Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Godalming
Many clients are used to being the strong one: coping, caring for others, and pushing through, even when they're struggling inside. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship difficulties, loss, or simply feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I offer a non-judgemental, compassionate and practical approach, helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and develop healthier ways of coping. Together, we'll build confidence, improve emotional wellbeing, and help you move forward with greater clarity, resilience and self-compassion.
Many clients are used to being the strong one: coping, caring for others, and pushing through, even when they're struggling inside. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship difficulties, loss, or simply feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I offer a non-judgemental, compassionate and practical approach, helping you understand what's keeping you stuck and develop healthier ways of coping. Together, we'll build confidence, improve emotional wellbeing, and help you move forward with greater clarity, resilience and self-compassion.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing. I believe being able to access Counselling and Psychotherapy quickly, in a safe, compassionate environment is key to supporting people with emotional difficulties, anxiety, depresssion, stress, addiction or trauma. I believe we all struggle at times and that counselling can benefit everyone regardless of their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or beliefs. My goal is to help you achieve the long lasting emotional wellbeing you are looking for so that you can live the life you want.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing. I believe being able to access Counselling and Psychotherapy quickly, in a safe, compassionate environment is key to supporting people with emotional difficulties, anxiety, depresssion, stress, addiction or trauma. I believe we all struggle at times and that counselling can benefit everyone regardless of their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or beliefs. My goal is to help you achieve the long lasting emotional wellbeing you are looking for so that you can live the life you want.
Do you experience anxiety? Do you repeatedly check that doors are closed or lights are switched off before you can leave the house? Do you strive for perfection but always feel not good enough? Are you feeling low and lacking in energy or motivation? These are a couple of examples of difficulties that I can help you with! As a Clinical Psychologist, I am passionate about supporting my clients to overcome difficult emotions in order to live life in line with their dreams and values.
Do you experience anxiety? Do you repeatedly check that doors are closed or lights are switched off before you can leave the house? Do you strive for perfection but always feel not good enough? Are you feeling low and lacking in energy or motivation? These are a couple of examples of difficulties that I can help you with! As a Clinical Psychologist, I am passionate about supporting my clients to overcome difficult emotions in order to live life in line with their dreams and values.
I have extensive experience and training in a number of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
I have extensive experience and training in a number of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
I am a Senior Accredited BACP and UKCP Accredited clinical psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and DBT to men, women and adolescents.
I work using a range of different evidence-based therapies and techniques, including DBT, psychodynamic, CBT, solution focused and MBCT, helping clients to explore past, current or future concerns. I work with different modalities dependent on clients' needs and goals.
I am a Senior Accredited BACP and UKCP Accredited clinical psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and DBT to men, women and adolescents.
I work using a range of different evidence-based therapies and techniques, including DBT, psychodynamic, CBT, solution focused and MBCT, helping clients to explore past, current or future concerns. I work with different modalities dependent on clients' needs and goals.
I also hold postgraduate qualifications as a Dialectical Behaviour Therapist ( DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT).
I see that all behaviours such as self-harm, suicide attempts, drinking, drug abuse and other impulsive behaviours have developed as coping strategies to cope with and numb difficult emotions and experiences. These behaviours often act as a plaster to a deeper wound, but just like a plaster they don’t really ever fully heal unless they have time to heal properly. This is the work of therapy to take off the plaster and look more towards the root causes of the behaviour to work out what is going on for you. My instagram page offers an insight to how I work and might be helpful to get a further sense of how I work psychwithemma
I also hold postgraduate qualifications as a Dialectical Behaviour Therapist ( DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT).
