Professionals working with clients who experience emotional dysregulation know how complex, rewarding, and demanding this work can be. This February, DBT-UK and Body & Soul are coming together to offer a unique DBT-UK and Body & Soul collaborative training, designed to support practitioners with practical, evidence-based skills grounded in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

This in-person training takes place over three days, from 10–12 February, 10am–4pm each day, at Body & Soul’s welcoming London base on Rosebery Avenue (EC1R 4RE). With a total cost of £600, the training is open to anyone who works with clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, across statutory, voluntary, and private sector settings.

Why this DBT-UK and Body & Soul collaborative training matters

Emotional dysregulation sits at the heart of many mental health difficulties, including self-harm, trauma responses, mood disorders, and relational distress. DBT has a strong evidence base for supporting individuals to build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.

This DBT-UK and Body & Soul collaborative training brings together DBT-UK’s clinical expertise and Body & Soul’s long-standing experience of working relationally with people affected by trauma, adversity, and emotional pain. The result is a training that is both theoretically robust and deeply grounded in real-world practice.

Rather than focusing solely on models or manuals, the training recognises the human realities of therapeutic work: complexity, uncertainty, and the importance of compassion – for clients and practitioners alike.

What the three-day training offers

Across the three days, participants will engage in a structured yet interactive programme that supports learning, reflection, and skill development. The training is delivered in person, allowing space for discussion, shared learning, and connection with fellow professionals.

Key areas of focus include:

• Understanding emotional dysregulation through a DBT lens

• Core DBT principles and how they translate into everyday clinical work

• Practical strategies to support clients experiencing intense emotions

• Balancing validation and change within therapeutic relationships

• Therapist self-awareness and managing emotional impact in the work

The DBT-UK and Body & Soul collaborative training is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, youth workers, and others supporting clients with complex emotional needs. Prior DBT training is not essential, making this an accessible and inclusive learning opportunity.

Learning in a supportive environment

Holding the training at Body & Soul’s London centre offers more than just a convenient location. Body & Soul is known for creating safe, relational, and reflective spaces, which aligns closely with DBT values. Participants can expect an environment that encourages curiosity, openness, and thoughtful discussion.

Being in person also allows for richer exploration of material, opportunities to ask questions in the moment, and the chance to learn alongside others who share similar professional challenges. Many practitioners find that these connections are as valuable as the formal teaching itself.

Who should attend?

If you work with people who struggle to manage overwhelming emotions, this DBT-UK and Body & Soul collaborative training is likely to be highly relevant to your practice. It is particularly beneficial for professionals who want to:

• Strengthen confidence when working with emotional dysregulation

• Integrate DBT-informed approaches into existing roles

• Develop a more compassionate, structured framework for complex work

• Reflect on their own responses within therapeutic relationships

The training supports both newer practitioners seeking solid foundations and more experienced clinicians looking to refresh and deepen their approach.

Practical details at a glance

• Dates: 10–12 February

• Time: 10am–4pm each day

• Format: In-person, three-day training

• Location: Body & Soul, 99–119 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RE

• Cost: £600

Investing in skills, confidence, and connection

In a climate where client needs are increasingly complex and services are under pressure, high-quality training is an investment in sustainable, ethical practice. The DBT-UK and Body & Soul collaborative training offers a rare opportunity to learn from two respected organisations, deepen your understanding of emotional dysregulation, and reconnect with the values that underpin effective therapeutic work.

For professionals committed to supporting clients with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based skills, this three-day training promises to be both practical and enriching.

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