Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Orpington

Talk Therapy with Claire
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
Neurodivergent- and LGBTQIA+-affirming, I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults, adolescents, and young people, integrating DBT and Compassion Focused approaches to support emotional regulation, relationships, and distress tolerance.
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
Neurodivergent- and LGBTQIA+-affirming, I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults, adolescents, and young people, integrating DBT and Compassion Focused approaches to support emotional regulation, relationships, and distress tolerance.
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Hi I’m Marion. When consumed by stress, anxiety, fear, phobias or depression we often feel a sense of hopelessness. I am a qualified, accredited Integrative Counsellor, which means I work with you as an individual and use the most beneficial Counselling techniques for you. This can be by Psychotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - whatever method is best for you! Together we will find solutions that will help you to be able to cope and have a happier life. I have overcome several challenges in my life and I believe no one should have to struggle alone. I offer Hypnotherapy seperately.
Hi I’m Marion. When consumed by stress, anxiety, fear, phobias or depression we often feel a sense of hopelessness. I am a qualified, accredited Integrative Counsellor, which means I work with you as an individual and use the most beneficial Counselling techniques for you. This can be by Psychotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - whatever method is best for you! Together we will find solutions that will help you to be able to cope and have a happier life. I have overcome several challenges in my life and I believe no one should have to struggle alone. I offer Hypnotherapy seperately.
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Maggie Bell Accredited EMDR Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
Highly qualified experienced Accredited EMDR 8-phase model for PTSD plus. Integrating Parts Therapy aka Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnotherapy, Hypno-analysis, Neurolinguistic Linguistic Programming (NLP), Psychotherapy based. Accredited BACP Therapist. General Hypnotherapy Registered. A Sophisticated multi-modalities approach to meet all your therapeutic needs.
020 4634 6895 View 020 4634 6895
Rebekah Dervley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Serves Area
My treatment approach is integrative, drawing on CBT, CFT, DBT, MBT, and Systemic therapies.
I am Dr Rebekah Dervley, a HCPC registered Psychologist. I am Clinical Lead for Sunstone Psychology, a psychological therapies service offering UK-wide psychological therapy and clinical supervision based in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I can offer you a safe and confidential listening space, and work with you to understand your difficulties and help you find a way forward. I specialise in working with trauma, PTSD, and people who exhibit a range of coping behaviours, such as self-harm, addiction, and other behavioural issues. I offer specialist diagnostic assessments for ADHD in children and adults.
My treatment approach is integrative, drawing on CBT, CFT, DBT, MBT, and Systemic therapies.
I am Dr Rebekah Dervley, a HCPC registered Psychologist. I am Clinical Lead for Sunstone Psychology, a psychological therapies service offering UK-wide psychological therapy and clinical supervision based in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I can offer you a safe and confidential listening space, and work with you to understand your difficulties and help you find a way forward. I specialise in working with trauma, PTSD, and people who exhibit a range of coping behaviours, such as self-harm, addiction, and other behavioural issues. I offer specialist diagnostic assessments for ADHD in children and adults.
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The Glow Up Project CIC
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus. We work with schools, local authorities and agencies to deliver trauma-informed, creative support for issues like attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, anxiety, identity and family breakdown. As a CIC, we reinvest into communities to improve access, outcomes and long-term wellbeing.
020 4538 6940 View 020 4538 6940
Priya Vigneswaran
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Priya excels in helping children and young people recover from issues of anxiety, depression, bullying, loneliness and stress. Priya has specialist training in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Therapy and Child Psychotherapy.
Priya excels in helping children and young people recover from issues of anxiety, depression, bullying, loneliness and stress. Priya has specialist training in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Family Therapy and Child Psychotherapy.
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Samantha Bottrill
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
4 Endorsed
Barnet EN5
Sam draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
Sam draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
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Dr Chloé Donohue
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I draw from evidence-based modalities of therapy, such as CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered to create a therapeutic plan tailored to the client and their goals.
I work across the lifespan, with children, adolescents, and adults seeking therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Consistent with the evidence, I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the core of therapeutic change. Therefore, I place emphasis on developing a strong rapport with my clients. I do this by creating an empathic and non-judgmental space.
I draw from evidence-based modalities of therapy, such as CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered to create a therapeutic plan tailored to the client and their goals.
I work across the lifespan, with children, adolescents, and adults seeking therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Consistent with the evidence, I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the core of therapeutic change. Therefore, I place emphasis on developing a strong rapport with my clients. I do this by creating an empathic and non-judgmental space.
