What is DBT?
A Practical Approach to Emotional Wellbeing
For many people, emotional distress is not simply about feeling sad or anxious. It may involve rapid mood changes, difficulty calming down after conflict, impulsive decisions made in moments of distress, or a sense that emotions quickly take over.
DBT addresses these challenges by teaching structured skills that can be practised and strengthened over time. People often report feeling more capable of managing stress, navigating relationships more effectively, and responding to emotional situations with greater balance.
The program can be completed alongside individual therapy or psychiatric care, and often complements other forms of treatment.
About Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT is a well-established treatment developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan — one of the most widely researched and effective therapies for managing emotional distress.
Unlike talk therapies that focus primarily on analysing past experiences, DBT places a strong emphasis on learning practical skills that can be applied in everyday situations — balancing acceptance of reality with strategies for meaningful change.
Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, 1970s–80s. A structured form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).