Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Wickford
I integrate ACT, DBT and trauma-focused approaches where clinically helpful.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, or more complex and longstanding emotional difficulties. Many have been managing things alone for a while, or have tried to push through without much success. Some are not quite sure what the problem is, only that something feels off. I work with people at their own pace, starting with a clear shared understanding of what is going on before we figure out the best way forward together.
I integrate ACT, DBT and trauma-focused approaches where clinically helpful.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, or more complex and longstanding emotional difficulties. Many have been managing things alone for a while, or have tried to push through without much success. Some are not quite sure what the problem is, only that something feels off. I work with people at their own pace, starting with a clear shared understanding of what is going on before we figure out the best way forward together.
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
I am a BACP-accredited counsellor, supervisor and counselling tutor, deeply passionate about helping people. Through my own personal life experience and mental health challenges, counselling and psychotherapy has given a life perspective I would have never imagined before. I truly believe we each have our own answers, sometimes buried deep within us. Therapy is a process to unearth them - perhaps when they are needed most.
I am a BACP-accredited counsellor, supervisor and counselling tutor, deeply passionate about helping people. Through my own personal life experience and mental health challenges, counselling and psychotherapy has given a life perspective I would have never imagined before. I truly believe we each have our own answers, sometimes buried deep within us. Therapy is a process to unearth them - perhaps when they are needed most.
With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
I specialize in working with individuals who experience Emotion Dysregulation – Struggling with mood swings, intense emotions, or feeling out of control.
Distress Tolerance – Difficulty coping with stress, crisis situations, or overwhelming feelings.
Interpersonal Challenges – Struggles with relationships, boundaries, or communication.
BPD
With over 14 years of experience as a therapist—and the last five specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT)for The Priory Hospital—I help people develop the skills they need to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build meaningful relationships.
I specialize in working with individuals who experience Emotion Dysregulation – Struggling with mood swings, intense emotions, or feeling out of control.
Distress Tolerance – Difficulty coping with stress, crisis situations, or overwhelming feelings.
Interpersonal Challenges – Struggles with relationships, boundaries, or communication.
BPD
There are times in all our lives when we feel we have lost our way, need some to listen or simply want somebody to help us reach the next step in our journey. Maybe that sounds like you and you're looking for help to take that first step, or simply share your concerns in a safe space and really feel heard. My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan. My specialities include Relationship+Family Counselling, Anxiety+Depression, Abuse+Narcissism and Grief+Loss
There are times in all our lives when we feel we have lost our way, need some to listen or simply want somebody to help us reach the next step in our journey. Maybe that sounds like you and you're looking for help to take that first step, or simply share your concerns in a safe space and really feel heard. My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan. My specialities include Relationship+Family Counselling, Anxiety+Depression, Abuse+Narcissism and Grief+Loss
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Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist DBT service for adolescents.
Keren is experienced in offering evidenced based therapy for people presenting with anxiety, stress and low mood and eating disorders associated with over/ under controlled behaviour. Keren works from an attachment based framework to understand and improve relationships, including working with people who are in or have experienced abusive relationships.
Dr Keren Smith worked for the NHS at South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust from 2009 until 2022 where she and her colleagues set up the pioneering National and Specialist DBT service for adolescents.
Keren is experienced in offering evidenced based therapy for people presenting with anxiety, stress and low mood and eating disorders associated with over/ under controlled behaviour. Keren works from an attachment based framework to understand and improve relationships, including working with people who are in or have experienced abusive relationships.
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York.
I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York.
I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
Most people want to feel good within themselves and within their lives. I don’t think this is too much to ask. If obstacles have previously prevented this, it does not mean the future need be the same. Change is always possible and often we need a helping hand. I am passionate about collaboration as the most empowering route on a therapeutic journey. You have the strength and the answers and together we can make sense of any hurt, obstacle or fear.
Most people want to feel good within themselves and within their lives. I don’t think this is too much to ask. If obstacles have previously prevented this, it does not mean the future need be the same. Change is always possible and often we need a helping hand. I am passionate about collaboration as the most empowering route on a therapeutic journey. You have the strength and the answers and together we can make sense of any hurt, obstacle or fear.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 10 years’ experience across NHS, private and charitable services.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, often facing challenges such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, or difficult life experiences.
People come to me to support a deeper understanding of themselves or their situation, to manage through difficult times, and to help create meaningful, lasting change. I offer a non‑judgemental space where we can make sense of what’s going on together and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 10 years’ experience across NHS, private and charitable services.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, often facing challenges such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, or difficult life experiences.
People come to me to support a deeper understanding of themselves or their situation, to manage through difficult times, and to help create meaningful, lasting change. I offer a non‑judgemental space where we can make sense of what’s going on together and find a way forward that feels right for you.
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.
Please visit my website for further information about my practice, my qualifications and experience, and what services I offer: https://drrhiannawatts.com/
Please visit my website for further information about my practice, my qualifications and experience, and what services I offer: https://drrhiannawatts.com/
I work alongside the Mind-Reframed Team to deliver an adherent DBT programme which consists of weekly Skills Group Training and individual sessions.
