Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Merrylands, NSW
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
Utilising CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I guide them to develop practical coping skills and challenge unhelpful thought patterns.
As a seasoned psychologist, I can help by blending evidence-based therapies with practical strategies. I specialise in CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and work issues. I offer a supportive space for personal discovery and growth, to enhance mental wellbeing and life quality.
Utilising CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I guide them to develop practical coping skills and challenge unhelpful thought patterns.
As a seasoned psychologist, I can help by blending evidence-based therapies with practical strategies. I specialise in CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and work issues. I offer a supportive space for personal discovery and growth, to enhance mental wellbeing and life quality.
I am trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT and DBT.
In my practice, I take a client-centred and research-backed approach that incorporates compassion and patience; I promise to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. I offer a space of safety, acceptance, and understanding to help clients work through concerns from everyday stress to complex trauma.
I am trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT and DBT.
In my practice, I take a client-centred and research-backed approach that incorporates compassion and patience; I promise to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. I offer a space of safety, acceptance, and understanding to help clients work through concerns from everyday stress to complex trauma.
For me, the heart of therapy is building a real, human connection. I like to keep the process authentic and, at times, a little unconventional—because no two people are the same, and neither is the way we work together. My role is to offer compassion, understanding, and steady support as we navigate whatever life is throwing your way. I believe in focusing on what’s gone right in your life—your wins, your strengths, and the moments you’ve already overcome—rather than only looking at setbacks. Every experience, whether uplifting or challenging, shapes who you are and can be a stepping stone toward who you want to become.
For me, the heart of therapy is building a real, human connection. I like to keep the process authentic and, at times, a little unconventional—because no two people are the same, and neither is the way we work together. My role is to offer compassion, understanding, and steady support as we navigate whatever life is throwing your way. I believe in focusing on what’s gone right in your life—your wins, your strengths, and the moments you’ve already overcome—rather than only looking at setbacks. Every experience, whether uplifting or challenging, shapes who you are and can be a stepping stone toward who you want to become.
Empower Allied Health Clinic provides psychology and behavioural therapy services for children and adolescents. We support individuals and families with compassionate, evidence-based care focused on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and everyday functioning.
Empower Allied Health Clinic provides psychology and behavioural therapy services for children and adolescents. We support individuals and families with compassionate, evidence-based care focused on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and everyday functioning.
Helping families, couples, and individuals break cycles of conflict and reconnect through trauma-informed, whole-system care. I'm Georgette Melki, a qualified social worker and family therapist, and I’m here to help you find your way back to balance.
Ready to take the first step? Call or email today for a free 15-minute consultation. We'll discuss what you're looking for and see if we're the right fit.
Helping families, couples, and individuals break cycles of conflict and reconnect through trauma-informed, whole-system care. I'm Georgette Melki, a qualified social worker and family therapist, and I’m here to help you find your way back to balance.
Ready to take the first step? Call or email today for a free 15-minute consultation. We'll discuss what you're looking for and see if we're the right fit.
I draw on trauma-focused work, IFS, CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic and mindfulness approaches — but the modality is never the point.
If you've found your way here, something in your life is asking for change. Maybe it's the weight of experiences you've never quite been able to set down. Maybe it's a pattern that keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to outthink it. Maybe it's the quieter ache of feeling far from who you used to be. The people I see are often capable, thoughtful, and quietly tired of carrying it alone. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to you — grounded in the belief that you are not a problem to be fixed.
I draw on trauma-focused work, IFS, CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic and mindfulness approaches — but the modality is never the point.
If you've found your way here, something in your life is asking for change. Maybe it's the weight of experiences you've never quite been able to set down. Maybe it's a pattern that keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to outthink it. Maybe it's the quieter ache of feeling far from who you used to be. The people I see are often capable, thoughtful, and quietly tired of carrying it alone. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to you — grounded in the belief that you are not a problem to be fixed.
Drawing from a diverse range of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based psychotherapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (CBT & Schema Therapy), psychodynamic therapies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), we tailor a therapeutic experience that resonates deeply with your journey.
Support for Life’s Challenges
At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
Drawing from a diverse range of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based psychotherapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (CBT & Schema Therapy), psychodynamic therapies, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), we tailor a therapeutic experience that resonates deeply with your journey.
