Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Saint Lucia, QLD

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Reflections Psychology Services Pty ltd
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy and other evidence-based treatments to adult clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and adjustment problems.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
We deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy and other evidence-based treatments to adult clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and adjustment problems.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
(07) 3088 9252 View (07) 3088 9252
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Peaceful Mind Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
Do you want to feel listened and understood? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious unable to cope or make decisions and feel like nothings working for you? I am an Accredited Psychotherapist / Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience. My practice is based on compassion and mindfulness Working form, a trauma informed approach using evidence-based therapeutic interventions that is tailored to your specific needs, I can assist you with gaining insight and learning range of techniques that can guide you to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTDS), loss and grief, DV and more.
(07) 3088 9155 View (07) 3088 9155
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Kimbali Wild
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep disruption, as well as those living with chronic health conditions, burnout, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses (including ADHD and Autism). Many are managing strain across work or study, relationships, and daily functioning, often alongside patterns of sustained effort, high standards, and self-reliance. While effective in the short term, these patterns can become difficult to maintain, contributing to exhaustion, disrupted sleep, reduced capacity, and difficulty with decision-making or maintaining momentum.
I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep disruption, as well as those living with chronic health conditions, burnout, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses (including ADHD and Autism). Many are managing strain across work or study, relationships, and daily functioning, often alongside patterns of sustained effort, high standards, and self-reliance. While effective in the short term, these patterns can become difficult to maintain, contributing to exhaustion, disrupted sleep, reduced capacity, and difficulty with decision-making or maintaining momentum.
(07) 2100 4659 View (07) 2100 4659
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Amygdala Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Training in CBT; DBT; Schema Therapy, CBTe for Eating Disorders and Heart Rate Variability (HRV).
Stress and trauma affect the way in which we all think and behave. Our mind often gets stuck in this response and it is difficult to think and behave the way we want to. I work with how the mind, brain and body responds to stress and trauma. I work from a whole person perspective in ways we can improve everyday mood, emotional responses and the impact our personal distress has on relationships.
Training in CBT; DBT; Schema Therapy, CBTe for Eating Disorders and Heart Rate Variability (HRV).
Stress and trauma affect the way in which we all think and behave. Our mind often gets stuck in this response and it is difficult to think and behave the way we want to. I work with how the mind, brain and body responds to stress and trauma. I work from a whole person perspective in ways we can improve everyday mood, emotional responses and the impact our personal distress has on relationships.
(07) 2100 4027 View (07) 2100 4027
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Shine Xiao - Complex Trauma (CPTSD) Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My work is structured, trauma-informed, and integrative, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, DBT, and narrative approaches to support nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and the rebuilding of boundaries, self-trust, and a stable sense of self.
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame). With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
My work is structured, trauma-informed, and integrative, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, DBT, and narrative approaches to support nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and the rebuilding of boundaries, self-trust, and a stable sense of self.
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame). With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
(07) 3608 1469 View (07) 3608 1469
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Ivannia Mena
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Psychologist and Practice Director Ivannia Mena is an experienced therapist with a broad range of skills in the treatment of mood disorders, at-risk behaviours, criminal attitudes, addiction and trauma. Ivannia aims to provide the highest standard of psychological support to individuals looking to work at the core of their symptoms, to develop insight, increase self awareness and learn adaptive coping skills. Mindful Perspectives Psychology welcomes adolescents, adults and older adults with cognitive, behavioural, and emotional concerns, offering practical, effective and confidential support in a safe and supportive treatment space.
Psychologist and Practice Director Ivannia Mena is an experienced therapist with a broad range of skills in the treatment of mood disorders, at-risk behaviours, criminal attitudes, addiction and trauma. Ivannia aims to provide the highest standard of psychological support to individuals looking to work at the core of their symptoms, to develop insight, increase self awareness and learn adaptive coping skills. Mindful Perspectives Psychology welcomes adolescents, adults and older adults with cognitive, behavioural, and emotional concerns, offering practical, effective and confidential support in a safe and supportive treatment space.
(07) 3062 7671 View (07) 3062 7671
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Your Choice Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) including RoDBT and the Brunet Method of Reconsolidation Therapy.
Together we’ll work to address the problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & sensations) resulting from trauma & other adverse life events. You’ll learn to replace harmful coping behaviours with more effective ways of responding to challenges. We will use evidence based strategies to help you build a life you think is worth living. I have worked for 15+ years across youth, adult & family/carer (inpatient and community) settings. I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction. I’m also passionate about accessible therapy for people with ASD, ADHD & SPD.
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) including RoDBT and the Brunet Method of Reconsolidation Therapy.