I see that all behaviours such as self-harm, suicide attempts, drinking, drug abuse and other impulsive behaviours have developed as coping strategies to cope with and numb difficult emotions and experiences. These behaviours often act as a plaster to a deeper wound, but just like a plaster they don’t really ever fully heal unless they have time to heal properly. This is the work of therapy to take off the plaster and look more towards the root causes of the behaviour to work out what is going on for you. My instagram page offers an insight to how I work and might be helpful to get a further sense of how I work psychwithemma
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist practising in Guildford, Haslemere, Putney, West London and Private Practice. I offer short or long term therapy and work with adults and the elderly on a one-to-one basis. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, in professional settings and calm surroundings, where you can find solace and privacy. I hold up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) for working with the very vulnerable and continue to develop my skills while I undertake a further MSc in Neuroscience.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist practising in Guildford, Haslemere, Putney, West London and Private Practice. I offer short or long term therapy and work with adults and the elderly on a one-to-one basis. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, in professional settings and calm surroundings, where you can find solace and privacy. I hold up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) for working with the very vulnerable and continue to develop my skills while I undertake a further MSc in Neuroscience.
Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist, accredited CBT therapist and DBT therapist working with clients facing challenges in their life.
Therapy can often be saturated with ‘problem-talk’, and while there is need to focus on things that aren’t going as well as you would like, I also believe it is vital to incorporate strengths into therapy with the aim of fostering and developing these to help build resilience and use what you already have at your disposal.
Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist, accredited CBT therapist and DBT therapist working with clients facing challenges in their life.
Therapy can often be saturated with ‘problem-talk’, and while there is need to focus on things that aren’t going as well as you would like, I also believe it is vital to incorporate strengths into therapy with the aim of fostering and developing these to help build resilience and use what you already have at your disposal.
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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'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.
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.
I tailor your therapeutic experience using evidence-based modalities including CBT, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schematic Therapy.
I have over 15 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
I tailor your therapeutic experience using evidence-based modalities including CBT, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schematic Therapy.
I have over 15 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
I use evidenced-based therapies (EMDR, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT etc.) to guide treatment in a way that is adapted to each individual, to help make sense of their own difficulties and strengths.
The therapy I provide gears towards helping people make sense of their problems and stuck patterns that stop us from moving forward. Difficulties and symptoms are processed on a bodily, cognitive and emotional level. Through this process, we are able to create change in our lives to get 'unstuck'. My practice is grounded in a trauma-focused framework.
I use evidenced-based therapies (EMDR, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT etc.) to guide treatment in a way that is adapted to each individual, to help make sense of their own difficulties and strengths.
The therapy I provide gears towards helping people make sense of their problems and stuck patterns that stop us from moving forward. Difficulties and symptoms are processed on a bodily, cognitive and emotional level. Through this process, we are able to create change in our lives to get 'unstuck'. My practice is grounded in a trauma-focused framework.
Dr Amber Qureshi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London SW19
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of unhappiness and stress? Are you feeling trapped in patterns you can't seem to escape? Do you crave a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences? I want to help you in a way that feels accessible and comfortable for you. I am a Clinical Psychologist, CBT therapist and trauma focused therapist. I have helped clients navigate various mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, anger management, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of unhappiness and stress? Are you feeling trapped in patterns you can't seem to escape? Do you crave a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences? I want to help you in a way that feels accessible and comfortable for you. I am a Clinical Psychologist, CBT therapist and trauma focused therapist. I have helped clients navigate various mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, anger management, stress, and relationship difficulties.
My work is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness/MBCT, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT-informed strategies.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in NHS and private settings. I specialise in working with adults and children experiencing anxiety related difficulties, including generalised anxiety, phobias such as dental phobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, as well as OCD, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem/ low self confidence. I also have experience supporting autistic people and those with ADHD, and I take a neuroaffirming approach in my work.
My work is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness/MBCT, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT-informed strategies.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in NHS and private settings. I specialise in working with adults and children experiencing anxiety related difficulties, including generalised anxiety, phobias such as dental phobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, as well as OCD, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem/ low self confidence. I also have experience supporting autistic people and those with ADHD, and I take a neuroaffirming approach in my work.
