Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in South Croydon
People often find counselling useful when they are struggling to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences they are encountering. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which an individual can explore their life in their own personal way, as a means of finding deeper understanding; balance and to strengthen their resolve. Whilst being a counsellor I have experience working within the Ministry Of Justice for 19+ years delivering Therapeutic Groups for both men and women who have entered the Criminal Justice System.
People often find counselling useful when they are struggling to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences they are encountering. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which an individual can explore their life in their own personal way, as a means of finding deeper understanding; balance and to strengthen their resolve. Whilst being a counsellor I have experience working within the Ministry Of Justice for 19+ years delivering Therapeutic Groups for both men and women who have entered the Criminal Justice System.
I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapies and mindfulness-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, as well as EMDR and schema therapy.
I work with children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including low mood, anxiety-related problems, previous traumatic experiences and relationship difficulties. I specialise in working with adolescents and young adults who have problems with drug and alcohol use, and those that engage in risk behaviours such as self-harm or aggression. I have extensive experience in adapting interventions for those with neurodevelopmental differences, such as autism spectrum condition (ASC) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapies and mindfulness-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, as well as EMDR and schema therapy.
I work with children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including low mood, anxiety-related problems, previous traumatic experiences and relationship difficulties. I specialise in working with adolescents and young adults who have problems with drug and alcohol use, and those that engage in risk behaviours such as self-harm or aggression. I have extensive experience in adapting interventions for those with neurodevelopmental differences, such as autism spectrum condition (ASC) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Using mental health as a catalyst for change; as an opportunity for innovation. Working in partnership with children, young people, adults, families & professionals around issues that matter to them by finding a joint focus of our work, using my own knowledge & that of the client to help them make a meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes one knows what hurts them & what they need to address; at other times, finding the focus & courage to push through can be the toughest thing. I work gently with compassion, clarity & commitment to the essential needs of all my clients.
Using mental health as a catalyst for change; as an opportunity for innovation. Working in partnership with children, young people, adults, families & professionals around issues that matter to them by finding a joint focus of our work, using my own knowledge & that of the client to help them make a meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes one knows what hurts them & what they need to address; at other times, finding the focus & courage to push through can be the toughest thing. I work gently with compassion, clarity & commitment to the essential needs of all my clients.
I am trained in a range of therapies and I primarily use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), EMDR and Trauma-informed care.
I am a warm and friendly Clinical Psychologist with specialist experience in complex mental health difficulties in adolescents and adults (such as, anxiety, self-harm, low mood, trauma-related problems, low self-esteem, and social isolation). Over the past 11 years I have worked in a number of NHS and non-NHS settings including, child and adolescent generic and specialist services (CAMHS) and adult community and inpatient services, providing specialist assessments and evidence-based treatment to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals who were at risk.
I am trained in a range of therapies and I primarily use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), EMDR and Trauma-informed care.
I am a warm and friendly Clinical Psychologist with specialist experience in complex mental health difficulties in adolescents and adults (such as, anxiety, self-harm, low mood, trauma-related problems, low self-esteem, and social isolation). Over the past 11 years I have worked in a number of NHS and non-NHS settings including, child and adolescent generic and specialist services (CAMHS) and adult community and inpatient services, providing specialist assessments and evidence-based treatment to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals who were at risk.
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If you want to stop suffering and letting control go. If it looks like you’re coping. Because you show up, achieve, keep going.. Yet inside, you feel empty, disconnected, overwhelmed, exhausted..Perhaps you’ve survived by staying in control, pushing feelings down, avoiding what feels too much — afraid that if you truly let yourself feel, everything will unravel. Over time, the pressure builds: holding it in until it spills out, then guilt, shame, self-criticism. You don’t have to carry it alone. You deserve to be accompanied and supported. Living life with joy and less pressure, you deserve a life more open, grounded and peaceful
If you want to stop suffering and letting control go. If it looks like you’re coping. Because you show up, achieve, keep going.. Yet inside, you feel empty, disconnected, overwhelmed, exhausted..Perhaps you’ve survived by staying in control, pushing feelings down, avoiding what feels too much — afraid that if you truly let yourself feel, everything will unravel. Over time, the pressure builds: holding it in until it spills out, then guilt, shame, self-criticism. You don’t have to carry it alone. You deserve to be accompanied and supported. Living life with joy and less pressure, you deserve a life more open, grounded and peaceful
I work with both individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues including anxiety and depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, addiction and bereavement.
