Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Prestwich

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Dr Ayesha Turner-Distin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Talia Pollick
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
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Dr Sarah Hilton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, or another emotional difficulty, I offer a safe, understanding space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re going through and start the process of healing. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or weighed down by self-criticism or painful memories. Others find themselves disconnected from who they are, unsure how to move forward after loss or change. Whatever you’re facing, I will meet you with empathy and respect — helping you to find clarity, relief, and new ways of coping.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, or another emotional difficulty, I offer a safe, understanding space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re going through and start the process of healing. Many of the people I work with describe feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or weighed down by self-criticism or painful memories. Others find themselves disconnected from who they are, unsure how to move forward after loss or change. Whatever you’re facing, I will meet you with empathy and respect — helping you to find clarity, relief, and new ways of coping.
01204 961897 View 01204 961897
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Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Dr Tash Walker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I’m a queer Principal Clinical Psychologist with over ten years’ NHS experience, working with a broad range of difficulties, from everyday mental health concerns to complex, trauma-related presentations. I start by building a clear, collaborative understanding of how your patterns developed and what keeps them going. From there, I draw on EMDR, parts work, Compassion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy to work at the root of things, rather than just managing symptoms. I offer affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients navigating overlapping identities and systemic barriers.
I’m a queer Principal Clinical Psychologist with over ten years’ NHS experience, working with a broad range of difficulties, from everyday mental health concerns to complex, trauma-related presentations. I start by building a clear, collaborative understanding of how your patterns developed and what keeps them going. From there, I draw on EMDR, parts work, Compassion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy to work at the root of things, rather than just managing symptoms. I offer affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients navigating overlapping identities and systemic barriers.
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Dr Tara Seed
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We can use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Skills ( DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
We are a private practice and can work with people of all ages and backgrounds, facing a range of difficulties. We know choosing a practice and person can feel overwhelming. We can help - we are personally and professionally passionate about our work and the people we work with. We can help to lift your mood, manage intense emotions, reduce anxiety, nightmares/flashbacks, build confidence, reduce self criticism and shame and support adjustment after a bereavement. We can help to improve relationships.We have a specialist perinatal pathway,supporting recovery following a difficult pregancy, birth/NICU experience or baby loss.
We can use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Skills ( DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
We are a private practice and can work with people of all ages and backgrounds, facing a range of difficulties. We know choosing a practice and person can feel overwhelming. We can help - we are personally and professionally passionate about our work and the people we work with. We can help to lift your mood, manage intense emotions, reduce anxiety, nightmares/flashbacks, build confidence, reduce self criticism and shame and support adjustment after a bereavement. We can help to improve relationships.We have a specialist perinatal pathway,supporting recovery following a difficult pregancy, birth/NICU experience or baby loss.
0161 524 6563 View 0161 524 6563
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Dr Rohan Morris
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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More Therapists Nearby

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CMcTherapies
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Halifax HX4
Available approaches: CBT; Cognitive Analytic Therapies (CAT); Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Person-Centred/Personalised treatment.
Age - 16+: Neurodiversity, Autism; ADHD; Processing/Sensory Issues; Learning Disability; Dyslexia. Mental Health including - Depression, Anxiety, Trauma; PTSD; C-PTSD, Anger, Stress & Addiction. My key focus is promoting knowledge, understanding of conditions and how they apply/impact on life, whilst finding meaningful strategies and techniques for navigating situations, difficult emotions, feelings, behaviours and your responses to maximise coping and potential for progression. I take a 'whole system' approach, incorporating the physiological and cognitive aspects of lived experience.
Available approaches: CBT; Cognitive Analytic Therapies (CAT); Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Person-Centred/Personalised treatment.
Age - 16+: Neurodiversity, Autism; ADHD; Processing/Sensory Issues; Learning Disability; Dyslexia. Mental Health including - Depression, Anxiety, Trauma; PTSD; C-PTSD, Anger, Stress & Addiction. My key focus is promoting knowledge, understanding of conditions and how they apply/impact on life, whilst finding meaningful strategies and techniques for navigating situations, difficult emotions, feelings, behaviours and your responses to maximise coping and potential for progression. I take a 'whole system' approach, incorporating the physiological and cognitive aspects of lived experience.
01422 761881 View 01422 761881
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Fiona Wright
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience. Sometimes life can be hard, and it can be difficult to make sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recover from painful life events. Often talking to family and friends may be difficult for a number of reasons. I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties.
I'm a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience. Sometimes life can be hard, and it can be difficult to make sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recover from painful life events. Often talking to family and friends may be difficult for a number of reasons. I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties.
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Tanya Oosthuyzen
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Although my understanding of the psychology of human behavior is primarily rooted in a psychodynamic perspective, I often draw on the principals and techniques of various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, BWRT and Motivational Interviewing so as to best cater to the unique needs and preferences of my individual clients.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
Although my understanding of the psychology of human behavior is primarily rooted in a psychodynamic perspective, I often draw on the principals and techniques of various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, BWRT and Motivational Interviewing so as to best cater to the unique needs and preferences of my individual clients.
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your life, you’re not alone & we’re here to help you explore it. At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self. Once diagnosed, our comprehensive reports and feedback can guide post-diagnostic services, including gaining access to medical services. You’re not just left with a label but equipped with practical strategies and coping tools that empower you to thrive.
01423 648724 View 01423 648724
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Joanne Thompson
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I incorporate the use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) to help clients to manage psychological distress and develop positive coping strategies.
