Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Brookvale, NSW
I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar, and AHPRA-approved supervisor. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, or addictions. I also support parents who are navigating difficulties related to child anxiety, emotion dysregulation, and behaviour challenges. In addition, I work with couples to strengthen their connection, deepen their friendship, and build practical skills in communication and conflict management.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar, and AHPRA-approved supervisor. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, or addictions. I also support parents who are navigating difficulties related to child anxiety, emotion dysregulation, and behaviour challenges. In addition, I work with couples to strengthen their connection, deepen their friendship, and build practical skills in communication and conflict management.
I am a warm Counsellor who works with adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, body image, addiction as well as those facing work stress or burnout, life transition adjustments, family and relationship issues. I have particular interest in exploring how earlier experiences in childhood can affect current difficulties with emotion regulation, communication and boundaries, mood, motivation, self-esteem and relationships.
I am a warm Counsellor who works with adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, body image, addiction as well as those facing work stress or burnout, life transition adjustments, family and relationship issues. I have particular interest in exploring how earlier experiences in childhood can affect current difficulties with emotion regulation, communication and boundaries, mood, motivation, self-esteem and relationships.
I have a very natural approach where I primarily use Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CBT and Mindfulness as my go-to therapy styles.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, experienced trauma? Maybe you feel shutdown, on edge, have anger, or your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second. Or perhaps you're having relationship/other issues. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of knowhow plus a gamut of tools & strategies to help you. If you're in a tough patch & just talking isn't changing things, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help navigate it all to bring peace & resolution. Someone warm, incisive, calm, with a good ear, & who is highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
I have a very natural approach where I primarily use Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, ACT, DBT, CBT and Mindfulness as my go-to therapy styles.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, experienced trauma? Maybe you feel shutdown, on edge, have anger, or your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second. Or perhaps you're having relationship/other issues. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of knowhow plus a gamut of tools & strategies to help you. If you're in a tough patch & just talking isn't changing things, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help navigate it all to bring peace & resolution. Someone warm, incisive, calm, with a good ear, & who is highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
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.
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
I use techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT and schema therapy to help with thinking and beliefs; psychodynamic interpersonal therapy, narrative therapy and internal family systems to transform past experiences into empowerment, purpose and a redefined sense of self.
Hi, I’m Tamara Buchanan. I founded CounsellingCo as a person-centred, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice devoted to helping people with drug & alcohol issues, behavioural and social media addictions, executive stress, and mental health issues before they reach crisis point. I work with you to understand how early childhood, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all experiences to date shape your emotions, beliefs, mood and behaviours. I will gently challenge and empower you to move forward. If you have tried everything but therapy, CounsellingCo is your first step to making a positive change.
I use techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT and schema therapy to help with thinking and beliefs; psychodynamic interpersonal therapy, narrative therapy and internal family systems to transform past experiences into empowerment, purpose and a redefined sense of self.
Hi, I’m Tamara Buchanan. I founded CounsellingCo as a person-centred, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice devoted to helping people with drug & alcohol issues, behavioural and social media addictions, executive stress, and mental health issues before they reach crisis point. I work with you to understand how early childhood, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all experiences to date shape your emotions, beliefs, mood and behaviours. I will gently challenge and empower you to move forward. If you have tried everything but therapy, CounsellingCo is your first step to making a positive change.
Balanced Living Psychology is the vision of Principal Psychologist, Christina Farrell. We are a compassionate practice that is dedicated to helping you navigate through your challenges. We specialise in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and mental health problems. Working with adults, teenagers and families to understand their specific issue and circumstances. Using the available evidence-based techniques and therapies to develop intervention strategies tailored to best help each individual client.
Balanced Living Psychology is the vision of Principal Psychologist, Christina Farrell. We are a compassionate practice that is dedicated to helping you navigate through your challenges. We specialise in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and mental health problems. Working with adults, teenagers and families to understand their specific issue and circumstances. Using the available evidence-based techniques and therapies to develop intervention strategies tailored to best help each individual client.
I use trauma-informed, person-centred counselling, including ACT, DBT-informed skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Stepping Stones Therapy supports adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, family challenges, and major life transitions. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. We provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and begin a journey of self-discovery. Using trauma-informed, person-centred counselling and evidence-based approaches including ACT, DBT-informed skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I use trauma-informed, person-centred counselling, including ACT, DBT-informed skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Stepping Stones Therapy supports adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, family challenges, and major life transitions. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. We provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and begin a journey of self-discovery. Using trauma-informed, person-centred counselling and evidence-based approaches including ACT, DBT-informed skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I am warm, open and experienced Doctor of clinical psychology who works with all sorts of issues, big and small, from life adjustment issues to mental health difficulties. My focus is on mental health wellness. I work with proven psychology treatments for mood and relationship issues for all ages, including couples. I aim to treat each client as an individual with their own unique biology, personal history, strengths and areas for change, utilising a collaborative approach to provide your own program of evidence based intervention.
I am warm, open and experienced Doctor of clinical psychology who works with all sorts of issues, big and small, from life adjustment issues to mental health difficulties. My focus is on mental health wellness. I work with proven psychology treatments for mood and relationship issues for all ages, including couples. I aim to treat each client as an individual with their own unique biology, personal history, strengths and areas for change, utilising a collaborative approach to provide your own program of evidence based intervention.
