Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Avalon Beach, NSW
I work from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic (CBT) framework and use traditional CBT as well as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) and I am qualified to deliver Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am experienced in counselling, assessing, and treating adults from late adolescence through to the very elderly. I have been privileged to work with a broad range of clinical presentations, including alcohol and other drugs, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, including complex presentations, personality disorders and neurodiverse presentations.
I work from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic (CBT) framework and use traditional CBT as well as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) and I am qualified to deliver Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am experienced in counselling, assessing, and treating adults from late adolescence through to the very elderly. I have been privileged to work with a broad range of clinical presentations, including alcohol and other drugs, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, including complex presentations, personality disorders and neurodiverse presentations.
Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed with life at times? Is it difficult for you to ask for what you need? Are you experiencing difficulty in your relationships? Do you feel like you are not being heard? Are you new to parenthood and need some guidance? I can help you manage anxiety and depression, or help with building self-esteem and resilience, and manage the struggles that might stem from situational difficulties and life changes. You will be met with warmth, in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Are you struggling with managing your emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed with life at times? Is it difficult for you to ask for what you need? Are you experiencing difficulty in your relationships? Do you feel like you are not being heard? Are you new to parenthood and need some guidance? I can help you manage anxiety and depression, or help with building self-esteem and resilience, and manage the struggles that might stem from situational difficulties and life changes. You will be met with warmth, in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Maybe your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second; or you're having relationship and other issues. Perhaps you feel on edge, maybe shutdown, have anger, sadness, trauma. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of know-how plus a gamut of tools and strategies, to help you. If you're stuck in a tough patch, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help you navigate it all and bring peace and resolution. Someone caring, incisive, calm and highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed? Maybe your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second; or you're having relationship and other issues. Perhaps you feel on edge, maybe shutdown, have anger, sadness, trauma. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of know-how plus a gamut of tools and strategies, to help you. If you're stuck in a tough patch, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help you navigate it all and bring peace and resolution. Someone caring, incisive, calm and highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
As your counsellor, I work with you to meet the challenges in your life as you experience them. In a safe, caring space you are free to express your feelings, be heard and understood: where you can honestly explore your concerns. Together, we can clarify what kind of life you want to live, recognise your strengths and resources, discover your options, increase your self-awareness, and develop strategies to help you live your life the way you choose. My background in the performing arts has given me an appreciation of the incredible diversity in perspectives and choices we make as individuals, and to truly value the human spirit.
As your counsellor, I work with you to meet the challenges in your life as you experience them. In a safe, caring space you are free to express your feelings, be heard and understood: where you can honestly explore your concerns. Together, we can clarify what kind of life you want to live, recognise your strengths and resources, discover your options, increase your self-awareness, and develop strategies to help you live your life the way you choose. My background in the performing arts has given me an appreciation of the incredible diversity in perspectives and choices we make as individuals, and to truly value the human spirit.
Katherine (she/her) is an experienced and attuned Clinical Psychologist, holding a Masters of Clinical Psychology (UTS) and an Honours degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Psychology (University of Sydney). She is passionate about resilience and authenticity, considering these essential components of human flourishing. Within a welcoming space, Katherine values working in partnership with clients to explore their personal history and meet their present needs. She fosters an environment of wisdom, candour and self-reflection in order to promote meaningful change and wellbeing.
Katherine (she/her) is an experienced and attuned Clinical Psychologist, holding a Masters of Clinical Psychology (UTS) and an Honours degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Psychology (University of Sydney). She is passionate about resilience and authenticity, considering these essential components of human flourishing. Within a welcoming space, Katherine values working in partnership with clients to explore their personal history and meet their present needs. She fosters an environment of wisdom, candour and self-reflection in order to promote meaningful change and wellbeing.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.
Alison Glass - EMDR & Trauma Treatment
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, she uses Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to create emotional stability before addressing the underlying causes of instability with EMDR, IFS and EGO state therapies.
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, integrating EMDR with other therapies. She is experienced in working with older adolescents and adults presenting with eating disorders, mood, anxiety disorders, grief and phobias.
Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, she uses Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to create emotional stability before addressing the underlying causes of instability with EMDR, IFS and EGO state therapies.
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, integrating EMDR with other therapies. She is experienced in working with older adolescents and adults presenting with eating disorders, mood, anxiety disorders, grief and phobias.