Together we’ll work to address the problematic symptoms (emotions, thoughts & sensations) resulting from trauma & other adverse life events. You’ll learn to replace harmful coping behaviours with more effective ways of responding to challenges. We will use evidence based strategies to help you build a life you think is worth living. I have worked for 15+ years across youth, adult & family/carer (inpatient and community) settings. I have extensive experience working with emotion dysregulation & impulse control difficulties, trauma and addiction. I’m also passionate about accessible therapy for people with ASD, ADHD & SPD.
(07) 3185 2368 View (07) 3185 2368
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Dr Kimberley Cunial
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
(07) 3132 3831 View (07) 3132 3831
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Sandy Hunter
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families. I work with individuals who present with a variety of mental health concerns including: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, trauma and Grief and Loss. I also provide support to couples and families to explore: Life Stage Adjustments, Conflict, Communication Difficulties, Relationship Difficulties and Parenting concerns. My area of interest is relationships. I value providing a space where people can explore themselves and their relationships developing a better understanding of their own behavioural patterns.
As a Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist my practice focuses on supporting individuals, couples and families. I work with individuals who present with a variety of mental health concerns including: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, trauma and Grief and Loss. I also provide support to couples and families to explore: Life Stage Adjustments, Conflict, Communication Difficulties, Relationship Difficulties and Parenting concerns. My area of interest is relationships. I value providing a space where people can explore themselves and their relationships developing a better understanding of their own behavioural patterns.
(07) 2100 4627 View (07) 2100 4627

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Bronwyn Anderson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Bronwyn Anderson Psychology provide quality supervision services to provisional psychologists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors & other allied health professionals in a safe, kind & respectful environment. I also provide psychology services to clients via video conferencing or phone Australia wide and accept the following referral types: Medicare, Workcover, NDIS, Private fee paying and EAP clients. I do not offer bulk billing. My areas of interest include: Birth trauma, pre and post natal period, sports psychology, Work related trauma including bullying, harassment and psychosocial hazards, Depression and anxiety.
Bronwyn Anderson Psychology provide quality supervision services to provisional psychologists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors & other allied health professionals in a safe, kind & respectful environment. I also provide psychology services to clients via video conferencing or phone Australia wide and accept the following referral types: Medicare, Workcover, NDIS, Private fee paying and EAP clients. I do not offer bulk billing. My areas of interest include: Birth trauma, pre and post natal period, sports psychology, Work related trauma including bullying, harassment and psychosocial hazards, Depression and anxiety.
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Aidyn Bradford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Bowen Hills, QLD 4006
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns of people-pleasing and poor boundaries? Do you struggle with stress, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection within yourself? Whether you’re navigating life challenges, mental health concerns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I provide an intentional space for healing, clarity, and transformation.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns of people-pleasing and poor boundaries? Do you struggle with stress, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection within yourself? Whether you’re navigating life challenges, mental health concerns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I provide an intentional space for healing, clarity, and transformation.
(07) 2100 4387 View (07) 2100 4387
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Jodi Macdonald
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Chermside, QLD 4032
I support adults and adolescents through life’s challenges. My passion lies in working collaboratively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support. I believe healing and growth happen when you feel safe to show up as your authentic self. That’s why I provide inclusive, affirming and non-pathologising counselling tailored to your unique lived experience. Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I will walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I support adults and adolescents through life’s challenges. My passion lies in working collaboratively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support. I believe healing and growth happen when you feel safe to show up as your authentic self. That’s why I provide inclusive, affirming and non-pathologising counselling tailored to your unique lived experience. Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I will walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
(07) 2100 4409 View (07) 2100 4409
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Callum Zipf
Psychologist, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Taringa, QLD 4068
As a therapist, my focus is on building genuine, trusting connections. My goal is to provide a judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way. I hold lived experience (ADHD) and a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with neurodivergent conditions. I also hold a particular interest in men's mental health and promoting a positive, adaptive version of masculinity amongst men of all ages.
As a therapist, my focus is on building genuine, trusting connections. My goal is to provide a judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and supported every step of the way. I hold lived experience (ADHD) and a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with neurodivergent conditions. I also hold a particular interest in men's mental health and promoting a positive, adaptive version of masculinity amongst men of all ages.
(07) 2100 4378 View (07) 2100 4378
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Dr Alyse Price-Tobler
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Serves Area
Dr. Price-Tobler is a child abuse researcher and a highly qualified professional with a doctoral degree in the field of adult child survivors who have experienced both psychological and physical abuse. She also holds a master's degree in counselling and psychotherapy (MCAP). Dr Price-Tobler has 38 years of experience working in the frontline of mental health and disabilities and is accepting new patients via Psychology Today. For further information, please visit her website at www.alyseprice-tobler.com.
Dr. Price-Tobler is a child abuse researcher and a highly qualified professional with a doctoral degree in the field of adult child survivors who have experienced both psychological and physical abuse. She also holds a master's degree in counselling and psychotherapy (MCAP). Dr Price-Tobler has 38 years of experience working in the frontline of mental health and disabilities and is accepting new patients via Psychology Today. For further information, please visit her website at www.alyseprice-tobler.com.
