Inclusion Criteria:  Aged ≥18 years Have had ≥1 stroke at least 3 months previously  Able to speak and understand conversational English DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL: Able to identify a family member* who would: like to take part and can speak and understand conversational English.  Family member: we use an inclusive definition of 'family': 'a self-identified group of two or more individuals who consider themselves as 'family' e.g. spouse, parent, friend. When we refer to 'family' in this document our meaning extends beyond 'family', to friends, peers and volunteers/buddies.  Exclusion Criteria:  Prior MBSR attendance in the last three years (as this may confound results) Current participant in another trial of a similar psychological self-management intervention Currently receiving treatment for PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or psychosis Disclosing suicidal ideation Cannot follow a 2-stage command e.g. Please spell your surname and then tell me the days of the week; Please count to six and then spell your first name. Scores <3 on the PHQ-4