Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) in Glasgow, Edinburgh & Online

A structured approach to therapy
Focused on meaningful change

Delivered exclusively by doctorate level psychologists
Drawing on deep training & experience

Tailored to your specific needs
Your plan reflects your life & your goals

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What is DBT?

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy primarily used to manage personality disorders by promoting acceptance and awareness.

  • There is strong evidence for its effectiveness in treating mood disorders and suicidal ideation.

  • Patients undertaking a course of DBT are encouraged to be mindful of powerful emotions, accept the essence of change, tolerate distress, and regulate emotional changes.

  • For DBT to be successful, there must be a strong bond of trust between the therapist and the patient.

  • In most circumstances, DBT takes around six months to a year to be effective.

  • Each individual responds differently to a course of DBT, but there is strong evidence that indicates that most patients can manage disorder-related behaviours long after treatment.

How can MAPP help?

  • At MAPP Psychology, we understand that every person faces unique problems that are difficult to define.

  • One of the major priorities has been to create a welcoming environment so that you can start a form of therapeutic intervention without any unnecessary stress.

  • Whether you are new to therapy or have existing experience with counselling services, you can be assured that we are here to support you through your journey.

  • After initial assessments and a conversation with some of our colleagues, you will be offered a therapeutic intervention that directly matches with your needs.

  • The services we offer will equip you with the right tools to maintain an improved state of wellbeing.

  • Once you have completed your treatment at MAPP Psychology, you will understand how to make positive decisions for yourself and your loved ones.

What results can you expect?

  • If you are advised to take a course of DBT, you will learn to accept who you are and the challenges you face. The decision you make and how you regulate your behaviours will improve throughout the programme.

  • DBT is effective in treating anyone with drug and alcohol problems, compulsive disorders, and patients who self-harm. If these problems impact your life, then it’s the right time to seek out psychological intervention.

  • Taking the first step towards therapy is the hardest, and at MAPP Psychology, we acknowledge the size of this challenge. Not only will you be supported on the path to recovery, but you will also be encouraged to live a healthier life.

  • Our mission is to work closely with our patients no matter how difficult their problems may seem, and we are ready to accept you into one of our treatment programmes.

At MAPP, therapy starts with you.

Your psychologist takes the time to listen, then builds a plan around your goals and circumstances.

What makes that possible is the depth & range of training and experience our doctors of psychology bring to the table. Our psychologists are trained in a broad span of therapy modalities, from CBT and ACT to compassion-focused therapy, person-centred therapy and everything in between.

We fit the approach to you, not you to the approach, and regular check-ins keep it working as your needs change.

We're committed to giving you the support and tools you need to build towards a happier, healthier life.

Therapy at MAPP

Sessions start at £105 with a final year doctoral trainee, and £140 with one of our fully qualified doctors of psychology.

Our reputation

  • “Friendly and professional. Always helpful, attentive and caring.”

  • “I would highly recommend the MAPP team, especially if you’re someone who hasn’t had experience with therapy beforehand.”

  • “Could not recommend higher. Always super friendly, professional and Fraser makes you feel at ease the moment you start talking to him. Would give six stars if I could!”

  • “Excellent space to reflect and receive professional and empathetic support - I highly recommend to anyone still considering!”

  • “My whole experience with MAPP was professional and incredibly helpful. From the booking process to working with my psychologist. The whole process was brilliant.”

  • “I have found the therapy offered by MAPP very helpful and the counsellor to be engaging and supportive.”

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