Support for Life’s Challenges
At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
Individuals and couples seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and healthier relationships. Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They are motivated for meaningful change but need the right support. We help through evidence-based therapy and empathic listening, creating a safe space to build insight, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
Individuals and couples seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and healthier relationships. Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They are motivated for meaningful change but need the right support. We help through evidence-based therapy and empathic listening, creating a safe space to build insight, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety. I provide services exclusively online (tele-health) to emphasise flexibility and scheduling convenience (eliminating travel and parking hassles) while ensuring increased privacy in the comfort in your own environment. My primary approach to therapy emphasises Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing methods that are underscored and influenced by Ericksonian Approaches to hypnosis and psychotherapy. I also have a strong passion for providing clinical supervision and services to other professionals.
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety. I provide services exclusively online (tele-health) to emphasise flexibility and scheduling convenience (eliminating travel and parking hassles) while ensuring increased privacy in the comfort in your own environment. My primary approach to therapy emphasises Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing methods that are underscored and influenced by Ericksonian Approaches to hypnosis and psychotherapy. I also have a strong passion for providing clinical supervision and services to other professionals.
I apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, exposure-based methods, and targeted DBT skills.
Feel paralysed by anxiety, depression, OCD loops or a mind that won’t switch off? I’m a psychologist with 13+ years of experience who helps adults and older teens (16+) face fears, quiet self-criticism and rebuild a life that feels genuinely meaningful.
I apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, exposure-based methods, and targeted DBT skills.
Feel paralysed by anxiety, depression, OCD loops or a mind that won’t switch off? I’m a psychologist with 13+ years of experience who helps adults and older teens (16+) face fears, quiet self-criticism and rebuild a life that feels genuinely meaningful.
More Therapists Nearby
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT).
I’m a Clinical Psychologist working with adults navigating challenges related to trauma, identity, and relationships. My approach integrates parts work and humanistic frameworks alongside evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness, to help clients notice patterns, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences and work toward a life aligned with your values.
Only accepting Telehealth clients.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT).
I’m a Clinical Psychologist working with adults navigating challenges related to trauma, identity, and relationships. My approach integrates parts work and humanistic frameworks alongside evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness, to help clients notice patterns, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences and work toward a life aligned with your values.
Only accepting Telehealth clients.
Sky uses a holistic and individualised approach with each client that aims to explore and incorporate aspects of physical, spiritual, emotional, social and mental wellbeing into a whole picture of the individual in a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and accepted as you move through your therapy journey. Sky has experience working across the lifespan with individuals aged 17 and above, with different cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations/identifications and presentations such as depression, anxiety, stress, general wellbeing, ADHD support, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem and practical problem solving
Sky uses a holistic and individualised approach with each client that aims to explore and incorporate aspects of physical, spiritual, emotional, social and mental wellbeing into a whole picture of the individual in a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and accepted as you move through your therapy journey. Sky has experience working across the lifespan with individuals aged 17 and above, with different cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations/identifications and presentations such as depression, anxiety, stress, general wellbeing, ADHD support, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem and practical problem solving
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.
Jennifer uses a person-centred trauma-informed approach to therapy, integrative in approach, drawing on modalities that resonate with her clients such as Gottman's Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness.
Jennifer is a Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist who provides Individual, Couple (Gottman's) & Family Counselling. Counselling approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, utilising evidence-based therapy with people who are experiencing relationship issues, are stressed, grieving, or experiencing mental health concerns. Space is provided to empower the client to work collaboratively to achieve growth, change, increased well-being and new possibilities. She is a Clinical Member of PACFA and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor. Jennifer has had her own private practice for over 10 years and has been a Lifeline counsellor.
Jennifer uses a person-centred trauma-informed approach to therapy, integrative in approach, drawing on modalities that resonate with her clients such as Gottman's Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness.
Jennifer is a Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist who provides Individual, Couple (Gottman's) & Family Counselling. Counselling approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, utilising evidence-based therapy with people who are experiencing relationship issues, are stressed, grieving, or experiencing mental health concerns. Space is provided to empower the client to work collaboratively to achieve growth, change, increased well-being and new possibilities. She is a Clinical Member of PACFA and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor. Jennifer has had her own private practice for over 10 years and has been a Lifeline counsellor.
