What is online metacognitive group therapy?

Online metacognitive group therapy is a flexible and effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and worry. This form of therapy is based on Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), which was developed by Professor Adrian Wells, and focuses on how we relate to our thoughts rather than the content of the thoughts themselves.

By participating online, you can access the exact same evidence-based treatment as our in-person sessions, but with the added benefit of being able to join from home or another quiet location. This allows you to easily integrate therapy into your daily routine without any logistical challenges.

How does it work online?

Online metacognitive group therapy takes place via a secure video platform, where you participate with a small group and a certified psychologist. All you need is a stable internet connection and a quiet place to sit. The format is carefully designed to ensure that you get the same high quality and positive outcomes as you would from in-person sessions.

Benefits of online metacognitive group therapy

Online metacognitive group therapy offers a number of unique benefits that make it a highly popular choice:

• Flexibility: Participate from anywhere—at home, at work, or while traveling.
• Time-saving: No commute, making it much easier to fit into a busy everyday life.
• Accessibility: The ability to participate even if you live far from Charlottenlund.
• Continuity: Maintain your progress seamlessly, even if you travel or work from changing locations.

Research consistently shows that online psychological treatment is just as effective as in-person therapy, making it a safe, reliable, and convenient choice.

What is metacognitive therapy?

Metacognitive therapy (MCT) is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on changing how we relate to our thoughts, rather than endlessly analyzing their content. The method is particularly effective in treating anxiety, stress, and depression, as it helps break the mental patterns that keep these conditions locked in place.

Instead of trying to forcefully control or change your thoughts, you learn how to simply let them be, freeing up your time and mental energy for what really matters in your life. The therapy is "transdiagnostic," meaning it can be effectively used across a wide variety of mental health challenges.

Metacognitive therapy vs. other forms of therapy

Unlike traditional therapies that often focus heavily on analyzing the specific content of your thoughts or past traumas, metacognitive therapy works directly with the mental strategies that maintain worries and rumination. This makes the therapy highly structured and targeted, which often leads to faster, more sustainable results.

Is online metacognitive group therapy for you?

Online metacognitive group therapy is highly relevant for you if you:

• Struggle with worries or rumination that feel impossible to let go of.
• Experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, or depression.
• Want a shorter, highly effective form of therapy rather than years of long-term treatment.
• Need the flexibility of being able to participate online.

This form of therapy is ideal for people who want a structured, practical approach to managing their thoughts and improving their overall mental well-being.

Why choose group therapy?

Group therapy offers a unique setting where you can learn alongside others who are facing similar challenges. Research shows that metacognitive group therapy is just as effective as individual therapy, but comes with the added benefit of being able to reflect on the experiences of others and receive shared support from the group.



It is important to emphasize that you are not expected to share intimate personal details with the group. Because the focus is strictly on how you relate to your thoughts—and not on their specific content or past traumas—group therapy remains a highly safe, comfortable, and effective choice for many.