Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Chislehurst

Emma Carey
Counsellor, MBACP
As a counsellor, I practice in a pluralistic way which means I draw upon different theoretical approaches when I work with you as an individual – after all, there is only one of you in the world! My aim is to attune to your individual needs and I strive to work in an authentic down to earth way that is interactive and collaborative. Counselling can be daunting so I will work with you at your pace, offering you a space that is non-judgemental, respectful and confidential. Everyone is different, but having a space to talk and actually be heard can be extremely powerful and healing; leading to a greater understanding of yourself.
As a counsellor, I practice in a pluralistic way which means I draw upon different theoretical approaches when I work with you as an individual – after all, there is only one of you in the world! My aim is to attune to your individual needs and I strive to work in an authentic down to earth way that is interactive and collaborative. Counselling can be daunting so I will work with you at your pace, offering you a space that is non-judgemental, respectful and confidential. Everyone is different, but having a space to talk and actually be heard can be extremely powerful and healing; leading to a greater understanding of yourself.
020 4538 8313 View 020 4538 8313
Maggie Bell Accredited EMDR Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
020 4634 6895 View 020 4634 6895
Jolanta Culpan
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Serves Area
In therapy, I integrate mentalisation-based treatment (MBT), dialectical behavioural therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassionate enquiry and some other evidence-based techniques and concepts.
We may use different words to describe what's going on for us when we are looking for therapy: unsure, fed up, low, empty, frustrated, anxious, panicky, over-thinking, unable to sleep, too sensitive, or like can't carry on... Perhaps feeling not in control, not belonging, invisible or wanting to escape, or lost. It can be overwhelming, taking too much from us. So starting therapy is right. We can use therapy space, free of judgement, expectation or failure, to talk it all through and work things out.
In therapy, I integrate mentalisation-based treatment (MBT), dialectical behavioural therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassionate enquiry and some other evidence-based techniques and concepts.
We may use different words to describe what's going on for us when we are looking for therapy: unsure, fed up, low, empty, frustrated, anxious, panicky, over-thinking, unable to sleep, too sensitive, or like can't carry on... Perhaps feeling not in control, not belonging, invisible or wanting to escape, or lost. It can be overwhelming, taking too much from us. So starting therapy is right. We can use therapy space, free of judgement, expectation or failure, to talk it all through and work things out.
01322 918483 View 01322 918483
Dr Jayne Corson
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I offer a range of evidence based psychological approaches to treatment such as Eye Movement Desentitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy (NT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), & systemic therapy.
Dr Corson holds a limited therapeutic caseload. She adopts a trauma-informed approach to treatment and recognises that there are a number of factors associated with improving recovery, such as recognising individual differences, ethnicity, values, cultural, neurodivergence and life experiences. She works with individuals presenting with a range of psychological difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, attachment difficulties, identity, addiction/substance misuse, self-harming behaviours, relationship difficulties, and anger management/emotional dysregulation, bereavement, stress and other concerns.
I offer a range of evidence based psychological approaches to treatment such as Eye Movement Desentitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy (NT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), & systemic therapy.
Dr Corson holds a limited therapeutic caseload. She adopts a trauma-informed approach to treatment and recognises that there are a number of factors associated with improving recovery, such as recognising individual differences, ethnicity, values, cultural, neurodivergence and life experiences. She works with individuals presenting with a range of psychological difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorder, attachment difficulties, identity, addiction/substance misuse, self-harming behaviours, relationship difficulties, and anger management/emotional dysregulation, bereavement, stress and other concerns.
020 3640 6706 View 020 3640 6706

More Therapists Nearby

Dr Mandeep Bachu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
My toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a special interest in Schema Therapy, as well as formal training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and experience delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT) interventions.
We'll work together to help you understand not only where your difficulties have stemmed from but also what's currently maintaining them (the 'cycles'). By gaining this clarity, we can collaboratively make lasting changes at your pace. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where your individual needs are the focus.
My toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a special interest in Schema Therapy, as well as formal training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and experience delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT) interventions.
We'll work together to help you understand not only where your difficulties have stemmed from but also what's currently maintaining them (the 'cycles'). By gaining this clarity, we can collaboratively make lasting changes at your pace. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where your individual needs are the focus.
01344 951923 View 01344 951923
Faizah Malik
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
My clients appreciate my holistic approach to mental health. Their goal is usually to find their authentic selves, to become more self aware and to thrive and find joy and purpose, not just survive and settle for a life that is not working for them. We all want to be seen, heard and understood and that is often at the very heart of Healing.
My clients appreciate my holistic approach to mental health. Their goal is usually to find their authentic selves, to become more self aware and to thrive and find joy and purpose, not just survive and settle for a life that is not working for them. We all want to be seen, heard and understood and that is often at the very heart of Healing.
