Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Caulfield, VIC

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Sarah Doubleday
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Caulfield, VIC 3162
I provide therapy for individuals (including children, teens/young people and adults), couples, and families that emphasises authenticity, plain language, connection, and growth. Therapies include specialised options like adolescent therapy, child therapy, adult counselling, couples therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and family counselling. Counselling and therapy appointments focus on connecting with each person to understand their life experiences, strengths, goals, challenges, concerns, and pain. I offer listening, compassion, and practical tools and suggestions to help resolve the challenges.
I provide therapy for individuals (including children, teens/young people and adults), couples, and families that emphasises authenticity, plain language, connection, and growth. Therapies include specialised options like adolescent therapy, child therapy, adult counselling, couples therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and family counselling. Counselling and therapy appointments focus on connecting with each person to understand their life experiences, strengths, goals, challenges, concerns, and pain. I offer listening, compassion, and practical tools and suggestions to help resolve the challenges.
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Ciaran Barton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Caulfield, VIC 3162
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience understanding the complexities within relationships, providing support to both individuals, couples, and families. I help clients improve communication, navigate conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. I also work with anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based therapies. I have national experience conducting psychological assessments in Family Law matters, including psychological risk evaluations, ASD, ADHD, and FASD. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address the needs of my clients.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience understanding the complexities within relationships, providing support to both individuals, couples, and families. I help clients improve communication, navigate conflict, and strengthen emotional connection. I also work with anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based therapies. I have national experience conducting psychological assessments in Family Law matters, including psychological risk evaluations, ASD, ADHD, and FASD. I also use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address the needs of my clients.
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Lucy Adlard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Lucy adapts her therapeutic style to suit each individual, drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
Clients often describe Lucy as warm and grounded, with a natural ability to bring energy and insight into each session. She’s known for her respectful yet direct style, gently challenging stuck patterns and helping clients move toward meaningful change beyond the therapy room. Her clinical interests include behaviour change and addictions, emotional regulation, anxiety (in all its forms), sleep, and mood and personality disorders. She also has further training in the Gottman Method (Level 1) and has a particular interest supporting clients working through relationship and attachment concerns.
Lucy adapts her therapeutic style to suit each individual, drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
Clients often describe Lucy as warm and grounded, with a natural ability to bring energy and insight into each session. She’s known for her respectful yet direct style, gently challenging stuck patterns and helping clients move toward meaningful change beyond the therapy room. Her clinical interests include behaviour change and addictions, emotional regulation, anxiety (in all its forms), sleep, and mood and personality disorders. She also has further training in the Gottman Method (Level 1) and has a particular interest supporting clients working through relationship and attachment concerns.
(03) 9605 3535 View (03) 9605 3535
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Bec Grocott
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Bec is a warm and compassionate psychologist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and empowered. At the core of her practice is a belief that therapy should be a collaborative and transparent process, one that fosters personal growth, emotional insight, and meaningful, lasting change. With a solid foundation in interpersonal and evidence- based approaches, Bec supports individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, helping them deepen their self-understanding and build the tools for long-term wellbeing.
Bec is a warm and compassionate psychologist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and empowered. At the core of her practice is a belief that therapy should be a collaborative and transparent process, one that fosters personal growth, emotional insight, and meaningful, lasting change. With a solid foundation in interpersonal and evidence- based approaches, Bec supports individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, helping them deepen their self-understanding and build the tools for long-term wellbeing.
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Karen Goldschlager
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
My background spans inpatient DBT, physical rehab, and eating disorder research.
I work with adults seeking to cultivate inner safety, empowerment, and healing through curiosity and connection. I have a particular interest in supporting fellow healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those impacted by recent traumatic events. By providing a warm, trauma-informed space (via telehealth), I help clients process high-stress experiences, restore balance, and reclaim personal power.
My background spans inpatient DBT, physical rehab, and eating disorder research.
I work with adults seeking to cultivate inner safety, empowerment, and healing through curiosity and connection. I have a particular interest in supporting fellow healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those impacted by recent traumatic events. By providing a warm, trauma-informed space (via telehealth), I help clients process high-stress experiences, restore balance, and reclaim personal power.
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Michelle Murray Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use an integrative approach, combining ACT, Schema therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness and drawing on somatic practice and IFS principles.
I’m a general psychologist working with adults across a wide range of issues, with a special interest in perinatal psychology. I support women and parents before, during and after pregnancy who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, flat or depressed, or unlike themselves. Many experience intrusive thoughts, guilt, birth trauma, loss, or a sense that parenthood is not what they expected. Clients often seek relief from emotional distress, support with relationships, a better understanding of what they’re experiencing, and help to feel more grounded, confident and connected, without judgment.
I use an integrative approach, combining ACT, Schema therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness and drawing on somatic practice and IFS principles.
I’m a general psychologist working with adults across a wide range of issues, with a special interest in perinatal psychology. I support women and parents before, during and after pregnancy who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, flat or depressed, or unlike themselves. Many experience intrusive thoughts, guilt, birth trauma, loss, or a sense that parenthood is not what they expected. Clients often seek relief from emotional distress, support with relationships, a better understanding of what they’re experiencing, and help to feel more grounded, confident and connected, without judgment.
(03) 7003 2803 View (03) 7003 2803
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Richard Norrish
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
He also uses CBT, DBT and Mindfulness models.
Richard aims to help clients achieve an improved quality of life, working towards a greater sense of personal control. With 20 years’ experience in counselling and clinical settings, he provides a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential space. He works collaboratively with the client in tailoring therapy to their unique set of circumstances. Therapy may range from a few sessions when targeting a specific problem, to medium and longer-term therapy when addressing long-held problematic behaviours, interpersonal patterns and emotion difficulties.
He also uses CBT, DBT and Mindfulness models.
Richard aims to help clients achieve an improved quality of life, working towards a greater sense of personal control. With 20 years’ experience in counselling and clinical settings, he provides a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential space. He works collaboratively with the client in tailoring therapy to their unique set of circumstances. Therapy may range from a few sessions when targeting a specific problem, to medium and longer-term therapy when addressing long-held problematic behaviours, interpersonal patterns and emotion difficulties.
(03) 9068 5866 View (03) 9068 5866
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Olivia Syposs
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Navigating life’s transitions, relationships, and personal challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma. Together, we’ll create a space where your story is valued, your experiences are understood, and your goals take center stage.
Navigating life’s transitions, relationships, and personal challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma. Together, we’ll create a space where your story is valued, your experiences are understood, and your goals take center stage.
(03) 7500 5494 View (03) 7500 5494
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Daniel Leung
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
This includes CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CFT, among others.
Dr Daniel Leung is a warm and empathic Clinical Psychologist and PsyBA-Approved Supervisor who has worked in hospital, university, and community mental health settings. He has experience providing short- and long-term therapy for individuals as well as facilitated group-based therapy programs in both inpatient and outpatient settings designed to reduce the impact of anxiety and depression. He primarily works with mid-to-late adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, GAD, panic disorder, OCD), depression, complex trauma and PTSD, and substance use issues.
This includes CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CFT, among others.
Dr Daniel Leung is a warm and empathic Clinical Psychologist and PsyBA-Approved Supervisor who has worked in hospital, university, and community mental health settings. He has experience providing short- and long-term therapy for individuals as well as facilitated group-based therapy programs in both inpatient and outpatient settings designed to reduce the impact of anxiety and depression. He primarily works with mid-to-late adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, GAD, panic disorder, OCD), depression, complex trauma and PTSD, and substance use issues.
(02) 4810 0693 View (02) 4810 0693
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Julian Andrew Thompson
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I feel passionate about helping people make meaningful, sustainable, and healthy changes in their lives. I aim to work respectfully and collaboratively with people so that clients build their own independence and develop ways to manage life stressors more effectively, in addition to their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. A comfortable, empathetic and supportive therapeutic relationship is also very important in my approach, and research shows that this is essential in best outcomes for clients. I generally work on a wide range of mental health and life issues and the approaches I work with are all evidence-based interventions.
