Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Great Bardfield

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Dr Emily Hudson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Dunmow CM6
I will work with you to develop an intervention plan but typically use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT.
I run a specialist Perinatal Psychology Service, specialising in Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and rediscovering your identity. I work with both parents and people during pregnancy. I understand that this can be a tricky period and can bring a huge mix of emotions, often leading to reflections about your own childhood experiences. I work with people to develop an intervention plan that fits for them, their values and their goals, using evidence-based interventions.
I will work with you to develop an intervention plan but typically use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT.
I run a specialist Perinatal Psychology Service, specialising in Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and rediscovering your identity. I work with both parents and people during pregnancy. I understand that this can be a tricky period and can bring a huge mix of emotions, often leading to reflections about your own childhood experiences. I work with people to develop an intervention plan that fits for them, their values and their goals, using evidence-based interventions.
01799 619454 View 01799 619454
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Rabbit Hole Therapy Ltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8  (Online Only)
I'm trained in CBT and DBT.
Hi, I'm Tina. I've been fortunate enough to have worked in mental health for nearly 15 years. I have always known I would work in a caring profession since I was young. mental health and supporting people to understand why their minds work in the manner they do has always felt natural and important to me. My roles have included working in NHS, CAMHs and Adolescent services, Forensic, Veterans and the Private Sector.
I'm trained in CBT and DBT.
Hi, I'm Tina. I've been fortunate enough to have worked in mental health for nearly 15 years. I have always known I would work in a caring profession since I was young. mental health and supporting people to understand why their minds work in the manner they do has always felt natural and important to me. My roles have included working in NHS, CAMHs and Adolescent services, Forensic, Veterans and the Private Sector.
01376 297219 View 01376 297219
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Sarah Turner
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Halstead CO9
I offer integrative therapy and as a qualified DBT therapist I offer DBT informed therapy and skills groups.
Do you struggle with your emotions? Do you find yourself feeling moody and irritable? Maybe you are battling with high levels of anxiety that is ruining your life. Maybe you’re feeling sad and depressed robbing you of enjoyment in your life. Do you experience a range of intense emotions in a short space of time and slow to get back to “normal”? Do you end up having angry outbursts then feel full of regret afterwards? Do your relationships suffer as a result of intense emotions? Have you developed coping strategies that whilst in the moment might help but longer term are causing additional issues?
I offer integrative therapy and as a qualified DBT therapist I offer DBT informed therapy and skills groups.
Do you struggle with your emotions? Do you find yourself feeling moody and irritable? Maybe you are battling with high levels of anxiety that is ruining your life. Maybe you’re feeling sad and depressed robbing you of enjoyment in your life. Do you experience a range of intense emotions in a short space of time and slow to get back to “normal”? Do you end up having angry outbursts then feel full of regret afterwards? Do your relationships suffer as a result of intense emotions? Have you developed coping strategies that whilst in the moment might help but longer term are causing additional issues?
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A path to wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Braintree CM77
Do you feel down, stuck or hopeless ? Can't see a way forward ? Or maybe a situation has left you feeling angry, sad, or overwhelmed. Maybe you have unexplained pain, Or maybe you just feel out of sorts and can't find your passion or direction in life. Whatever it is that is bothering you, i can help you with a comprehensive treatment plan that will help you move forward and restore harmony to mind and body. As well as talking therapy i can incorporate other holistic techniques such as sound, energy work, body movement, and breathwork, which can lead to a more effective outcome. I can also offer therapy in nature or online.
Do you feel down, stuck or hopeless ? Can't see a way forward ? Or maybe a situation has left you feeling angry, sad, or overwhelmed. Maybe you have unexplained pain, Or maybe you just feel out of sorts and can't find your passion or direction in life. Whatever it is that is bothering you, i can help you with a comprehensive treatment plan that will help you move forward and restore harmony to mind and body. As well as talking therapy i can incorporate other holistic techniques such as sound, energy work, body movement, and breathwork, which can lead to a more effective outcome. I can also offer therapy in nature or online.
