Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Umina Beach, NSW
I’m a registered psychologist and performance psychologist based on the Central Coast. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD/ASD, and life challenges, as well as athletes wanting to strengthen mindset and confidence. My approach is compassionate, down‑to‑earth, and focused on helping you build the skills and clarity you need to thrive.
I’m a registered psychologist and performance psychologist based on the Central Coast. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD/ASD, and life challenges, as well as athletes wanting to strengthen mindset and confidence. My approach is compassionate, down‑to‑earth, and focused on helping you build the skills and clarity you need to thrive.
Are you in need of a NDIS Therapeutic support for your Self Managed NDIS Plan. If so Soulfull Wellness Clinic provides Trauma Informed Psychosocial Capacity Building Supports for Families, Adolescents, Neurodivergent and Individuals who may be experiencing Loss, Grief, Trauma, Life Transitions, Cultural Transitions and Displacement .
Are you in need of a NDIS Therapeutic support for your Self Managed NDIS Plan. If so Soulfull Wellness Clinic provides Trauma Informed Psychosocial Capacity Building Supports for Families, Adolescents, Neurodivergent and Individuals who may be experiencing Loss, Grief, Trauma, Life Transitions, Cultural Transitions and Displacement .
As a Clinical Social Worker, I work with people who feel disconnected from their sense of self-worth, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. This can show up in relationship struggles, self-destructive patterns, people-pleasing, emotional dysregulation or numbness. Many clients experience low mood, anxiety, shame, or overwhelm. I support clients to build self-soothing skills, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with their authentic Self. I work with compassion, honesty, and humour, creating a space that feels safe and grounded. Together, we move toward healing, greater self-trust, and meaningful, lasting change.
As a Clinical Social Worker, I work with people who feel disconnected from their sense of self-worth, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. This can show up in relationship struggles, self-destructive patterns, people-pleasing, emotional dysregulation or numbness. Many clients experience low mood, anxiety, shame, or overwhelm. I support clients to build self-soothing skills, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with their authentic Self. I work with compassion, honesty, and humour, creating a space that feels safe and grounded. Together, we move toward healing, greater self-trust, and meaningful, lasting change.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT.
Hello, Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, just not yourself or disconnected — even though you’re trying to keep going?
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
If trauma, anxiety, feeling flat or burnout are shaping your days, you don’t have to face that alone.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to gently support healing and lasting change.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT.
Hello, Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, just not yourself or disconnected — even though you’re trying to keep going?
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
If trauma, anxiety, feeling flat or burnout are shaping your days, you don’t have to face that alone.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to gently support healing and lasting change.
If you're in recovery and scared it's not going to stick — I get it. I've been there. I'm a counsellor with almost 20 years of clinical experience and my PhD research specialises in addiction recovery and relapse prevention. I work with people who are serious about lasting change, not just getting through the week. My Terrigal clinic is a short drive from anywhere on the Central Coast, and I offer telehealth if that's easier. Call me for a free 15-minute chat — no pressure, no forms, just a conversation. If you are ready for recovery - REALLY ready - then let's get started.
If you're in recovery and scared it's not going to stick — I get it. I've been there. I'm a counsellor with almost 20 years of clinical experience and my PhD research specialises in addiction recovery and relapse prevention. I work with people who are serious about lasting change, not just getting through the week. My Terrigal clinic is a short drive from anywhere on the Central Coast, and I offer telehealth if that's easier. Call me for a free 15-minute chat — no pressure, no forms, just a conversation. If you are ready for recovery - REALLY ready - then let's get started.
I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, with experience across the lifespan. I've offer both therapy and diagnostic assessments in this space (including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, cognitive assessments and more). I offer therapy for a range of presentations such as Trauma and C-PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression and Adjustment, anger management, masking and navigating late diagnosis, support for executive functioning skills, boundary setting, self-esteem and identity exploration, parenting and emotional regulation support, school refusal (“school can’t”).
I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, with experience across the lifespan. I've offer both therapy and diagnostic assessments in this space (including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, cognitive assessments and more). I offer therapy for a range of presentations such as Trauma and C-PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression and Adjustment, anger management, masking and navigating late diagnosis, support for executive functioning skills, boundary setting, self-esteem and identity exploration, parenting and emotional regulation support, school refusal (“school can’t”).
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I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
As a Social Worker and Counsellor with additional training in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY-F), I work with the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. My work is trauma-informed, relational and strength based, adapting therapy modalities to suit each client’s needs.
As a Social Worker and Counsellor with additional training in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY-F), I work with the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. My work is trauma-informed, relational and strength based, adapting therapy modalities to suit each client’s needs.
As a member of the mental health community I want to provide you with the greatest comfort and the guarantee of excellent service, whether you are experiencing difficulties or crises, or whether you simply wish to develop your resources and values in pursuit of a more fulfilling life. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your experiences are heard and valued. Together, we can work towards greater clarity, resilience, and alignment with what truly matters to you.
As a member of the mental health community I want to provide you with the greatest comfort and the guarantee of excellent service, whether you are experiencing difficulties or crises, or whether you simply wish to develop your resources and values in pursuit of a more fulfilling life. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your experiences are heard and valued. Together, we can work towards greater clarity, resilience, and alignment with what truly matters to you.
My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, drawing on therapies such as CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy.
My name is Elpiniki and I am a warm and understanding clinical psychologist who specialises in the treatment of anxiety, life or work stress, low mood, self-esteem, PTSD and complex trauma. I like to prioritise the relationship with my clients to ensure they feel heard, supported, and safe while exploring their deep concerns. I combine practical strategies with emotional care, to overcome difficult challenges, and help you understand yourself better.
