Who we are

Care Mastery is a company which uses Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) approaches. It is run by a group of professionals with advanced DBT development attained from BehavioralTech Institute (USA) and accredited by The Association of Psychological Therapies (APT) United Kingdom (UK). We have 17 years mental health working experience in the United Kingdom, primarily in the Private Sector and National Health Service (NHS).

Why choose us?

Our collective clinical experiences in mental health and DBT practice, promises to offer you a specialized and evidence based approach, which will empower you to manage difficult emotions and reduce maladaptive behaviours. Professionals have enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. 

What is Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)?

DBT is specially designed for clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, suicidal behaviours, self-harm behaviours, impulsive maladaptive behaviours, unstable intense relationships and other mental health conditions.

History of DBT:

DBT was designed by Marsha M. Linehan in USA, using elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for clients struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder.  Dialectics refers to change by reconciling the two opposites ‘acceptance versus change’. (Marsha M. Linehan, 1993).

Why choose DBT?

Its approach takes a non-judgemental stance and helps individuals to find ways to accept themselves, regulate their emotions, reduce destructive behaviours and improve relationships.

Does DBT work?

It is evidenced based therapy that helps individuals who struggle to regulate their emotions. Studies have found a remission of symptoms after completion of DBT course.    Research has also indicated a reduction of self-harming, suicidal behaviours and reduced mental health hospitalisation.  However effectiveness may vary depending on individual factors.

Who can benefit from DBT?

Clients with a mental health diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), however we also accept individuals with characteristics of, who struggle to regulate emotions, without a formal diagnosis.  Nonetheless, a number of studies have been conducted focusing on DBT skills coaching and it was found that DBT skills were effective with eating disorders, addictive disorders, treatment –resistant depression and other disorders ( Linehan, 2015).

What are the benefits of DBT?

It equips individuals with skills to regulate their emotions, improve relationships, and to reduce impulsive maladaptive behaviours.

How it is delivered?

It delivered through; one to one Individual Therapy and DBT Skills Development Group and Telephone coaching. The DBT Skills Development modules are; Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills.  Structure

What Care Mastery Offers?

Care Mastery will offer you an initial assessment to ascertain whether DBT is appropriate for you. We will then offer; One to one DBT skills development sessions, DBT Skills development Group sessions, Telephone DBT skills coaching for those already receiving a service (individually assessed). The DBT skills development modules are; Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills.