Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea

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Judi Luxmoore
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and utilise techniques from compassion focused therapy, mindfulness and DBT.
Perhaps you have a specific problem that you want to overcome or you need a place to open up and explore difficult thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. Together, we will establish your goals for therapy and help you build up your skills and confidence to manage the difficulties you are facing. I will help you work towards your goals, with compassion, kindness and respect. I approach therapy in a person-centred way, which means I will be guided by you as to the pace you feel comfortable with and whether you prefer a more gentle, playful or focussed approach to therapy.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and utilise techniques from compassion focused therapy, mindfulness and DBT.
Perhaps you have a specific problem that you want to overcome or you need a place to open up and explore difficult thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. Together, we will establish your goals for therapy and help you build up your skills and confidence to manage the difficulties you are facing. I will help you work towards your goals, with compassion, kindness and respect. I approach therapy in a person-centred way, which means I will be guided by you as to the pace you feel comfortable with and whether you prefer a more gentle, playful or focussed approach to therapy.
020 4572 4374 View 020 4572 4374
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Dr Miriam Lobo
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I draw from a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
HelIo, I’m a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 30 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families across a wide range of mental health challenges. In my work I feel privileged to walk alongside people as they navigate change and improve their wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for short-term help or longer-term therapy, my aim is to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficulties and make meaningful progress. If you’d like to learn more or are considering arranging an appointment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — all enquiries are warmly welcome.
I draw from a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
HelIo, I’m a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 30 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families across a wide range of mental health challenges. In my work I feel privileged to walk alongside people as they navigate change and improve their wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for short-term help or longer-term therapy, my aim is to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficulties and make meaningful progress. If you’d like to learn more or are considering arranging an appointment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — all enquiries are warmly welcome.
01273 092876 View 01273 092876
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Yiannis Athanasiadis
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I offer a tailored, DBT-informed approach that adapts to your specific needs.
My ideal client feels "stuck", either literally behind the wheel or figuratively in life. You might feel your world shrinking due to driving anxiety, motorway panic, or trauma from a past accident. Or perhaps traditional face-to-face therapy feels too stagnant; you need a space that moves with you. You want to reclaim your independence and confidence, but the fear feels too heavy to navigate alone. You are looking for a therapist who understands that how we navigate the road often reflects how we navigate life. You need a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can finally feel back in the driver’s seat.
I offer a tailored, DBT-informed approach that adapts to your specific needs.
My ideal client feels "stuck", either literally behind the wheel or figuratively in life. You might feel your world shrinking due to driving anxiety, motorway panic, or trauma from a past accident. Or perhaps traditional face-to-face therapy feels too stagnant; you need a space that moves with you. You want to reclaim your independence and confidence, but the fear feels too heavy to navigate alone. You are looking for a therapist who understands that how we navigate the road often reflects how we navigate life. You need a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can finally feel back in the driver’s seat.
01273 110669 View 01273 110669
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The Therapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
We have counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologist offering treatments including psychodynamic psychotherapy, counselling, CBT, therapy for couples (EFT), IPT, EMDR, CAT and DBT.
The Therapy Clinic is a psychotherapy and counselling service in Brighton and Hove, founded to provide accessible, affordable, high quality services to those that need it in the community. We offer a range of approaches and affordabilities, and have a social enterprise ethos at heart. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, having issues in your relationship, or whether you are living with complex mental health needs, our team of clinicians, or our wider therapeutic network, can help. We offer individual, couple, and family counselling.
We have counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologist offering treatments including psychodynamic psychotherapy, counselling, CBT, therapy for couples (EFT), IPT, EMDR, CAT and DBT.
The Therapy Clinic is a psychotherapy and counselling service in Brighton and Hove, founded to provide accessible, affordable, high quality services to those that need it in the community. We offer a range of approaches and affordabilities, and have a social enterprise ethos at heart. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, having issues in your relationship, or whether you are living with complex mental health needs, our team of clinicians, or our wider therapeutic network, can help. We offer individual, couple, and family counselling.