I work with both individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues including anxiety and depression, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, addiction and bereavement.
As a counsellor, I practice in a pluralistic way which means I draw upon different theoretical approaches when I work with you as an individual – after all, there is only one of you in the world! My aim is to attune to your individual needs and I strive to work in an authentic down to earth way that is interactive and collaborative. Counselling can be daunting so I will work with you at your pace, offering you a space that is non-judgemental, respectful and confidential. Everyone is different, but having a space to talk and actually be heard can be extremely powerful and healing; leading to a greater understanding of yourself.
As a counsellor, I practice in a pluralistic way which means I draw upon different theoretical approaches when I work with you as an individual – after all, there is only one of you in the world! My aim is to attune to your individual needs and I strive to work in an authentic down to earth way that is interactive and collaborative. Counselling can be daunting so I will work with you at your pace, offering you a space that is non-judgemental, respectful and confidential. Everyone is different, but having a space to talk and actually be heard can be extremely powerful and healing; leading to a greater understanding of yourself.
I use EMDR to help process difficult memories, DBT to build skills for managing strong emotions and relationships, Transactional Analysis to increase awareness of old patterns, and Solution Focused Therapy to help you move toward your goals.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences so they lose their emotional intensity and no longer feel overwhelming.
DBT provides structured skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense emotions and strengthen relationships.
Transactional Analysis (TA) explores the pa
I use EMDR to help process difficult memories, DBT to build skills for managing strong emotions and relationships, Transactional Analysis to increase awareness of old patterns, and Solution Focused Therapy to help you move toward your goals.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences so they lose their emotional intensity and no longer feel overwhelming.
DBT provides structured skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense emotions and strengthen relationships.
Transactional Analysis (TA) explores the pa
Drawing on CBT-E, DBT, CAT, MANTRA, and attachment-informed approaches, I help clients develop self-awareness, build practical coping skills, and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with themselves, supporting meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Many feel trapped in cycles of self-criticism, perfectionism, shame, or feeling "not good enough." Together, we create a safe, supportive space to understand these patterns with curiosity and compassion. By exploring both the underlying causes and present-day challenges, I help clients develop healthier coping strategies, greater self-understanding, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
Drawing on CBT-E, DBT, CAT, MANTRA, and attachment-informed approaches, I help clients develop self-awareness, build practical coping skills, and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with themselves, supporting meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Many feel trapped in cycles of self-criticism, perfectionism, shame, or feeling "not good enough." Together, we create a safe, supportive space to understand these patterns with curiosity and compassion. By exploring both the underlying causes and present-day challenges, I help clients develop healthier coping strategies, greater self-understanding, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
Evidence-based therapies we offer include Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness (general/health & pain), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), EMDR, DBT, Narrative Therapy & Solution Focussed Therapy and Counselling.
Hello. Do you struggle with anxiety, work, relationships or parenting stress? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, low in self-esteem or navigating ADHD, Autism? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect take up too much time? Is trauma, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. The team & I help people like you understand distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, motivation, find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
Evidence-based therapies we offer include Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness (general/health & pain), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), EMDR, DBT, Narrative Therapy & Solution Focussed Therapy and Counselling.
Hello. Do you struggle with anxiety, work, relationships or parenting stress? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, low in self-esteem or navigating ADHD, Autism? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect take up too much time? Is trauma, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. The team & I help people like you understand distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, motivation, find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
If you’re reading this, something in your life may feel heavy, overwhelming or stuck. Maybe you’ve been carrying anxiety for a long time, repeating old patterns in relationships or feeling disconnected from who you are. You might look “fine” on the outside while inside things feel tangled, uncertain or too much to hold alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface and begin to feel more like yourself again.
