{"id":22167,"date":"2022-08-31T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T03:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/?page_id=22167"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:12:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T09:12:25","slug":"dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 70px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Do you struggle with self-destructive thoughts and behaviours? Consider dialectical behaviour therapy.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a talk therapy adapted from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Its core goals are to help people overcome negative thought patterns and behaviours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients achieve this by learning coping skills that encourage a healthy balance between:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acceptance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 acknowledging that your thoughts, feelings and behaviours are valid, given your circumstances<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 learning to cope with stress and strong emotions to overcome self-destructive behaviours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Consider-DBT-if-you-are-struggling-with-self-destructive-thoughts-compressed.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Consider DBT if you are struggling with self-destructive thoughts - compressed\" title=\"Consider DBT if you are struggling with self-destructive thoughts - compressed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Consider-DBT-if-you-are-struggling-with-self-destructive-thoughts-compressed.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Consider-DBT-if-you-are-struggling-with-self-destructive-thoughts-compressed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Consider-DBT-if-you-are-struggling-with-self-destructive-thoughts-compressed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Consider-DBT-if-you-are-struggling-with-self-destructive-thoughts-compressed-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Consider-DBT-if-you-are-struggling-with-self-destructive-thoughts-compressed-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to a professional psychotherapist about healthy ways to regulate your emotions and make a positive change in your life today!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-4207\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa9f69e50f7b\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-4207'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Contact Us<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >4 Stages of DBT<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1661836146618\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In DBT, you will undergo four stages of treatment with your therapist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stage 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Addressing and overcoming behaviours that are life-threatening or may interfere with therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stage 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treating mental and emotional distress such as past traumas or invalidating childhood experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stage 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stabilising progress and improving self-esteem through reasonable goal-setting and effective communication with others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stage 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhancing quality of life by achieving a deeper sense of fulfilment in your career, relationships and school.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These stages are non-linear and may be revisited at various points during treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Skills Taught in DBT<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive DBT focuses on incorporating the following four practical skills to improve the quality of your daily life. These skills are taught and reinforced throughout the stages of therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Core Mindfulness<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness helps you become more aware of yourself and your surroundings. It encourages you to live in the present moment and be attentive to your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal world \u2013 your thoughts, emotions and impulses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External world \u2013\u00a0your senses, what you can hear, see and touch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During sessions, you will be guided to observe these sensations without judging them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This skill is useful during periods of strong emotional pain in everyday life. You will be better equipped to slow down, observe your feelings and use healthy coping techniques to overcome distress.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Distress Tolerance<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distress tolerance skills help you deal with difficult situations in a more objective manner while avoiding maladaptive behaviours. Its main aim is to help you accept the stressful situation as it is and manage strong emotional reactions before responding to the crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these sessions, you may learn crisis-handling techniques like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-soothing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distraction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figuring out how to improve the situation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listing out the pros and cons of \u2018tolerating the distress\u2019 versus \u2018not tolerating the distress\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Emotion Regulation<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotion regulation skills help you better recognise and label the emotions you are experiencing to gain greater control over them. You will learn to notice negative feelings, then make decisions that result in more positive emotional experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In sessions, you may be taught exercises like identifying your emotions, then doing an opposite action. For example, if you feel angry, you may feel inclined to defend yourself or verbally attack someone. Instead, you can show kindness or walk away.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Interpersonal Effectiveness<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal effectiveness is learning to be assertive about your needs and boundaries to others in a tactful and positive way. You will learn how to communicate more effectively while maintaining healthy relationships with others through active listening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can potentially help you overcome stressful situations involving difficult people. It can also allow you to reach out to others about your struggles and needs better, so you can build a stronger, healthier support system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What DBT Can Help With<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBT can help with self-destructive behaviour and mental health conditions that affect a person\u2019s safety, emotional well-being, relationships and work performance. This includes people struggling with:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1661855385165 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-xs\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661852041870\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts and behaviours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/trauma-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borderline personality disorder (BPD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/depression-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1661855231218 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661995743377\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661852452367\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts and behaviours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/trauma-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borderline personality disorder (BPD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/depression-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1661855841668\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661855957099\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*The list above is not exhaustive.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you struggle with any of the above, reach out to our psychotherapists to find out how DBT can help you today.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-5490\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa9f69e528b7\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-5490'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Contact Us<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Techniques Used in DBT<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Techniques such as individual therapy and group training are used to help clients get accustomed to using DBT skills in their day-to-day lives. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Individual Therapy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During one-on-one sessions with your therapist, you get to discuss your thoughts, struggles and progress. You will also learn coping skills and how to apply them in daily situations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Group Skills Training<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In group sessions, you get to explore and practise DBT skills through role-playing and group discussions. You will get to talk through real-life scenarios with others and learn how to overcome them effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Phone Coaching<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your therapist may open up a line of contact for additional support outside of therapy sessions. They can provide a listening ear and suggest ways to overcome overwhelming situations with skills you have learnt in session.