01273 032458 View 01273 032458

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Timothy Park
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Are you stuck in familiar patterns? Or feeling disconnected from your own life? Therapy offers a way to understand what’s underneath it, and to change it. I’m Tim and over the past fifteen years, I have helped individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, ADHD, and addictive behaviours, often exploring how these may be linked to deeper, unresolved experiences or trauma. I work in an active and deeply curious way. Rather than relying solely on passive reflection, we will collaborate to gently challenge established patterns and help you regain control of your future.
Are you stuck in familiar patterns? Or feeling disconnected from your own life? Therapy offers a way to understand what’s underneath it, and to change it. I’m Tim and over the past fifteen years, I have helped individuals navigate challenges like anxiety, ADHD, and addictive behaviours, often exploring how these may be linked to deeper, unresolved experiences or trauma. I work in an active and deeply curious way. Rather than relying solely on passive reflection, we will collaborate to gently challenge established patterns and help you regain control of your future.
01273 121315 View 01273 121315
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Motherhood in Mind
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
We work with prospective, pregnant, and new parents who are struggling with the emotional challenges of fertility, pregnancy, birth, or early parenthood. They may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, birth trauma, loss, self-criticism, overwhelm, or difficulties adjusting to their new identity and relationship with their baby. We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help parents understand their experiences, process difficult emotions, and build confidence in themselves and their parenting. Our aim is to help clients feel more connected to themselves, their baby, and the kind of parent they want to be.
We work with prospective, pregnant, and new parents who are struggling with the emotional challenges of fertility, pregnancy, birth, or early parenthood. They may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, birth trauma, loss, self-criticism, overwhelm, or difficulties adjusting to their new identity and relationship with their baby. We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help parents understand their experiences, process difficult emotions, and build confidence in themselves and their parenting. Our aim is to help clients feel more connected to themselves, their baby, and the kind of parent they want to be.
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David Morley
Verified Verified
Redhill RH2
I am an experienced therapist with teenagers and young adults and offer talking therapy. I work most often with those who are experiencing depression or trauma symptoms and much of my professional experience elsewhere is with those who are adopted, have experience of the care system or who are seeking help with issues relating to self-esteem, body image or disordered eating. It is an important value of mine to talk plainly and to provide a calm and relaxed environment while you are seeking help.
I am an experienced therapist with teenagers and young adults and offer talking therapy. I work most often with those who are experiencing depression or trauma symptoms and much of my professional experience elsewhere is with those who are adopted, have experience of the care system or who are seeking help with issues relating to self-esteem, body image or disordered eating. It is an important value of mine to talk plainly and to provide a calm and relaxed environment while you are seeking help.
01737 443438 View 01737 443438
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Marie-Louise Lowcock
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Hove BN3
Waitlist for new clients
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards. I have a special interest in the interaction between physical and mental wellbeing and presenting symptoms.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards. I have a special interest in the interaction between physical and mental wellbeing and presenting symptoms.
01273 087995 View 01273 087995
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Julie Rose Sanders
Verified Verified
Hailsham BN27
I have over 25 years experience in supporting people with Autism, ADHD, relationship issues, developmental trauma, CPTSD, addictions. I have a passion about neurodivergent people living life to the full. I brought up two neurodivergent children. I offer a safe, calm non-judgemental space essential for the growth of trust. I learnt how the nervous system impacts relationships, how the past plays a role in the present. In therapy you can learn how to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, set boundaries and prioritise your needs. You will empower yourself, live more authentically and learn to make choices that nourish you.
I have over 25 years experience in supporting people with Autism, ADHD, relationship issues, developmental trauma, CPTSD, addictions. I have a passion about neurodivergent people living life to the full. I brought up two neurodivergent children. I offer a safe, calm non-judgemental space essential for the growth of trust. I learnt how the nervous system impacts relationships, how the past plays a role in the present. In therapy you can learn how to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, set boundaries and prioritise your needs. You will empower yourself, live more authentically and learn to make choices that nourish you.
01323 402585 View 01323 402585
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Dr Katherine Mollart
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
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Kate Moore
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I've trained in DBT which helps with creating a better relationship with emotions and managing self-destructive behaviours.
