Dialectical Behaviour TherapyEquipping Teens with Resilience
Learn practical skills to manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and create a life worth living through our specialised DBT approach for teenagers.
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?
DBT is an evidence-based treatment approach that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT has been proven effective in addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
The primary goal of DBT is to help individuals build a life worth living by developing skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
At Shake Counselling, we've adapted DBT specifically for teenagers, creating an approach that's engaging, relevant, and effective for adolescents facing emotional and behavioural challenges.
"DBT gave me the tools I never knew I needed. Now when life gets overwhelming, I have actual strategies that work. It's changed everything."
— 17-year-old DBT client
The Four DBT Superpowers You'll Master
Forget boring worksheets and lectures. These are actual life skills that'll help you handle whatever drama, stress, or chaos comes your way - and actually feel good doing it.
Mindfulness
Learning to stay present and aware in the moment
Develop the ability to observe your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without being overwhelmed
Distress Tolerance
Building resilience to handle difficult emotions
Learn healthy ways to cope with intense feelings and crisis situations without making things worse
Emotion Regulation
Understanding and managing your emotional responses
Develop skills to identify, understand, and healthily express your emotions
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Building healthy relationships and communication
Learn to ask for what you need, say no when necessary, and maintain your self-respect
Why Our DBT Hits Different
We've ditched the boring workbooks and stuffy office vibes. Our DBT is designed BY teens, FOR teens - mixing proven techniques with real activities that actually stick.
One-on-One Skills Coaching
Your personal DBT coach who gets it. We work through YOUR specific struggles - whether that's panic attacks before exams, explosive arguments at home, or that overwhelming feeling when everything feels too much. No generic advice, just real strategies for YOUR life.
Squad Goals (Group Skills Coming Soon!)
Learn alongside other teens who actually understand what you're going through. Share victories, practice skills together, and realise you're not the only one dealing with this stuff. It's like group chat support, but IRL and actually helpful.
Movement & Creative Learning
Forget sitting still for an hour. We practice mindfulness while shooting hoops, learn distress tolerance through art, and master emotion regulation on nature walks. Your brain remembers better when your body's involved - science fact!
Family Gets Involved (Without Being Cringe)
We help your family understand DBT too - so they stop making things worse by accident. They'll learn when to give space, how to actually help (not just lecture), and why "just calm down" is the worst advice ever.
The Bottom Line? DBT That Actually Makes Sense
We teach you skills that work in YOUR world - handling group chat drama, dealing with exam stress, surviving family dinners, and everything in between. This is DBT for your actual life, not some textbook version of it.
Why Teens Actually Choose DBT
It's not just another therapy programme - it's learning skills that actually work when life hits hard. Here's what teens tell us DBT gives them.
"I don't explode anymore"
Learn to manage intense emotions without losing your mind or hurting people you care about
"People actually want to be around me"
Build real connections without the drama, manipulation, or walking on eggshells
"I finally understand myself"
Figure out why you react the way you do and what's actually going on in your head
"I can handle anything now"
Build a toolkit of strategies that work when everything feels overwhelming or out of control
"I actually solve problems now"
Stop making everything worse and start figuring out real solutions that actually work
"Life doesn't suck anymore"
Experience actual happiness, peace, and hope for your future instead of just surviving each day
What to Expect in DBT
DBT is a structured, comprehensive therapy that combines individual sessions with skills training to create lasting change.
Assessment & Goals
We assess your current challenges and work together to set clear, achievable goals.
Skills Learning
Learn the four core DBT skills through interactive sessions and practical exercises.
Practice & Apply
Use your new skills in real-life situations with ongoing support and coaching.
Integration & Growth
Integrate skills into your daily life and continue building on your progress.
Who Benefits from DBT?
DBT has been shown to be effective for addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges:
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Self-harm behaviours
Suicidal ideation
Substance abuse
Eating disorders
Anger management issues
Relationship difficulties
Start Your Journey with DBT
If a teen in your life is struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviours, or interpersonal challenges, DBT at Shake Counselling may be the key to helping them build the skills and resilience they need to thrive.
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Start Building Your DBT Skills Today
Transform how you handle life's challenges with practical, evidence-based skills that create lasting change. Your journey to emotional freedom starts here.