If you’re reading this, something in your life may feel heavy, overwhelming or stuck. Maybe you’ve been carrying anxiety for a long time, repeating old patterns in relationships or feeling disconnected from who you are. You might look “fine” on the outside while inside things feel tangled, uncertain or too much to hold alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface and begin to feel more like yourself again.
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, CFT, ACT, TA, DBT, CBT-E and more to tailor my approach to your unique needs.
Hello, I’m Clara, a fully qualified BACP registered and NCPS accredited integrative psychotherapist based in London, UK. I am also an accredited eating disorders specialist. I have clinical experience working in mental health settings across the private, NHS and charity sectors. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, and I support clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties/ challenges including anxiety and depression, among many other issues. My main areas of expertise are eating disorders, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, gender-based violence, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem.
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, CFT, ACT, TA, DBT, CBT-E and more to tailor my approach to your unique needs.
Hello, I’m Clara, a fully qualified BACP registered and NCPS accredited integrative psychotherapist based in London, UK. I am also an accredited eating disorders specialist. I have clinical experience working in mental health settings across the private, NHS and charity sectors. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, and I support clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties/ challenges including anxiety and depression, among many other issues. My main areas of expertise are eating disorders, domestic abuse, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, gender-based violence, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem.
Maybe you feel lost in life, or unable to achieve certain desires. It can be hard to sort through difficult feelings or thoughts. We can often feel a sense of shame in our experiences, but I am here to express that you are not alone.
Maybe you feel lost in life, or unable to achieve certain desires. It can be hard to sort through difficult feelings or thoughts. We can often feel a sense of shame in our experiences, but I am here to express that you are not alone.
I tend to use an integrative approach, drawing on schema therapy, EMDR, and DBT skills, to tailor the therapy to your individual needs.
If you're reading this you're probably looking for some support to make important changes to your life. Maybe you’ve noticed unhealthy or unwanted patterns in your relationships. Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your emotions and behaviours. I will help you to understand yourself and support you to make the changes you may have been struggling to make on your own. You've come to the right place.
I tend to use an integrative approach, drawing on schema therapy, EMDR, and DBT skills, to tailor the therapy to your individual needs.
If you're reading this you're probably looking for some support to make important changes to your life. Maybe you’ve noticed unhealthy or unwanted patterns in your relationships. Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your emotions and behaviours. I will help you to understand yourself and support you to make the changes you may have been struggling to make on your own. You've come to the right place.
I'm a Psychologist and Therapist registered with the British Psychology Society and a BANT/CNHC Nutritional Therapist. I'm a person-centred and integrative practitioner, focusing on helping you to build self-compassion, self-understanding, self-empowerment and inner transformation, through a variety of techniques and strategies aligned with what you want and how you would like to feel and become. With me, you will be encouraged to build new life stories, narratives, choices, habits and behaviours that will not only optimise your physical and mental health but boost your inner happiness and resilience.
I'm a Psychologist and Therapist registered with the British Psychology Society and a BANT/CNHC Nutritional Therapist. I'm a person-centred and integrative practitioner, focusing on helping you to build self-compassion, self-understanding, self-empowerment and inner transformation, through a variety of techniques and strategies aligned with what you want and how you would like to feel and become. With me, you will be encouraged to build new life stories, narratives, choices, habits and behaviours that will not only optimise your physical and mental health but boost your inner happiness and resilience.
I draw from an extensive range: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based therapies, Psychodynamic therapy, Compassion focused therapies, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, and a range of Psych-Educational tools.
Navigating a world built for neurotypical minds can be relentless. If you're neurodivergent (or wondering whether you might be), you may have spent years adapting, masking, and pushing through, often without support that truly fits.
I'm a neurodivergent therapist who specialises in working with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. I don't offer formulaic approaches. Instead, we work collaboratively to find what actually helps you, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods tailored to how you think, feel, and process the world.
I also work with a wide range of other difficulties, always meeting you as you are.
I draw from an extensive range: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based therapies, Psychodynamic therapy, Compassion focused therapies, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, and a range of Psych-Educational tools.
Navigating a world built for neurotypical minds can be relentless. If you're neurodivergent (or wondering whether you might be), you may have spent years adapting, masking, and pushing through, often without support that truly fits.
