Marie Johansson

I’m a qualified Social Worker, graduating from University of Umea, Sweden in 1979, when I moved to the UK. In 2006, I met Professor Mark Williams and began my training as an MBCT Teacher. I was then invited to join Mark’s team and became involved in developing the Oxford Mindfulness Centre (OMC). I worked initially as part of the research team, teaching patients with recurring depression the 8-week MBCT course and in 2011 initiated the delivery of the courses to the general population. I was also responsible for managing the training of clinicians, within the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. I’ve continued to offer supervision in the Health Service in both Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

My background is primarily in Adult Mental Health, within NHS, Health & Social Care and the Voluntary sectors. As an experienced Mental Health Practitioner, Therapeutic (CBT) Group worker and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher, Trainer and Supervisor, I have a particular interest in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety and a range of mental health issues and am a keen advocate for de-stigmatising mental ill health.

Up until July 2020 I was the MBCT Course Lead at Oxford Mindfulness, where I managed the delivery of the MBCT courses to the general population, as well as teaching the courses myself. I’ve now retired from that operational position and work as a freelance Teacher, Trainer and Supervisor. I remain involved with the Oxford Mindfulness team, training new MBCT teachers locally, nationally and internationally. I supervise Masters students, Trainee Teachers and experienced Teachers, mostly within psychological treatment services, both in the UK and internationally. I’m particularly keen to support new teachers on their teaching journey.