Welcome to the 5th International Conference
Metacognitive Therapy: Bridging Science & Treatment
7–8 September 2026, Oxford
Hosted by the MCT Institute, this conference showcases the latest clinical advances, research evidence, and applications of MCT. Discover state-of-the-art insights on higher-order cognitive-attentional strategies, transdiagnostic processes, and treatment across a wide range of disorders—complete with skill-building sessions designed for clinicians and researchers.
What's included?
- Two full days
- Clinical skills/techniques
- New applications
Latest research evidence
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Neurodiversity
- Eating disorders
- Children/Adolescents
- PTSD
- Physical Health
- Transdiagnostic Mechanisms
- Group Treatment
- Return to work treatment
- Worry/Rumination
- Attention control
Conference Dinner at Oxford Town Halls
Conference dinner on September 8th, details to follow.
The conference will feature a diverse range of sessions, including keynote presentations, plenary presentations by clinicians and researchers and poster exhibitions. There will be an open discussion by Nordahl and Wells on the challenges and future directions in metacognitive therapy and mental health. The international metacognitive conference is a great opportunity for professionals to network, meet colleagues, prominent researchers and clinicians in Oxford.
Our Keynote Speakers
Professor Adrian Wells
Professor Hans Nordahl
Professor Odin Hjemdal
Associate Professor Michael Simons
Call for abstracts is now open!
Conference registration is now open
Non-Member
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Discover the latest clinical advances, research evidence, and applications of MCT
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Skill-building sessions designed for clinicians and researchers
MCT-I Member
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Discover the latest clinical advances, research evidence, and applications of MCT
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Skill-building sessions designed for clinicians and researchers
Students
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Discover the latest clinical advances, research evidence, and applications of MCT
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Skill-building sessions designed for clinicians and researchers
Cancellation policy
All changes or cancellations must be submitted in writing to MCT Institute Ltd via email.
Cancellation Fees:
Up to 30 days before the conference (by 8 August 2026): A full refund will be issued, minus a 10% administrative fee.
Within 30 days of the conference (after 8 August 2026): No refunds will be provided. Registrants who cancel or do not attend will be responsible for the full registration fee.
Substitutions: A registered participant may be replaced by another person without extra charge until 1 September 2026. Please notify the Congress Secretariat as early as possible and provide the full contact details of the substitute.