I'm a neurodivergent therapist who specialises in working with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. I don't offer formulaic approaches. Instead, we work collaboratively to find what actually helps you, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods tailored to how you think, feel, and process the world.
I also work with a wide range of other difficulties, always meeting you as you are.
It can often be helpful to blend these with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused therapy, as it allows us to deeply (but safely) explore your world, while developing practical tools for daily life.
As an integrative counsellor and therapeutic coach, I’m passionate about providing a warm, empathetic, and empowering space for my clients, and I'd love the chance to do the same for you!
My specialties include supporting clients who want to prioritise their own self-development, and helping those experiencing depression, grief, burnout, identity issues, and difficulties in their relationships (with family, friends, or partners).
I warmly welcome clients from all backgrounds and walks of life, especially including those who are new to therapy (or talking about themselves at all!), neurodivergent, or from minoritised ethnic groups.
It can often be helpful to blend these with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused therapy, as it allows us to deeply (but safely) explore your world, while developing practical tools for daily life.
As an integrative counsellor and therapeutic coach, I’m passionate about providing a warm, empathetic, and empowering space for my clients, and I'd love the chance to do the same for you!
My specialties include supporting clients who want to prioritise their own self-development, and helping those experiencing depression, grief, burnout, identity issues, and difficulties in their relationships (with family, friends, or partners).
I warmly welcome clients from all backgrounds and walks of life, especially including those who are new to therapy (or talking about themselves at all!), neurodivergent, or from minoritised ethnic groups.
I use evidenced-based therapies (EMDR, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT etc.) to guide treatment in a way that is adapted to each individual, to help make sense of their own difficulties and strengths.
The therapy I provide gears towards helping people make sense of their problems and stuck patterns that stop us from moving forward. Difficulties and symptoms are processed on a bodily, cognitive and emotional level. Through this process, we are able to create change in our lives to get 'unstuck'. My practice is grounded in a trauma-focused framework.
I use evidenced-based therapies (EMDR, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT etc.) to guide treatment in a way that is adapted to each individual, to help make sense of their own difficulties and strengths.
The therapy I provide gears towards helping people make sense of their problems and stuck patterns that stop us from moving forward. Difficulties and symptoms are processed on a bodily, cognitive and emotional level. Through this process, we are able to create change in our lives to get 'unstuck'. My practice is grounded in a trauma-focused framework.
Starting therapy can feel daunting. Your therapist will provide a non-judgemental and confidential space to allow you to safely talk about whatever concerns you. The clinician knows how brave it is to begin therapy and will be sensitive to how you are feeling. Together you and your therapist will engage in a process so as to understand whatever difficulties you are facing. You might feel a sense of underlying unhappiness, dissatisfaction, a lack of motivation, or lethargy. Or you may feel anxious which can evoke a sense fear and stuck ness.
Starting therapy can feel daunting. Your therapist will provide a non-judgemental and confidential space to allow you to safely talk about whatever concerns you. The clinician knows how brave it is to begin therapy and will be sensitive to how you are feeling. Together you and your therapist will engage in a process so as to understand whatever difficulties you are facing. You might feel a sense of underlying unhappiness, dissatisfaction, a lack of motivation, or lethargy. Or you may feel anxious which can evoke a sense fear and stuck ness.
Caitlin Cheale
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bracknell RG12
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Does your teenage daughter struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, or an eating disorder but you’ve been told she isn’t “sick enough”? Long waiting lists and frustrated calls to GP or CAMHS have left you feeling alone. Are you overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried about what might happen to her? I am here to help. I support families navigating these challenges with compassion and expertise. With nearly 15 years’ experience working with teens and women, I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, eating difficulties, and emotional regulation.
Does your teenage daughter struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, or an eating disorder but you’ve been told she isn’t “sick enough”? Long waiting lists and frustrated calls to GP or CAMHS have left you feeling alone. Are you overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried about what might happen to her? I am here to help. I support families navigating these challenges with compassion and expertise. With nearly 15 years’ experience working with teens and women, I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, eating difficulties, and emotional regulation.
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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.