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“The best therapeutic experience comes from combining cutting-edge psychology with a great trusting partnership. I find it deeply meaningful to empower you, and celebrate your success as you become the best version of yourself. In the therapy room I create a space where you can open up to your vulnerabilities without fear of judgement, and my style is collaborative, relaxed and compassionate. Over my career, I’ve sought out and honed a range of therapeutic skills so that I can match my offering to what best suits you. My hope is pass on the blueprint to understanding, coping and overcoming challenges both now and in the future"
“The best therapeutic experience comes from combining cutting-edge psychology with a great trusting partnership. I find it deeply meaningful to empower you, and celebrate your success as you become the best version of yourself. In the therapy room I create a space where you can open up to your vulnerabilities without fear of judgement, and my style is collaborative, relaxed and compassionate. Over my career, I’ve sought out and honed a range of therapeutic skills so that I can match my offering to what best suits you. My hope is pass on the blueprint to understanding, coping and overcoming challenges both now and in the future"
If you are navigating life's challenges, it can be helpful to have someone trusted and non-judgemental to talk to. I aim to ensure my clients feel accepted, safe, and comfortable to discuss their concerns, and confident that together we can find a path forward to build an enriching and fulfilling life.
I have special interest in supporting expectant and new mothers, pregnancy, perinatal and postnatal support, in addition to helping people recover after traumatic or stressful life events.
If you are navigating life's challenges, it can be helpful to have someone trusted and non-judgemental to talk to. I aim to ensure my clients feel accepted, safe, and comfortable to discuss their concerns, and confident that together we can find a path forward to build an enriching and fulfilling life.
I have special interest in supporting expectant and new mothers, pregnancy, perinatal and postnatal support, in addition to helping people recover after traumatic or stressful life events.
I'm Anna, I have Clinical membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I am a “BUPA recognised provider” "Medibank" and an "ahm-approved" Therapist.
I work with all people and provide a safe non-judgemental space for to explore whats going on for you. !
I have worked at Headspace and have been working at Child Development Solutions and Sydney Psychology Centre for years where I facilitate social skills groups for children and young people diagnosed somewhere on the Autism Spectrum and/or ADHD.
I'm Anna, I have Clinical membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I am a “BUPA recognised provider” "Medibank" and an "ahm-approved" Therapist.
I work with all people and provide a safe non-judgemental space for to explore whats going on for you. !
I have worked at Headspace and have been working at Child Development Solutions and Sydney Psychology Centre for years where I facilitate social skills groups for children and young people diagnosed somewhere on the Autism Spectrum and/or ADHD.
I draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to each person.
Most people don't reach out the moment things get hard. They get here after they've tried everything else: pushing through, staying busy, telling themselves it'll pass. If you're here, you've probably already done a lot of that. This is the next step.
The work we do doesn't just help you feel better. It helps you understand yourself more clearly, build real skills, and make changes that stick. That's what I work toward with everyone I see. If you're looking for a psychologist who will be present, honest, and genuinely invested in your progress, I'd love to hear from you.
I draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to each person.
Most people don't reach out the moment things get hard. They get here after they've tried everything else: pushing through, staying busy, telling themselves it'll pass. If you're here, you've probably already done a lot of that. This is the next step.
The work we do doesn't just help you feel better. It helps you understand yourself more clearly, build real skills, and make changes that stick. That's what I work toward with everyone I see. If you're looking for a psychologist who will be present, honest, and genuinely invested in your progress, I'd love to hear from you.
Jennifer Zhu is a registered psychologist who provides therapy for depression, anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders, emotional regulation, and behavioural concerns. She works with all age groups and tailors evidence-based therapies to individual needs. Jennifer uses a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach and collaborates with families for holistic care. She builds strong therapeutic relationships, offering warmth, reliability, and a safe space. Inspired by her own mental health journey, she empowers clients to discover their strengths. In her spare time, she enjoys meditation, baking, gaming, and watching TV.
Jennifer Zhu is a registered psychologist who provides therapy for depression, anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders, emotional regulation, and behavioural concerns. She works with all age groups and tailors evidence-based therapies to individual needs. Jennifer uses a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach and collaborates with families for holistic care. She builds strong therapeutic relationships, offering warmth, reliability, and a safe space. Inspired by her own mental health journey, she empowers clients to discover their strengths. In her spare time, she enjoys meditation, baking, gaming, and watching TV.
I'm a trauma-informed counsellor with extensive experience in DBT.
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck in survival mode. They are overwhelmed, constantly overthinking, emotionally reactive, or caught in the same relationship patterns they promised themselves they would not repeat.
