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Charity Northan
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1  (Online Only)
What makes my approach unique is the combination of evidence-based techniques such as trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, cognitive strategies, DBT, and CBT skills, intertwined with the strength of life coaching and faith.
You might be going through tough times; struggling with past trauma, feeling anxious, moody, rejected and depressed; or having difficulty maintaining romantic or family relationships and friendships. Maybe you're not sure what is real or unreal anymore. Perhaps, you are not sure what you believe, or you feel you are struggling with your faith in God. I want to help you. We'll work together using not only evidenced based practices, but also biblical principles to help you sort things out. Let's blend psychological tools with life coaching, and the power of faith to help you bounce back, embrace who you are, and walk in your purpose.
What makes my approach unique is the combination of evidence-based techniques such as trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, cognitive strategies, DBT, and CBT skills, intertwined with the strength of life coaching and faith.
You might be going through tough times; struggling with past trauma, feeling anxious, moody, rejected and depressed; or having difficulty maintaining romantic or family relationships and friendships. Maybe you're not sure what is real or unreal anymore. Perhaps, you are not sure what you believe, or you feel you are struggling with your faith in God. I want to help you. We'll work together using not only evidenced based practices, but also biblical principles to help you sort things out. Let's blend psychological tools with life coaching, and the power of faith to help you bounce back, embrace who you are, and walk in your purpose.
020 3985 7572 View 020 3985 7572
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Dr Sophie Raymont
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
I also offer MBT and DBT, therapies which aim to help people who have ongoing difficulties managing strong emotions and associated interpersonal difficulties.
I offer CBT (short term) and psychodynamic therapy (short or long term) for children, adolescents and adults. I treat anxiety, panic, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, attachment difficulties and trauma. I specialise in attachment and identity work with adolescents and adults (i.e. self esteem, confidence, interpersonal difficulties). This often involves making links between past relationships, and current symptoms/self-identity (although it doesn't have to focus on the past). I also offer therapeutic space for individuals querying neurodiversity in themselves or their children (pre-diagnostic screening, psycho-education).
I also offer MBT and DBT, therapies which aim to help people who have ongoing difficulties managing strong emotions and associated interpersonal difficulties.
I offer CBT (short term) and psychodynamic therapy (short or long term) for children, adolescents and adults. I treat anxiety, panic, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, attachment difficulties and trauma. I specialise in attachment and identity work with adolescents and adults (i.e. self esteem, confidence, interpersonal difficulties). This often involves making links between past relationships, and current symptoms/self-identity (although it doesn't have to focus on the past). I also offer therapeutic space for individuals querying neurodiversity in themselves or their children (pre-diagnostic screening, psycho-education).
020 4538 3767 View 020 4538 3767
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Dr Nikki Schuck
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Newmarket CB8  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a qualified DBT, CBT and EMDR practitioner.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a Lead Clinician in the NHS. I work with clients using a person centred, compassionate approach- tailoring treatment to individual needs and circumstances. I have had vast experience across the spectrum of mental health difficulties in the adult population. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression, or overcoming past trauma, I will help you to understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing.
I am a qualified DBT, CBT and EMDR practitioner.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a Lead Clinician in the NHS. I work with clients using a person centred, compassionate approach- tailoring treatment to individual needs and circumstances. I have had vast experience across the spectrum of mental health difficulties in the adult population. Whether you are struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression, or overcoming past trauma, I will help you to understand your difficulties and find a way to manage and overcome the problems you are facing.
01284 335345 View 01284 335345
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Dr Tej .
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB2
I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
07498 181925 View 07498 181925
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Dr Martin Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Peterborough PE6  (Online Only)
I work in a collaborative and goal oriented manner using a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema informed approaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
I work in a collaborative and goal oriented manner using a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema informed approaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
01778 301181 View 01778 301181
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Dr Nikki Wood
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB21  (Online Only)
I work with adults using a holistic approach who are feeling stuck. Many people since COVID are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout. Some people are turning to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours to cope. Its ok to find life hard. I specialise in working with people who are worrying they aren’t managing their mental health, who may have experienced trauma, and may be self-medicating. I offer an entirely non-judgemental, confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk about some of these things and help you to identify what changes you would like to make. I also specialise in working with ADHD.
