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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful approach that helps us understand and work with intense emotions and the patterns of behaviour that develop when we don’t know how to manage these feelings. While many therapies focus on changing how we think, DBT focuses on helping us accept where we are, while also giving us tools to grow and make meaningful changes in how we respond.
As therapists, we know that navigating emotional pain, impulsive behaviors, or relationship difficulties can feel overwhelming. We’ve also experienced moments in our own lives where coping felt out of reach. DBT offers a practical and compassionate way forward - one that balances acceptance with change. It allows us as therapists to draw on both our clinical expertise and our humanity as we support you in building a life worth living.
Four core skill areas
Mindfulness
Distress tolerance
Distress tolerance
Learning to be fully present in the moment, without judgment — even when things are painful or difficult. Mindfulness helps us become aware of our thoughts and feelings rather than being overwhelmed by them.
Distress tolerance
Distress tolerance
Distress tolerance
Learning to survive crises and manage overwhelming emotions without making things worse. These skills help us get through painful moments without engaging in harmful or impulsive behaviours.
Emotion regulation
Interpersonal effectiveness
Interpersonal effectiveness
Understanding and naming our emotions, learning where they come from, and developing tools to manage them so we can feel more stable and in control.
Interpersonal effectiveness
Interpersonal effectiveness
Interpersonal effectiveness
Strengthening how we communicate, ask for what we need, set boundaries, and maintain self-respect in relationships.
Who this helps
DBT is particularly effective for people struggling with:
- Feel your emotions swing quickly and intensely
- Have thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Find relationships repeatedly hard to navigate
- Have been told you meet criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder
- Want concrete skills, not just a place to talk
Want to learn more?
For more information, you can refer to the Health Direct Website or contact our team today .
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