Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Lewisham, NSW
I work within a relational psychodynamic framework while drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness-based strategies.
Psychotherapy is about expanding your understanding of yourself and your relationships, about learning to navigate the world differently.
While therapy is about dealing with problems and treating symptoms, it is also about recognising strengths and promoting growth. It is place for emergence, expansion and transformation. People access therapy for many reasons: past, present and future concerns – usually a mix of all.
I work within a relational psychodynamic framework while drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness-based strategies.
Psychotherapy is about expanding your understanding of yourself and your relationships, about learning to navigate the world differently.
While therapy is about dealing with problems and treating symptoms, it is also about recognising strengths and promoting growth. It is place for emergence, expansion and transformation. People access therapy for many reasons: past, present and future concerns – usually a mix of all.
I utilise EMDR and Ego states therapy to help with the processing of trauma, I use CBT and DBT to stabilise clients prior to using EMDR and use a collaborative approach depending on the needs and wants of clients.
I am Registered Psychologist with a strong commitment to social justice and supporting individuals from all walks of life. I believe therapy should be inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in both compassion and evidence-based care. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and lived experiences, and I am committed to providing an affirming and non-judgmental space. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or longstanding patterns that feel difficult to shift, you deserve a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood.
I utilise EMDR and Ego states therapy to help with the processing of trauma, I use CBT and DBT to stabilise clients prior to using EMDR and use a collaborative approach depending on the needs and wants of clients.
I am Registered Psychologist with a strong commitment to social justice and supporting individuals from all walks of life. I believe therapy should be inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in both compassion and evidence-based care. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and lived experiences, and I am committed to providing an affirming and non-judgmental space. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or longstanding patterns that feel difficult to shift, you deserve a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood.
The therapies I am trained in are: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and EMDR Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 22 years of experience working in both Public Mental Health and Private Practice. I have had the privilege of meeting clients from a range of backgrounds and presenting with vastly different situations and challenges to their mental health (both in psychiatric hospitals and in the community). I see my role as one that firstly needs to create a sense of safety and comfort and secondly brings in empathic challenges so that as a team we work towards a life that has purpose and meaning. I use models of therapy that are backed by science and align with my own values.
The therapies I am trained in are: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and EMDR Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 22 years of experience working in both Public Mental Health and Private Practice. I have had the privilege of meeting clients from a range of backgrounds and presenting with vastly different situations and challenges to their mental health (both in psychiatric hospitals and in the community). I see my role as one that firstly needs to create a sense of safety and comfort and secondly brings in empathic challenges so that as a team we work towards a life that has purpose and meaning. I use models of therapy that are backed by science and align with my own values.
Tanuja applies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help the person overcome their challenges and use a strength-based approach to build positivity in themselves.
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
Tanuja applies Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help the person overcome their challenges and use a strength-based approach to build positivity in themselves.
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
Raelene is a Clinical Psychologist with over 28 years of experience in helping adults with a wide range of psychological presentations including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, adjustment issues, alcohol and drug addiction, relationship challenges, workplace stress/burnout and personality disorders. She has worked in a range of areas including community mental health, private practice and organisational settings.
Raelene is a Clinical Psychologist with over 28 years of experience in helping adults with a wide range of psychological presentations including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, adjustment issues, alcohol and drug addiction, relationship challenges, workplace stress/burnout and personality disorders. She has worked in a range of areas including community mental health, private practice and organisational settings.
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.
I value collaboration, warmth and flexibility in therapy integrating a range of approaches including MANTRA, CBT/E, ACT, SSCM, EMDR, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and MBT; I can also draw from DBT and Narrative approaches
I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, eating disorders, conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm and the impacts of past experiences, to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, strengthen relationships with others, towards a more connected, balanced and fulfilling life.
I value collaboration, warmth and flexibility in therapy integrating a range of approaches including MANTRA, CBT/E, ACT, SSCM, EMDR, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and MBT; I can also draw from DBT and Narrative approaches
I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, eating disorders, conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm and the impacts of past experiences, to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, strengthen relationships with others, towards a more connected, balanced and fulfilling life.