She uses a cognitive-behaviour therapy framework and draws upon other modalities including acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and schema therapy.
Yu Teng is a caring and empathetic clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She recognises each client’s unique personhood and values supporting them to build meaningful and enriching lives. She believes in creating a safe space for clients to facilitate reflection and learning of strategies to better manage life challenges. Her approach is collaborative in tailoring evidence-based therapy to each client.
She uses a cognitive-behaviour therapy framework and draws upon other modalities including acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and schema therapy.
Yu Teng is a caring and empathetic clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She recognises each client’s unique personhood and values supporting them to build meaningful and enriching lives. She believes in creating a safe space for clients to facilitate reflection and learning of strategies to better manage life challenges. Her approach is collaborative in tailoring evidence-based therapy to each client.
I have been a psychologist since 2005 and use evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
There are many reasons why you might be thinking of seeing a psychologist, or perhaps someone who cares about you has suggested it. Perhaps you are facing stressful work and life transitions, relationship difficulties, coping with loss and grief, managing the impact of trauma, experiencing difficulties with mood (such as depression or anxiety), or are impacted by substance use, parenting stress, family stress or life in general. My aim is to help you navigate your challenges in a safe, supportive environment, at a pace that works best for you.
I have been a psychologist since 2005 and use evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
There are many reasons why you might be thinking of seeing a psychologist, or perhaps someone who cares about you has suggested it. Perhaps you are facing stressful work and life transitions, relationship difficulties, coping with loss and grief, managing the impact of trauma, experiencing difficulties with mood (such as depression or anxiety), or are impacted by substance use, parenting stress, family stress or life in general. My aim is to help you navigate your challenges in a safe, supportive environment, at a pace that works best for you.
I have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, adolescents, and women navigating life's transitions. Together, we can work through challenges such as anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, and change. Using a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach, I work alongside you to build resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing. I believe strong therapeutic relationships are built on open communication, trust and transparency. This is central to my practice, and I aim to ensure you feel heard, supported and empowered in your journey.
I have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, adolescents, and women navigating life's transitions. Together, we can work through challenges such as anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, and change. Using a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach, I work alongside you to build resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing. I believe strong therapeutic relationships are built on open communication, trust and transparency. This is central to my practice, and I aim to ensure you feel heard, supported and empowered in your journey.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and functional, yet may privately feel stuck, lost, or unsure of who they are becoming. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, being the rescuer, carrying the responsibility for everyone else or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
You may struggle with ADHD symptoms, confusing feelings, self-doubt, or a quiet sense that life is not unfolding in the way you hoped it would.
I work primarily with people feeling strain in relationships, identity conflict, cultural or faith expectations, and questions about meaning and direction.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and functional, yet may privately feel stuck, lost, or unsure of who they are becoming. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships, being the rescuer, carrying the responsibility for everyone else or feeling frustrated that your own needs remain unclear and unmet.
You may struggle with ADHD symptoms, confusing feelings, self-doubt, or a quiet sense that life is not unfolding in the way you hoped it would.
I work primarily with people feeling strain in relationships, identity conflict, cultural or faith expectations, and questions about meaning and direction.
However I am also trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT and mindfulness.
Are you feeling out of touch with your truest self? Do you feel like you've achieved your goals in career or relationships but somehow still struggle with chronic burnout, relationship patterns that repeat, or a lingering sense of unmet spiritual hunger. Often my clients have done a lot of self-improvement, read the books and tried conventional methods, but these haven't touched the core of the issue. I especially work with people with chronic health issues: unexplained fatigue, autoimmune conditions, weight issues or chronic pain.
However I am also trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT and mindfulness.
Are you feeling out of touch with your truest self? Do you feel like you've achieved your goals in career or relationships but somehow still struggle with chronic burnout, relationship patterns that repeat, or a lingering sense of unmet spiritual hunger. Often my clients have done a lot of self-improvement, read the books and tried conventional methods, but these haven't touched the core of the issue. I especially work with people with chronic health issues: unexplained fatigue, autoimmune conditions, weight issues or chronic pain.
Nearby Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists Searches for Merrylands
- Auburn
- Bella Vista
- Blacktown
- Fairfield
- Granville
- Harris Park
- Northmead
- Parramatta
- Rosehill
- Wentworthville
- Westmead
- Winston Hills
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.