Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
A practical, evidence-based group program that teaches you to meet stress with awareness rather than reactivity. Over 10 guided sessions you will build self-awareness, emotional resilience and coping skills alongside others on a similar path - and learn to move from surviving to thriving.
Facilitated by Dr Dipti McGowan
Dr Dipti McGowan, an experienced Clinical Psychologist trained in mindfulness-based interventions, guides participants through this practical and compassionate 10-session program in a safe and supportive environment.
Dipti is passionate about teaching simple, effective tools that help participants manage stress and cultivate greater calm, clarity, and resilience.
Register Your InterestWhat You’ll Learn
- How to break cycles of reactivity and self-criticism
- Strategies for stress reduction in daily life
- The neuroscience of mindfulness and its effects on the brain
- Foundational mindfulness meditation techniques
- Mindful movement (gentle yoga, walking)
Potential Benefits (Backed by Research)
- 38–58% reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms
- Improved emotion regulation and resilience
- Enhanced focus, working memory, and cognitive flexibility
- Reduced symptoms of chronic pain and insomnia
- Lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels
Sources: JAMA, NIH, Harvard Health, American Psychological Association
Who Should Attend?
Anyone seeking tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic pain, or adjusting to a new life situation. All you need is a willingness to explore new ways of caring for yourself.
If you feel that you are just surviving and you want to be thriving then you should attend this course.
MBSR is also the foundation for our Mindful Self-Compassion program.
Program Details & Medicare Rebate
- Duration: 8 weeks (10 x 2 hr sessions)
- Cost: $1,200 (paid upfront at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the programme)
- Medicare rebate (where eligible): $70.05 per session (x10) = $700.50
Out-of-pocket cost: $499.50 total (just $25/hr for 20 hours of therapy) - Rebate requirements: Mental Health Care Plan from your GP; referral must be made to Dr Dipti McGowan for "the maximum number of Group Sessions under the Mental Health Care Plan". Note that each Medicare eligible participant is entitled to 10 Group Sessions in addition to 10 Individual Sessions each calendar year.
- Note: Full program fee is payable upfront. Missed sessions are non-refundable (see Cancellation Policy below). Medicare rebates are processed after each session attended and are typically received within 48 hours.
- Ongoing Support: After the programme has ended, optional monthly Continuing Practice sessions are available to support the continuing practice of skills learned. These sessions have been developed after input from previous participants who wanted to maintain and build on the benefits gained during the Group Therapy.
Location & Schedule
- Venue: Burleigh Clinic, Suite 1/19 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads, QLD
- When: TBA
- Group size: Limited to 10 participants
Register Your Interest
Spots are limited to ensure a safe, confidential, and personalised group experience.
- Email: reception@insightworks.com.au
- Phone: (07) 5551 0388
Our Commitment to You & Our Cancellation Policy
Because these group therapy sessions may be partially funded by Medicare for eligible participants, we have to maintain a minimum group size. To help ensure that this requirement is met, we have the following refund/cancellation policy:
Cancellation within 1 week of the start of the first group session: 0% Refund.
Cancellation within 2 weeks of the start of the first group session: 50% Refund.
Cancellation prior to 2 weeks before the start of the first group session: 100% Refund.
If you miss a session once the programme has started, you can join that session with a future group. No refund or Medicare rebate is available in this case.