Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Manchester
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
You may be feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns of thoughts or emotions, or finding life overwhelming in ways that are hard to explain. Perhaps anxiety, low mood, trauma, or long-standing difficulties are impacting various areas of your life. You might also be questioning whether you are autistic and looking for clarity, understanding, or validation after years of feeling different or misunderstood. If you are looking to make sense of your experiences and feel more at ease with yourself, I can help.
You may be feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns of thoughts or emotions, or finding life overwhelming in ways that are hard to explain. Perhaps anxiety, low mood, trauma, or long-standing difficulties are impacting various areas of your life. You might also be questioning whether you are autistic and looking for clarity, understanding, or validation after years of feeling different or misunderstood. If you are looking to make sense of your experiences and feel more at ease with yourself, I can help.
I am an accredited EMDR therapist and have completed further training in mindfulness, CAT and DBT.
I am an experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist with over 12 years post-qualification experience. Based in Didsbury, South Manchester, I offer psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults. I have seen the transformative power of psychological therapy personally and in the hundreds of clients I have worked with over the years so I am passionate about my work. I understand the importance of providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental space for my clients. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, walking and yoga.
I am an accredited EMDR therapist and have completed further training in mindfulness, CAT and DBT.
I am an experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist with over 12 years post-qualification experience. Based in Didsbury, South Manchester, I offer psychological assessment and therapy to young people and adults. I have seen the transformative power of psychological therapy personally and in the hundreds of clients I have worked with over the years so I am passionate about my work. I understand the importance of providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgemental space for my clients. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, walking and yoga.
Life is difficult. Every day you face a thousand intangible threats to your mental well-being and self-esteem. Your brain reacts, creating a collection of sensations which we call anxiety. Sometimes you feel hopeless-there's no way out of trouble and you feel yourself becoming more withdrawn, isolated and depressed. Or, perhaps living with the person you love is impossible. Talking things over with family or friends can help. But you may have reasons why that's not appropriate or you need specific specialist help. Then is the time to speak with an impartial, trained, professional, in confidence.
Life is difficult. Every day you face a thousand intangible threats to your mental well-being and self-esteem. Your brain reacts, creating a collection of sensations which we call anxiety. Sometimes you feel hopeless-there's no way out of trouble and you feel yourself becoming more withdrawn, isolated and depressed. Or, perhaps living with the person you love is impossible. Talking things over with family or friends can help. But you may have reasons why that's not appropriate or you need specific specialist help. Then is the time to speak with an impartial, trained, professional, in confidence.
I work with adults that are having difficulties with their mental health. This could be for trauma (childhood trauma, or a more recent incident), OCD, health anxiety, panic disorder, depression, low self-esteem. I have worked in the NHS for 17 years and in private practice.
Do you find it difficult to regulate your emotions? Can you be highly self-critical? Perhaps it feels like your emotions are taking over your life instead of you being in the drivers seat. Does it feel like these difficulties are chipping away at your confidence and relationships? That life is closing in. This can be extremely challenging and hard to live with.
I work with adults that are having difficulties with their mental health. This could be for trauma (childhood trauma, or a more recent incident), OCD, health anxiety, panic disorder, depression, low self-esteem. I have worked in the NHS for 17 years and in private practice.
Do you find it difficult to regulate your emotions? Can you be highly self-critical? Perhaps it feels like your emotions are taking over your life instead of you being in the drivers seat. Does it feel like these difficulties are chipping away at your confidence and relationships? That life is closing in. This can be extremely challenging and hard to live with.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. You may want to feel relief, clearer direction, or simply understand yourself better and feel more in control of your life.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. You may want to feel relief, clearer direction, or simply understand yourself better and feel more in control of your life.
My training spans CBT, humanistic therapy, DBT and compassion-focused approaches, so our work adapts to your needs, whether you are seeking relief from difficult symptoms or a deeper understanding of yourself.
As a Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking HCPC Chartered Psychologist with NHS experience, I work with people whose challenges often sit at the crossroads of mental health and cultural identity.
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, or bicultural identity questions, alongside relationship pressures, career challenges, or family expectations that cut across cultures. Some are high achievers who, on the surface, appear to have it all together.