I work with people who are tired of analysing everything and still feeling the same. In our work together, we slow things down so you can understand what is driving your reactions, regulate your emotions, and respond differently with more clarity, control, and self-trust.
I'm a trauma-informed counsellor with extensive experience in DBT.
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck in survival mode. They are overwhelmed, constantly overthinking, emotionally reactive, or caught in the same relationship patterns they promised themselves they would not repeat.
I work with people who are tired of analysing everything and still feeling the same. In our work together, we slow things down so you can understand what is driving your reactions, regulate your emotions, and respond differently with more clarity, control, and self-trust.
Over the past 25 years as a Psychologist, I have gained extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents, & adults from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences. Many of the individuals I work with are navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic stress, and/or significant life transitions. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that healing is not just about symptom reduction, but about restoring balance and wholeness. I honour the innate intelligence of both body and psyche as active partners in healing—each holding wisdom, stories, and the capacity for growth and transformation.
Over the past 25 years as a Psychologist, I have gained extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents, & adults from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences. Many of the individuals I work with are navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic stress, and/or significant life transitions. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that healing is not just about symptom reduction, but about restoring balance and wholeness. I honour the innate intelligence of both body and psyche as active partners in healing—each holding wisdom, stories, and the capacity for growth and transformation.
Using trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, I help you make sense of your experiences and build strategies that fit your life.
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who supports adults — often professionals and parents — feeling pulled in every direction by stress, anxiety, burnout or perfectionism. Many are neurodivergent, including women diagnosed later in life, navigating work, parenting and relationships while managing overwhelm, sensory sensitivities or challenges with focus and organisation. I provide a space where your experiences are understood, validated and respected.
Using trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, I help you make sense of your experiences and build strategies that fit your life.
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who supports adults — often professionals and parents — feeling pulled in every direction by stress, anxiety, burnout or perfectionism. Many are neurodivergent, including women diagnosed later in life, navigating work, parenting and relationships while managing overwhelm, sensory sensitivities or challenges with focus and organisation. I provide a space where your experiences are understood, validated and respected.
Have you finally gotten to the point where you're struggling to manage issues you have been holding onto for years? Or Do you often find yourself feeling quite stuck in the present? With the daily hustle of life, it can become very easy to neglect parts of ourselves that really need attention. Often there are unresolved issues or traumas from the past that have never been addressed and keep coming back to remind us that they're still there and need to be attended to. Unfortunately, they can keep coming back if we continue to ignore them.
Have you finally gotten to the point where you're struggling to manage issues you have been holding onto for years? Or Do you often find yourself feeling quite stuck in the present? With the daily hustle of life, it can become very easy to neglect parts of ourselves that really need attention. Often there are unresolved issues or traumas from the past that have never been addressed and keep coming back to remind us that they're still there and need to be attended to. Unfortunately, they can keep coming back if we continue to ignore them.
I am a Registered Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) and Board Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
I am a Registered Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) and Board Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
My clients are often high-functioning adults who have spent years managing, achieving, and holding it together — and have reached a point where that's no longer enough. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, or trauma, or struggling with difficulties that haven't fully resolved with shorter-term support. Many have delayed seeking help; some have tried therapy before without lasting change. I offer a collaborative, thoughtful approach tailored to each person, drawing on evidence-based methods within a warm and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.
My clients are often high-functioning adults who have spent years managing, achieving, and holding it together — and have reached a point where that's no longer enough. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, or trauma, or struggling with difficulties that haven't fully resolved with shorter-term support. Many have delayed seeking help; some have tried therapy before without lasting change. I offer a collaborative, thoughtful approach tailored to each person, drawing on evidence-based methods within a warm and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.
Hi, my name is Christine (she/her) and I live on Gadigal land. I’m an experienced AHPRA registered clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the EMDR Association of Australia. I have extensive experience across drug and alcohol, complex mental health and trauma, and chronic pain and medical conditions. I offer individualised, person-centred therapy that affords you the greatest agency by prioritising collaboration, combining your self-wisdom with a variety of evidence-based psychological treatments.
Hi, my name is Christine (she/her) and I live on Gadigal land. I’m an experienced AHPRA registered clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the EMDR Association of Australia. I have extensive experience across drug and alcohol, complex mental health and trauma, and chronic pain and medical conditions. I offer individualised, person-centred therapy that affords you the greatest agency by prioritising collaboration, combining your self-wisdom with a variety of evidence-based psychological treatments.
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Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.