Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Life can feel overwhelming when emotions become intense or difficult to manage. You may find yourself reacting impulsively, struggling with relationships, feeling emotionally exhausted or finding it hard to cope with stress. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help you develop practical skills to manage these challenges and build a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Originally developed to support people experiencing intense emotional distress, DBT is now widely used to help individuals manage a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, improving resilience, emotional wellbeing and relationships.

How DBT can help

DBT can be effective in supporting people experiencing:

Intense or overwhelming emotions
Difficulty managing anger or frustration
Anxiety and stress
Depression
Relationship difficulties
Impulsive behaviours
Emotional dysregulation
Low self-esteem
Self-destructive patterns
Borderline Personality Disorder (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder)
Trauma-related difficulties
Difficulty coping with life's challenges

DBT focuses on helping you understand your emotions while developing practical skills to respond to them more effectively.