I am a clinical psychologist who works across a variety of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders. I hope to bring a warm, empathic and authentic approach to the issues that people bring to therapy. I recognise the investment that people make when they share their difficulties with someone and commit to therapy, and work to honour that commitment by delivering evidence based treatments, that are tailored to a persons needs. I’ve benefitted greatly from the experience of working across a range of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
I am a clinical psychologist who works across a variety of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders. I hope to bring a warm, empathic and authentic approach to the issues that people bring to therapy. I recognise the investment that people make when they share their difficulties with someone and commit to therapy, and work to honour that commitment by delivering evidence based treatments, that are tailored to a persons needs. I’ve benefitted greatly from the experience of working across a range of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
I utilise Schema Therapy, with elements from a range of other therapy models (eg ACT, IPT, DBT, CBT) where needed, particularly when assisting people to develop new skills.
In-person appointments are held in Dulwich Hill, in Sydney's Inner West. For online sessions, we will use Microsoft Teams. It is understandable to feel ambivalent about starting therapy (or starting over, with a new therapist). Many people aren't sure if they will 'click' with a therapist or get the results from therapy they are looking for.
I utilise Schema Therapy, with elements from a range of other therapy models (eg ACT, IPT, DBT, CBT) where needed, particularly when assisting people to develop new skills.
In-person appointments are held in Dulwich Hill, in Sydney's Inner West. For online sessions, we will use Microsoft Teams. It is understandable to feel ambivalent about starting therapy (or starting over, with a new therapist). Many people aren't sure if they will 'click' with a therapist or get the results from therapy they are looking for.
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We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
I work with adolescents and adults, providing interventions for a range of issues including stress, addiction, trauma, substance use, sleep disorders and chronic pain. I also work with individuals engaging in high-pressure activities, helping to elevate personal, academic, work and sports performance. I am driven by a strong sense of compassion and unconditional regard for people. In my sessions, I adopt a genuine, warm and relaxed approach. I provide a non-judgemental environment where I listen carefully to my clients and encourage them to communicate openly.
I work with adolescents and adults, providing interventions for a range of issues including stress, addiction, trauma, substance use, sleep disorders and chronic pain. I also work with individuals engaging in high-pressure activities, helping to elevate personal, academic, work and sports performance. I am driven by a strong sense of compassion and unconditional regard for people. In my sessions, I adopt a genuine, warm and relaxed approach. I provide a non-judgemental environment where I listen carefully to my clients and encourage them to communicate openly.
Lorraine offers a holistic approach, integrating various therapies like EMDR, ACT, and DBT.
As an Accredited EMDR consultant, I offer clinical supervision and EMDR consultation with a focus on assisting individuals and groups to build confidence and gain experience with EMDR and support individuals through the accreditation process.
Lorraine offers a holistic approach, integrating various therapies like EMDR, ACT, and DBT.
As an Accredited EMDR consultant, I offer clinical supervision and EMDR consultation with a focus on assisting individuals and groups to build confidence and gain experience with EMDR and support individuals through the accreditation process.
I work holistically in a collaborative, compassionate & trauma-informed way, encompassing mind & body by using a biopsychosocial model of care. I work with issues such as anxiety & depression, poor focus, & burnout. My special interest is supporting clients feeling overwhelmed by everyday life & those who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person. Currently accepting new clients.
I work holistically in a collaborative, compassionate & trauma-informed way, encompassing mind & body by using a biopsychosocial model of care. I work with issues such as anxiety & depression, poor focus, & burnout. My special interest is supporting clients feeling overwhelmed by everyday life & those who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person. Currently accepting new clients.
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
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
As an overachiever you find yourself stressed and overwhelmed. You know it's important to practice self-care but increasingly you have found your mental health slipping. You're on the proverbial hamster wheel, burned out, feeling you've lost the capacity to meet the demands of competing roles at home and in the workplace. I am passionate about working with people in demanding work roles, be they professionals, entrepreneurs, or first responders. I also find deep value in working with clients who have identified the impact of the emotional trauma of their childhood in their current relationships and personal endeavours.