01376 317820 View 01376 317820
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UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT)
Verified Verified
Halstead CO9
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
020 3872 2432 View 020 3872 2432
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Dr Kwun Fu Chan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Braintree CM7
Life can be difficult to understand. It can be overwhelming. Sometimes, we end up going around in circles. All of us will experience at least some challenging situations at some point in our lives. Psychological therapy is a safe space to understand and overcome these difficulties. I am a Counselling Psychologist, and we can work together and find ways to improve your wellbeing and alleviate your struggles.
Life can be difficult to understand. It can be overwhelming. Sometimes, we end up going around in circles. All of us will experience at least some challenging situations at some point in our lives. Psychological therapy is a safe space to understand and overcome these difficulties. I am a Counselling Psychologist, and we can work together and find ways to improve your wellbeing and alleviate your struggles.
01206 237443 View 01206 237443
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Agnieszka Agata Waclawik
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Great Dunmow CM6
Hi, My name is Agnes. I am a qualified and accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working in Pluralistic approach, which means that I can use tools, techniques and support which are most helpful for my clients. I adapt my work to individual client because I believe each of us is different and needs a different approach, so I will work with what you bring to me. I can support you if you are looking to resolve a particular issue, especially connected with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relationship problems, low self-esteem, work-related issues and others.
Hi, My name is Agnes. I am a qualified and accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working in Pluralistic approach, which means that I can use tools, techniques and support which are most helpful for my clients. I adapt my work to individual client because I believe each of us is different and needs a different approach, so I will work with what you bring to me. I can support you if you are looking to resolve a particular issue, especially connected with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relationship problems, low self-esteem, work-related issues and others.
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Dr Rebecca Moran
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Dunmow CM6
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL041023). For over a decade, I have worked in public healthcare settings in the UK and Ireland; helping people, of all ages, to cope with and recover from emotional and behavioural difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, phobias and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. My approach is warm, compassionate, and empathetic. I provide a supportive and confidential space for you to safely explore your difficulties and current needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL041023). For over a decade, I have worked in public healthcare settings in the UK and Ireland; helping people, of all ages, to cope with and recover from emotional and behavioural difficulties such as Attachment issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, phobias and the impact of Trauma/Developmental Trauma. My approach is warm, compassionate, and empathetic. I provide a supportive and confidential space for you to safely explore your difficulties and current needs.
01245 945723 View 01245 945723
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KJL Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boreham CM3
Welcome to KJL Counselling. I am a Registered Counsellor, providing advice, support and signposting for issues relating to Mental Health and Child & Family Practice. I have over twenty years of experience working with adults, families and young people experiencing challenges regarding their mental health and emotional wellbeing, specialising in working with Individuals, women and young adults (17yrs +). My approach focuses on integrated styles of working which means I can provide therapy that is tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
Welcome to KJL Counselling. I am a Registered Counsellor, providing advice, support and signposting for issues relating to Mental Health and Child & Family Practice. I have over twenty years of experience working with adults, families and young people experiencing challenges regarding their mental health and emotional wellbeing, specialising in working with Individuals, women and young adults (17yrs +). My approach focuses on integrated styles of working which means I can provide therapy that is tailored to meet each individual’s needs.
01245 951131 View 01245 951131
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Progressive Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Braintree CM7
Are you struggling with aspects of your life? You may have already tried to talk about it with friends and family but you still feel unresolved. You might have issues that you feel you can only talk about in a safe and confidential space. There may be times when you feel absolutely fine but there are times when you can't cope from within and you don't understand it. We push difficult issues deep into our unconscious but it still influences our conscious lives. Are there significant events from your childhood that you can't find peace with in your present day? This can leave you feeling despair like you have no control.
