Master intense emotions. Build stronger relationships. Live with intention.

Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT was originally created to support people with Borderline Personality Disorder and those engaging in self-harming or suicidal behaviours. Over time, its effectiveness has been recognised across a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and relational challenges.

DBT is rooted in the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) but uniquely blends change-oriented strategies with deep acceptance-based practices. This balance is essential, because growth begins when we feel accepted as we are.

What to expect

In our work together, you’ll learn practical, life-enhancing skills in four key areas:

• Mindfulness – anchor yourself in the present moment with clarity, self-awareness, and without judgement. Become more aware of your internal and external experiences.
• Distress Tolerance – navigate crises and emotional pain without turning to self-destructive behaviours. Learn techniques for self-soothing techniques and crisis survival skills.
• Emotion Regulation – reduce emotional reactivity and feel more in control of your mood. Learn techniques for identifying triggers, understanding emotions, and developing healthy coping mechanisms.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness – communicate your needs with confidence, set boundaries, and build more fulfilling relationships. Learn skills for asking what you need assertively, saying “no” and resolving conflicts constructively.

Each session includes agreed-upon tasks or practices to reinforce your learning between sessions. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from DBT. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who want to better understand their emotional world and feel in control over their emotional reactions and relationships.

DBT can be helpful for

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Emotional dysregulation and mood instability
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation
• Substance use and alcohol dependency
• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating)
• ADHD and impulsivity
• Trauma and PTSD
• Codependency and people-pleasing patterns
• Shame, self-criticism, and low self-worth
• Relationship conflict and fear of abandonment