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Laura Calabro
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I offer an integrative approach combining psychodynamic therapy and use of CBT, DBT, EMDR when needed.
I can support you when you feel stuck, worried, or disconnected from your sense of self. You may struggle with anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, avoidance behaviours, or questions around identity, neurodivergence. Often you might feel high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed or unsure of who you are beneath expectations and roles. You want clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper understanding of yourself, not just coping but meaningful change.
I offer an integrative approach combining psychodynamic therapy and use of CBT, DBT, EMDR when needed.
I can support you when you feel stuck, worried, or disconnected from your sense of self. You may struggle with anxiety, low mood, OCD, trauma, avoidance behaviours, or questions around identity, neurodivergence. Often you might feel high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed or unsure of who you are beneath expectations and roles. You want clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper understanding of yourself, not just coping but meaningful change.
020 3974 2737 View 020 3974 2737
Gloucestershire Psychology Services
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our Psychologists are trained in multiple models of therapy (e.g. CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT, CFT, CAT, ACT, IFS), and can adapt their approach to best suit your needs and based on your preferences.
Support with low mood and depression, anxiety including OCD, panic and phobias, trauma and PTSD, Complex-PTSD, grief and loss, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship and couples difficulties, childhood adversity, burnout and caring roles, feeling stuck or unmotivated, psychosomatic symptoms, self-criticism and assertiveness training.
Our Psychologists are trained in multiple models of therapy (e.g. CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT, CFT, CAT, ACT, IFS), and can adapt their approach to best suit your needs and based on your preferences.
Support with low mood and depression, anxiety including OCD, panic and phobias, trauma and PTSD, Complex-PTSD, grief and loss, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship and couples difficulties, childhood adversity, burnout and caring roles, feeling stuck or unmotivated, psychosomatic symptoms, self-criticism and assertiveness training.
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Dr Fiona Corrigan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London E5
I have completed training in dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), compassion focused therapy (CFT) and EMDR.
Fundamental to my practice is a compassionate and warm approach focusing on people’s strengths and helping people make sense of their experiences. I prioritise developing a safe, trusting and open therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about embracing the uniqueness of each individual I work with, applying a person-centred approach and an intersectional lens. I explore what is important to people in their lives, drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background).
I have completed training in dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), compassion focused therapy (CFT) and EMDR.
Fundamental to my practice is a compassionate and warm approach focusing on people’s strengths and helping people make sense of their experiences. I prioritise developing a safe, trusting and open therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about embracing the uniqueness of each individual I work with, applying a person-centred approach and an intersectional lens. I explore what is important to people in their lives, drawing on various aspects of their identity (e.g. age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability and socioeconomic background).
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Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Bushey WD23
My name is Dr Carly Keyes and I am a compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Fully BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Life is a journey full of ups and downs. I am here to understand your current difficulties, to work with you and help you get equipped with strategies to help you cope during the down times in order for you to enjoy the ups. I offer psychological therapy that is personalised to you to help you blossom. I believe the therapeutic relationship is fundamental and for you to build trust in me and feel relaxed in the sessions and to start living a richer and more fulfilling life.
My name is Dr Carly Keyes and I am a compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Fully BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Life is a journey full of ups and downs. I am here to understand your current difficulties, to work with you and help you get equipped with strategies to help you cope during the down times in order for you to enjoy the ups. I offer psychological therapy that is personalised to you to help you blossom. I believe the therapeutic relationship is fundamental and for you to build trust in me and feel relaxed in the sessions and to start living a richer and more fulfilling life.
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Zoe Malda
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London SW3
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.
020 3984 9668 View 020 3984 9668
Amy Caffrey Mbacp
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these. I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave us feeling overwhelmed and difficult to know how to manage this both in our personal and professional lives. Talking to a therapist can be quite daunting. However, I truly believe talking through a problem can really help. I can help you to identify and understand issues you are struggling with and together we can come up with a plan on how to help you overcome these. I have vast experience in mental health and some of my most recent work has been working through work related dress, neurodiversity, social anxiety and gender dysphoria.
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Santiago De Ossorno Garcia
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London W1B
You came in uncertain, maybe a little sceptical. You weren't sure therapy could help, or that anything could. But you did the work. Something shifted. Not magic, not overnight but real, lasting change that you still feel today. You moved forward. You built something better. Change took place. I help people to move forward by making the process of therapy as short as I can, so patients can move on autonomously with tools that are long lasting. If you're ready to be the kind of person who looks back a year from now and thinks that was the turning point, DoorToTherapy this is the right place to start. Open the door, the focus is you.