I offer online therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, with flexible evening sessions across UK and international time zones.
My training spans CBT, humanistic therapy, DBT and compassion-focused approaches, so our work adapts to your needs, whether you are seeking relief from difficult symptoms or a deeper understanding of yourself.
As a Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking HCPC Chartered Psychologist with NHS experience, I work with people whose challenges often sit at the crossroads of mental health and cultural identity.
Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, or bicultural identity questions, alongside relationship pressures, career challenges, or family expectations that cut across cultures. Some are high achievers who, on the surface, appear to have it all together.
I offer online therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, with flexible evening sessions across UK and international time zones.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT Emdr, Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT, attachment and trauma-informed therapy, always tailored to your specific needs.
As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years in the NHS and private practice, I help people of all ages find their way forward when they feel stuck.
I specialise in supporting people with:
• Anxiety and panic
• Depression and low mood
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Trauma (including PTSD)
• Relationship and family difficulties.
Whether you're facing a sudden situation that has left you feeling lost, or you've been struggling with persistent difficulties and are finally ready to seek help, I provide a warm, collaborative space to understand what's happening and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT Emdr, Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT, attachment and trauma-informed therapy, always tailored to your specific needs.
As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years in the NHS and private practice, I help people of all ages find their way forward when they feel stuck.
I specialise in supporting people with:
• Anxiety and panic
• Depression and low mood
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Trauma (including PTSD)
• Relationship and family difficulties.
Whether you're facing a sudden situation that has left you feeling lost, or you've been struggling with persistent difficulties and are finally ready to seek help, I provide a warm, collaborative space to understand what's happening and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
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.
Hi, I’m Natalie, a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling in your relationships, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things on your own.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. Together we can explore what’s been weighing on you and help you reconnect with who you are and how you want to live. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your story and move towards healing, clarity, and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Natalie, a fully qualified and experienced counsellor. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or struggling in your relationships, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things on your own.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. Together we can explore what’s been weighing on you and help you reconnect with who you are and how you want to live. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your story and move towards healing, clarity, and meaningful change.
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
I help my clients to be ready for change I am there to help them reach their potential. Focusing on what they would like to achieve moving forward and what things from the past seem to be holding them back . Making realistic goals together and looking at how to remove the barriers to achieving those goals is key to the best Counselling experience. Taking things gently to explore what would help in the clients best interest and to build confidence to overcome challenges that are holding people back .
I am a psychologist, born in Hong Kong and have lived and studied in the UK for over 10 years. I deeply understand how to find balance between different cultures and life transitions. My background allows me to connect better with clients from diverse cultures, providing a warm, pressure-free space for them to face challenges and grow. The clients I help are usually adults, teenagers, parents, and their children, who may be struggling with anxiety, cultural adaptation, identity issues, or interpersonal relationships. They might feel caught between cultural expectations or be overwhelmed by stress due to moving, job changes, etc.
I am a psychologist, born in Hong Kong and have lived and studied in the UK for over 10 years. I deeply understand how to find balance between different cultures and life transitions. My background allows me to connect better with clients from diverse cultures, providing a warm, pressure-free space for them to face challenges and grow. The clients I help are usually adults, teenagers, parents, and their children, who may be struggling with anxiety, cultural adaptation, identity issues, or interpersonal relationships. They might feel caught between cultural expectations or be overwhelmed by stress due to moving, job changes, etc.
What would you like us to talk about?
How can I help?
What needs are you having difficulty in meeting right now?
Are these the sort of questions you find yourself needing to hear? If so, I'd like to talk to you. I'm an experienced psychological therapist trained in a number of forms of therapy including CBT. I focus on building an effective, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship so we can work towards your goal together. I want you to walk from therapy feeling confident you know how manage your problems independently.
What would you like us to talk about?
How can I help?
What needs are you having difficulty in meeting right now?
Are these the sort of questions you find yourself needing to hear? If so, I'd like to talk to you. I'm an experienced psychological therapist trained in a number of forms of therapy including CBT. I focus on building an effective, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship so we can work towards your goal together. I want you to walk from therapy feeling confident you know how manage your problems independently.