I work with adults using a holistic approach who are feeling stuck. Many people since COVID are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout. Some people are turning to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours to cope. Its ok to find life hard. I specialise in working with people who are worrying they aren’t managing their mental health, who may have experienced trauma, and may be self-medicating. I offer an entirely non-judgemental, confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk about some of these things and help you to identify what changes you would like to make. I also specialise in working with ADHD.
01799 619184 View 01799 619184
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Faye McDonell
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB1
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 5 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 5 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
01954 774604 View 01954 774604
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GoldMinds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
Why GoldMinds? Our Mission We want to help you live your best life. Our mission is to help you find your gold within and guide you on your path to self acceptance. When we feel better about ourselves, we act better both toward ourselves and others, which improves our lives exponentially. Our Goals To help each individual we meet to live their best life, free from worry or fear. Our goal is to help you to have the courage to take risks in your relationships as well as in your career. GoldMinds Therapy believes that you are the author of you own book, and that you get to write the pages of the story you want to tell.
Why GoldMinds? Our Mission We want to help you live your best life. Our mission is to help you find your gold within and guide you on your path to self acceptance. When we feel better about ourselves, we act better both toward ourselves and others, which improves our lives exponentially. Our Goals To help each individual we meet to live their best life, free from worry or fear. Our goal is to help you to have the courage to take risks in your relationships as well as in your career. GoldMinds Therapy believes that you are the author of you own book, and that you get to write the pages of the story you want to tell.
01223 658211 View 01223 658211
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Samantha Jayne Byron
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB22
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
020 3984 8715 View 020 3984 8715
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Amanda Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
Worried, troubled, confused, depressed, anxious, lacking confidence, direction or sense of purpose? Talk to a highly specialised Doctoral level Psychologist, with an excellent reputation. You may have a degree of complexity which you wish to unravel or quite a straightforward issue which you need to get to understand more cohesively. In any event - I can offer and integrate a range of approaches that is right for you. PLEASE NOTE - I charge between £100 - £150 per hour according to affordability. If I'm unable to answer your call immediately please leave a message or send an email and I shall get back to you as soon as possible.
Worried, troubled, confused, depressed, anxious, lacking confidence, direction or sense of purpose? Talk to a highly specialised Doctoral level Psychologist, with an excellent reputation. You may have a degree of complexity which you wish to unravel or quite a straightforward issue which you need to get to understand more cohesively. In any event - I can offer and integrate a range of approaches that is right for you. PLEASE NOTE - I charge between £100 - £150 per hour according to affordability. If I'm unable to answer your call immediately please leave a message or send an email and I shall get back to you as soon as possible.
01326 334551 View 01326 334551
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Leiya Lemkey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1  (Online Only)
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
I am an HCPC Registered Psychologist who has Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I received my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2019. I have experiencing working in both the NHS and Private Sector.
01223 679867 View 01223 679867
Photo of Jacqueline Jones - Jacqueline Jones Sex and Relationship Therapy, MA, COSRT General, Psychotherapist
Jacqueline Jones Sex and Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT General
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge CB2
Struggling with relationships, porn, fetish or kink? Does sex feel addictive, painful, boring or give you anxiety? Maybe sex isn't as satisfying as it was or as good as it could be. I offer practical, highly specialist help for relationships and individuals. Due to demand, I have opened a Saturday morning clinic. As a Sex Addiction PhD Scholar, I also offer Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Therapy. How does that help you? I am able to offer a tailored, unique programme of support using my expert knowledge and research. Access help by booking a free telephone call with me.
Struggling with relationships, porn, fetish or kink? Does sex feel addictive, painful, boring or give you anxiety? Maybe sex isn't as satisfying as it was or as good as it could be. I offer practical, highly specialist help for relationships and individuals. Due to demand, I have opened a Saturday morning clinic. As a Sex Addiction PhD Scholar, I also offer Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Therapy. How does that help you? I am able to offer a tailored, unique programme of support using my expert knowledge and research. Access help by booking a free telephone call with me.
020 3909 9848 View 020 3909 9848
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Your Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB4  (Online Only)
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
020 8103 3863 View 020 8103 3863
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Louise Barr
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Newmarket CB8
My aim within my work is to listen, support & help my clients to reach more of their potential by increasing their levels of self awareness of their feelings, thoughts & behaviours. With compassion, patience, empathy & a non-judgmental approach, I provide a warm & safe space for my clients. It is my hope, & my reason for becoming a counsellor, that from the seeds that are sown in the therapeutic work, grow hope, self-love & self development & that the effects ripple on for my clients throughout their life journey.