Are you struggling with aspects of your life? You may have already tried to talk about it with friends and family but you still feel unresolved. You might have issues that you feel you can only talk about in a safe and confidential space. There may be times when you feel absolutely fine but there are times when you can't cope from within and you don't understand it. We push difficult issues deep into our unconscious but it still influences our conscious lives. Are there significant events from your childhood that you can't find peace with in your present day? This can leave you feeling despair like you have no control.
01245 945691 View 01245 945691
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Claire Gotts
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
01376 319251 View 01376 319251
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Louise Barr
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Halstead CO9
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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Angie Smithson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Colchester CO6
Not accepting new clients
I draw upon my training and experience in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) to work with dual diagnosis, borderline personality disorder or other mental health problems which may threaten personal well-being, relationships safety or work.
I work with those struggling with self-destructive behaviour, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. By uniting the person-centred approach alongside dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) I work alongside you within the therapeutic relationship, practising new life skills seeking to identify, accept and change negative thinking patterns by looking at four key areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Relationships. The aim is to support individuals find new ways to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in life.
I draw upon my training and experience in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) to work with dual diagnosis, borderline personality disorder or other mental health problems which may threaten personal well-being, relationships safety or work.
I work with those struggling with self-destructive behaviour, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. By uniting the person-centred approach alongside dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) I work alongside you within the therapeutic relationship, practising new life skills seeking to identify, accept and change negative thinking patterns by looking at four key areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Relationships. The aim is to support individuals find new ways to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in life.
01206 237459 View 01206 237459

Online Therapists

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First Intervention Therapy [FIT]
Verified Verified
London SE23
We specialise in meeting client need especially clients experiencing mental health problems. We offer Mental Health Assessments at £1150 per assessment and this includes formulation and report writing; ADHD and/or ASC/ASD Assessments for a working diagnosis at £1300 each. Perhaps you or your child has been on the waiting list for long, then we here to help you. We provide community package to help young people with mental health problems within community settings and call us to discuss further if you need our help or advise. We also provide DBT & CBT and Problem Solving Therapy but we have to make an assessment first.
We specialise in meeting client need especially clients experiencing mental health problems. We offer Mental Health Assessments at £1150 per assessment and this includes formulation and report writing; ADHD and/or ASC/ASD Assessments for a working diagnosis at £1300 each. Perhaps you or your child has been on the waiting list for long, then we here to help you. We provide community package to help young people with mental health problems within community settings and call us to discuss further if you need our help or advise. We also provide DBT & CBT and Problem Solving Therapy but we have to make an assessment first.
020 8159 9730 View 020 8159 9730
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Julie Johnson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guildford GU3  (Online Only)
Hello, I work with adults (16 plus) presenting with various problems such as anxiety, depression, intense and overwhelming emotions, bereavement, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. Additionally, I have experience working with students in higher education, where mental health difficulties are impacting on academic performance. If you are experiencing symptoms associated with BPD/EUPD, I can offer dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) informed treatment. This may include individual sessions, in addition to a skills training element.
Hello, I work with adults (16 plus) presenting with various problems such as anxiety, depression, intense and overwhelming emotions, bereavement, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. Additionally, I have experience working with students in higher education, where mental health difficulties are impacting on academic performance. If you are experiencing symptoms associated with BPD/EUPD, I can offer dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) informed treatment. This may include individual sessions, in addition to a skills training element.
01483 967234 View 01483 967234
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Kavita Deepak-Knights
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor SL4
Hello, I am Dr Kavita Deepak-Knights. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I work with adults over the age of 18, specialising in a number of therapies, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work with wide-ranging adult and older adult mental health issues, such as: anxiety, depression, addictions, low self esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder - just to name a few!
Hello, I am Dr Kavita Deepak-Knights. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I work with adults over the age of 18, specialising in a number of therapies, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work with wide-ranging adult and older adult mental health issues, such as: anxiety, depression, addictions, low self esteem, personality disorders, adjustment issues, grief, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder - just to name a few!
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Dr Mehdi Alemohammad
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE5
I am trained in various evidence based therapies such as EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT and DBT.
