Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Is DBT helpful for me?

DBT might be a good fit for you if you:

  • Experience intense emotions, including self-harm or suicidal thoughts

  • Struggle with relationships

  • Find it hard to communicate with others or assert yourself

What can DBT help with?

DBT can help with a wide range of mental health challenges, including:

  • Mood management (e.g., low mood, depression, bipolar, suicidality, self-harm)

  • Anxiety management (e.g., stress, burnout)

  • Relationship challenges (e.g., family, romantic)

  • Strong emotions

  • Communication

  • Assertiveness

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Complex trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Neurodiversity (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism)

  • Men’s mental health

What should I expect when doing DBT?

When doing DBT, you can expect your therapist to:

  • Teach you skills to build up your distress tolerance

  • Use strategies like mindfulness and emotion regulation to build up your resilience in your daily life

  • Explore interpersonal skills to help with your relationships and communication

How do I start doing DBT?

Your psychologist at Sonderful Psychology is highly experienced in DBT. Reach out to us today to find out more about how you can start DBT. We offer sessions both in our Campbelltown office or via telehealth.

What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based form of psychological treatment that helps with building distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and your interpersonal skills (including communication). At Sonderful Psychology, we have expertise in using DBT to treat a wide range of mental health conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about DBT

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is used to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce behaviours such as self-harm. It is commonly used for emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and stress.

  • Yes, DBT is specifically designed to improve emotional regulation. It teaches practical skills to help you understand, manage, and respond to strong emotions in a more balanced and effective way.

  • No. While DBT was originally developed for borderline personality disorder, it is now widely used to help people with intense emotions, self-harm behaviours, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

  • DBT can be a longer-term therapy, depending on your needs. Some people benefit from short-term skills-focused work, while others may engage in therapy over several months to build and consolidate skills across different areas of their life.

  • DBT teaches four main skill areas: mindfulness (staying present), distress tolerance (coping with difficult situations), emotion regulation (managing intense feelings), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving communication and relationships).

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