I work with individuals aged 16+ who may be coming to terms with the realisation that something in their life is not working for them, it's working against them. They want to come to terms with it and/or work on changing it. This could be a combination of issues. A past experience, identity issues, overwhelming emotions or relationship struggles to name a few. They want to live a life that aligns with them better, be present in their lives and gain resilience if life becomes difficult again. Therapy offers the possibility for this.
I've trained in DBT which helps with creating a better relationship with emotions and managing self-destructive behaviours.
I work with individuals aged 16+ who may be coming to terms with the realisation that something in their life is not working for them, it's working against them. They want to come to terms with it and/or work on changing it. This could be a combination of issues. A past experience, identity issues, overwhelming emotions or relationship struggles to name a few. They want to live a life that aligns with them better, be present in their lives and gain resilience if life becomes difficult again. Therapy offers the possibility for this.
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Dr Monika Urbanek
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
My work is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness/MBCT, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT-informed strategies.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in NHS and private settings. I specialise in working with adults and children experiencing anxiety related difficulties, including generalised anxiety, phobias such as dental phobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, as well as OCD, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem/ low self confidence. I also have experience supporting autistic people and those with ADHD, and I take a neuroaffirming approach in my work.
My work is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness/MBCT, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and DBT-informed strategies.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in NHS and private settings. I specialise in working with adults and children experiencing anxiety related difficulties, including generalised anxiety, phobias such as dental phobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, as well as OCD, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem/ low self confidence. I also have experience supporting autistic people and those with ADHD, and I take a neuroaffirming approach in my work.
01444 718285 View 01444 718285
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Amelia Presman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I use an integrative approach, incorporating elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Attachment Theory.
Hello, and welcome! Finding a therapist can be confusing and overwhelming, and I hope I can help guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have. I’m a clinical psychologist and been working in mental health settings for over 10 years. I work with neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals, experiencing a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, relational difficulties, anger, motivation and procrastination, low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism.
I use an integrative approach, incorporating elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Attachment Theory.
Hello, and welcome! Finding a therapist can be confusing and overwhelming, and I hope I can help guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have. I’m a clinical psychologist and been working in mental health settings for over 10 years. I work with neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals, experiencing a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, relational difficulties, anger, motivation and procrastination, low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism.
01273 110205 View 01273 110205
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Felicity Reed
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Online Only
The beautiful thing is: although facing our problems is hard, it is also endlessly surprising, joyful, sometimes hilarious, and illuminating. If you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression or trauma, I can help you to make powerful, practical changes to your life. I’m a psychotherapist and supervisor, with ADHD, and decades of experience as a lead practitioner in mental health settings. I know how stuck we can feel- and I've helped hundreds of people just like you to get unstuck. Contrary to our worst fears, if you're committed to working hard, you don't have to stay stuck. A better world is possible.
The beautiful thing is: although facing our problems is hard, it is also endlessly surprising, joyful, sometimes hilarious, and illuminating. If you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression or trauma, I can help you to make powerful, practical changes to your life. I’m a psychotherapist and supervisor, with ADHD, and decades of experience as a lead practitioner in mental health settings. I know how stuck we can feel- and I've helped hundreds of people just like you to get unstuck. Contrary to our worst fears, if you're committed to working hard, you don't have to stay stuck. A better world is possible.
020 4572 2724 View 020 4572 2724
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Lise Baker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist practising in Guildford, Haslemere, Putney, West London and Private Practice. I offer short or long term therapy and work with adults and the elderly on a one-to-one basis. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, in professional settings and calm surroundings, where you can find solace and privacy. I hold up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) for working with the very vulnerable and continue to develop my skills while I undertake a further MSc in Neuroscience.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist practising in Guildford, Haslemere, Putney, West London and Private Practice. I offer short or long term therapy and work with adults and the elderly on a one-to-one basis. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space, in professional settings and calm surroundings, where you can find solace and privacy. I hold up-to-date Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) for working with the very vulnerable and continue to develop my skills while I undertake a further MSc in Neuroscience.