My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, drawing on therapies such as CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy.
My name is Elpiniki and I am a warm and understanding clinical psychologist who specialises in the treatment of anxiety, life or work stress, low mood, self-esteem, PTSD and complex trauma. I like to prioritise the relationship with my clients to ensure they feel heard, supported, and safe while exploring their deep concerns. I combine practical strategies with emotional care, to overcome difficult challenges, and help you understand yourself better.
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.
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.
Hello! I am a multilingual AuDHD Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in providing neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy to adults who are (or who believe they might be) autistic and/or ADHD. I combine several evidence-based therapy modalities to collaboratively create a treatment plan that is carefully tailored to the person’s neurotype, goals and capacity in terms of their available energy levels. If you have experienced the more traditional forms of therapy as neuro-normative and it did not quite resonate with you, please get in touch. I would love to hear from you.
Hello! I am a multilingual AuDHD Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in providing neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy to adults who are (or who believe they might be) autistic and/or ADHD. I combine several evidence-based therapy modalities to collaboratively create a treatment plan that is carefully tailored to the person’s neurotype, goals and capacity in terms of their available energy levels. If you have experienced the more traditional forms of therapy as neuro-normative and it did not quite resonate with you, please get in touch. I would love to hear from you.
With a passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind and behavior, I embarked on a journey in the field of psychology to make a positive impact on people's lives. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients, ranging from adolescents to adults, and addressing an array of psychological concerns. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. My warm and non-judgmental demeanor creates a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and respected.
With a passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind and behavior, I embarked on a journey in the field of psychology to make a positive impact on people's lives. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients, ranging from adolescents to adults, and addressing an array of psychological concerns. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. My warm and non-judgmental demeanor creates a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and respected.
I understand that one needs significant courage to take the first step towards therapy, and therefore I aim to provide a safe environment where you will feel comfortable to openly discuss any issues in a non-judgmental, warm, empathic, and supportive manner. We will explore your current difficulties and invite you to consider what you would like to be different. You will set the direction for our work and I will walk alongside you, as we identify and work on the strategies and actions that support you the best to build the life you want.
I understand that one needs significant courage to take the first step towards therapy, and therefore I aim to provide a safe environment where you will feel comfortable to openly discuss any issues in a non-judgmental, warm, empathic, and supportive manner. We will explore your current difficulties and invite you to consider what you would like to be different. You will set the direction for our work and I will walk alongside you, as we identify and work on the strategies and actions that support you the best to build the life you want.
I have a wide and deep background in supporting patients with complex mental health issues through evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, PET, TF-CBT, MBCT, Interpersonal Therapy.
I help my clients with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Fears and Phobias, OCD, Regulating Behaviour, Addiction, Poor self-esteem, Bereavement and Grief, Confidence issues, Pre and Postnatal depression, Self-esteem, Work or Career Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, ADD, Impulse Control, Self-harm, School Stress, Relationship Problems
I have a wide and deep background in supporting patients with complex mental health issues through evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, PET, TF-CBT, MBCT, Interpersonal Therapy.
I help my clients with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Fears and Phobias, OCD, Regulating Behaviour, Addiction, Poor self-esteem, Bereavement and Grief, Confidence issues, Pre and Postnatal depression, Self-esteem, Work or Career Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, ADD, Impulse Control, Self-harm, School Stress, Relationship Problems
CBT, Positive Psychology, Schema Therapy, and DBT (I'm not specialised in BPD).
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with clients across the lifespan in private practice. For seven years, I worked exclusively with youth, and I remain particularly passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults. Since returning to private practice, I have expanded my work to include adults of all ages.
My areas of interest include complex trauma, ADHD, gender identity and sexuality, anxiety, depression, stress management, and cultural transition and adjustment. Since returning to private practice, I offer both psychological treatment and psychological assessments.
CBT, Positive Psychology, Schema Therapy, and DBT (I'm not specialised in BPD).
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with clients across the lifespan in private practice. For seven years, I worked exclusively with youth, and I remain particularly passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults. Since returning to private practice, I have expanded my work to include adults of all ages.
My areas of interest include complex trauma, ADHD, gender identity and sexuality, anxiety, depression, stress management, and cultural transition and adjustment. Since returning to private practice, I offer both psychological treatment and psychological assessments.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
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.
Drawing from my Master of Clinical Psychology and a diverse background in Engineering and Performance Coaching, I apply a combination of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, DBT, ACT and Neuro-Linguistic Programming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting, and more.
I’m Anda Maria, a registered psychologist based in St Leonards, supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, low self‑esteem, parenting challenges, career transitions, and major life changes. My approach is warm, structured, and goal‑focused, combining evidence‑based strategies with genuine care. I help clients build clarity, resilience, and confidence, stay engaged in the process, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Drawing from my Master of Clinical Psychology and a diverse background in Engineering and Performance Coaching, I apply a combination of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, DBT, ACT and Neuro-Linguistic Programming to address issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting, and more.
I’m Anda Maria, a registered psychologist based in St Leonards, supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, low self‑esteem, parenting challenges, career transitions, and major life changes. My approach is warm, structured, and goal‑focused, combining evidence‑based strategies with genuine care. I help clients build clarity, resilience, and confidence, stay engaged in the process, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Nearby Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists Searches for Umina Beach
- Avalon Beach
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- Erina
- Gosford
- Green Point
- Kincumber
- Palm Beach
- Terrigal
- Wamberal
- West Gosford
- Woy Woy
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.