Get Started with DBT FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION
DBT for Addiction
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) can be an effective form of support for individuals struggling with addiction, whether that’s drug or alcohol addiction, particularly where emotional regulation, impulsivity and coping behaviours are linked to substance use.
At Home Counties Therapy, we offer full DBT programmes and DBT-informed support for addiction, helping individuals develop practical strategies to manage cravings, reduce reliance on substances and build healthier coping mechanisms.
DBT Prices Starting from £2,250 for 6 Months of DBT
About DBT FOR ADDICTION
What Is Addiction?
Addiction is a condition characterised by a physical or psychological dependence on substances such as drugs or alcohol. It often develops as a way of coping with difficult emotions, stress or underlying mental health challenges. Over time, this reliance can become a cycle that is difficult to break, impacting relationships, work and overall wellbeing. With the right support, individuals can learn to understand the causes of addiction and develop healthier, more sustainable ways of coping.
How DBT Helps with Addiction
DBT focuses on addressing the emotional and behavioural patterns that often contribute to addiction. Rather than focusing solely on stopping substance use, it helps individuals understand and manage the triggers behind it.
DBT focuses on building skills that can help with:
Managing cravings and urges
Regulating emotions linked to substance use
Reducing impulsive or risky behaviours
Developing healthier coping strategies
Improving self-awareness and decision-making
For individuals who use substances to manage emotional distress, DBT provides a structured and supportive framework for change.
DBT Skills
DBT Skills for Addiction
DBT is a skills-based therapy, meaning it provides practical tools that can be applied in real-life situations. These skills are particularly useful for managing addiction-related challenges.
Emotional Regulation
Many individuals use substances to cope with overwhelming emotions. DBT helps you understand emotional triggers and develop healthier ways to manage them.
Distress Tolerance
This focuses on coping with difficult situations without turning to substances. It is especially helpful for managing cravings and high-risk moments.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness techniques support awareness of thoughts, urges and behaviours, helping you pause and make more considered decisions.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
DBT helps improve communication and relationship skills, which can be important in rebuilding trust and maintaining support networks during recovery.
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Start DBT for Addiction
If you’re looking for structured support to manage addiction, Home Counties Therapy offers DBT-informed therapy tailored to your needs.
Get in touch today to learn more about our DBT programmes and how they can support your recovery.
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Our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy For Addiction Pricing
Our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy packages are paid for monthly with no hidden fees or extra costs.
Please note that before starting our DBT course, we require new clients to start with an initial assessment. This is an essential step to ensuring you receive the right support and it will help us place you in a group best fit for your needs.
Please note, prices are set as of September 2025 and are subject to review annually.
If you’re interested in starting DBT online rather than in person please view our online course information here.
Adults In-Person DBT Therapy Pricing and Features
- Pre-Assessment Appointments Included
- Weekly 2 1/2 hr DBT Group
- Weekly one to one 1hr Therapy
- Phone Support
- Whatsapp Support Group Access
Adults In-Person DBT Group Only Pricing and Features
- Pre-Assessment Appointments Included
- Weekly 2 1/2 hr DBT Group
- Whatsapp Support Group Access
- Additional 1-1 therapy can be booked in addition. Prices from £60-£150
DBT Adolescent Therapy Package
- Pre-Assessment Appointments Included
- Weekly DBT Skills Group
- Weekly 1-1 Therapy with advanced DBT Therapist
- Contact us for a tailored price for you and your family
Cost per DBT Skills Training group is £100
Cost per Psychotherapy appointment is £90
Cost per DBT coaching appointment is £60
Cost per online family group is £40
DBT Adolescent Group + Family Group
- Weekly DBT Skills Group*
- Monthly Family Support Group
- Additional 1-1 therapy can be booked in addition. Prices from £60-£150
Cost per DBT Skills Training group is £100
Cost per Psychotherapy appointment is £90
Cost per DBT coaching appointment is £60
Cost per online family group is £40
*If you're having therapy elsewhere or would like to discuss a group only option in limited cases we may be able to offer group only.
Getting started
Addiction and Emotional Dysregulation
Addiction is often closely linked to emotional dysregulation, where individuals struggle to manage stress, anxiety or difficult feelings. Substances may initially be used to cope with these emotions, but over time they can worsen them and create dependency.
This can include:
Using substances to cope with stress or low mood
Difficulty managing emotional triggers
Impulsive or risky behaviours
Cycles of relapse and guilt
Challenges in relationships and daily functioning
DBT is particularly effective in addressing these patterns, helping individuals build emotional resilience and reduce reliance on substances.
Who Is DBT for Addiction Suitable For?
DBT may be particularly helpful if you:
Struggle with cravings or urges to use substances
Use drugs or alcohol to cope with stress or emotions
Experience relapse or difficulty maintaining recovery
Have co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression
Want structured, practical tools to support long-term change
DBT can be adapted for both adults and young people, depending on individual needs.
Online DBT for Addiction
We offer DBT programmes online, allowing you to access structured support from anywhere in the UK.
