Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Engadine, NSW
I work with young people aged 12–25 and their parents. Some families come to me for the everyday challenges of growing up — anxiety, friendship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, school stress, or not feeling like they belong. Others are in harder territory — withdrawal, school refusal, substance use, rage, or behaviours that keep parents awake at night.
Most parents arrive with the same question: Why isn’t what I’m doing working, and how do I reach my kid again? I help families answer that — by decoding what’s driving the behaviour and creating a space young people feel safe enough to do the work.
I work with young people aged 12–25 and their parents. Some families come to me for the everyday challenges of growing up — anxiety, friendship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, school stress, or not feeling like they belong. Others are in harder territory — withdrawal, school refusal, substance use, rage, or behaviours that keep parents awake at night.
Most parents arrive with the same question: Why isn’t what I’m doing working, and how do I reach my kid again? I help families answer that — by decoding what’s driving the behaviour and creating a space young people feel safe enough to do the work.
I enjoy working with clients who want to rebuild their sense of self and overcome difficulties of the past or present. My particular interests are supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationships concerns and childhood trauma. I also enjoy supporting couples to form stronger emotional bonds. If you want to learn tools and strategies to better manage your concerns or just have a listening ear to make sense of your difficulties, I will ensure you will feel heard and supported. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and will always ensure that you receive the best care and support possible.
I enjoy working with clients who want to rebuild their sense of self and overcome difficulties of the past or present. My particular interests are supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationships concerns and childhood trauma. I also enjoy supporting couples to form stronger emotional bonds. If you want to learn tools and strategies to better manage your concerns or just have a listening ear to make sense of your difficulties, I will ensure you will feel heard and supported. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and will always ensure that you receive the best care and support possible.
I provide therapy for people aged 15+ and draw from a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to suit the individual's needs.
I work with adolescents, adults and older adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma, medical illness, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders. A particular interest and expertise of mine is the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder.
I provide therapy for people aged 15+ and draw from a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to suit the individual's needs.
I work with adolescents, adults and older adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma, medical illness, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders. A particular interest and expertise of mine is the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder.
I integrate a number of evidence-based models in my practice, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E) for eating disorders, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I'm a registered psychologist who is passionate about ensuring my clients feel heard, validated, and respected, whilst empowering them to utilise their strengths and make changes to achieve a more fulfilling life. I have a gentle therapeutic style and work collaboratively, tailoring my treatment specifically for every client.
I integrate a number of evidence-based models in my practice, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E) for eating disorders, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I'm a registered psychologist who is passionate about ensuring my clients feel heard, validated, and respected, whilst empowering them to utilise their strengths and make changes to achieve a more fulfilling life. I have a gentle therapeutic style and work collaboratively, tailoring my treatment specifically for every client.
Mia specialises in distress reduction by utilising a range of therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS and psychotherapy.
Dealing with the impact of life stressors, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. Mia offers compassionate therapy tailored to your unique needs. Evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) empowers individuals to build resilience and move forward in their lives. Many clients report long-lasting improvements with both reduction of distress and increased mental and emotional well-being. Mia is also an Integrative Couples therapist who uses a range of modalities including Gottman; Imago; and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Mia specialises in distress reduction by utilising a range of therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS and psychotherapy.
Dealing with the impact of life stressors, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. Mia offers compassionate therapy tailored to your unique needs. Evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) empowers individuals to build resilience and move forward in their lives. Many clients report long-lasting improvements with both reduction of distress and increased mental and emotional well-being. Mia is also an Integrative Couples therapist who uses a range of modalities including Gottman; Imago; and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
We provide Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Play Therapy, Circle of Security, Narrative Therapy, Psycho-dynamic Therapy and more!
Self Reflections is a psychology and wellbeing clinic based in Wollongong, for children, adolescents and adults, created as a place where people can slow down, feel met, and begin to make sense of their inner world. Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapy, nutrition and dietetic support, assessments, and supervision, alongside a growing body of educational resources, programs, and media designed to support reflection beyond the therapy room. While our work may extend across different formats, it all begins here, within the clinic, grounded in clinical integrity, ethical practice, and deep respect for the human exper
We provide Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Play Therapy, Circle of Security, Narrative Therapy, Psycho-dynamic Therapy and more!