I work with individual adults, couples, children and teenagers in my Putney, South West London clinic. I work with adults and young people that suffer from anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, ADHD and addiction. I use an integrated approach, CBT, compassion focused therapy, psychodynamic, mindfulness and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
I work with individual adults, couples, children and teenagers in my Putney, South West London clinic. I work with adults and young people that suffer from anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, ADHD and addiction. I use an integrated approach, CBT, compassion focused therapy, psychodynamic, mindfulness and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
Hi! I'm Aika. I consistently strive to be an authentic, curious and professional psychologist, to create a safe space where those I work with can feel like they can speak freely and honestly and be supported with meaningful steps forward in their lives. Though I have lived and worked in the UK for over a decade now, I was born and raised in Hong Kong, a vibrant and multicultural city that I am proud to call home. I read my bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge, my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Sciences at University College London, and my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Oxford.
I am a Romanian Spanish-English, French speaking Psychologist. I have experience working with bipolar, personality, OCD, psychotic disorders both inpatients and outpatients. I use a positive psychology and person-centered approach focusing on enhancing and building strength and resilience, before addressing change. The client's safety and comfort are my priority, and this key to understand their difficulties and gain insight about potential solutions.
I am a Romanian Spanish-English, French speaking Psychologist. I have experience working with bipolar, personality, OCD, psychotic disorders both inpatients and outpatients. I use a positive psychology and person-centered approach focusing on enhancing and building strength and resilience, before addressing change. The client's safety and comfort are my priority, and this key to understand their difficulties and gain insight about potential solutions.
My approach is broadly integrative, drawing on several evidence-based models of therapy such as DBT, CBT, CFT, and MI.
I am a chartered counselling psychologist registered with HCPC. I have comprehensive clinical experience working with young adults and adults in mental health services. Alongside my private practice, I continue to work in some of the country's top private hospitals in mental health service.
My approach is broadly integrative, drawing on several evidence-based models of therapy such as DBT, CBT, CFT, and MI.
I am a chartered counselling psychologist registered with HCPC. I have comprehensive clinical experience working with young adults and adults in mental health services. Alongside my private practice, I continue to work in some of the country's top private hospitals in mental health service.
I work integratively, drawing on trauma-informed, psychodynamic, DBT and TA approaches.
Hello there. I'm Zoe, a dedicated therapist specialising in trauma, ADHD, BPD/EUPD and narcissistic abuse. With profound empathy and extensive experience, I provide a safe and compassionate space for healing and recovery. My aim is to provide high quality therapy to all of my clients, with a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual's experiences. For some, a therapist is a companion through the challenges of daily life, while others might be looking to face challenges of the past. If you're in search of unwavering guidance and support, free from judgment, I encourage you to reach out.
I work integratively, drawing on trauma-informed, psychodynamic, DBT and TA approaches.
Hello there. I'm Zoe, a dedicated therapist specialising in trauma, ADHD, BPD/EUPD and narcissistic abuse. With profound empathy and extensive experience, I provide a safe and compassionate space for healing and recovery. My aim is to provide high quality therapy to all of my clients, with a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual's experiences. For some, a therapist is a companion through the challenges of daily life, while others might be looking to face challenges of the past. If you're in search of unwavering guidance and support, free from judgment, I encourage you to reach out.
I'm Charlotte, a registered Clinical Psychologist with 10 years’ experience across NHS, local authority and charity settings. I have mostly worked in specialist community services, supporting children, young people and their families with their mental health and wellbeing, including emotion regulation, anxiety, trauma, transitions, grief, school difficulties and behaviours of concern. I also have experience working with parental mental health difficulties and complex family dynamics and situations, including adoption and children in care. I am trained in assessing and offering post-diagnostic support for Autism, PDA and ADHD.
I'm Charlotte, a registered Clinical Psychologist with 10 years’ experience across NHS, local authority and charity settings. I have mostly worked in specialist community services, supporting children, young people and their families with their mental health and wellbeing, including emotion regulation, anxiety, trauma, transitions, grief, school difficulties and behaviours of concern. I also have experience working with parental mental health difficulties and complex family dynamics and situations, including adoption and children in care. I am trained in assessing and offering post-diagnostic support for Autism, PDA and ADHD.
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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.