Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Balwyn, VIC
Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m a Clinical Psychologist. My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, and engaging. I enjoy connecting with my clients and getting to know them as individuals so that I can tailor treatment to meet their individual needs.
Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m a Clinical Psychologist. My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, and engaging. I enjoy connecting with my clients and getting to know them as individuals so that I can tailor treatment to meet their individual needs.
Gigi is a Clincial, Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She completed her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of Melbourne.
She has a strong interest in supporting and empowering neurodivergent clients, particularly girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals. Gigi is committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming assessment and therapy by valuing each client’s lived experiences and honouring their unique ways of communicating. Gigi is also passionate about supporting clients from intergenerational migrant backgrounds to navigate cultural identity, expectations, and belonging.
Gigi is a Clincial, Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She completed her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of Melbourne.
She has a strong interest in supporting and empowering neurodivergent clients, particularly girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals. Gigi is committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming assessment and therapy by valuing each client’s lived experiences and honouring their unique ways of communicating. Gigi is also passionate about supporting clients from intergenerational migrant backgrounds to navigate cultural identity, expectations, and belonging.
Hi, I’m Caitlynn.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or highly self-critical. They may find themselves overthinking, struggling to switch off, putting others' needs first, or repeating patterns in relationships that leave them feeling stuck.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop a different relationship with yourself. Together, we explore the underlying patterns contributing to your difficulties while also finding practical ways to navigate thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
Hi, I’m Caitlynn.
Many of the people I work with appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or highly self-critical. They may find themselves overthinking, struggling to switch off, putting others' needs first, or repeating patterns in relationships that leave them feeling stuck.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop a different relationship with yourself. Together, we explore the underlying patterns contributing to your difficulties while also finding practical ways to navigate thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
I draw on the Gottman Method for couples, as well as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches for individuals.
Are you and your partner feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or more like housemates than a couple? Or are you carrying something on your own that feels too heavy to keep managing alone?
I'm Elaine, a counsellor in Mont Albert North, VIC, and I work with couples and individuals across Melbourne's East, including Box Hill, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, and Camberwell.
I work with couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdown, infidelity, the transition to parenthood, marital stress, and divorce.
I also see individuals carrying anxiety, depression, or life transitions they can't seem to shift.
I draw on the Gottman Method for couples, as well as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches for individuals.
Are you and your partner feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or more like housemates than a couple? Or are you carrying something on your own that feels too heavy to keep managing alone?
I'm Elaine, a counsellor in Mont Albert North, VIC, and I work with couples and individuals across Melbourne's East, including Box Hill, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, and Camberwell.
I work with couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdown, infidelity, the transition to parenthood, marital stress, and divorce.
I also see individuals carrying anxiety, depression, or life transitions they can't seem to shift.
Life can be challenging, and none of us are meant to navigate everything on our own. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, ADHD, OCD, relationship difficulties, chronic health concerns, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can offer a space for reflection, growth, and support.
Life can be challenging, and none of us are meant to navigate everything on our own. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, ADHD, OCD, relationship difficulties, chronic health concerns, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can offer a space for reflection, growth, and support.
Apart from person-centered, CBT, DBT & ACT, I utilize Schema Therapy and EMDR to help adults process the past, understand their present reactions, and create lasting, structural change.
Have you ever understood your struggles logically, but felt like your body and emotions haven't caught up?
Many of my clients arrive feeling 'stuck' in painful, repetitive loops—whether that’s a challenging relational pattern, persistent anxiety, or past memories that still feel vivid and heavy today. I specialise in working with adults who haven't experienced the shift they hoped for through traditional talk therapy, guiding them to unpack core schemas and process deep-seated trauma using EMDR.
Apart from person-centered, CBT, DBT & ACT, I utilize Schema Therapy and EMDR to help adults process the past, understand their present reactions, and create lasting, structural change.
Have you ever understood your struggles logically, but felt like your body and emotions haven't caught up?
