Transforming your Life through DBT to Build a Life Worth Living
At the DBT Foundation, we believe that even when emotions feel unbearable and life tips into crisis, it is still possible to build a life that feels worth living. We exist to stand with people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, so they don’t have to face that journey alone.
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps people understand and manage intense emotions, reduce harmful or impulsive behaviors, improve relationships, and build a more stable, meaningful life. Originally developed for individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, DBT is now widely used in South Africa and internationally to support people facing emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, substance use challenges, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental needs, including support for individuals on the autism spectrum.
DBT combines individual therapy with practical skills training in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. It is not only a set of skills, but a principle-based therapeutic approach that helps people explore the deeper patterns, triggers, beliefs, and life experiences that fuel emotional overwhelm. Within a compassionate and increasingly neurodiversity-affirmative framework, DBT focuses on reducing harm, strengthening self-understanding, building practical coping skills, and creating real, sustainable change in daily life.
Whether you’re facing suicidal thoughts or behaviors, self-harm, substance use, or other impulsive and risky actions, our programs are designed to support you in finding safer ways to cope.
For mental health professionals, we offer workshops and on-demand training that deepen DBT competence, keep you aligned with current best practice, and connect you with a community of colleagues committed to this work. Start exploring our resources and join us in helping more people move from surviving to truly living.
Our Vision and Values
Key Offerings
The DBT Foundation is committed to promoting emotional well-being and transformative growth. Our mission focuses on empowering individuals and their families, spouses and partners; to achieve emotional balance and lead more meaningful lives.
Individual Therapy
Experience personalized therapy sessions with our expert DBT therapists. Get ready to explore your emotions and develop effective coping strategies.
Skills Groups
Join our weekly skills groups to enhance your mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn valuable skills in a supportive environment.
Professional Training
We have an Academy which focuses on the training of mental health professionals in DBT. Enroll in our professional training programs to deepen your knowledge and skills in DBT therapy. Take your expertise to the next level with our specialized courses.
DBT Core Services
650 South African rand
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Meet Our Team
Jeromy Mostert
Jeromy embarked on his journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in 2018 and quickly recognized its transformative potential. Inspired by its effectiveness, he pursued advanced training in DBT tailored for substance use disorders and complex trauma, enhancing his ability to assist clients with emotional dysregulation. His clinical practice is now fully committed to helping individuals manage their emotions, thoughts, behaviors. Jeromy is passionate about making DBT both accessible and effective for clients and the professionals who support them. Through the DBT Foundation, he offers extensive training and supervision to mental health practitioners in various environments, having trained over 150 professionals to confidently implement DBT with integrity and skill. Jeromy is dedicated to creating a compassionate, evidence-informed community for clients and clinicians alike.