As an overachiever you find yourself stressed and overwhelmed. You know it's important to practice self-care but increasingly you have found your mental health slipping. You're on the proverbial hamster wheel, burned out, feeling you've lost the capacity to meet the demands of competing roles at home and in the workplace. I am passionate about working with people in demanding work roles, be they professionals, entrepreneurs, or first responders. I also find deep value in working with clients who have identified the impact of the emotional trauma of their childhood in their current relationships and personal endeavours.
You might be the strong one. Capable, high‑functioning, the one everyone leans on. But inside you feel anxious, wired, and tired of holding it all together. You overthink conversations, over‑give in relationships, and question yourself afterward. Maybe you reach for wine, food, or constant busyness just to take the edge off. You may have experienced trauma, grief, or a narcissistic relationship that shook your sense of safety. You want to feel calm, secure, and at home in yourself again, in your relationships, and in your body.
You might be the strong one. Capable, high‑functioning, the one everyone leans on. But inside you feel anxious, wired, and tired of holding it all together. You overthink conversations, over‑give in relationships, and question yourself afterward. Maybe you reach for wine, food, or constant busyness just to take the edge off. You may have experienced trauma, grief, or a narcissistic relationship that shook your sense of safety. You want to feel calm, secure, and at home in yourself again, in your relationships, and in your body.
Steven utilises an array of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Steven is a psychologist who provides a calming presence to aid individuals understand and resolve their struggles within a relaxed environment. Steven emphasises the individuality of each client to ensure that they are seen as more than a diagnosis and receive an intervention tailored to their needs.
Steven has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Master of Clinical Psychology.
Steven has had experience working within public and private settings to address a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
Steven utilises an array of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Steven is a psychologist who provides a calming presence to aid individuals understand and resolve their struggles within a relaxed environment. Steven emphasises the individuality of each client to ensure that they are seen as more than a diagnosis and receive an intervention tailored to their needs.
Steven has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Master of Clinical Psychology.
Steven has had experience working within public and private settings to address a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
I provide evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and ACT, plus parenting programs such as Circle of Security and Emotion Coaching.
Welcome! I am a Mental Health Professional offering evidence-based, compassionate online therapy and support across Australia. I am an approved Victims of Crime counsellor, supporting individuals impacted by trauma and complex life experiences. I help clients build practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, and trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and improve relationships. I provide culturally sensitive, neuro-affirming, inclusive care. Professional report writing services are available where appropriate.
I provide evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and ACT, plus parenting programs such as Circle of Security and Emotion Coaching.
Welcome! I am a Mental Health Professional offering evidence-based, compassionate online therapy and support across Australia. I am an approved Victims of Crime counsellor, supporting individuals impacted by trauma and complex life experiences. I help clients build practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, and trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and improve relationships. I provide culturally sensitive, neuro-affirming, inclusive care. Professional report writing services are available where appropriate.
Are you feeling worried, stressed, low mood and depressed? Struggling to cope with life's challenges? Our psychology clinic is here to lend a helping hand. Are you seeking support to enhance your relationships and personal growth? And healing traumatic memories? You are not alone. Deniz at MindSea Psychology, offers compassionate, culturally safe, and personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Deniz has a rich history of clinical experience (15years) working in NGO’s, public and private mental health, hospitals, schools, universities and private practice. Visit us at www.mindseapsychology.com.au for further info.
Are you feeling worried, stressed, low mood and depressed? Struggling to cope with life's challenges? Our psychology clinic is here to lend a helping hand. Are you seeking support to enhance your relationships and personal growth? And healing traumatic memories? You are not alone. Deniz at MindSea Psychology, offers compassionate, culturally safe, and personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Deniz has a rich history of clinical experience (15years) working in NGO’s, public and private mental health, hospitals, schools, universities and private practice. Visit us at www.mindseapsychology.com.au for further info.
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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.