You came in uncertain, maybe a little sceptical. You weren't sure therapy could help, or that anything could. But you did the work. Something shifted. Not magic, not overnight but real, lasting change that you still feel today. You moved forward. You built something better. Change took place. I help people to move forward by making the process of therapy as short as I can, so patients can move on autonomously with tools that are long lasting. If you're ready to be the kind of person who looks back a year from now and thinks that was the turning point, DoorToTherapy this is the right place to start. Open the door, the focus is you.
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New Lanes Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Have you decided it’s time to change and you’re looking for someone to talk to who is going to listen without judgement? I have over 8 years experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Have you decided it’s time to change and you’re looking for someone to talk to who is going to listen without judgement? I have over 8 years experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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Dr Alexa Roxborough
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London N1
I have also received training in related models in the CBT 'family', including acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, DBT, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and apply these in the context of an individual formulation as required.
I am a chartered senior clinical psychologist and BABCP-accredited cognitive-behavioural therapist offering highly effective CBT for anxiety disorders. I specialise in: obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobia of vomiting (emetophobia) post-traumatic stress disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, hoarding, body dysmorphic disorder. I have particular expertise in perinatal and maternal OCD. Furthermore, I am well-versed in working with the relationship difficulties and low mood that can arise in the presence of anxiety disorders.
I have also received training in related models in the CBT 'family', including acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, DBT, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and apply these in the context of an individual formulation as required.
I am a chartered senior clinical psychologist and BABCP-accredited cognitive-behavioural therapist offering highly effective CBT for anxiety disorders. I specialise in: obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobia of vomiting (emetophobia) post-traumatic stress disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, hoarding, body dysmorphic disorder. I have particular expertise in perinatal and maternal OCD. Furthermore, I am well-versed in working with the relationship difficulties and low mood that can arise in the presence of anxiety disorders.
01727 224600 View 01727 224600
Yohan Bhairo
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Tonbridge TN10
Alongside CBT, I integrate approaches such as EMDR, ACT, DBT and Compassion Focused Therapy to support meaningful, practical and lasting change tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
I often work with adults who appear to cope well on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, emotionally exhausted or disconnected from themselves. Many come with anxiety, OCD, trauma-related difficulties, burnout, low mood or relationship patterns they are struggling to change. I aim to provide a supportive and collaborative space where we build a shared understanding of what may be keeping difficulties going, while tailoring therapy to the individual so that change feels meaningful, practical and lasting.
Alongside CBT, I integrate approaches such as EMDR, ACT, DBT and Compassion Focused Therapy to support meaningful, practical and lasting change tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
I often work with adults who appear to cope well on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, emotionally exhausted or disconnected from themselves. Many come with anxiety, OCD, trauma-related difficulties, burnout, low mood or relationship patterns they are struggling to change. I aim to provide a supportive and collaborative space where we build a shared understanding of what may be keeping difficulties going, while tailoring therapy to the individual so that change feels meaningful, practical and lasting.
020 4634 5770 View 020 4634 5770
Dr Afrah Abdullahi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London EC4Y
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or weighed down by emotional pain? Are you ready to overcome past experiences and break free from unhelpful behaviours? Whatever brings you to therapy, you've just made a powerful move toward self-discovery and growth.
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, or weighed down by emotional pain? Are you ready to overcome past experiences and break free from unhelpful behaviours? Whatever brings you to therapy, you've just made a powerful move toward self-discovery and growth.
020 3873 1577 View 020 3873 1577
Farah El Miligui
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London SW11
I work integratively, my training was in existential psychotherapy. This means I believe that life is naturally going to present struggles and that we need to navigate our way through life's givens: loneliness, anxiety and death are all givens of our life. I believe that the goal of therapy is to create space to reflect and align oneself with one's values and understand our limitations. I believe that trauma has a lasting impact on our bodies and minds, and that through understanding the mind-body connection, healing can ultimately take place. I currently hold a post working in GP practices with the NHS.
I work integratively, my training was in existential psychotherapy. This means I believe that life is naturally going to present struggles and that we need to navigate our way through life's givens: loneliness, anxiety and death are all givens of our life. I believe that the goal of therapy is to create space to reflect and align oneself with one's values and understand our limitations. I believe that trauma has a lasting impact on our bodies and minds, and that through understanding the mind-body connection, healing can ultimately take place. I currently hold a post working in GP practices with the NHS.
01748 901736 View 01748 901736
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.