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Psychiatry and psychotherapy 🌱Surrey clinic 🌱 Worldwide DBT programme 🌱 Personality disorders

21/03/2026

So what does DBT actually teach you?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was originally developed to help people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but it’s now widely used to help other people who struggle to cope with intense emotions and emotional regulation as well.

DBT focuses on building practical coping skills in four core areas:
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Staying present in the moment
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Getting through difficult situations safely
𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Understanding and managing emotions
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Improving communication and relationships

These skills can make a significant difference for anyone who ever feels overwhelmed by their emotions or reactions.

DBT isn’t just a regular talking therapy. Instead, it teaches you practical tools you can use in everyday life.

We have spaces available in our online DBT classes, so get in touch today to save your spot.

19/03/2026

Do you 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 understand what autism is…?

Autism is often misunderstood. People assume they know what it looks like, but they forget that autism isn’t defined by a single set of traits.

Autism is a spectrum, and each autistic person’s experience can look different.

Some autistic people might have sensory sensitivities, find social communication challenging, prefer structure & routine, or process information differently than others.

Autism assessments can be life-changing for those with autism and their families, giving them a better insight into how their brain works and opening the door to better support.

Interested in an assessment? We have appointments available within one month, so get in touch with us today to save your spot.

17/03/2026

No, ADHD isn’t just something seen in a few boys at school.

ADHD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender.

In fact, it actually often goes unnoticed or misdiagnosed in girls because of how their symptoms present and how they learn to cope. This is one reason so many people assume ADHD mainly affects boys.

But ADHD doesn’t just affect children.

A lot of people associate ADHD with school difficulties, but the same challenges continue well into adult life. Adults with ADHD still have difficulty with focus, staying organised, starting & completing tasks, time management, and regulating both emotions and impulses.

Even in later life, an ADHD assessment can be life-changing. It can help people better understand how their brain works and access the right support.

Interested in an assessment? We have appointments available within one month, so get in touch today to reserve your spot.

15/03/2026

We all avoid thoughts that feel uncomfortable, worrying or painful… After all, avoiding those thoughts is how we protect ourselves!

In the short term, it makes things easier, but in the long term, anxiety and low mood quietly lurk beneath the surface.

Building a tolerance to these difficult emotions can feel overwhelming by yourself, but therapy gives you a safe space to develop that resilience at your own pace.

You’re not weak for avoiding thoughts that upset you, but learning how to deal with them properly is an important skill that improves with practice.

13/03/2026

Everyone knows the best way to learn anything is practice, practice, practice… but did you know that includes how your nervous system responds to stress as well?

Dealing with stress over and over again without regulation keeps your body on high alert. Over time, you’ll feel tense and on edge, ready to react to stress at a moment’s notice but without ever really relaxing…

But the reverse is also true.

With therapy, safe exposure and mindful practices like breathing exercises, your nervous system can gradually learn safety again.

It’s not an immediate fix, but slow and steady progress can help create lasting regulation.

11/03/2026

Our ADHD & Autism assessments are now open for bookings!

If you or your child have been frustrated with long waiting lists, we’re now able to offer 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 of contacting us.

Our service brings together 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 under one roof, giving you continuity of care and ongoing support from a clinical team you know and trust.

Assessments are available for 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, with clear guidance and next steps following diagnosis.

To book now or ask any questions, contact the clinic directly or visit our website (link in bio).

We’re here to help you take the next step!

09/03/2026

Progress in therapy rarely goes at a steady, predictable pace.

You might feel stuck at first, then improve quickly and stay stable for a few weeks… But then struggle again out of nowhere.

That doesn't mean you’re back at the beginning, even if it feels that way sometimes!

The truth is that recovery often involves learning how to navigate setbacks. After all, you can’t avoid them forever, so learning how to bounce back is all a part of the process!

07/03/2026

Avoiding those feelings seems a lot easier in the moment… but what effect does it have in the long term?

If you avoid anxiety again and again, it only reinforces your brain’s belief that the situation was dangerous (even if it wasn’t!).

You don’t need to throw yourself into situations that make you anxious though!

Therapy like CBT can help you overcome this, often using gradual exposure to help the nervous system learn you’re actually safe.

Avoidance might protect you temporarily, but exposure and therapy is the only way to get rid of that anxiety for good.

05/03/2026

Are you worried about medication? Perhaps you’re hoping it might fix everything right away, or you might be nervous it’ll change who you are.

But none of that is quite true, whether it’s anti-depressants, ADHD medication or something else.

When appropriate, medication is actually used to reduce the intensity of your symptoms and make you feel more stable. But it isn’t permanent, and it’s not an immediate fix – it just creates space for recovery so you can make the most of therapy.

Psychiatry and therapy work together – not separately. Medication is just one part of a broader, personalised treatment plan.

03/03/2026

Therapy can be a real lifeline during a crisis, but you don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support.

Therapy can help with all sorts of issues before they spiral out of control. It can help you to manage stress, regulate your emotions and prevent burnout. It can even help you with personal growth and understanding relationship patterns.

Support isn’t reserved for times of crisis. It can also be proactive and a way to help you stay in control.

01/03/2026

Do you ever say “yes” to something you don’t want to do just because you’d feel guilty if you didn’t?

Notice how your mind and body respond when this happens. Perhaps you get a tight chest or start to feel resentful. This is your mind telling you to set boundaries to stop this from happening.

Lots of people hesitate about setting boundaries, scared they’ll just push people away. But boundaries are there to protect your energy so you can devote yourself to what really matters!

27/02/2026

Your body’s not built to be on high alert non-stop.

If you deal with a lot of stress, it might start causing poor sleep, brain fog, irritability, and even more frequent colds and digestive issues.

Your nervous system can’t distinguish between those big life events and ongoing daily strain, so make sure to carve some time out for yourself to de-stress.

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Dr Jo Gee Psychological Therapies, 3 Saxton, Parklands
Guildford
GU29JX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm

Website

https://www.drjogeepsychotherapy.co.uk/, https://www.onlinedbt.co.uk/

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