Mindfulness & Meditation

Mindfulness & Meditation


Mindfulness & Meditation Practitioners 

Are you feeling worried? Do you have trouble relaxing or feeling settled? The team at The Therapists Cairns offer mindfulness and meditation; two effective tools that can help to reduce stress and anxiety. 


Meditation is one of the tools our team shares as a pathway leading to mindfulness. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment; bringing your mind and your thoughts into the present while staying connected to yourself. Mindfulness can help keep you from becoming overwhelmed and overreacting in stressful situations. 


Our team can provide support and guidance to help you work through your feelings and develop better habits and approaches. To find out more, get in touch with us on (07) 4211 3488


Symptoms of Anxiety

Here at The Therapists Cairns, we know that temporary feelings of anxiety are a natural occurrence for many. For others, however, anxiety can persist and become part of a severe medical condition that can present mild to severe symptoms. The disorder affects every individual differently. 


Symptoms can include:


  • Excessive worry
  • Emotional distress
  • Tension
  • Hyper-vigilance
  • Avoidance
  • Irrational thinking
  • Somatic expression
  • Obsessive behaviour


Many of these symptoms can begin to interfere with your daily routines, deteriorating the quality of your relationships, confidence, physical health and willingness to try new things.


Meditation and mindfulness are two practices that can assist to not only alleviate these symptoms but change the way you approach stressful situations. They are also great tools to complement psychotherapy, whether it be in a private, one-on-one or group session. To find out more, speak with our team today. 


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is mindfulness?

    Mindfulness is a quality of attention that can be cultivated through certain formal and informal practices. It involves paying attention to present moment experience with curiosity and openness and can be developed through regular meditation practice.

    Mindfulness is a quality of attention that can be cultivated through certain formal and informal practices. It involves paying attention to present moment experience with curiosity and openness and can be developed through regular meditation practice.

    Mindfulness has been shown to have a number of benefits for mental and physical health, including reducing stress, improving mood, increasing focus and concentration and reducing rumination. 

  • What is meditation?

    Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind on a certain object or activity, such as the breath, a mantra or a visual image. The purpose of meditation is to bring about a state of relaxation and mindfulness. There are many different types of meditation, but all involve focusing the attention in order to still the mind. Meditation can be practiced for a variety of purposes, including reducing stress and improving mental and physical health.

  • What is somatic expression?

    Somatic expression is a term used to describe the physical manifestations of anxiety, such as racing heart, sweating and butterflies in the stomach. These symptoms are caused by the body’s fight-or-flight response, which is triggered when we perceive a threat. While somatic expression is a normal stress response, it can become a problem if it is excessive or chronic. When the body is in a state of constant stress, it can lead to health problems, such as high blood pressure and weakened immunity. 


    There are several ways to reduce somatic expression, including relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices and exercise. If you are struggling with excessive somatic expressions of anxiety, it is important to seek help from a qualified mental health professional.

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