Evidence based therapy approaches for emotional health
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people manage overwhelming emotions, build stronger relationships and reduce harmful behaviours. At Vivamus, DBT is offered by highly trained professionals who provide ethical, compassionate and non-judgemental care.
DBT can help you feel more in control, more balanced and better equipped to cope with life’s challenges.
What is DBT?
DBT combines practical skills with supportive therapy to help you stay in the present moment, manage distress, regulate emotions and navigate relationships more effectively.
It was originally developed for people facing significant emotional difficulties, but DBT can be helpful for a range of concerns, including:
- Personality difficulties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Substance use
- Eating disorders
At Vivamus, DBT is tailored to your individual needs, with an emphasis on safety, collaboration and meaningful progress.
What does DBT involve?
DBT at Vivamus is a commitment-based therapy that typically includes:
- Individual sessions focused on your specific challenges and goals
- Skills training to build confidence in managing emotions, distress and relationships
DBT usually involves attending for at least six months, with two sessions per week. You will work closely with your psychologist to set clear goals and agree on the most suitable approach.
For some clients, a shorter skills-focused programme or a different therapy, such as CBT, may be recommended instead.
Skills covered in DBT
In DBT, you will learn and practise skills in four key areas:
Interpersonal effectiveness: Strengthening relationships, setting boundaries and asking for help when needed
Mindfulness: Staying in the present moment and reducing the impact of painful memories or worries about the future
Distress tolerance: Managing crises and difficult emotions without making things worse
Emotion regulation: Building emotional balance and reducing vulnerability to emotional pain
Join Our DBT Skills Group
If you are interested in learning practical DBT techniques in a supportive small-group setting, our DBT Skills Group may be right for you. Led online by Dr. Rebecca Ferguson, this 8-week programme helps adults and adolescents strengthen emotional resilience, manage distress, and build healthier relationships.
The group is a welcoming space to develop skills for daily life, with guidance every step of the way.
Why choose Vivamus?
When you choose DBT at Vivamus, you are choosing care that reflects our values of integrity, ethical practice and evidence-based treatment. Our experienced team will work alongside you to provide thoughtful, respectful support throughout your therapy.
“DBT has been completely life changing for me. I am living each day in a way I never thought possible.”
– DBT Group Participant
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Contact us today to find out how DBT can help you or to book an initial consultation. We are here to answer your questions and support you in making the right choice for your needs.
Reach Out to Our Team
Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or someone you care about, taking that first step matters – and you don’t have to do it alone.
Our team is experienced in DBT and offers this as part of our wider therapeutic support in Dubai.
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Dubai Healthcare City, near City Hospital