Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Glastonbury

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Dr James Randall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Systemic informed, & integrated DBT, mindfulness.
In my approach to psychological therapy, I will work with you to first understand your struggles and to recognise how well-trodden paths often keep us stuck, repeating the pains of the past. Finding the words, and feeling the unconscious, together we can navigate our way to new grounds and start to pave a way to more hopeful, rewarding and empowering futures. I use a number of tools to help you grow and eventually unearth the healing within your heart. At times, we will simply talk, at other times, we will draw out maps to help us find our way through the fog, and beyond this, we will learn through new exercises and experiences.
Systemic informed, & integrated DBT, mindfulness.
In my approach to psychological therapy, I will work with you to first understand your struggles and to recognise how well-trodden paths often keep us stuck, repeating the pains of the past. Finding the words, and feeling the unconscious, together we can navigate our way to new grounds and start to pave a way to more hopeful, rewarding and empowering futures. I use a number of tools to help you grow and eventually unearth the healing within your heart. At times, we will simply talk, at other times, we will draw out maps to help us find our way through the fog, and beyond this, we will learn through new exercises and experiences.
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Heidi Larner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Online Only
My therapeutic approach draws on techniques and training in humanistic therapy, transpersonal psychology, mindfulness and somatic based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 16 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
My therapeutic approach draws on techniques and training in humanistic therapy, transpersonal psychology, mindfulness and somatic based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 16 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
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Ruth Hubbard
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope. We can explore things that may be causing you distress or confusion from that odd sense that things aren't quite right and feeling unfulfilled to specific issues which are affecting your daily life e.g. chronic pain and illness, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, abuse, self defeating and / self destructive behaviours.
Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope. We can explore things that may be causing you distress or confusion from that odd sense that things aren't quite right and feeling unfulfilled to specific issues which are affecting your daily life e.g. chronic pain and illness, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, abuse, self defeating and / self destructive behaviours.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Blue Amber Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I offer a blended approach using DBT and a tailored bespoke therapy.
Hello my name is Lizzy and I work from my own private practice in Brent Knoll Somerset. I offer a kind, caring and confidential counselling service, working with individuals, children & adolescents, couples and the elderly. I offer my counselling sessions as either open-ended or for an agreed time period. I usually work from my therapy room in Brent Knoll but can work within the community and offer home visits to housebound or disabled clients. I take referrals from outside agencies and employers.
As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I offer a blended approach using DBT and a tailored bespoke therapy.
Hello my name is Lizzy and I work from my own private practice in Brent Knoll Somerset. I offer a kind, caring and confidential counselling service, working with individuals, children & adolescents, couples and the elderly. I offer my counselling sessions as either open-ended or for an agreed time period. I usually work from my therapy room in Brent Knoll but can work within the community and offer home visits to housebound or disabled clients. I take referrals from outside agencies and employers.
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Ana Garcia
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bristol BS31
I also bring in other approaches ( DBT, trauma and attachment) alongside experiences of fostering and adoption
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
I also bring in other approaches ( DBT, trauma and attachment) alongside experiences of fostering and adoption
Hi I’m Ana, an accredited CBT Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I have worked in mental health for almost two decades. Are you feeling stuck, lost or finding things difficult to manage? This may include struggling with waiting lists for support or guidance around Autism and/or ADHD? Are you unsure on what direction to go next or what choices to make? I would encourage you to reach out and get in touch with me. I work with a range of mental health difficulties, and I will work with you to help adapt our work to focus on your own individual needs and experiences, supporting you to achieve your goals.
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Dr Meyrem Musa
Psychologist, PsychD
Verified Verified
Bath BA1
I am also experienced in using evidence-based techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches.
I see individuals, couples and families presenting with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. My speciality is the assessment and treatment of emotional dysregulation (i.e, anger, anxiety and depression) and symptoms associated with psychological trauma (PTSD/Complex Trauma). I also offer supervision/reflective practice to staff groups.
I am also experienced in using evidence-based techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches.