My aim within my work is to listen, support & help my clients to reach more of their potential by increasing their levels of self awareness of their feelings, thoughts & behaviours. With compassion, patience, empathy & a non-judgmental approach, I provide a warm & safe space for my clients. It is my hope, & my reason for becoming a counsellor, that from the seeds that are sown in the therapeutic work, grow hope, self-love & self development & that the effects ripple on for my clients throughout their life journey.
01440 840627 View 01440 840627
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Mynd Care Psychotherapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB1
Here at Mynd Care Psychotherapies we offer a culturally sensitive and diverse evidence based psychological therapy to adults, young people and families. All our clinicians are registered members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the united Kingdom. Our therapy is available in English, Arabic, Urdu, Gujrati and other languages based on the client preference.
Here at Mynd Care Psychotherapies we offer a culturally sensitive and diverse evidence based psychological therapy to adults, young people and families. All our clinicians are registered members of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the united Kingdom. Our therapy is available in English, Arabic, Urdu, Gujrati and other languages based on the client preference.
0121 661 2813 View 0121 661 2813
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Dr Owen Richardson
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
Waitlist for new clients
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. ​ Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
Throughout our lives, we are often confronted with experiences and/or difficulties that challenge us. Sometimes, these challenges can leave us struggling and in need of a space in which we we can safely explore, understand, and learn how to overcome these issues. ​ Through careful exploration, not only is it possible to learn how to overcome these challenges, we can also begin to understand how they can in fact offer us new opportunities to learn and grow. I take a open and collaborative approach to therapy and am keen to support you with any challenges you are facing
01234 676607 View 01234 676607
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Leanne at Allied Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
Hello, my name is Leanne and I am a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, EMDR practitioner and a registered Occupational Therapist. I have worked with adults in both NHS and private sectors for 20 years in GP surgeries, outpatient settings and inpatient wards. I have significant experience in working with people who have experienced stressful and/or traumatic events either in childhood or as an adult, helping to reduce distress from these events and stop them from impacting on both the present and on the future.
Hello, my name is Leanne and I am a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, EMDR practitioner and a registered Occupational Therapist. I have worked with adults in both NHS and private sectors for 20 years in GP surgeries, outpatient settings and inpatient wards. I have significant experience in working with people who have experienced stressful and/or traumatic events either in childhood or as an adult, helping to reduce distress from these events and stop them from impacting on both the present and on the future.
01638 598955 View 01638 598955
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Martina Harrison
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
Hi, I am Martina and for the past two decades have worked with a wide range of clients (including children/young people and adults). During your life journey you may find yourself overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, feel weighed down by problems or painful trauma memories, have to deal with unexpected loss or crisis... Or perhaps you may want to focus on improving your relationships, changing unhelpful behavioural patterns, increasing your self esteem and confidence and overall personal growth. If you are looking for a professional therapist to support you in this process , I can help.
Hi, I am Martina and for the past two decades have worked with a wide range of clients (including children/young people and adults). During your life journey you may find yourself overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, feel weighed down by problems or painful trauma memories, have to deal with unexpected loss or crisis... Or perhaps you may want to focus on improving your relationships, changing unhelpful behavioural patterns, increasing your self esteem and confidence and overall personal growth. If you are looking for a professional therapist to support you in this process , I can help.
01733 964362 View 01733 964362
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Dr Joseph Barker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Newmarket CB8
I’m one of the few dual qualified chartered Clinical Psychologists in the UK with over 10 years of training and experience in the NHS. I specialise in neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger. I’m passionate about treating people as individuals and providing psychological therapies that recognise our unique individual differences. My work aims to help people manage their most difficult feelings and experiences and reconnect people with the most meaningful parts of their lives. I work with young people, adults, and couples from our beautiful locations in Newmarket, Cambridge, and online.
I’m one of the few dual qualified chartered Clinical Psychologists in the UK with over 10 years of training and experience in the NHS. I specialise in neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger. I’m passionate about treating people as individuals and providing psychological therapies that recognise our unique individual differences. My work aims to help people manage their most difficult feelings and experiences and reconnect people with the most meaningful parts of their lives. I work with young people, adults, and couples from our beautiful locations in Newmarket, Cambridge, and online.
01638 598216 View 01638 598216
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Dr Fatoumata Jatta (Online Therapy)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB2
Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.
Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.
020 3962 1167 View 020 3962 1167
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counsellors

Who is DBT for?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?

The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?

Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?

Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.