(02) 9159 6236 View (02) 9159 6236
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Brisbane City Psychologists
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
(07) 3184 2390 View (07) 3184 2390
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Raquel Walker
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
West End, QLD 4101
I am trained in Coherence Therapy, EMDR (Levels 1 and 2), ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I help Adults who feel stuck. They have the insight, the self-awareness and yet the same patterns keep returning. They are not broken. They simply haven't yet found the level where change can happen. Many carry complex presentations trauma, C-PTSD, PTSD, BPD, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties. Many are neurodivergent, with late or questioning ADHD or autism diagnoses. Working within a coherence therapy and memory reconsolidation framework, sessions explore what symptoms were originally protecting, creating the conditions for change at the source, rather than symptom management alone.
I am trained in Coherence Therapy, EMDR (Levels 1 and 2), ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I help Adults who feel stuck. They have the insight, the self-awareness and yet the same patterns keep returning. They are not broken. They simply haven't yet found the level where change can happen. Many carry complex presentations trauma, C-PTSD, PTSD, BPD, depression, anxiety, attachment difficulties. Many are neurodivergent, with late or questioning ADHD or autism diagnoses. Working within a coherence therapy and memory reconsolidation framework, sessions explore what symptoms were originally protecting, creating the conditions for change at the source, rather than symptom management alone.
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Lucinda Spencer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Camp Hill, QLD 4152
My work is trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, with ACT and DBT techniques used where helpful.
Life can feel overwhelming when you don’t quite understand why you think, feel, or react the way you do. I offer a calm, collaborative space where we slow things down and make sense of your experiences with curiosity and care. As a neurodivergent psychologist, my work is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Through Telehealth, I support children, adolescents, parents, and adults to build understanding, self-compassion, and gentle change at their own pace.
My work is trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, with ACT and DBT techniques used where helpful.
Life can feel overwhelming when you don’t quite understand why you think, feel, or react the way you do. I offer a calm, collaborative space where we slow things down and make sense of your experiences with curiosity and care. As a neurodivergent psychologist, my work is neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Through Telehealth, I support children, adolescents, parents, and adults to build understanding, self-compassion, and gentle change at their own pace.
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Jolene Elizabeth Haines
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Online Only
Using trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, I help you make sense of your experiences and build strategies that fit your life.
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who supports adults — often professionals and parents — feeling pulled in every direction by stress, anxiety, burnout or perfectionism. Many are neurodivergent, including women diagnosed later in life, navigating work, parenting and relationships while managing overwhelm, sensory sensitivities or challenges with focus and organisation. I provide a space where your experiences are understood, validated and respected.
Using trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, I help you make sense of your experiences and build strategies that fit your life.
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who supports adults — often professionals and parents — feeling pulled in every direction by stress, anxiety, burnout or perfectionism. Many are neurodivergent, including women diagnosed later in life, navigating work, parenting and relationships while managing overwhelm, sensory sensitivities or challenges with focus and organisation. I provide a space where your experiences are understood, validated and respected.
(02) 9090 4679 View (02) 9090 4679
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Recovered - Walking The Journey
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I draw from several therapeutic disciplines including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behaviour, solution-focused brief therapy, and others.
I am here to enable you to help yourself. My goal is to equip you with a toolbox full of strategies to help you to cope, progress, and move forward positively. I may even do an assessment or two to give you understanding into your struggles and give you that feeling of 'now I understand'. I use a person centered approach.
I draw from several therapeutic disciplines including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, dialectical behaviour, solution-focused brief therapy, and others.
I am here to enable you to help yourself. My goal is to equip you with a toolbox full of strategies to help you to cope, progress, and move forward positively. I may even do an assessment or two to give you understanding into your struggles and give you that feeling of 'now I understand'. I use a person centered approach.
(07) 4517 2300 View (07) 4517 2300
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Suzanne Robertson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
When work is what hurt you, simply trying harder isn't the answer. Whether you're experiencing burnout, workplace trauma, moral injury, workplace bullying, or the cumulative impact of chronic workplace stress, recovery begins with understanding what happened—not blaming yourself. I have a particular passion for supporting helping professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and first responders whose work has taken a significant psychological toll. I also support adults exploring ADHD and Autism, often after years of feeling misunderstood, masking, or wondering why life has always seemed harder than it should. I work with people e
When work is what hurt you, simply trying harder isn't the answer. Whether you're experiencing burnout, workplace trauma, moral injury, workplace bullying, or the cumulative impact of chronic workplace stress, recovery begins with understanding what happened—not blaming yourself. I have a particular passion for supporting helping professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and first responders whose work has taken a significant psychological toll. I also support adults exploring ADHD and Autism, often after years of feeling misunderstood, masking, or wondering why life has always seemed harder than it should. I work with people e
(07) 5241 1857 View (07) 5241 1857
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.