I have had abundant exposure working with clients who experience shame and self criticism and who typically come from harsh backgrounds which have resulted in them struggling to understand and regulate their painful emotions which can lead to depression, anxiety and self destructive coping strategies. I support my clients in challenging their perception of their external world as being solely critical and their internal world as being inherently disliked. I recognise that in order for clients to feel reassured and have a sense of "safeness", they must be able to soothe themselves.
I work alongside the Mind-Reframed Team to deliver an adherent DBT programme which consists of weekly Skills Group Training and individual sessions.
I have had abundant exposure working with clients who experience shame and self criticism and who typically come from harsh backgrounds which have resulted in them struggling to understand and regulate their painful emotions which can lead to depression, anxiety and self destructive coping strategies. I support my clients in challenging their perception of their external world as being solely critical and their internal world as being inherently disliked. I recognise that in order for clients to feel reassured and have a sense of "safeness", they must be able to soothe themselves.
We may explore your history applying a psychodynamic lens, or apply mindfulness and behavioural techniques (like DBT) for real-world change depending on what serves you best in resolving issues such as grief, anxiety, or relational and workplace stress.
I believe therapy is a collaborative experiment aimed at tangibly and enduringly improving the quality of your life. Success often begins by formulating the right questions. As an experienced assessor and case manager, I excel at fostering curiosity to connect seemingly disparate threads in your story. This process creates new understanding and provides space to address the challenges we often keep hidden—unpacking them with more care and honesty than day-to-day life typically allows. In this, I follow a person-centred foundation that prioritises safety and careful listening.
We may explore your history applying a psychodynamic lens, or apply mindfulness and behavioural techniques (like DBT) for real-world change depending on what serves you best in resolving issues such as grief, anxiety, or relational and workplace stress.
I believe therapy is a collaborative experiment aimed at tangibly and enduringly improving the quality of your life. Success often begins by formulating the right questions. As an experienced assessor and case manager, I excel at fostering curiosity to connect seemingly disparate threads in your story. This process creates new understanding and provides space to address the challenges we often keep hidden—unpacking them with more care and honesty than day-to-day life typically allows. In this, I follow a person-centred foundation that prioritises safety and careful listening.
As a clinical psychotherapist, I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
As a clinical psychotherapist, I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.
Jestem psychologiem oraz psychoterapeutą poznawczo-behawioralnym w procesie kształcenia w Szkole Psychoterapii Poznawczo-Behawioralnej Uniwersytetu SWPS. Ukończyłam psychologię na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim oraz studia podyplomowe z Diagnozy neuropsychologicznej na Uniwersytecie SWPS. Jestem czynnym członkiem Polish Psychologists’ Association w Londynie, gdzie prowadzę konsultacje psychologiczne oraz psychoterapie. Doświadczenie kliniczne zdobyłam w Szpitalu Uniwersyteckim w Krakowie oraz Szpitalu im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Krakowie.
Jestem psychologiem oraz psychoterapeutą poznawczo-behawioralnym w procesie kształcenia w Szkole Psychoterapii Poznawczo-Behawioralnej Uniwersytetu SWPS. Ukończyłam psychologię na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim oraz studia podyplomowe z Diagnozy neuropsychologicznej na Uniwersytecie SWPS. Jestem czynnym członkiem Polish Psychologists’ Association w Londynie, gdzie prowadzę konsultacje psychologiczne oraz psychoterapie. Doświadczenie kliniczne zdobyłam w Szpitalu Uniwersyteckim w Krakowie oraz Szpitalu im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Krakowie.
I am a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, families, and adults. I bring a deep understanding of mental health challenges and a compassionate approach to therapy. My practice is informed by psychoanalytic theory, cognitive interventions, and trauma-informed care, drawing on my diverse training and experience in NHS services and third-sector settings.
I am a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, families, and adults. I bring a deep understanding of mental health challenges and a compassionate approach to therapy. My practice is informed by psychoanalytic theory, cognitive interventions, and trauma-informed care, drawing on my diverse training and experience in NHS services and third-sector settings.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer compassionate, evidence‑based support for adults and young people navigating emotional challenges across all life transitions, also inclusive of fertility, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences, reduce distress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach is warm, non‑judgmental and tailored to your needs, supporting resilience and wellbeing.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer compassionate, evidence‑based support for adults and young people navigating emotional challenges across all life transitions, also inclusive of fertility, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences, reduce distress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach is warm, non‑judgmental and tailored to your needs, supporting resilience and wellbeing.
DBT might help me address emotional regulation.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) senior accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families in the United States, the UK and Europe. My approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, designed to empower you to develop practical tools and emotional resilience for everyday life.
DBT might help me address emotional regulation.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) senior accredited psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families in the United States, the UK and Europe. My approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, designed to empower you to develop practical tools and emotional resilience for everyday life.
I have a master's degree and clinical training in the Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic approach and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, short and long term, with weekly sessions remotely.
I have a master's degree and clinical training in the Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytic approach and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, short and long term, with weekly sessions remotely.
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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.