worldwide Partners May Intake Courses Your Country / Region Bangor …

Tradition: MBCT Location: Bangor, Wales / Online Format: In-person, Online Duration: 1–2 years Price: £2,500–£5,000

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher Training

Notable

Mindfulness Centrum / Dutch Association for Mindfulness-Based Therapists

The Vereniging voor Mindfulness-Based Cognitieve Therapie (VMBCT) in the Netherlands is the professional body for MBCT teachers in the Dutch-speaking world. Teacher training programs are offered through affiliated trainers and institutions meeting Dutch national standards for cli…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Netherlands (multiple locations) Format: In-person, Online Duration: 1–2 years Price: €2,000–€5,000

MBCT Foundation Training — Nottinghamshire Centre for Mindfulness

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Welcome to the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Providing integrated healthcare services, including mental health, intellectual disability and physical health services.

Tradition: MBCT Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Format: In-person Duration: Multi-month

MBCT Professional Training — University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne, Centre for Positive Psychology

MBCT instructor development training at the University of Melbourne. 8-week introductory MBCT course plus 3.5-day instructor development intensive. Clinical professionals pathway.

Tradition: MBCT Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Format: In-person Duration: 8 weeks + 3.5 days

MBCT Teacher Training Intensive — CHACMC

Center for Health and Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine

Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts connects mindfulness and compassion to primary care through evidence-based courses offered to patients and the community including MBSR, professional level courses for therapists, counselors, and …

Tradition: MBCT Location: United States Format: In-person, Online Duration: Intensive

Mindfulness Programs — University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies

University of Toronto

View our Services View our Programs and Courses Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Goals at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Feeling stuck in your career or personal growth? At the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, we believe lifelong learning is…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Format: In-person, Online Duration: Multi-month

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher Training — Shan You Singapore

Shan You

Shan You is a social service agency in Singapore that provides mental health and social care services to the community. We are a registered charity that seeks to improve the mental and social well-being of people through our services that are available to all. Visit our website f…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Singapore Format: In-person Duration: Modular Price: $50-$100

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Teacher Training

Utrecht University / Dutch Mindfulness Centre

Utrecht University's Department of Clinical and Health Psychology houses one of Europe's leading MBCT research groups. Professional training programmes for mental health practitioners in MBCT are offered through affiliated training pathways certified by VMBCT (Dutch professional …

Tradition: MBCT Location: Utrecht, Netherlands Format: In-person Duration: 1 year Price: €2,500–€4,500

Train to Introduce Mindfulness

Oxford Mindfulness

Mindfulnes s What is mindfulness? Is mindfulness for me? Thought Bubble icon What is mindfulness? Explore our definition of and approach to mindfulness, its benefits and ways to practise. Courses & events Personal learning Group courses One-to-one courses Personal practice mentor…

Tradition: MBCT Location: Oxford, United Kingdom Format: Online Duration: 10 days
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