Are you tired of wondering if and when things will get better? Working with me offers more than just coping strategies, it is a space for real healing and growth. Are you carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect your present life? You may feel broken, stuck, or like no one truly understands what you’ve been through. Perhaps you experience flashbacks, dissociation, emotional numbness, panic, or sudden shifts in mood that feel out of your control. You may have already tried therapy, self-help, or coping strategies, but still feel as though the impact of trauma lingers beneath the surface.
Are you tired of wondering if and when things will get better? Working with me offers more than just coping strategies, it is a space for real healing and growth. Are you carrying the weight of past experiences that still affect your present life? You may feel broken, stuck, or like no one truly understands what you’ve been through. Perhaps you experience flashbacks, dissociation, emotional numbness, panic, or sudden shifts in mood that feel out of your control. You may have already tried therapy, self-help, or coping strategies, but still feel as though the impact of trauma lingers beneath the surface.
I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT.
I work with diversity. I am passionate about my work. I will work collaboratively with you to develop an understanding of your difficulties in a safe, non- judgemental compassionate way in a reflective space. From this we will develop the most appropriate evidenced based treatment plan that is individualised and meaningful to meet your needs.
I am trained in a range of interventions including Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT.
I work with diversity. I am passionate about my work. I will work collaboratively with you to develop an understanding of your difficulties in a safe, non- judgemental compassionate way in a reflective space. From this we will develop the most appropriate evidenced based treatment plan that is individualised and meaningful to meet your needs.
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.
I specialise in supporting survivors of sexual abuse in processing their trauma in the most painless ways possible, by building a sense of safety and using tools to minimise the distress of difficult memories before helping survivors find new, adaptive ways to live their life rather than be held back by their abuse.
I specialise in supporting survivors of sexual abuse in processing their trauma in the most painless ways possible, by building a sense of safety and using tools to minimise the distress of difficult memories before helping survivors find new, adaptive ways to live their life rather than be held back by their abuse.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy, EMDR, DBT, CBT, Psychotherapy, NHS Trauma informed pathway; CPTSD, EUPD, attachment disorder.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy, EMDR, DBT, CBT, Psychotherapy, NHS Trauma informed pathway; CPTSD, EUPD, attachment disorder.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Many people I work with describe a deep sense of feeling misunderstood, overlooked, or different — sometimes for as long as they can remember. If this resonates with you, you may be wondering whether your experiences could be related to ADHD, autism, or trauma. Or you might already know these are part of your story and be trying to understand what that truly means for you. It can be painful to feel that the world doesn’t quite “get” you, to have so much happening inside, yet struggle to find spaces where you feel safe enough to be yourself.
My role is to offer a space where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted, as you are.
Many people I work with describe a deep sense of feeling misunderstood, overlooked, or different — sometimes for as long as they can remember. If this resonates with you, you may be wondering whether your experiences could be related to ADHD, autism, or trauma. Or you might already know these are part of your story and be trying to understand what that truly means for you. It can be painful to feel that the world doesn’t quite “get” you, to have so much happening inside, yet struggle to find spaces where you feel safe enough to be yourself.
My role is to offer a space where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted, as you are.
This includes, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure, DBT Skills, TFP Psychotherapy, and Motivational Interviewing & Life Coaching.
Are you struggling with trauma, low self esteem, depression, self sabotaging behaviours, relationships, obsessions ,anxiety, or major life events? There comes a time when these issues get on top of us , we feel stuck and need to make a change!. I am a Registered and fully accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and Core Mental Health Professional (NMC Registered) and I’d love to help you on your journey towards change and self-discovery. My goals are to help you understand yourself, life experience and your trauma on a deeper level then to help brake unhelpful cycles/ patterns of thoughts and behaviours creating a positive change.
This includes, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure, DBT Skills, TFP Psychotherapy, and Motivational Interviewing & Life Coaching.
Are you struggling with trauma, low self esteem, depression, self sabotaging behaviours, relationships, obsessions ,anxiety, or major life events? There comes a time when these issues get on top of us , we feel stuck and need to make a change!. I am a Registered and fully accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and Core Mental Health Professional (NMC Registered) and I’d love to help you on your journey towards change and self-discovery. My goals are to help you understand yourself, life experience and your trauma on a deeper level then to help brake unhelpful cycles/ patterns of thoughts and behaviours creating a positive change.
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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.