Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing how individuals think about their own thoughts and feelings. MCT is a transdiagnostic treatment, meaning it targets the psychological process that develops and maintains problems, rather than specific diagnoses. MCT is evidence-based for a range of conditions, such as generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In MCT, it is assumed that psychological problems are due to overthinking, a preoccupation with negative thoughts such as worry, rumination, and the way these thoughts are handled. The therapy aims to help the individual develop new ways of managing thoughts and feelings by learning to identify and change metacognitive strategies that are not appropriate. MCT is a short-term therapy because clients usually see rapid results. MCT is founded by Professor Adrian Wells, and only psychotherapists who have completed an MCT-Institute certified training with the founder himself can call themselves MCT therapists.

In the clip below, you can get to know more about MCT directly from Dr. Adrian Wells.