01794 337506 View 01794 337506
Hanna Dominika Tree
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bromley BR1
Over the years of practice I have been able to receive additional training and often use elements of CBT and DBT.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and hold a BACP Accreditation. I help adults, young people and children with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, exam stress, work stress and burnout, various degrees of trauma, relationship difficulties, minority experience and many others. Having practised for 10 years now, I have experience of working across different sectors including private, public and charities. I create a positive, judgment free environment to enable my clients to achieve their therapy goals. I speak fluent Polish, so welcome clients who speak Polish too.
Over the years of practice I have been able to receive additional training and often use elements of CBT and DBT.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and hold a BACP Accreditation. I help adults, young people and children with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, exam stress, work stress and burnout, various degrees of trauma, relationship difficulties, minority experience and many others. Having practised for 10 years now, I have experience of working across different sectors including private, public and charities. I create a positive, judgment free environment to enable my clients to achieve their therapy goals. I speak fluent Polish, so welcome clients who speak Polish too.
07833 373421 View 07833 373421
Michelle Kuzak
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
For those who are struggling with their eating, weight, shape or appearance, I help and specialise in psychological restoration of those who have eating disorders or disordered eating. As a potential client, you may have high levels of anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, depression and body dysmorphia amongst other issues. You may be very tired with people telling you to eat more, or less. You may notice that your normal level of living is impaired in a variety of ways. You want change but don't know where to start.
For those who are struggling with their eating, weight, shape or appearance, I help and specialise in psychological restoration of those who have eating disorders or disordered eating. As a potential client, you may have high levels of anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, depression and body dysmorphia amongst other issues. You may be very tired with people telling you to eat more, or less. You may notice that your normal level of living is impaired in a variety of ways. You want change but don't know where to start.
01456 494641 View 01456 494641
Dr Panos Platanitis
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London W8
I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and BPS. I am trained to Doctoral level to deliver psychological therapy, working with adults from a wide range of backgrounds. I practice various therapeutic models including CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic and Schema therapy. I have over 10 years of experience working in mental health services, in both the NHS and private healthcare, supporting clients with a wide range of mild to severe difficulties.
I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and BPS. I am trained to Doctoral level to deliver psychological therapy, working with adults from a wide range of backgrounds. I practice various therapeutic models including CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic and Schema therapy. I have over 10 years of experience working in mental health services, in both the NHS and private healthcare, supporting clients with a wide range of mild to severe difficulties.
020 4572 3539 View 020 4572 3539
Therapy Barn
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a trauma informed practitioner and work with adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties, including addiction, trauma, depression, generalised anxiety disorder, stress-related difficulties, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship issues, loss and change, anger management and emotional regulation. I believe good therapy supports greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. My approach is grounded, thoughtful, and focused on helping people feel more at ease with themselves and their lives.
I am a trauma informed practitioner and work with adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties, including addiction, trauma, depression, generalised anxiety disorder, stress-related difficulties, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship issues, loss and change, anger management and emotional regulation. I believe good therapy supports greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. My approach is grounded, thoughtful, and focused on helping people feel more at ease with themselves and their lives.
01379 778598 View 01379 778598
Dr Tej .
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London WC1B
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 27 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 27 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.
020 3870 3028 View 020 3870 3028
Dr Zuzana
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Using mental health as a catalyst for change; as an opportunity for innovation. Working in partnership with children, young people, adults, families & professionals around issues that matter to them by finding a joint focus of our work, using my own knowledge & that of the client to help them make a meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes one knows what hurts them & what they need to address; at other times, finding the focus & courage to push through can be the toughest thing. I work gently with compassion, clarity & commitment to the essential needs of all my clients.
Using mental health as a catalyst for change; as an opportunity for innovation. Working in partnership with children, young people, adults, families & professionals around issues that matter to them by finding a joint focus of our work, using my own knowledge & that of the client to help them make a meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes one knows what hurts them & what they need to address; at other times, finding the focus & courage to push through can be the toughest thing. I work gently with compassion, clarity & commitment to the essential needs of all my clients.
020 4538 6561 View 020 4538 6561
Jan Mathias Sheppard
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
London E17
I am a UKCP registered individual, couple and family psychotherapist with 27 years of experience in the public and private sector. The heart of my practice is careful and attentive listening. I speak in ordinary non-technical language and ask many simple questions. The setting is intimate and cooperative and conversations are confidential. The primary aim of my work is to increase understanding and deepen insight into patterns of behaviour and experience which people identify as problematic and wish to clarify and resolve, whether you attend as an individual, couple or family.
I am a UKCP registered individual, couple and family psychotherapist with 27 years of experience in the public and private sector. The heart of my practice is careful and attentive listening. I speak in ordinary non-technical language and ask many simple questions. The setting is intimate and cooperative and conversations are confidential. The primary aim of my work is to increase understanding and deepen insight into patterns of behaviour and experience which people identify as problematic and wish to clarify and resolve, whether you attend as an individual, couple or family.