Life can sometimes feel too much and you may find yourself struggling to cope and unable to manage work, relationships and family commitments as you have done previously. Coming to a place of acceptance that you need the help of someone else is a huge step in itself and reaching out for counselling can feel daunting and takes an immense amount of courage. Counselling provides an opportunity to speak to a trained mental health professional in confidence about the issues that are causing you the most emotional pain and marks the beginning of a journey that provides the opportunity to explore difficulties being experienced.
I incorporate the use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) to help clients to manage psychological distress and develop positive coping strategies.
Life can sometimes feel too much and you may find yourself struggling to cope and unable to manage work, relationships and family commitments as you have done previously. Coming to a place of acceptance that you need the help of someone else is a huge step in itself and reaching out for counselling can feel daunting and takes an immense amount of courage. Counselling provides an opportunity to speak to a trained mental health professional in confidence about the issues that are causing you the most emotional pain and marks the beginning of a journey that provides the opportunity to explore difficulties being experienced.
0161 524 6047 View 0161 524 6047
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Sonder Therapies- Emdr,CBT,Psychedelics,Supervisor
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Haworth BD22
I integrate ACT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness and Interpersonal techniques.
Hey, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 15 years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is to see clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
I integrate ACT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness and Interpersonal techniques.
Hey, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 15 years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is to see clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
01924 943376 View 01924 943376
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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.
020 4634 3698 View 020 4634 3698
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Steven Price
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and also have trained and gained experience utilising hypnotherapy, person centred, transactional analysis, solution focused and NLP approaches. Initial experience working in the field of domestic abuse included working with complex co-existing issues. I have also gained experience with dependency issues and duel diagnosis. I volunteered with the Liverpool Hearing Voices Group for three years, this has allowed me to gain invaluable experience working with more challenging Mental Health and Emotional issues.
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and also have trained and gained experience utilising hypnotherapy, person centred, transactional analysis, solution focused and NLP approaches. Initial experience working in the field of domestic abuse included working with complex co-existing issues. I have also gained experience with dependency issues and duel diagnosis. I volunteered with the Liverpool Hearing Voices Group for three years, this has allowed me to gain invaluable experience working with more challenging Mental Health and Emotional issues.
0151 318 0890 View 0151 318 0890
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Jennifer Eirlys Williams
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or unwanted behaviours or feelings during these challenging times? Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? Do you feel like you're existing rather than living? Maybe deep down you know you'd benefit from some support and help to move beyond your current struggle, but feel fearful about reaching out for help? Are you looking for an approachable, empathetic and experienced therapist who will understand YOUR individual difficulties, needs and circumstances and support you to move forward in way that is meaningful to you?
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or unwanted behaviours or feelings during these challenging times? Perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? Do you feel like you're existing rather than living? Maybe deep down you know you'd benefit from some support and help to move beyond your current struggle, but feel fearful about reaching out for help? Are you looking for an approachable, empathetic and experienced therapist who will understand YOUR individual difficulties, needs and circumstances and support you to move forward in way that is meaningful to you?
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Judith Holland
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Wigan WN3
I have worked as a trauma therapist in sexual assault and i am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting CBT and DBT.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better. I am also a qualified coach and work with women that have experienced abuse. Alongside my therapy practice, i am also a supervisor and have 22 years of experience supporting therapists.
I have worked as a trauma therapist in sexual assault and i am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting CBT and DBT.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better. I am also a qualified coach and work with women that have experienced abuse. Alongside my therapy practice, i am also a supervisor and have 22 years of experience supporting therapists.
01744 415788 View 01744 415788
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Dr Samantha Rice
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I work integratively, drawing on CBT, DBT-informed skills, schema-informed and person-centred approaches to help you better understand you
Hi, I'm Sam, I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and you may find yourself feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself. I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including trauma, intrusive thoughts, emotional regulation difficulties, self-criticism, relationship challenges, burnout, and major life transitions. I also support perinatal and maternal mental health.
I work integratively, drawing on CBT, DBT-informed skills, schema-informed and person-centred approaches to help you better understand you
Hi, I'm Sam, I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and you may find yourself feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself. I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including trauma, intrusive thoughts, emotional regulation difficulties, self-criticism, relationship challenges, burnout, and major life transitions. I also support perinatal and maternal mental health.
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Dr Rebecca Dale
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT.
It can be overwhelming finding the right therapist and therapeutic approach for you. I aim to make the process of therapy clear and comprehensible, starting with building a shared understanding (formulation) of your difficulties and setting goals. Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders. My clinical experience and training, together with your self-knowledge, is our starting point for therapeutic work.
0161 524 9497 View 0161 524 9497
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Nea Clark
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide compassionate support to individuals and couples navigating life and relationship challenges, including those affected by ADHD. My goal is to help you build self-confidence, enhance self-esteem, and manage relationships impacted by change. If you're feeling lost, anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the present, or experiencing heightened anxiety and uncertainty about the future, we can work together to bring clarity, strengthen resilience, and unlock your inner confidence. Through personalised strategies, we’ll develop practical coping skills to effectively manage your emotions and behaviours.
I provide compassionate support to individuals and couples navigating life and relationship challenges, including those affected by ADHD. My goal is to help you build self-confidence, enhance self-esteem, and manage relationships impacted by change. If you're feeling lost, anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed, struggling to cope with the present, or experiencing heightened anxiety and uncertainty about the future, we can work together to bring clarity, strengthen resilience, and unlock your inner confidence. Through personalised strategies, we’ll develop practical coping skills to effectively manage your emotions and behaviours.
0113 467 9038 View 0113 467 9038
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Dr Samuel Holah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private sector. I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private sector. I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
01937 227314 View 01937 227314
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.