Self Reflections is a psychology and wellbeing clinic based in Wollongong, for children, adolescents and adults, created as a place where people can slow down, feel met, and begin to make sense of their inner world. Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapy, nutrition and dietetic support, assessments, and supervision, alongside a growing body of educational resources, programs, and media designed to support reflection beyond the therapy room. While our work may extend across different formats, it all begins here, within the clinic, grounded in clinical integrity, ethical practice, and deep respect for the human exper
I like to bring both of our humanness to the therapy space. Messiness, with no judgment. I welcome tissue-filled tears, and embodied emotion, raw reflection, and a light touch of humour. The Kind Collective is a safe and secure space for healing, where you are invited to show up authentically, and you can trust that as your therapist, I will do the same. We move away from the textbook because life is never that scripted, and don’t approach with a one-size-fits-all, instead meeting you where you are, honouring and holding space for your unique story and needs.
I like to bring both of our humanness to the therapy space. Messiness, with no judgment. I welcome tissue-filled tears, and embodied emotion, raw reflection, and a light touch of humour. The Kind Collective is a safe and secure space for healing, where you are invited to show up authentically, and you can trust that as your therapist, I will do the same. We move away from the textbook because life is never that scripted, and don’t approach with a one-size-fits-all, instead meeting you where you are, honouring and holding space for your unique story and needs.
Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO- DBT Practitioner.
Vanessa's has worked in government and non-profit sectors, specifically in child protection and out of home care. This experience has equipped her to handle complex behaviour, including oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, ADD, sensory processing disorder, suicide prevention, self-harm and eat disorders.
Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO- DBT Practitioner.
Vanessa's has worked in government and non-profit sectors, specifically in child protection and out of home care. This experience has equipped her to handle complex behaviour, including oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, ADD, sensory processing disorder, suicide prevention, self-harm and eat disorders.
I am a registered psychologist with several years of experience helping clients with a number of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bullying, stress, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, social difficulties, WorkCover. My warm, open and non-judgemental approach allows me to easily build strong rapport with my clients and make them feel comfortable and safe. I have a keen interest in client-centred approach, drawing on an eclectic framework of therapeutic interventions, with the aim of building upon the client’s strengths.
I am a registered psychologist with several years of experience helping clients with a number of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bullying, stress, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, social difficulties, WorkCover. My warm, open and non-judgemental approach allows me to easily build strong rapport with my clients and make them feel comfortable and safe. I have a keen interest in client-centred approach, drawing on an eclectic framework of therapeutic interventions, with the aim of building upon the client’s strengths.
My approach informed by many modalities including expressive therapies (such as art therapy), DBT, somatic therapy and mindfulness.
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist registered with PACFA. I don’t believe in clinical distance or wearing a mask of expertise that puts me above you. I meet you human-to-human — with empathy, honesty, and care. My approach is holistic and integrative, meaning I tailor our work to suit you, not the other way around. Together, we create a space where it’s safe to feel, to speak, to unravel — and ultimately, to grow. I bring both evidence-based modalities and deep compassion to each session, weaving in practices that support not only the mind, but the body, heart, and soul.
You don’t have to do it alone.
My approach informed by many modalities including expressive therapies (such as art therapy), DBT, somatic therapy and mindfulness.
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist registered with PACFA. I don’t believe in clinical distance or wearing a mask of expertise that puts me above you. I meet you human-to-human — with empathy, honesty, and care. My approach is holistic and integrative, meaning I tailor our work to suit you, not the other way around. Together, we create a space where it’s safe to feel, to speak, to unravel — and ultimately, to grow. I bring both evidence-based modalities and deep compassion to each session, weaving in practices that support not only the mind, but the body, heart, and soul.
You don’t have to do it alone.
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Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
Hi, I'm Ashleigh, and I’m passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of life. As a warm and compassionate psychologist, I believe in the power of individual change and the resilience of the human spirit. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I’m here to help you tap into that potential.
Hi, I'm Ashleigh, and I’m passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of life. As a warm and compassionate psychologist, I believe in the power of individual change and the resilience of the human spirit. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I’m here to help you tap into that potential.
“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"
Some things are hard to name — and even harder to carry alone. If you're living with the weight of trauma, navigating life across cultures, or working through challenges that feel too layered for a short-term fix, you've found the right space.