01276 748034 View 01276 748034
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Dr Anna Lawes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hove BN3
Waitlist for new clients
I draw on various psychological models, including, but not limited to, CBT, CFT, EMDR and DBT.
Hello, I’m Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with experience working across a range of mental health difficulties in both the NHS and private sector.
I draw on various psychological models, including, but not limited to, CBT, CFT, EMDR and DBT.
Hello, I’m Anna, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with experience working across a range of mental health difficulties in both the NHS and private sector.
01273 092353 View 01273 092353
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Causeway Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Welcome to Causeway Therapy. I am Dr Lisa Gaiotto, Clinical Psychologist. I established Causeway Therapy a few years ago, after working in the public and private sectors. I know that life can throw you odd balls, and take you off course. Difficulties such as anxiety, excessive worrying, mood swings, depression, relationship problems, and trauma symptoms can emerge. I can support you to become unstuck from negative thinking, to notice unhelpful behaviours, and to find ways to do things differently. Availability. Mondays to Thursdays: 9am- 2pm (in person & online) and 3pm- 8pm (online only); Fridays: 9am-1pm (online & in person)
Welcome to Causeway Therapy. I am Dr Lisa Gaiotto, Clinical Psychologist. I established Causeway Therapy a few years ago, after working in the public and private sectors. I know that life can throw you odd balls, and take you off course. Difficulties such as anxiety, excessive worrying, mood swings, depression, relationship problems, and trauma symptoms can emerge. I can support you to become unstuck from negative thinking, to notice unhelpful behaviours, and to find ways to do things differently. Availability. Mondays to Thursdays: 9am- 2pm (in person & online) and 3pm- 8pm (online only); Fridays: 9am-1pm (online & in person)
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Dr Carly Samson
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Haslemere GU27
I have extensive experience and training in a number of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
I have extensive experience and training in a number of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and EMDR.
I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you explore how you would like to live your life. I work with adults living with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, brain injury, interpersonal and relational difficulties, as well as psychosis. I am also passionate about supporting people through challenging life transitions for example becoming a new parent or starting retirement. I am an integrative clinical psychologist, with my practice drawing on a range of the latest evidence-based therapeutic approaches allowing therapy to be personalised and tailored to your individual needs.
01730 778028 View 01730 778028
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Dr Robert Percival
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Emsworth PO10
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist and have completed further training to become an accredited Schema Therapist, an EMDR practitioner as well as completing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy training.
I understand that making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting one. I aim to provide a space where you feel safe, heard and valued. I place great emphasis on working collaboratively to understand a person's life experiences and how they have and continue to impact them. Our work together would be defined by your values and goals. The models of therapy that I draw on help to make sense of how patterns of being with yourself and others have developed, understanding these and then empathically challenging them to enable people to make meaningful sustained change in their lives.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist and have completed further training to become an accredited Schema Therapist, an EMDR practitioner as well as completing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy training.
I understand that making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting one. I aim to provide a space where you feel safe, heard and valued. I place great emphasis on working collaboratively to understand a person's life experiences and how they have and continue to impact them. Our work together would be defined by your values and goals. The models of therapy that I draw on help to make sense of how patterns of being with yourself and others have developed, understanding these and then empathically challenging them to enable people to make meaningful sustained change in their lives.
01202 037591 View 01202 037591
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Just One Small Step
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I recognise everyone's narrative is different and I offer a safe, confidential space to be listened to. Sometimes just this in itself is enough for someone to organise and verbalise their thoughts so that they can move on. But sometimes the issues are more deep routed and need to be brought to the surface before we can deal with them. This may require more thought-provoking work with a client. Sometimes however people do have an insight into themselves and why they feel the way they do but again do not know how to leave their old narrative behind and move on.
I recognise everyone's narrative is different and I offer a safe, confidential space to be listened to. Sometimes just this in itself is enough for someone to organise and verbalise their thoughts so that they can move on. But sometimes the issues are more deep routed and need to be brought to the surface before we can deal with them. This may require more thought-provoking work with a client. Sometimes however people do have an insight into themselves and why they feel the way they do but again do not know how to leave their old narrative behind and move on.
01444 711307 View 01444 711307

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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.