Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Knutsford
My name is Kate and I am the proud founder of Dot's Counselling & Wellbeing. I understand the process of finding a counsellor and opening up about your feelings can be difficult, but trust me... there's not a lot I haven't heard! So whatever issue you're facing or feelings you have, no matter how big or small, please feel free to give me a call, text or email to arrange a FREE 15 min consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you. I aim to build trusting, empowering relationships with my clients, creating a safe and confidential space for you to truly feel heard.
My name is Kate and I am the proud founder of Dot's Counselling & Wellbeing. I understand the process of finding a counsellor and opening up about your feelings can be difficult, but trust me... there's not a lot I haven't heard! So whatever issue you're facing or feelings you have, no matter how big or small, please feel free to give me a call, text or email to arrange a FREE 15 min consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you. I aim to build trusting, empowering relationships with my clients, creating a safe and confidential space for you to truly feel heard.
Hello and a very warm welcome to you. My name is Dr Hannah Cowan and I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and the NHS. I provide a compassionate, warm, non-judgemental and effective psychological assessment and therapy service that is completely individualised to your needs and requirements. With over fifteen years of experience, I offer effective therapy for adults experiencing difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, worry, depression, OCD, complex trauma and other psychological concerns that you may have. My fundamental aim is to work with you to reduce the emotional distress that you are experiencing.
Hello and a very warm welcome to you. My name is Dr Hannah Cowan and I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and the NHS. I provide a compassionate, warm, non-judgemental and effective psychological assessment and therapy service that is completely individualised to your needs and requirements. With over fifteen years of experience, I offer effective therapy for adults experiencing difficulties such as PTSD, anxiety, worry, depression, OCD, complex trauma and other psychological concerns that you may have. My fundamental aim is to work with you to reduce the emotional distress that you are experiencing.
Having problems with sleep can be crippling. It can affect every part of your life and can take the joy out of living. People suggest unhelpful personal approaches and useless products. I offer a thorough assessment. We’ll work together to develop your bespoke techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day.
Having problems with sleep can be crippling. It can affect every part of your life and can take the joy out of living. People suggest unhelpful personal approaches and useless products. I offer a thorough assessment. We’ll work together to develop your bespoke techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
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Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
Hi, I'm Lavinia,
If you're feeling anxious, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or - as a couple - caught in the same arguments and disconnection, you're not alone. My approach is kind, collaborative, and practical: we'll understand what's driving the conflict and create small, doable steps toward reconnection and understanding.
I work with individuals and couples, drawing on evidence-based tools without the jargon. Sessions feel like real conversations with structure: we set goals together, track what's helping, and adapt as we go.
Hi, I'm Lavinia,
If you're feeling anxious, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or - as a couple - caught in the same arguments and disconnection, you're not alone. My approach is kind, collaborative, and practical: we'll understand what's driving the conflict and create small, doable steps toward reconnection and understanding.
I work with individuals and couples, drawing on evidence-based tools without the jargon. Sessions feel like real conversations with structure: we set goals together, track what's helping, and adapt as we go.
If life has been feeling overwhelming, confusing, or heavier than it should, you’re not alone.
You might be noticing that your thoughts or emotions are starting to affect your day-to-day life—perhaps things feel stuck, hard to make sense of, or difficult to manage as they once were.
I offer therapy in Bolton, Greater Manchester, and online, providing a compassionate, friendly place where you can be yourself, feel respected, and be free from judgment.
I work collaboratively, which means we approach things together, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
If life has been feeling overwhelming, confusing, or heavier than it should, you’re not alone.
You might be noticing that your thoughts or emotions are starting to affect your day-to-day life—perhaps things feel stuck, hard to make sense of, or difficult to manage as they once were.
I offer therapy in Bolton, Greater Manchester, and online, providing a compassionate, friendly place where you can be yourself, feel respected, and be free from judgment.