I see individuals, couples and families presenting with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. My speciality is the assessment and treatment of emotional dysregulation (i.e, anger, anxiety and depression) and symptoms associated with psychological trauma (PTSD/Complex Trauma). I also offer supervision/reflective practice to staff groups.
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Dr Lynda Foulder- Hughes
PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
I am trained in a range of approaches including: CBT, EMDR, Flash EMDR Technique, Rewind, Humanistic Counselling, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT, MI, Mindfulness and Meditation.
Qualifications: Doctorate PhD Medicine-Child Health, Masters degree MEd- Health and Social Studies in Counselling for Health Professionals & Health Psychology. DipCOT(Occupational Therapy), BMsc MSc -Metaphysical Sciences, Diplomas/ certificates in: CBT, EMDR; Practitioner certificate in EMDR, Advanced Flash Technique, DBT, Humanistic Counselling.
I am trained in a range of approaches including: CBT, EMDR, Flash EMDR Technique, Rewind, Humanistic Counselling, DBT, ACT, SFT, CFT, MI, Mindfulness and Meditation.
Qualifications: Doctorate PhD Medicine-Child Health, Masters degree MEd- Health and Social Studies in Counselling for Health Professionals & Health Psychology. DipCOT(Occupational Therapy), BMsc MSc -Metaphysical Sciences, Diplomas/ certificates in: CBT, EMDR; Practitioner certificate in EMDR, Advanced Flash Technique, DBT, Humanistic Counselling.
07380 327510 View 07380 327510
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James Summerhayes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Level 1 certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Hello there, I’m James and I am a counsellor offering Friday sessions in the Weston area. Life can be difficult, sometimes traumatic and we often need someone professional to talk to and guide us to find solutions or acceptance to the problems we are facing in a way that best suits us. Whether you're anxious, depressed, stuck, unhappy or lost, I can offer you a confidential and caring space to explore issues that might be keeping you from finding the contentment and happiness you seek. Whatever approach we decide to follow it is important that you leave each session feeling accepted and understood.
Level 1 certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Hello there, I’m James and I am a counsellor offering Friday sessions in the Weston area. Life can be difficult, sometimes traumatic and we often need someone professional to talk to and guide us to find solutions or acceptance to the problems we are facing in a way that best suits us. Whether you're anxious, depressed, stuck, unhappy or lost, I can offer you a confidential and caring space to explore issues that might be keeping you from finding the contentment and happiness you seek. Whatever approach we decide to follow it is important that you leave each session feeling accepted and understood.
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Paulina Wojewoda
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
My expertise includes CBT, DBT, family-based treatment for child and adolescent eating disorders/CBT-E for adults, and somatic therapies such as Yoga Therapy.
Are you seeking relief from mental, emotional, and/or physical challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, long term health conditions, ADHD/autism or impact of general stress? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of balance in your life, mind and body? Do you want practical tools and compassionate listening + guidance to navigate your challenges and to better understand yourself? Are you open to working in new ways and trying new skills that you can apply in your daily life?
My expertise includes CBT, DBT, family-based treatment for child and adolescent eating disorders/CBT-E for adults, and somatic therapies such as Yoga Therapy.
Are you seeking relief from mental, emotional, and/or physical challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, long term health conditions, ADHD/autism or impact of general stress? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of balance in your life, mind and body? Do you want practical tools and compassionate listening + guidance to navigate your challenges and to better understand yourself? Are you open to working in new ways and trying new skills that you can apply in your daily life?
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Ffion Bennett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bath BA2
Although CBT and EMDR are my primary treatment model, other therapeutic methods I can draw on include; DBT, Compassion focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema based work, Mentaisation based Therapy and Counselling.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist and have over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence and clients with Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder. I have extensive experience of working with Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients. I am trained at delivering high intensity CBT for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis.
Although CBT and EMDR are my primary treatment model, other therapeutic methods I can draw on include; DBT, Compassion focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema based work, Mentaisation based Therapy and Counselling.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist and have over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence and clients with Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder. I have extensive experience of working with Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients. I am trained at delivering high intensity CBT for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis.
