DBT Individual Therapy Sessions
Most professionals agree that DBT is best delivered in a group setting: as it is focused on teaching new skills rather than analysing old feelings, there are no privacy concerns to worry about. Furthermore, the skills that we teach are more easily learned in groups. However, some people are simply unable to cope with a group setting, either because of a condition such as social anxiety or because of strong personal feelings. If you are one of these people, please don’t worry. We have a treatment option to offer you that will ensure you get the help you need in an environment you are comfortable with: DBT individual therapy sessions. In these sessions, you can learn all the same skills as you would learn in a group setting, although the pace at which you learn may be a little slower.
When to Consider DBT Individual Therapy Sessions
If you are not sure whether individual therapy sessions are the right choice for you, please consider the following points carefully:
- Group Sessions May Be More Effective – You may be able to make faster progress when attending group sessions as many of the skills are more easily learned in groups. With this in mind, we recommend trying group therapy first if you possibly can.
- Individual Sessions Are More Expensive – Because the therapist can only treat one patient at a time when conducting individual sessions, they are unfortunately more expensive than group sessions. You may also need a longer course if your progress is slower in individual sessions.
- Schedules May Be Less Flexible – We hold weekly DBT Group Skills sessions several days of the week, which means you have a choice when it comes to session times. If you choose individual therapy sessions, however, you may have to agree to a fixed schedule that can’t be changed.
Book Your Initial Assessment
If you have carefully considered all of the above points and you feel that DBT individual therapy sessions are the right option for you, please feel free to contact us in order to arrange an initial assessment. Once this has been completed and evaluated, we can make the necessary arrangements for your individual sessions.
You are also welcome to contact us if you would like any more information about the individual and group therapy sessions we offer. We will be happy to answer all your questions and to help you book an initial assessment if desired.
Amy Matthew2022-06-25I have had so many years struggling with my anxiety and have seen a few professionals over the years but my time I have spent with Jason has really helped me become so much more confident in myself and I can't thank him enough for taking the time to understand my issues and giving me the best tools that will stay with me and help me to continue to grow and become a stronger woman. Thank you Jason.
Jack Christodoulou2022-06-25I would like to express my gratitude to Jason Ward for he's amazing help and getting me through dark times and into the light again. (I didn't think it was possible) many thanks life is better now.
Tallie Samuels2021-08-10I completed all four modules of the DBT course in 2020, and I can honestly say my life has been changed. I received so much support from Jason & Jerinda throughout my sessions, and I always felt like I was in a safe space with them. Throughout the course, I built up skills that I am still using today. I now find everyday life easier to manage; feel more in control of my emotional responses; am able to to tap into 'wise mind' rather than thinking in black & white; and I have a number of coping skills that make emotional crises easier to manage, when they do happen. This is the best course of therapy I have ever completed, and I have tried many different kinds in my lifetime. Thanks to the skills I learnt on the course, and to my own hard work integrating them into my life, I now live a life that feels worth living. Thank you.
Samantha Tran-Larkin2019-11-26I have completed 2 modules of the DBT programme so far and I can honestly say it has honestly changed my life. I am not a stranger to therapy. 2 years ago I started general psychotherapy following the birth of my 4th child as I developed what I thought was PND. I also had a volatile relationship. Because of my personal circumstances, things progressively got worse. When I started the DBT programme I was lost, angry, hopeless and saw this as my last chance to solve some crisis of mine. 2 modules in, I feel refreshed and optimistic. I understand myself more and get boundaries. I am more productive and for the first time in a long while I can actually say I am happy. I will most likely revisit certain modules for a little refresh and will continue to use my invaluable DBT skills everyday. Thank you Jason.
Sevda Sipahi2019-10-01I was feeling insecure, anxious and depressed. I have joined the DBT sessions. I found it so helpful and effective. Before DBT, l wasn’t aware of the skills. Jason and Jurenda are such amazing people with their knowledge and positivity. They were so supportive. They taught me the skills and motivated me a lot to use the skills. Gradually l felt l improved myself quite a lot and definitely l feel much better now than before. It also improved my self confidence. I am more aware of myself now than before. I learnt to be in wise mind rather than being too emotional or too rational. I want to thank Jason and Jurenda for their good work, support and kindness.
Jess2018-03-08I've been working on my DBT skills with Jason for the past 9 months. In that time I have learnt enough repair damaged relationships with family, to begin to curb my unhealthy 'problem behaviours' and to start to build back up my self esteem and work on treating myself with kindness and compassion. I would thoroughly recommend DBT therapy, I think we all have a lot to learn from it. Without it and without Jason I wouldn't be where I am right now - I'm very grateful.
Samuel Perry2018-02-10Jason helped me through a very low period in my life, I was depressed and anxious, using DBT skills helped resolve my symptoms.
Daniel Fox2018-01-30Got the training last year here and I can clearly say I am much skilled in DBT. They have changed my skill and this course is really helpful. Thanks