Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

The Tuke Centre provides outpatient Dialectical Behaviour Therapy delivered in collaboration with The Acorn Programme at The Retreat York.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people described as having Borderline Personality Disorder to learn and apply life skills to everyday problems in a safe and life-enhancing way. DBT is a psychological therapy developed by Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington, USA. It brings together well-established elements of behaviour and cognitive therapy in a clear framework.

DBT is helpful for clients who are chronically suicidal or repeatedly self-harm, together with difficulties coping with life and feeling out of control, particularly with emotions and relationships. Research carried out over 25 years supports this, and shows consistent results of improvement in self-management skills in relationships, emotions and impulses. This offers people increased probability of safety and a sustained life, a life which can be more fulfilling and rewarding.

Our Outpatient DBT Guide will give you more information about this therapy. 

How to access DBT

Please ring Chris Powell on 01904 430370 if you wish to refer someone for standard DBT, or if you want to discuss whether a referral would be appropriate.

We accept referrals from a member of the client’s clinical team, ideally from their GP or Psychiatrist.