DBT Skills Groups in Guelph – Practical Tools for Emotional Regulation, Built Through Connection
Looking for a structured, supportive way to build real skills for managing intense emotions?
Our DBT Skills Groups in Guelph offer a structured, supportive setting to learn and practice Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills alongside others — building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship skills in community with people who understand.
We offer groups in-person in Guelph, with additional availability in Mississauga, and select groups online across Canada.
Group work complements individual therapy, offering accountability, shared experience, and more opportunities to practice new skills in real time.
What Is a DBT Skills Group?
DBT Skills Groups are structured, curriculum-based sessions that teach the four core modules of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in a supportive group setting.
Groups typically cover:
- Mindfulness — building present-moment awareness
- Distress Tolerance — coping with crisis and intense emotion without making things worse
- Emotional Regulation — understanding and managing emotional intensity
- Interpersonal Effectiveness — communicating needs and boundaries clearly
Skills groups work especially well alongside individual counselling and pair naturally with emotional regulation and trauma-focused work.
Who Benefits From DBT Skills Groups
Our groups are well suited for people who:
- Experience intense or overwhelming emotions
- Struggle with impulsivity or emotional reactivity
- Want practical, repeatable tools rather than only talk-based therapy
- Are working through Borderline Personality Disorder traits, trauma, or chronic emotional dysregulation
- Want connection and shared experience alongside skill-building
- Are already in individual therapy and want to deepen their skill set
What to Expect in Group
Each group session is structured, supportive, and skills-focused — not open-ended processing.
You can expect:
- A consistent weekly structure with homework practice between sessions
- A small, confidential group setting led by a trained facilitator
- A mix of teaching, discussion, and real-world skill rehearsal
- A non-judgmental space to share challenges in applying new skills
- Optional pairing with individual sessions for additional support
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Why Choose Trickett Counselling for DBT Skills Groups
We provide a structured yet warm group environment where you can build real, lasting skills alongside others who understand.
Clients choose our clinic because we offer:
- ✔Facilitators trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- ✔Small, confidential group settings
- ✔A structured curriculum with practical, repeatable tools
- ✔Flexible in-person and online group options
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DBT Skills Groups in Guelph, Mississauga & Online
Guelph (Primary Location)
We host DBT Skills Groups in-person at our Guelph clinic, with additional availability in Mississauga.
For clients outside these areas, select groups are available online across Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DBT Skills Groups
How much does a DBT Skills Group cost in Guelph?
Group pricing varies by program length and format. Please visit our Fees page or contact us directly for current group pricing and schedules.
How long does a DBT Skills Group session last?
Sessions are typically 90 minutes to 2 hours, run weekly over a structured number of weeks.
Do I need to be in individual therapy to join a group?
Not necessarily, though many clients find it helpful to pair group work with individual sessions for additional support.
Are DBT Skills Groups offered online?
Yes, select groups are offered online for clients across Canada — please contact us for current online group availability.
Is a DBT Skills Group covered by insurance?
Coverage for group therapy varies by provider. We recommend checking with your insurance plan directly regarding group sessions led by a Registered Psychotherapist.
Related Counselling Services
DBT Skill Group Related Counselling Services that we offer: