Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy based on psychodynamic principles. It helps people understand how past relationship patterns and earlier life experiences affect current emotional difficulties, particularly depression and anxiety. DIT is recommended by the UK NHS as an evidence-based psychological therapy for common mental health problems.
DIT is designed for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, or relational difficulties. It is especially helpful for people who notice recurring patterns in relationships that cause distress or low mood. It may suit those who want to gain insight into how past experiences influence current emotional wellbeing and relationships.
A standard course of DIT usually lasts for 16 sessions and includes:
The therapy is collaborative, semi–structured, focused, and centered on improving both mood and interpersonal functioning.
Our approach to DIT is evidence-based, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. We aim to create a safe and supportive space to explore relationships and emotions, helping you to develop greater insight and more fulfilling connections.
DIT is usually offered as a 16-session therapy, completed within about five months.
While originally developed for depression, DIT can also be helpful for anxiety, self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
CBT tends to focus on your here-and-now conscious thoughts, feelings and behaviours and the relationships between these. DIT also pays attention to thoughts, feelings and behaviours but focuses as well on your interpersonal relationships, your emotions, and unconscious thoughts and fantasies.
Yes, past relationships and early life experiences may be explored, but the main focus is on how they affect current relationships and feelings.
Yes, even if difficulties have been present for years, DIT can help uncover and shift relational patterns.
DIT works most effectively when you are safe and stable enough to reflect on relationships and feelings.
Yes, DIT can work alongside prescribed medication as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Some people find the standard 16 sessions of DIT sufficient, while others may benefit from ongoing or longer-term therapy. This can be discussed with your therapist, to explore which approach might be best suited to your needs.
We are registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