Many of my clients arrive feeling 'stuck' in painful, repetitive loops—whether that’s a challenging relational pattern, persistent anxiety, or past memories that still feel vivid and heavy today. I specialise in working with adults who haven't experienced the shift they hoped for through traditional talk therapy, guiding them to unpack core schemas and process deep-seated trauma using EMDR.
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT-E, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and DBT with a compassion focused approach.
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, and carrying the silent weight of family pressure, perfectionism, and cultural beauty standards. You’ve learned that achievement is the bare minimum and emotional suppression is the only way to belong. Navigating intergenerational trauma or feeling "not Asian enough" is exhausting. '
You don't need to translate your life to get help.
Previous therapy felt frustrating when explaining cultural context took up half the session. I understand why you can't just "go no contact," why career feels like survival, and why shame runs deeper than Western textbooks realize.
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT-E, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and DBT with a compassion focused approach.
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, and carrying the silent weight of family pressure, perfectionism, and cultural beauty standards. You’ve learned that achievement is the bare minimum and emotional suppression is the only way to belong. Navigating intergenerational trauma or feeling "not Asian enough" is exhausting. '
You don't need to translate your life to get help.
Previous therapy felt frustrating when explaining cultural context took up half the session. I understand why you can't just "go no contact," why career feels like survival, and why shame runs deeper than Western textbooks realize.
Darren likes to employ an integrative approach to therapy, and uses a number of different psychological techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, to take into account the individual differences of each client and their preferences for therapy.
Darren has completed a Masters of Professional Psychology, is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). If you have been struggling with your mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Darren likes to employ an integrative approach to therapy, and uses a number of different psychological techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, to take into account the individual differences of each client and their preferences for therapy.
Darren has completed a Masters of Professional Psychology, is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). If you have been struggling with your mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I practise in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT; CBT-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I work with clients in-person from Ivanhoe, Victoria and online, Australia-wide through our Better Forest clinic. I am a registered General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families.
I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders and trauma (PTSD). I also work to support interpersonal difficulties and the long-term effects of personality patterns of behaviour.
I practise in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT; CBT-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I work with clients in-person from Ivanhoe, Victoria and online, Australia-wide through our Better Forest clinic. I am a registered General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families.
I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders and trauma (PTSD). I also work to support interpersonal difficulties and the long-term effects of personality patterns of behaviour.
Drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, schema, narrative, and family systems therapy, I tailor care to you, integrating mind, body, and spirit.
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
Drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, schema, narrative, and family systems therapy, I tailor care to you, integrating mind, body, and spirit.
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
Ruku is passionate about working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Her practice is empathetic, culturally responsive and trauma informed. She has extensive experience in community and welfare settings and is able to provide psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of issues. Ruku uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-focused therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions to assist individuals to achieve their goals and increase overall wellbeing. Ruku can provide therapy in English and Hindi.
Ruku is passionate about working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Her practice is empathetic, culturally responsive and trauma informed. She has extensive experience in community and welfare settings and is able to provide psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of issues. Ruku uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-focused therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions to assist individuals to achieve their goals and increase overall wellbeing. Ruku can provide therapy in English and Hindi.
I am a registered psychologist passionate about tailoring therapy to suit who you are, where you're at and where you'd like to go. I aim to provide a supportive and affirming space that feels safe and welcoming for all. I draw upon a range of modalities to support my patients in living a satisfying and meaningful life that aligns with their values and goals
I am a registered psychologist passionate about tailoring therapy to suit who you are, where you're at and where you'd like to go. I aim to provide a supportive and affirming space that feels safe and welcoming for all. I draw upon a range of modalities to support my patients in living a satisfying and meaningful life that aligns with their values and goals
As a clinical psychologist with 20 years’ experience, I work with adults and older adolescents (15+) to assess and treat a wide variety of mental health difficulties.
I most commonly work with people experiencing concerns with their mood or depression, anxiety, ADHD, issues with substance use, chronic pain, anger management, self-esteem, personality and coping difficulties, or work-related stress. I also offer a broad range of psychological assessments.