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.
I hold an empathic and safe space for you to make sense of transitional life stages including young adulthood, parenthood, retirement, separation and grief. These rites of passage can feel overwhelming, exhausting, burdensome and uncertain. It can be a lonely time, but it does not have to be. Sessions with me are a time to pause, connect and unpack what you are carrying through the lens of an intergenerational, developmental, attachment-theory, trauma informed and interpersonal neurobiological process. I work in depth and relationally with clients who want to experience impactful and meaningful connection, support and healing.
I hold an empathic and safe space for you to make sense of transitional life stages including young adulthood, parenthood, retirement, separation and grief. These rites of passage can feel overwhelming, exhausting, burdensome and uncertain. It can be a lonely time, but it does not have to be. Sessions with me are a time to pause, connect and unpack what you are carrying through the lens of an intergenerational, developmental, attachment-theory, trauma informed and interpersonal neurobiological process. I work in depth and relationally with clients who want to experience impactful and meaningful connection, support and healing.
I integrative various therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
I bring over 16 years experience as a psychologist working with presentations such as anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, major life adjustments and emotional regulation difficulties.
I integrative various therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
I bring over 16 years experience as a psychologist working with presentations such as anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, major life adjustments and emotional regulation difficulties.
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.
Are you suffering a mental health condition? Are you struggling dealing with your childs behaviour or simply need an assessment for learning difficulties/ADHD/ASD? You may simply be feeling a little lost with little direction and clarity. If this is you, then make a change today and reach out and speak to one of our clinicians. We use a multidisciplinary approach and have a team of Psychologists, Occupational Therapist, Behaviour Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Art Therapists, Learning/ Remedial Support Teachers, Physiotherapists. We see NDIS, AccessPlus, Medicare, WC, CTP, VS, EAP clients
Are you suffering a mental health condition? Are you struggling dealing with your childs behaviour or simply need an assessment for learning difficulties/ADHD/ASD? You may simply be feeling a little lost with little direction and clarity. If this is you, then make a change today and reach out and speak to one of our clinicians. We use a multidisciplinary approach and have a team of Psychologists, Occupational Therapist, Behaviour Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Art Therapists, Learning/ Remedial Support Teachers, Physiotherapists. We see NDIS, AccessPlus, Medicare, WC, CTP, VS, EAP clients
Welcome. Are you looking to reduce your suffering, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life, and live a richer, more meaningful, purposeful and enjoyable life? Do you want to work with people who really care? At “ST & A Psychology” we strongly believe in the strength & ability within you, to change your life, & manage your issues more effectively. As experts on mental health and change, we respect you as the expert of your life. Thus, we will help you to work towards what is important, meaningful & purposeful for you, to help you better meet your psychological needs.
Welcome. Are you looking to reduce your suffering, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life, and live a richer, more meaningful, purposeful and enjoyable life? Do you want to work with people who really care? At “ST & A Psychology” we strongly believe in the strength & ability within you, to change your life, & manage your issues more effectively. As experts on mental health and change, we respect you as the expert of your life. Thus, we will help you to work towards what is important, meaningful & purposeful for you, to help you better meet your psychological needs.
I am an extremely caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, encouraging, hardworking & compassionate person & health professional. I am very passionate about helping people…well. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope and will make a difference.
I am an extremely caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, encouraging, hardworking & compassionate person & health professional. I am very passionate about helping people…well. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope and will make a difference.
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.
Dr Daria is an empathic, vibrant, warm and down to earth Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, Peak Performance Coach, Couples Therapist and former Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to supporting her clients in reaching their goals. Daria is passionate about training high performance people in the development of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, assertive communication skills and authenticity. Her robust understanding and experience with clinical and corporate clients contributes to her strong desire to support her clients in achieving meaningful change, growth and personal development in any area of their lives.
Dr Daria is an empathic, vibrant, warm and down to earth Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, Peak Performance Coach, Couples Therapist and former Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to supporting her clients in reaching their goals. Daria is passionate about training high performance people in the development of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, assertive communication skills and authenticity. Her robust understanding and experience with clinical and corporate clients contributes to her strong desire to support her clients in achieving meaningful change, growth and personal development in any area of their lives.
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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Are you struggling with substances, gambling, smoking or other patterns that feel impossible to change? Or perhaps you're affected by someone else's addictive behaviours? As an experienced addiction support specialist, I help you understand these patterns and manage the chaos they create. Together, we'll combine practical education, evidence-based strategies, and counselling to help you make choices that align with the life you want. I also work with clients experiencing challenges including ADHD, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, and complex mental health diagnoses.
Are you struggling with substances, gambling, smoking or other patterns that feel impossible to change? Or perhaps you're affected by someone else's addictive behaviours? As an experienced addiction support specialist, I help you understand these patterns and manage the chaos they create. Together, we'll combine practical education, evidence-based strategies, and counselling to help you make choices that align with the life you want. I also work with clients experiencing challenges including ADHD, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, and complex mental health diagnoses.
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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.