020 4634 0559 View 020 4634 0559
ADHD Clinic For Women | Dr Michaela Dunbar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
When you’re struggling with overthinking, poor focus, memory lapses, intense emotions, or decision fatigue, it can be hard to know what’s really going on.
When you’re struggling with overthinking, poor focus, memory lapses, intense emotions, or decision fatigue, it can be hard to know what’s really going on.
020 3002 7249 View 020 3002 7249
Elena Sullivan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Watford WD25
Employing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and DBT methods.
Therapy is all about creating meaningful change that will help you to not be held back by mental health difficulties and live your life to the fullest. There's a massive difference between living, and merely existing, and I have been there myself. I feel privileged and excited to be a part of your journey to reach your full potential. This can be a daunting time, as you explore parts of yourself that you haven't acknowledged before, or you have tried previously to work on. I am passionate about therapy as I have seen how life changing it can be and will help you every step of the way to achieve your goals.
Employing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and DBT methods.
Therapy is all about creating meaningful change that will help you to not be held back by mental health difficulties and live your life to the fullest. There's a massive difference between living, and merely existing, and I have been there myself. I feel privileged and excited to be a part of your journey to reach your full potential. This can be a daunting time, as you explore parts of yourself that you haven't acknowledged before, or you have tried previously to work on. I am passionate about therapy as I have seen how life changing it can be and will help you every step of the way to achieve your goals.
01923 961677 View 01923 961677
Dr Nithura Sivarajah
Psychotherapist, PsychD, HCPC-Clin. Psych.
Online Only
The therapy I offer is integrative and draws on CBT, ACT, Compassion based therapies, DBT, EMDR and Systemic Therapy.
I actively consider age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religious beliefs, and all other parts of your identity that make you, you. I hold an unfaltering belief and hope that positive change is achievable through therapy. My approach involves engaging in evidence-based practice that is person-centred and flexible to meet your needs and goals.
The therapy I offer is integrative and draws on CBT, ACT, Compassion based therapies, DBT, EMDR and Systemic Therapy.
I actively consider age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religious beliefs, and all other parts of your identity that make you, you. I hold an unfaltering belief and hope that positive change is achievable through therapy. My approach involves engaging in evidence-based practice that is person-centred and flexible to meet your needs and goals.
01235 639394 View 01235 639394
Dr Owen Richardson
Psychologist, CPsychol
Serves Area
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
Dr Christly Palacio
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London EC1R
Are you looking for psychological support to help you overcome trauma? Whether you have experienced childhood trauma including child abuse and neglect, bullying, physical or sexual assault, domestic abuse, road traffic accident, racism, emotional neglect, unmet psychological needs from parents, war, or other types of distressing events, we can make sense of your traumatic experiences in therapy. Many psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and other issues often stem from trauma. Whether or not you have a formal diagnosis of PTSD, we can work together to help you overcome the impact of trauma.
Are you looking for psychological support to help you overcome trauma? Whether you have experienced childhood trauma including child abuse and neglect, bullying, physical or sexual assault, domestic abuse, road traffic accident, racism, emotional neglect, unmet psychological needs from parents, war, or other types of distressing events, we can make sense of your traumatic experiences in therapy. Many psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and other issues often stem from trauma. Whether or not you have a formal diagnosis of PTSD, we can work together to help you overcome the impact of trauma.
020 4572 1259 View 020 4572 1259
Shabnum Hasan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Uxbridge UB10
I'm an integrative therapist working relationally, drawing on approaches like psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Healing trauma takes time, and a truly trauma-informed approach. Many of us carry invisible wounds from childhood: the hypervigilance from growing up walking on eggshells, the self-criticism derived from caregivers who couldn't regulate their own emotions, or the deep sense of not being enough despite our achievements. Complex and developmental trauma doesn't always look like what people expect, but it lives in our bodies and shapes how we see ourselves and the world. I'm Shabnum, a trauma specialist who understands these struggles both professionally and personally. I work with children, young people and adults.
I'm an integrative therapist working relationally, drawing on approaches like psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Healing trauma takes time, and a truly trauma-informed approach. Many of us carry invisible wounds from childhood: the hypervigilance from growing up walking on eggshells, the self-criticism derived from caregivers who couldn't regulate their own emotions, or the deep sense of not being enough despite our achievements. Complex and developmental trauma doesn't always look like what people expect, but it lives in our bodies and shapes how we see ourselves and the world. I'm Shabnum, a trauma specialist who understands these struggles both professionally and personally. I work with children, young people and adults.
View
Dr Emily Hudson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I will work with you to develop an intervention plan but typically use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
I will work with you to develop an intervention plan but typically use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
01799 619454 View 01799 619454
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.