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Self-Practice<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Homework\u2019 will be given to help you better understand the new skills you have learnt. An example for practising emotion regulation would be to track and note down a set number of emotions and behaviours experienced in your daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Our Psychotherapists Trained in DBT<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our therapists Sophia and Alexandra are either certified or trained to provide DBT for clients who may benefit from it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #0a0a0a;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Sophia Goh<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.A. in Counselling and Guidance, Singapore<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sophia-Goh-principal-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpeg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Sophia Goh - principal counsellor of Sofia Wellness Clinic\" title=\"Sophia Goh - principal counsellor of Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sophia-Goh-principal-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sophia-Goh-principal-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sophia-Goh-principal-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sophia-Goh-principal-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophia aims to help adults and teens lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives by practising positive habits. She specialises in treating anxiety and phobias, helping clients overcome major life transitions as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/sophia-goh\/\" title=\"Sophia Goh, Counsellor &amp; Psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-4312\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa9f69e5382d\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-4312'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Sophia<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #0a0a0a;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Alexandra Bohnen<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.A. in Counselling, Australia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpeg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Alexandra Bohnen - Senior counsellor of Sofia Wellness Clinic\" title=\"Alexandra Bohnen - Senior counsellor of Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexandra works closely with adults to dig deep and uncover their natural strengths and resources. Her key focuses include identity and sexuality issues, trauma, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/stress-management-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and depression.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/alexandra-bohnen\/\" title=\"Alexandra Bohnen, Counsellor and Psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-8756\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa9f69e53bf0\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-8756'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Alexandra<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #0a0a0a;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Claire Leong<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.A. in Counselling, Australia<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"claire leong profile photo\" title=\"Claire Leong - Profile Photo of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-.png 1280w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic--768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic--300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Claire offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/family-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">counselling for families<\/a>, couples and teenagers. Her areas of focus include anxiety, stress, depression, burnout and relationship issues.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/claire-leong\/\" title=\"Sophia Goh, Counsellor &amp; Psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-4108\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa9f69e540b0\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-4108'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Claire<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Why Choose Sofia Wellness Clinic?<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Inclusive services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia Wellness Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our services are inclusive to clients from all walks of life, covering a diverse spectrum of identities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe in creating a compassionate, open environment for all our clients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Qualified psychotherapists<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All our psychotherapists are equipped with a minimum of a Masters degree in counselling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collectively, our reliable team of counsellors are trained and certified to treat a wide range of mental health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md vc_toggle_active\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What is dialectical behaviour therapy and how does it work?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBT is a type of talk therapy that advocates both acceptance and change when working through mental health issues like BPD and suicidal thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 stages of DBT that progress through different treatment goals, namely:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Reducing self-destructive behaviours<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Overcoming overwhelming emotions<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Improving self-esteem and stabilising progress<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Enhancing quality of life<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In DBT, a client undergoes individual therapy, group training, phone coaching and self-practice to learn the following skills:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core mindfulness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distress tolerance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotion regulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpersonal effectiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How long does DBT therapy last?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBT treatment typically lasts between 6 months to 1 year, depending on the individual client and the complexity of their mental health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What are the pros and cons of DBT?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some pros and cons of DBT include:<\/span><\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-8\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-8\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n<th class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:50%;\"><b>Pros<\/b><\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:50%;\"><b>Cons<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">\n<li>It is an evidence-based treatment for BPD, helping sufferers better cope with their symptoms\n<li>Suicidal and self-harming behaviours may be reduced\n<li>Clients are better able to tolerate and regulate strong, difficult emotions\n<li>Clients learn beneficial skills they can practise in everyday life\n<li>Clients have a large, accessible support system, including their psychotherapist and the skills training group\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">\n<li>A significant amount of time is required from both clients and therapists in comprehensive DBT\n<li>Clients may be unwilling to try the actionable skills and self-practice elements of DBT as they may find it too overwhelming\n<li>The structured and strict boundaries of DBT may not be suitable for all clients\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-8 from cache --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >When is DBT not appropriate?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBT may not be not an appropriate treatment for clients with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled schizophrenia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual disabilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dissociative identity disorder (DID)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia Wellness Clinic has DBT-trained therapists that can help you determine whether the treatment is recommended for you. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an assessment today!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What is the difference between CBT and DBT?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although DBT is considered to be a modified version of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they rely on different techniques to help clients overcome emotional and behavioural issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT equips clients with techniques to notice and change problematic thinking patterns and behaviours. It is largely used to treat depression, anxiety and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/ocd-treatment-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, DBT focuses on helping clients accept painful emotions. Troublesome behaviours and thoughts are overcome through skills like mindfulness and emotional regulation. It is usually an effective treatment for BPD and maladaptive behaviours like suicide ideation and self-harm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 40px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-square vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1661838684323\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2 style=\"color: #555555;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Singapore<\/h2><\/header><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia Wellness Clinic has experienced psychotherapists trained in dialectical behaviour therapy. DBT can teach you skills to overcome painful emotions and self-destructive behaviours. Reach out today to get help and improve your quality of life!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-color-pink\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/book-appointment\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Book An Appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-3376\" class=\"aio-icon-box left-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-left\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-img \" style=\"font-size:60px;display:inline-block;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"Sophia Goh Profile Photo\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sophia-Goh-Profile-Photo-compressed.png\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-ibd-block\"><div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-3376 .aio-icon-description'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><em>Written by <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/sophia-goh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sophia Goh, Senior Counsellor<\/a> at Sofia Wellness Clinic<\/em><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div> <!-- aio-ibd-block --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component --><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 40px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"card-text\"> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"m-0\"><a class=\"btn btn-outline-secondary btn-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt-singapore\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":253,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-22167","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/253"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22167"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22167\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}