Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Founders Discussion

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Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Founders Discussion

Gillian Kazandjian

Friday October 3 2025

Join the three founders of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – Mark Williams, John Teasdale, and Zindel Segal – as they reunite at the 2025 Annual Gathering in Marlow, UK.

In this insightful conversation, they reflect on the evolution of MBCT over the past 30 years, share personal stories, and discuss its relevance in today’s world.

Whether you’re new to MBCT or a long-time practitioner, this discussion offers inspiration and a forward-looking vision for the next 30 years of mindfulness-based approaches.

About the author

Gillian Kazandjian

I’m a marketing communications professional and a trained mindfulness teacher with a particular interest in mindfulness, self-compassion and Motherhood. My background is working in full-service advertising and communications agencies in client service roles, across all forms of media and with a range of organisations. I’m delighted to be working with Oxford Mindfulness in a role that combines these areas and interests.