Leading Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT Is providing Life Changing Results For Our Clients
There are a few places available in the UK that offer this treatment and unfortunately, in many areas, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy treatment is either not available or difficult to access through the NHS.
Here at Home Counties Therapy, we offer the package advocated by the author and lead in the field of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Marsha Linehan. This involves a combination of Skills Training Group, One to One Therapy and Phone Support. We have been inspired as a team to offer the full DBT package to clients with complex mental health issues and adolescent with emotional and behavioural traits in line with BPD symptoms as this increases successful outcomes for our clients.
What Is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
A Diverse Therapy That Builds Skills For All Areas Of Your Life
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a comprehensive therapy that is designed to help increase resilience to distress and give individuals vital crisis management skills. It is helpful for individuals with extreme and intense emotions, who self-harm or engage in parasuicidal behaviour, who have negative and impulsive thoughts, have difficulty managing relationships, or are dealing with past trauma.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy helps establish coping mechanisms to reduce anxiety in situations and environments that elicit stress responses. It has been proven to be an effect way to shift negative and impulsive thinking instead building positive self-talk and mindful behaviours.
Is DBT RIght For you
Who can benefit from DBT?
We’re seeing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy make huge beneficial changes in the lives of people with the following conditions:
- Adults with Borderline Personality Disorder.
- Adults with Complex Addiction.
- Adults and Adolescents with Behavioural and Emotional Dysregulation.
- Adults and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD & PDA).
- Adults and Adolescents with Depression or Anxiety.
About Our Dialectical behaviour therapy course
Available in person or online
Our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy course in Aylesbury is a 25-week module course during which time the client works on four skill-based areas in a group setting and working on individual issues with their designated therapist. Both components are necessary as clients become able to apply new skills in real life. It is highly recommended that clients complete the module twice. This is because learning to apply the skills during the first six months takes considerable effort and the second six-month period is where learning is compounded and becomes more integrated with the clients’ life and thinking style.
Each client takes part in a 2½ hour small group session each week and has a one-hour session with a DBT therapist each week and phone coaching as agreed with your therapist.
More About Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
What You Will Learn In The 4 DBT Modules
The DBT course at our Aylesbury clinic is made up of 4 core modules. Each of them are designed to focus on different areas of skills training. The 4 modules of DBT are: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation & Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Module 01: Mindfulness
SKILLS TRAINING
The foundation of DBT skills which allows you to become more aware, be able to focus on the present moment and skilfully attend to emotions, thoughts, and problems. Mindfulness is delivered in a practical and relatable way that allows you develop a sense of wise mind.
Module 02: Distress tolerance
SKILLS TRAINING
Module 03: Emotion Regulation
SKILLS TRAINING
Module 04: Interpersonal Effectiveness
SKILLS TRAINING
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Assessment & Pre-Treatment
To receive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, you’ll need an assessment to determine if it’s suitable for you and which treatment package will be best for you. During the assessment, your current and past difficulties will be explored, and your therapist will recommend the most effective treatment, while considering your preferences and financial situation.
Before starting the DBT programme, you’ll need to participate in pre-treatment work, which involves working on your goals and motivation. Pre-treatment usually involves an initial assessment and two appointments. Group admissions are in between each DBT module, and your therapist will advise you of the timescale accordingly.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Course Options And Pricing
Our DBT Course Pricing Packages
The full package is paid for monthly with no hidden costs. Please note that assessments and hourly appointments prior to formal treatment starting or outside of the DBT package are subject to standard rates.
Please note, prices are set as of October 2022 and are subject to review annually.
For information and about our online DBT course, please see this page.
Face To Face
- Weekly In Person DBT Group
- Weekly 1-1 Therapy Session
- Phone Support
- Whatsapp Group Access
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
What Would You Like To Know?
There are 3 core aspects to the DBT programme:
- Weekly one to one therapy.
- Weekly Skills Training group.
- Phone coaching to encourage skills use where needed.
