27/02/2026
Treating Stress with Metacognitive Therapy
by Linda Burlan Sørensen, Clinical Psychologist and Board-accredited Specialist in Psychotherapy and Supervision
Now soon available in Spanish:
Cómo tratar el estrés con terapia metacognitiva
Stress has become one of the most common forms of psychological distress in modern society. Yet many approaches focus on symptoms rather than on the mental processes that maintain stress over time.
In Treating Stress with Metacognitive Therapy, Linda Burlan Sørensen presents a structured and practical approach grounded in metacognitive principles. Rather than analyzing the content of thoughts, the focus is placed on the thinking processes that keep stress active — worry, rumination, threat monitoring, and excessive self-focus.
The book offers:
A clear introduction to the metacognitive understanding of stress
A practical therapeutic framework
Concrete tools and structured exercises
Detailed case examples demonstrating clinical application
Guidance for professionals working with prolonged stress
The English edition, Treating Stress with Metacognitive Therapy, reached #1 New Bestseller status on Amazon.co.uk in the category Health Psychology, reflecting international interest in this structured and clinically oriented method.
Metacognitive therapy does not aim to eliminate thoughts. It teaches individuals how to change their relationship to thinking patterns — reducing overthinking and supporting psychological flexibility.
Importantly, the metacognitive model is transdiagnostic and highly generalizable. Although this book focuses on stress, the principles described can be applied across a broad range of psychological difficulties characterized by worry, rumination, and cognitive over-engagement. The framework is relevant not only for psychologists and therapists, but also for professionals working in health care, education, coaching, leadership, and organizational settings.
Anyone with a professional or personal interest in understanding how thinking processes influence well-being can benefit from this book. It serves both as a clinical guide and as a source of inspiration for those who wish to work more precisely, efficiently, and sustainably with mental distress.
Danish edition (audiobook available):
https://www.saxo.com/dk/stressbehandling-med-metakognitiv-terapi_lydbog_9788785443069
English edition on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Treating-Stress-Metacognitive-Therapy-S%C3%B8rensen-ebook/dp/B0CZ727GGB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vdhHN0z2ydTbuEeaT9n8W1_rvHqkus2sJ7clhgC3oNAPNiM7pYCSjW_-TS-jRtsZqDxpqMO4Zaq6Qjcd8s4aIsbZVfsuC2hWQBb-yBV70Ww.H6A6tKt261uEdpETTPHzAHvmG4iYN_nvXTwoY1sg2Zs&qid=1772214709&sr=8-3
Treating Stress with Metacognitive Therapy