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Nancy Southcott
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristol BS20
I utilise EMDR and other modalities for a variety of conditions including but not limited to: DBT, CBT skills, solution-focused, Internal Family Systems, family systemic therapy, etc to bring about recovery.
My mission in psychotherapy is to help individuals recover from their trauma and attachment wounds. It involves a therapeutic partnership, and through our work together I am confident that we can change the narratives of your memories. You will feel a new sense of balance and freedom from what brings you down. I have 27 years experience as a psychotherapist, and specialise in PTSD, anxiety/depression, OCD and phobias, and a variety of other presentations. I have years of experience working in statutory organisations including the NHS. I am guided by your personal goals, and look forward to meeting you on your recovery journey
I utilise EMDR and other modalities for a variety of conditions including but not limited to: DBT, CBT skills, solution-focused, Internal Family Systems, family systemic therapy, etc to bring about recovery.
My mission in psychotherapy is to help individuals recover from their trauma and attachment wounds. It involves a therapeutic partnership, and through our work together I am confident that we can change the narratives of your memories. You will feel a new sense of balance and freedom from what brings you down. I have 27 years experience as a psychotherapist, and specialise in PTSD, anxiety/depression, OCD and phobias, and a variety of other presentations. I have years of experience working in statutory organisations including the NHS. I am guided by your personal goals, and look forward to meeting you on your recovery journey
01275 402790 View 01275 402790
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Rhian Kenny Therapy- CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bath BA1
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from other approaches that I’ve trained in (ACT, DBT) ensuring treatment is tailored to your needs.
I'm Rhian, a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist working with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. My training and experience within education, outpatient and specialist services means that delivering therapy can be done simply and effectively. I adapt our work to your personal needs whilst keeping your goals at the heart of what we do and can also adapt for neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). By working together, we can create lasting change not only by resolving your current issues, but by building life-long resilience through skills and understanding of what maintains our problems.
I draw from other approaches that I’ve trained in (ACT, DBT) ensuring treatment is tailored to your needs.
I'm Rhian, a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist working with children and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. My training and experience within education, outpatient and specialist services means that delivering therapy can be done simply and effectively. I adapt our work to your personal needs whilst keeping your goals at the heart of what we do and can also adapt for neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). By working together, we can create lasting change not only by resolving your current issues, but by building life-long resilience through skills and understanding of what maintains our problems.
01225 985714 View 01225 985714
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Maria Greenan
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
I offer numerous therapeutic approaches including CBT, EMDR, DBT skills training, Compassion focussed CBT and Trauma focussed CBT and am happy to discuss your needs with you prior to arranging an initial assessment.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of 25years. I have worked in community Adult Mental Health Services and CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
I offer numerous therapeutic approaches including CBT, EMDR, DBT skills training, Compassion focussed CBT and Trauma focussed CBT and am happy to discuss your needs with you prior to arranging an initial assessment.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of 25years. I have worked in community Adult Mental Health Services and CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
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Dr Liz Rees
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS9
I also use DBT, CBT, systemic and psychodynamic approaches depending on what is needed.
Anything from self harm, school refusal, addictions, eating issues, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma. I also work with parents or adults in their own right.
I also use DBT, CBT, systemic and psychodynamic approaches depending on what is needed.
Anything from self harm, school refusal, addictions, eating issues, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma. I also work with parents or adults in their own right.
0117 463 5364 View 0117 463 5364
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Connecting Minds
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We run a full Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT service) offering individual sessions plus group skills training online.
Connecting Minds are a collective of highly qualified and experienced psychological practitioners including Consultant Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and psychotherapists. We are dedicated to helping people of all ages improve their wellbeing. We come from a diverse range of background professions and specialities and have all worked for a minimum of ten years within NHS statutory services. Through connecting with each other, pooling our expertise and resources we can better support your unique therapy journey. We pride ourselves on the ability to provide a range of services in a timely and compassionate manner.
