Reddit reviews Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

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I have some experience using Wells' metacognitive model for both depression and anxiety. I find that it's a useful alternative to a classical CBT approach when rumination or worry is the main problem. Sometimes when i go the classic CBT route with identifying dysfunctional thoughts it just leads to more rumination. When they come to see me they have already spent a lot of time trying to think differently, and just feel like they have lost control over their thoughts.

I use the tratment plan outlined in Wells' book about metacogntive therapy for anxiety and depression, found here. I also tend to use a lot of metaphors when i explain the model.

Then don't try to learn from it, and accept that it is your brain and memory following faulty automatic processes and not your subconscience trying to teach you some sort of lesson. Look into Metacognitive therapy/detached mindfulness and similar methods that train you how to control your focus when the thoughts start bubbling up.