Step Into Yourself is an online therapy service specialising in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and was founded in 2021 by Raquel Ortega. This service was established shortly after the only existing public DBT service in West London was decommissioned. As a staff member of this previous clinic, Raquel was deeply aware of the desperate need for this therapeutic modality in the region. With the availability of long-term mental health services declining, individuals face waiting over two years to access NHS services.

Step Into Yourself’s goal is to mitigate this problem. We are proud to say we don’t have any waiting list (for now!) and that individuals can start therapy within 24 hours of their initial consultation. Unlike other services, we do not cap how many sessions an individual may have. We endeavour to continue sharing DBT skills to help people live a life worth living!

Raquel Ortega

Founder of Step Into Yourself

DBT Therapist