I work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds ready for something deeper: real, ongoing work that meets you where you are — not where a system expects you to be. Migrant, refugee, and multicultural communities — people who grew up between worlds, navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, OCD, or borderline presentations and never quite finding a service that reached them.
Some things are hard to name — and even harder to carry alone. If you're living with the weight of trauma, navigating life across cultures, or working through challenges that feel too layered for a short-term fix, you've found the right space.
I work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds ready for something deeper: real, ongoing work that meets you where you are — not where a system expects you to be. Migrant, refugee, and multicultural communities — people who grew up between worlds, navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, OCD, or borderline presentations and never quite finding a service that reached them.
I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, including TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, and schema.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, including TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, and schema.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards personal growth and fulfilment - seeking professional help can often be the hardest step of all! As the director and principal psychologist at TG Psychology, I have over 20 years of experience helping people overcome the barriers that stop them feeling passionate about their lives. Barriers which include: depression, anxiety, stress, anger, self-regulation deficits, addictions, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and many more. I believe life is too short to waste feeling unhappy and dissatisfied, and I want to help you to feel the same way!
Congratulations on taking the first step towards personal growth and fulfilment - seeking professional help can often be the hardest step of all! As the director and principal psychologist at TG Psychology, I have over 20 years of experience helping people overcome the barriers that stop them feeling passionate about their lives. Barriers which include: depression, anxiety, stress, anger, self-regulation deficits, addictions, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and many more. I believe life is too short to waste feeling unhappy and dissatisfied, and I want to help you to feel the same way!
Offering telehealth individual sessions to adolescents and adults of all walks of life. My practice is rooted in the belief that counselling should be comfortable and collaborative. I hope to provide each client with a safe and non-judgemental space to empower people in their journeys.
Specialising in women’s counselling, youth wellbeing, substance use and social/ emotional stressors, I provide clients an individualised approach so they can get the most out of their sessions. Each session is client led and grounded in empathy and compassion.
Offering telehealth individual sessions to adolescents and adults of all walks of life. My practice is rooted in the belief that counselling should be comfortable and collaborative. I hope to provide each client with a safe and non-judgemental space to empower people in their journeys.
Specialising in women’s counselling, youth wellbeing, substance use and social/ emotional stressors, I provide clients an individualised approach so they can get the most out of their sessions. Each session is client led and grounded in empathy and compassion.
Our ideal client is someone who recognises that life’s challenges, whether personal, professional, or situational, don’t have to be faced alone.
They may be experiencing mood or relationship difficulties. Others may be navigating more specific challenges, such as performance pressures, work conflict, or the legal system. Some come to us at a crossroads in life, unsure how to move forward but needing a safe, confidential space to be heard without judgment, and for practical, evidence-based psychological strategies that genuinely fit their lifestyle.
Their goal is clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Our ideal client is someone who recognises that life’s challenges, whether personal, professional, or situational, don’t have to be faced alone.
They may be experiencing mood or relationship difficulties. Others may be navigating more specific challenges, such as performance pressures, work conflict, or the legal system. Some come to us at a crossroads in life, unsure how to move forward but needing a safe, confidential space to be heard without judgment, and for practical, evidence-based psychological strategies that genuinely fit their lifestyle.
Their goal is clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Are you looking for an experienced psychologist who can listen and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing?
Are you looking for an experienced psychologist who can listen and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing?
I work with adults, helping them to cope with a range of stressful situations and the ups and downs of everyday life. This could include coping with depression, stress, anxiety, loss, family conflict, fears, career or work problems, emotional distress or relationship difficulties. I also provide trauma counselling, using a range of strategies including EMDR. I find most people are looking for help to improve their well-being, make difficult life decisions, improve relationships with others, and overcome psychological and other hurdles in life.
I work with adults, helping them to cope with a range of stressful situations and the ups and downs of everyday life. This could include coping with depression, stress, anxiety, loss, family conflict, fears, career or work problems, emotional distress or relationship difficulties. I also provide trauma counselling, using a range of strategies including EMDR. I find most people are looking for help to improve their well-being, make difficult life decisions, improve relationships with others, and overcome psychological and other hurdles in life.
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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.