Therapies

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

DBT is the Gold Standard Treatment for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder but in recent years the treatment has proved to be highly effective for Adults and Adolescents with other conditions too.
Person taking part in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy group session in Buckinghamshire

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.

Person in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Group Session

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:

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.

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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

Crisis survival skills are taught to help members prevent and navigate crisis situations by building safe and effective methods to manage distress and anxiety without engaging in problem behaviours. Reality acceptance helps people to fully accept reality and provides guidance on how to respond to painful aspects of life.

Module 03: Emotion Regulation

SKILLS TRAINING

This module helps individuals learn about their emotional responses, we teach how to decrease unwanted emotions and how to manage strong emotions that interfere with your quality of life. Learn skills that will help regulate emotions whilst also increasing your emotional resilience by taking care of your mind and body.

Module 04: Interpersonal Effectiveness

SKILLS TRAINING

Build your interpersonal skills so you can reduce and navigate conflict, learn how to be assertive and manage boundaries in relationships. Strategies are provided for maintaining relationships, creating new ones, building self-respect and managing both your own needs and the needs of others in interpersonal situations skilfully.

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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. There are three price options available.

Please note, prices are set as of October 2022 and are subject to review annually.

Lite Online Course

£ 275 Per Month
  • Weekly Online DBT Group
  • WhatsApp Group Access

Face To Face

£ 705 Per Month
  • Weekly In Person DBT Group
  • Weekly 1-1 Therapy Session
  • Phone Support
  • Whatsapp Group Access

Full Online Course

£ 640 Per Month
  • Weekly Online DBT Group
  • Weekly 1-1 Online Therapy
  • Phone Support
  • Whatsapp Group Access

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

What Would You Like To Know?

We currently have four groups running, 3 in-person and 1 online (allows access nationally and internationally). We increase the number of groups rather than have a waiting list because we are aware of the need for treatment to be accessible quickly.
You will have an initial one off, 2-hour appointment to understand your needs and the challenges you are facing. Following this we will allocate a therapist and arrange pre-treatment. This will take place across 4-6 weeks, and we will then offer a place in the right group for you.

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.
Evidence is that group provides the best treatment outcome, but we will tailor the treatment package to your needs.
Definitely. Many people who come to DBT have had limited success in other therapies. This is usually because the other therapies didn’t effectively treat the skills deficits that lead to their difficulties.

More Therapies Available

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

DBT is the Gold Standard Treatment for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder but in recent years the treatment has proved to be highly effective for Adults and Adolescents with other conditions too.

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