Online DBT typically includes:
One-to-one therapy sessions
Skills-based learning
Ongoing support and guidance
This flexible format supports consistency and helps you apply DBT techniques in your everyday life.
DBT as Part of Addiction Support
DBT is often used as part of a broader addiction treatment plan, rather than as a standalone solution.
It can complement:
Addiction therapy and counselling
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes
Support for co-occurring mental health conditions
Long-term recovery planning
This integrated approach helps address both the behavioural and emotional aspects of addiction.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say About Our DBT Therapy
The DBT group is helpful in finding methods to allow for improvement of life experiences. I’ve found the group experience to be insightful with members sharing their personal experiences with the methods taught and how they have adapted them to make them fit to their specific needs. Making connections to the facilitators and group members dealing with difficulties and still showing up to help improve themselves is inspiring and encouraging to keeping the commitment to yourself of showing up every week. I’ve found group to be a safe space and being surrounded by supportive individuals you truly feel as if you have people in your corner and on your team building together.
Anonymous Client
I first came into contact with Home Counties Therapy two years ago and at that point was in a very dark place feeling like I didn’t have options or anywhere to turn to.
I have been seeing them on a 1.2.1 basis and have had group DBT sessions as well.
From the outset Lorna was welcoming, understanding and has helped me to get my life back on track. I’m now back in education, have a great relationship with my family and am feeling the best I ever have, this is all down to HCT guiding me along the way and encouraging me to persevere with change.
Jared
I have just completed a 6 month course of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy with Home Counties Therapy.
This course has been invaluable in providing me with skills that I did not possess before beginning the course. In particular I have found the interpersonal skills training and the distress tolerance tools to be helpful.
The trainers are compassionate and have fantastic knowledge of both the course material & the supporting psychology. They have a great way of helping every member of the group to understand the course material and apply it to our own lives. No one gets left behind.
Jackie
Through DBT and my 1-2-1 sessions I have noticed a change in myself and started to challenge my thoughts and have come to understand why I’m feeling the way I do.
My therapist has been fantastic! Home Counties has helped me a lot and I’ve got skills to set me for life I love the fact that if I am having a crisis someone is always at the end of the phone to help me get through it.
Highly recommend!
Jen
DBT has completely transformed my life, giving me the tools to cope with everyday challenges. I went from struggling to use the tools and not understanding how to utilise them and over time it has become easier and a way of life. I have my good and bad days like everyone but with the constant reminder that I have DBT to help me if I have my really bad days which pulls me through. Since using DBT I have less bad days which it takes me quicker to recover from. I recommend DBT to everyone and still to this day look at the tools to refresh my memory. I have even started using DBT with my children. Thank you to Matthew and their team for helping through a very dark time.
Anonymous Client
Being a part of the DBT Group has opened my eyes to some comforting truths: that I’m not alone in my struggles, that help and understanding is out there from peers as well as therapists, and that there are skills to learn that can help me manage the daily challenges I always seem to be facing.
I’ve found the DBT skills to be of great help in earning back competency, freedom of mind, and a healthy sense of control in my life. Having tools with which to navigate the difficulties of life, especially those created of my own mind, has opened doors for me that I felt were shut for good, and I feel the future is now manageable, and even hopeful.
Isaac B
meet the team
Meet our DBT For Addiction Therapists
Lorna Wykes
Consultant Director
Matthew Molyneux
Senior Addiction Therapist
Tanya Dalton
Senior DBT Skills Trainer & Psychotherapist
Lindsay Riley
Senior DBT Skills Trainer & Psychotherapist
James Hansen
Senior Therapist & supervisor
Ashleigh Wykes
DBT Lead and Skills Trainer
Dan Harwood-Stamper
Senior DBT Skills Trainer and Psychotherapist
Marion Leishman
DBT Skills Trainer & Integrative Therapist
Jenna Stoodley
DBT Skills Trainer & Integrative Psychotherapist
Katy Lee
DBT Skills Trainer & Integrative Psychotherapist
Charlotte McKenzie-Cook
Lead Nurse
Emma Pomery
Clinical Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions About DBT FOR ADDICTION
What Would You Like To Know?
Yes, therapy is a key part of addiction recovery. It helps you understand the underlying causes of substance use, develop coping strategies and build long-term resilience.
Approaches such as DBT and CBT can support emotional regulation, reduce impulsive behaviours and help manage triggers associated with addiction.
Yes, DBT can be effective for addiction, particularly where substance use is linked to emotional distress, impulsivity or difficulty coping with stress. It provides practical tools to manage urges and build healthier behaviours.
DBT and CBT can both be helpful for addiction. CBT often focuses on changing thought patterns, while DBT places greater emphasis on emotional regulation and coping with distress. DBT may be particularly useful for individuals who struggle with intense emotions or relapse patterns.
Not necessarily. DBT can be used to support individuals at different stages of recovery, including those who are still struggling with substance use. Your therapist will work with you to create a suitable plan.
Yes, DBT programmes are available online, allowing you to access therapy from anywhere in the UK.
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