What Can DBT Help With?

DBT is highly effective for problems where a person struggles with emotional dysregulation (the inability to manage and respond to emotional experiences healthily). It provides a structured framework to replace destructive coping mechanisms with effective, life-affirming ones.

DBT is the gold standard treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but is also highly effective in treating:

Chronic Suicidal Thoughts or Self-Harm: Reducing urges and finding alternative coping methods during crisis.

Intense Emotional Mood Swings: Learning to tolerate and navigate extreme highs and lows without destructive actions.

Impulsivity: Decreasing reckless behaviour in areas like spending, substance use, or binge eating.

Relationship Instability: Improving communication, managing conflict, and maintaining stable, healthy relationships.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Particularly when combined with severe emotion regulation difficulties.

Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders: Where strong emotional urges drive the compulsive behaviour.

The goal is to move you from a state of emotional chaos to one of calm, thoughtful living.