We run a full Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT service) offering individual sessions plus group skills training online.
Connecting Minds are a collective of highly qualified and experienced psychological practitioners including Consultant Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and psychotherapists. We are dedicated to helping people of all ages improve their wellbeing. We come from a diverse range of background professions and specialities and have all worked for a minimum of ten years within NHS statutory services. Through connecting with each other, pooling our expertise and resources we can better support your unique therapy journey. We pride ourselves on the ability to provide a range of services in a timely and compassionate manner.
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Dr Rebecca Dale
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
0161 524 9497 View 0161 524 9497
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Dragon Heart Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
There's a tool for everything, Through my special interest within the realms of CBT, ACT and DBT we can work collabetively in finding the logical cause and effect behind what is happening and why something I offer can help whilst clearing the fog, I will strengthen you to become the expert of the challenges you came to me about and how we worked together to overcome them.
Be it communication, difficulties controlling yourself, understanding where something comes from, overcoming your past trauma or help managing your emotions or needs. Together we will find the connections between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, then use the correct tools to help manage them, to gently guide you in becoming the champion of your domain. My aim is to offer a safe environment to enable healing, growth and then strengthen and arm you so not only will you surpass your challenges, but have the tools necessary to combat future ones too. I don’t just want to help; I want to and will make you stronger.
There's a tool for everything, Through my special interest within the realms of CBT, ACT and DBT we can work collabetively in finding the logical cause and effect behind what is happening and why something I offer can help whilst clearing the fog, I will strengthen you to become the expert of the challenges you came to me about and how we worked together to overcome them.
Be it communication, difficulties controlling yourself, understanding where something comes from, overcoming your past trauma or help managing your emotions or needs. Together we will find the connections between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, then use the correct tools to help manage them, to gently guide you in becoming the champion of your domain. My aim is to offer a safe environment to enable healing, growth and then strengthen and arm you so not only will you surpass your challenges, but have the tools necessary to combat future ones too. I don’t just want to help; I want to and will make you stronger.
01792 949502 View 01792 949502
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Change4Me Counselling Service (MBACP, Accred)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Typically I use Transitional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns in interaction/core beliefs and dialectical Behavioural Therapy and psychoanalysis to name a few.
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.
Typically I use Transitional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns in interaction/core beliefs and dialectical Behavioural Therapy and psychoanalysis to name a few.
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.
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Mei Choate
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS7
just listening & talking, CBT to recognise and modify unhelpful thinking styles and beliefs, mindfulness based stress reduction, assertiveness and communication skills, emotional regulation and distress tolerance ( DBT), exploring effects of childhood and upbringing (psychodynamic), letting go and forgiveness, working through loss and bereavement
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
just listening & talking, CBT to recognise and modify unhelpful thinking styles and beliefs, mindfulness based stress reduction, assertiveness and communication skills, emotional regulation and distress tolerance ( DBT), exploring effects of childhood and upbringing (psychodynamic), letting go and forgiveness, working through loss and bereavement
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
0117 463 2645 View 0117 463 2645
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Ellie May Gregory
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Online Only
My commitment to helping individuals with mental health challenges is supported by a solid educational background in psychology and specialized training in DBT.
The ideal client may struggle with a range of mental health issues, which could include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They may experience persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress, or difficulty in managing daily tasks. Their mental health challenges could stem from a variety of factors, such as past trauma, genetic predispositions, environmental stressors, or a combination of these elements. The ideal client desires change and is motivated by need to improve their mental and emotional well-being. They want to understand themselves better, gain control over their mental health issues.
My commitment to helping individuals with mental health challenges is supported by a solid educational background in psychology and specialized training in DBT.
The ideal client may struggle with a range of mental health issues, which could include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They may experience persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress, or difficulty in managing daily tasks. Their mental health challenges could stem from a variety of factors, such as past trauma, genetic predispositions, environmental stressors, or a combination of these elements. The ideal client desires change and is motivated by need to improve their mental and emotional well-being. They want to understand themselves better, gain control over their mental health issues.
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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.