I am a registered & chartered Principal Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and a Schema Therapist with over 13 years of experience. You might feel that difficult past experiences are continuing to impact the quality of your relationships & affecting your wellbeing. You may be stuck in patterns of behaviours that leave you feeling helpless, anxious or depressed. Despite our best efforts to manage, we may end up coping in ways that perpetuate or worsen our difficulties. I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic space where we can explore & overcome these difficulties together.
I am trained in various evidence based therapies such as EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT and DBT.
I am a registered & chartered Principal Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and a Schema Therapist with over 13 years of experience. You might feel that difficult past experiences are continuing to impact the quality of your relationships & affecting your wellbeing. You may be stuck in patterns of behaviours that leave you feeling helpless, anxious or depressed. Despite our best efforts to manage, we may end up coping in ways that perpetuate or worsen our difficulties. I would like to offer you a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic space where we can explore & overcome these difficulties together.
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Lindsay Smith
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE16
I work with each client to produce an individually-tailored therapeutic program, drawing on elements derived from recommended evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapies and mindfulness; including Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
People consult me for many reasons. They may have problems in their relationships, feel trapped or overwhelmed by negative emotions, or by thoughts and feelings that spiral out of control. They may feel like they hide their vulnerabilities behind a mask, or struggle to find their place in the world and their purpose in life. I specialise in working with clients with complex emotional and social difficulties, including people with attachment problems and relationship issues, and people with previous traumatic experiences. My clients say I am open-minded, non-judgmental, straight-forward and good-humoured.
I work with each client to produce an individually-tailored therapeutic program, drawing on elements derived from recommended evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapies and mindfulness; including Compassion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
People consult me for many reasons. They may have problems in their relationships, feel trapped or overwhelmed by negative emotions, or by thoughts and feelings that spiral out of control. They may feel like they hide their vulnerabilities behind a mask, or struggle to find their place in the world and their purpose in life. I specialise in working with clients with complex emotional and social difficulties, including people with attachment problems and relationship issues, and people with previous traumatic experiences. My clients say I am open-minded, non-judgmental, straight-forward and good-humoured.
020 3871 8573 View 020 3871 8573
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Straightforward Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Amersham HP7
If you're feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or anger, or struggling to cope with loss or the constant pull of social media, know that you are not alone. Help is available. As a therapist specializing in straightforward therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), I work with individuals like you who are seeking practical strategies to regain control of their mental health. Together, we'll address your unique challenges head-on, empowering you to break free from negative thought patterns and develop healthier, more resilient coping mechanisms.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or anger, or struggling to cope with loss or the constant pull of social media, know that you are not alone. Help is available. As a therapist specializing in straightforward therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), I work with individuals like you who are seeking practical strategies to regain control of their mental health. Together, we'll address your unique challenges head-on, empowering you to break free from negative thought patterns and develop healthier, more resilient coping mechanisms.
020 4572 1625 View 020 4572 1625
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DBT London
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London NW4
Step 1: Personalised Assessment with DBT London: your path to well-being begins with a detailed, personalised DBT assessment. It’s convenient and friendly, once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a Zoom link for a one-on-one session with one of our expert DBT therapists, specialising in DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Together, we’ll determine if DBT online is the right solution for your needs. Fee: £85 for a one-hour, comprehensive DBT therapy session and treatment plan. If DBT seems like the right choice, we’ll proceed with complimentary precommitment sessions.
Step 1: Personalised Assessment with DBT London: your path to well-being begins with a detailed, personalised DBT assessment. It’s convenient and friendly, once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a Zoom link for a one-on-one session with one of our expert DBT therapists, specialising in DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Together, we’ll determine if DBT online is the right solution for your needs. Fee: £85 for a one-hour, comprehensive DBT therapy session and treatment plan. If DBT seems like the right choice, we’ll proceed with complimentary precommitment sessions.
07480 487002 View 07480 487002
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.