I work collaboratively, which means we approach things together, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Clinical evidence based Mindfulness, aimed at effective treatment of most psychological issues. I am an Expert Witness and do court work (especially trauma).I aim to get desired results quickly (I am not a fan of long term therapy, but do offer long term support, if needed). I believe action oriented client, centered therapy works better than just "active listening, "which clients often find frustrating. Empowering people to help themselves is useful and reduces realiance on a therapist, I aim to make myself redundant and not needed by a client. Remote therapy works really well in my experience.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Clinical evidence based Mindfulness, aimed at effective treatment of most psychological issues. I am an Expert Witness and do court work (especially trauma).I aim to get desired results quickly (I am not a fan of long term therapy, but do offer long term support, if needed). I believe action oriented client, centered therapy works better than just "active listening, "which clients often find frustrating. Empowering people to help themselves is useful and reduces realiance on a therapist, I aim to make myself redundant and not needed by a client. Remote therapy works really well in my experience.
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.
Do your suffer with anxiety?, then I am able to help with this. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions? and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences of unmet childhood need and or possible trauma.
Are you in a difficult relationship? and you don't understand the reasons why, I am here to hep you navigate this lack of understanding.
Do your suffer with anxiety?, then I am able to help with this. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions? and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences of unmet childhood need and or possible trauma.
Are you in a difficult relationship? and you don't understand the reasons why, I am here to hep you navigate this lack of understanding.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, especially when you have been trying to manage things on your own. My role is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and able to work through what you are experiencing.
I am an Integrative Therapist, trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, and I tailor each session to your individual needs, experiences and goals. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we work collaboratively to understand what is happening for you and identify the most helpful way forward.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, especially when you have been trying to manage things on your own. My role is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and able to work through what you are experiencing.
I am an Integrative Therapist, trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, and I tailor each session to your individual needs, experiences and goals. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we work collaboratively to understand what is happening for you and identify the most helpful way forward.
In my Trauma-informed practice, I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP, and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by trauma, PTSD or CPTSD (stemming from armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), neurodiverse development and function (ASD, ADHD and/or specific learning difficulties), depression, loss, bereavement and addiction.
In my Trauma-informed practice, I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP, and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation.
I work with individual clients and groups affected by trauma, PTSD or CPTSD (stemming from armed conflicts, physical or sexual abuse, childhood trauma), Anxiety disorders (i.e. OCD, phobias, panic attacks and GAD), neurodiverse development and function (ASD, ADHD and/or specific learning difficulties), depression, loss, bereavement and addiction.
Dr Itzia Perez Morales - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I specialise in helping people with long-standing trauma and anxiety, who feel stuck in patterns of intrusive thoughts, persistent worries, self-criticism, and regret. Often, there are multiple overlapping difficulties that have affected identity, confidence, relationships, or daily life. I work with people who benefit from longer-term therapy, consistent appointments, and an individualised treatment plan that may involve one therapeutic approach or a carefully integrated combination of therapies. So, if previous therapy didn't brought the change you hoped, if you've felt unheard and unseen, you may be exactly who I work best with.
I specialise in helping people with long-standing trauma and anxiety, who feel stuck in patterns of intrusive thoughts, persistent worries, self-criticism, and regret. Often, there are multiple overlapping difficulties that have affected identity, confidence, relationships, or daily life. I work with people who benefit from longer-term therapy, consistent appointments, and an individualised treatment plan that may involve one therapeutic approach or a carefully integrated combination of therapies. So, if previous therapy didn't brought the change you hoped, if you've felt unheard and unseen, you may be exactly who I work best with.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to make sense of difficult experiences on your own. You might be struggling with trauma, identity, relationships, or finding confidence in who you are. Perhaps you notice anxiety, low mood, or tension in your body that feels hard to shift. If you are someone wanting to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your story, and move towards a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally secure, I may be a good fit for you.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to make sense of difficult experiences on your own. You might be struggling with trauma, identity, relationships, or finding confidence in who you are. Perhaps you notice anxiety, low mood, or tension in your body that feels hard to shift. If you are someone wanting to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your story, and move towards a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally secure, I may be a good fit for you.