The benefits of psychotherapy can include improved mental health, better coping, increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and enhanced quality of life.
As a clinical psychologist with 20 years’ experience, I work with adults and older adolescents (15+) to assess and treat a wide variety of mental health difficulties.
I most commonly work with people experiencing concerns with their mood or depression, anxiety, ADHD, issues with substance use, chronic pain, anger management, self-esteem, personality and coping difficulties, or work-related stress. I also offer a broad range of psychological assessments.
The benefits of psychotherapy can include improved mental health, better coping, increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and enhanced quality of life.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I emphasize a relational-focused and attachment-informed therapeutic style, employing a range of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema therapy.
I am a dedicated professional with dual qualifications as a registered Psychologist and Occupational Therapist (non-practising). My career has been shaped by a deep belief in the transformative power of listening, connecting, and nurturing. With a wealth of experience spanning numerous years, I've mostly dedicated myself to providing care within the public mental health sector, specifically focusing on individuals coping with moderate to severe, persistent mental illnesses, from inpatient to outpatient settings.
I emphasize a relational-focused and attachment-informed therapeutic style, employing a range of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema therapy.
I am a dedicated professional with dual qualifications as a registered Psychologist and Occupational Therapist (non-practising). My career has been shaped by a deep belief in the transformative power of listening, connecting, and nurturing. With a wealth of experience spanning numerous years, I've mostly dedicated myself to providing care within the public mental health sector, specifically focusing on individuals coping with moderate to severe, persistent mental illnesses, from inpatient to outpatient settings.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
Many of the adults I work with have ADHD and feel like they are constantly trying to keep up with life’s demands. Focus can come and go, routines are hard to hold, and energy often runs out before the day is done. ADHD rarely sits on its own. Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap. My clients want to understand how their mind works, reduce the mental load, and build ways of working with their attention and energy rather than fighting it.
Many of the adults I work with have ADHD and feel like they are constantly trying to keep up with life’s demands. Focus can come and go, routines are hard to hold, and energy often runs out before the day is done. ADHD rarely sits on its own. Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap. My clients want to understand how their mind works, reduce the mental load, and build ways of working with their attention and energy rather than fighting it.
Let’s be honest. Walking into therapy can feel intimidating. The old-school image of psychology is still very “serious face, intimidating suit, big words you didn’t ask for.”
That’s not what happens here.
I’m a psychologist who genuinely believes therapy shouldn’t feel like you’re being analysed under fluorescent lighting. It should feel collaborative, clear & human. You deserve support that makes sense in real life. No "hacks".
My approach is simple. I get to know you properly. We figure out what’s getting in your way. And we build tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. No unnecessary jargon.
Let’s be honest. Walking into therapy can feel intimidating. The old-school image of psychology is still very “serious face, intimidating suit, big words you didn’t ask for.”
That’s not what happens here.
I’m a psychologist who genuinely believes therapy shouldn’t feel like you’re being analysed under fluorescent lighting. It should feel collaborative, clear & human. You deserve support that makes sense in real life. No "hacks".
My approach is simple. I get to know you properly. We figure out what’s getting in your way. And we build tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. No unnecessary jargon.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Art and Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), depending on what feels most helpful.
No matter your age or where you are in life, there are times when things can feel overwhelming or uncertain. I offer both in-person and online counselling to support you through these challenges.
In our sessions, I aim to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and explore what’s been going on for you at your own pace. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or family challenges, I am here to walk alongside you with care and empathy.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Art and Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), depending on what feels most helpful.
No matter your age or where you are in life, there are times when things can feel overwhelming or uncertain. I offer both in-person and online counselling to support you through these challenges.
In our sessions, I aim to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and explore what’s been going on for you at your own pace. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or family challenges, I am here to walk alongside you with care and empathy.
Nearby Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists Searches for Balwyn
- Balwyn North
- Burwood
- Camberwell
- Canterbury
- Hawthorn
- Hawthorn East
- Ivanhoe
- Ivanhoe East
- Kew
- Kew East
- Mont Albert
- Surrey 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.