Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an adapted form of CBT that builds skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress and improve relationships. Fettle's accredited therapists deliver DBT online, with appointments within 24 hours.
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Without Fettle I'd have never had access to the therapist I meet with due to our locations. I was matched with Rebecca Lock. She is an incredible therapist who has helped me time and time again.
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Fettle. From the very first session, I felt supported and heard. The platform is user-friendly, and my therapist has been wonderful, empathetic, skilled, and genuinely invested in my progress.
Quick to book, easy to use, and really good therapists. Everything about this platform feels well-run and supportive. Love that it's all Irish-based and focuses on proper accredited therapy. Five stars.
I found the whole booking process really quick and straightforward, and the platform itself is very easy to use. Any questions I had were answered quickly, and everyone I dealt with was genuinely helpful. The therapists have all been excellent.
Fettle has been amazing to work with. Professional, supportive, and genuinely focused on helping people. The team is responsive, caring and consistently goes above and beyond. Highly recommended.
I've been using Fettle on and off now for 2 years. Thankfully Fettle paired me up with an excellent therapist based on the issues I said I would like to discuss and I've come a long way since then. I would recommend Fettle as they genuinely do their best to ensure people are matched with the right therapist.
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The whole experience was very professional, highly recommend.
My Fettle counsellor Ken was open and non-judgemental. He allowed me to set the agenda and flow of communication. I gained insight on my issues and feel empowered to overcome them.
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Learn how DBT can help you develop essential life skills through evidence-based, compassionate approaches.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an adapted form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Its primary objectives are to teach people how to live in the moment, build healthy stress coping mechanisms, regulate emotions, and improve interpersonal connections.
DBT focuses on four key strategies: Core Mindfulness (living in the moment), Distress Tolerance (crisis management), Interpersonal Effectiveness (healthy relationships), and Emotional Regulation (managing intense feelings).
Our matching process connects you with a therapist trained in DBT who understands your unique situation. You can let us match you based on your needs, preferences, and goals, or browse therapist profiles to find someone who resonates with you.
If you struggle with emotional regulation, have difficulty in relationships, engage in self-destructive behaviours, or have found other therapies ineffective, DBT may be the approach you need. It is especially effective for those who feel things intensely.
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DBT is an adapted form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Its primary objectives are to teach people how to live in the moment, build healthy stress coping mechanisms, regulate their emotions, and improve their interpersonal connections. It was created by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s.
DBT was created for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) but is also effective for ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, generalised anxiety disorder, major depression, OCD, PTSD, and substance addiction. Research shows over 75% of people with BPD no longer meet diagnostic criteria after a year of DBT.
Many people who seek DBT have had little success with conventional treatments. This is frequently because other therapy failed to address the skills impairments that caused their problems. DBT argues that understanding the causes of difficulties does not address the issue alone - you need practical skills to make changes.
DBT is more like a marathon than a sprint. It takes effort and patience to change habits. We are rewiring the brain connections in specific ways by teaching people to act and think differently. As DBT therapists, we do not anticipate significant changes until the therapy cycle is finished. Adult DBT programs typically last a year.
No! DBT is a recovery-oriented approach. This means we will do everything we can to help you construct a life that does not require you to be in DBT or any other therapy for the rest of your life. Most people who complete our program enjoy very fulfilling lives with far less suffering.
DBT focuses on four key skill sets: Core Mindfulness (living in the present moment), Distress Tolerance (crisis management and acceptance), Emotional Regulation (managing intense emotions effectively), and Interpersonal Effectiveness (building healthy relationships and communication).
DBT features can include group skills training, individual psychotherapy, and phone coaching. In sessions, you and your therapist work together to reconcile self-acceptance and change. The therapist validates your experiences while helping you make positive changes in behaviour and interactions with others.
Our DBT therapists bring together clinical experience, evidence-based care, and a compassionate approach to help clients understand what they’re experiencing and access the right support.
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