Specialist EMDR therapy from the comfort of your own home. Ideal for busy professionals, people in remote areas, anyone struggling to leave their home or living abroad.
No long commutes, no traffic jams. Computer and stable internet connection needed only.
Healthyminds4u is a growing service, we have a specialist in Eating Disorders and a specialist working with fostered young people 16+.
Check Healthyminds4u website to book.
Specialist EMDR therapy from the comfort of your own home. Ideal for busy professionals, people in remote areas, anyone struggling to leave their home or living abroad.
No long commutes, no traffic jams. Computer and stable internet connection needed only.
Healthyminds4u is a growing service, we have a specialist in Eating Disorders and a specialist working with fostered young people 16+.
Check Healthyminds4u website to book.
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space. Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
Hi, I'm Talia! I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor & founder of The Cedar Counselling Clinic, based in Manchester and Cheshire. My goal is to provide specialist and tailored support to improve your overall mental health & wellbeing.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I combine CBT, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic Approaches to help clients feel empowered, recognise their worth, and navigate life's complexities in a safe and nurturing space. Whether you're facing challenging times, seeking personal growth, or navigating various life transitions, my goal is to de-stigmatise mental health an ensure clients make themselves a priority.
An accredited therapist with over 18yrs of experience, I use evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques tailored to your needs
Are you a parent feeling worried and helpless as your child or teenager struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the overwhelming pressures of school, friendships, and growing up? Maybe you see them struggling with their identity, feeling isolated, or finding it hard to balance life between two cultures.
As an Indian therapist with a deep understanding of South Asian & British culture, I specialise in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults who face emotional struggles, anxiety and low mood. We’ll work on building healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and developing their confidence and resilience
An accredited therapist with over 18yrs of experience, I use evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques tailored to your needs
Are you a parent feeling worried and helpless as your child or teenager struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem, or the overwhelming pressures of school, friendships, and growing up? Maybe you see them struggling with their identity, feeling isolated, or finding it hard to balance life between two cultures.
As an Indian therapist with a deep understanding of South Asian & British culture, I specialise in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults who face emotional struggles, anxiety and low mood. We’ll work on building healthier coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and developing their confidence and resilience
Dr Boyana Ivanovich
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space, where you will feel heard and understood. My approach is based on your individual needs. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and work flexibly and collaboratively to find the best way of working for you, while also using scientific evidence to guide my practice.
I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space, where you will feel heard and understood. My approach is based on your individual needs. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and work flexibly and collaboratively to find the best way of working for you, while also using scientific evidence to guide my practice.
As an Author and Certified Relationship Counselor trained in Gottman Methods, I blend counseling and life coaching to help you rediscover your inner strength.
Are you facing-
Relationship conflicts or marriage struggles-
- Job dissatisfaction or life stress -
- Low self-esteem or confidence issues -
- Grief from miscarriage -
- Communication challenges -
Together, we'll develop practical strategies to navigate these challenges and build a more fulfilling life. Your journey to healing starts with one conversation.
As an Author and Certified Relationship Counselor trained in Gottman Methods, I blend counseling and life coaching to help you rediscover your inner strength.
Are you facing-
Relationship conflicts or marriage struggles-
- Job dissatisfaction or life stress -
- Low self-esteem or confidence issues -
- Grief from miscarriage -
- Communication challenges -
Together, we'll develop practical strategies to navigate these challenges and build a more fulfilling life. Your journey to healing starts with one conversation.
I have worked as a Relate Counsellor since 2013 specialising in couples, family and individual counselling. As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism. I completed additional post graduate training to assist me in supporting individuals and couples in understanding the differences in the way the brain operates between neurodivergent and predominant neurotypes with the aim of building better and stronger relationships.
I have worked as a Relate Counsellor since 2013 specialising in couples, family and individual counselling. As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest in neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism. I completed additional post graduate training to assist me in supporting individuals and couples in understanding the differences in the way the brain operates between neurodivergent and predominant neurotypes with the aim of building better and stronger relationships.
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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.