I feel passionate about helping people make meaningful, sustainable, and healthy changes in their lives. I aim to work respectfully and collaboratively with people so that clients build their own independence and develop ways to manage life stressors more effectively, in addition to their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. A comfortable, empathetic and supportive therapeutic relationship is also very important in my approach, and research shows that this is essential in best outcomes for clients. I generally work on a wide range of mental health and life issues and the approaches I work with are all evidence-based interventions.
(03) 7003 2333 View (03) 7003 2333
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Nina Stevanovic Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Welcome to my therapy space! I am particularly interested in helping women overcome perfectionism, people pleasing, self-worth challenges and body dissatisfaction. I love to help women explore all the different parts of who they are and who they want to become, through dismantling old stories and belief patterns, and identifying new ways of being. I also offer a space where women are able to discuss sexuality and delve into taboo topics, if that is something that they wish to explore.
Welcome to my therapy space! I am particularly interested in helping women overcome perfectionism, people pleasing, self-worth challenges and body dissatisfaction. I love to help women explore all the different parts of who they are and who they want to become, through dismantling old stories and belief patterns, and identifying new ways of being. I also offer a space where women are able to discuss sexuality and delve into taboo topics, if that is something that they wish to explore.
(03) 7500 5471 View (03) 7500 5471
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Kate O'Brien - EMDR and Trauma Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Healing doesn’t have to be hard - or done alone. At Embrace Trauma Therapy, I believe therapy is not about fixing you, but about getting to know yourself more fully and discovering new ways of coping. My approach honours your life experiences and the ways your mind and body have adapted to survive. I work collaboratively, with you at the centre of the process as the expert in your own experience. I aim to walk alongside you as a supportive guide, offering care, knowledge, and strategies for grounding and nervous system regulation along the way.
Healing doesn’t have to be hard - or done alone. At Embrace Trauma Therapy, I believe therapy is not about fixing you, but about getting to know yourself more fully and discovering new ways of coping. My approach honours your life experiences and the ways your mind and body have adapted to survive. I work collaboratively, with you at the centre of the process as the expert in your own experience. I aim to walk alongside you as a supportive guide, offering care, knowledge, and strategies for grounding and nervous system regulation along the way.
(03) 7003 2086 View (03) 7003 2086
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Micah Crowe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about supporting clients of all ages and backgrounds, and I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic alliance—working together to build insight, develop strategies, and create lasting change. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders (such as generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and separation anxiety), mood disorders (including depression), and neurodivergence, with a particular focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I am passionate about supporting clients of all ages and backgrounds, and I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic alliance—working together to build insight, develop strategies, and create lasting change. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders (such as generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and separation anxiety), mood disorders (including depression), and neurodivergence, with a particular focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
(03) 7003 2682 View (03) 7003 2682
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Nasseema Baidwan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
(03) 7500 5204 View (03) 7500 5204
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Dr Chris Trewavas
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use evidence-based healthcare strategies to give people a set of skills they can take away with them and apply in everyday life.
I use evidence-based healthcare strategies to give people a set of skills they can take away with them and apply in everyday life.
(03) 7500 5866 View (03) 7500 5866
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Amy Redman Psychology - EMDR/ Trauma Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) and Motivational Interviewing and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi I'm Amy, I am a Counselling Psychologist. I create a friendly, supportive and non judgemental environment and enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and adults. My therapeutic approach is client centred, where client's goals, interest and preferences guide treatment. I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being and experience of life’s many challenges.
I utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT) and Motivational Interviewing and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi I'm Amy, I am a Counselling Psychologist. I create a friendly, supportive and non judgemental environment and enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and adults. My therapeutic approach is client centred, where client's goals, interest and preferences guide treatment. I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being and experience of life’s many challenges.
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Natalie Miller
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I use various therapeutic approaches to inform treatment, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT).
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both the private and government sectors. I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I use various therapeutic approaches to inform treatment, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT).
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both the private and government sectors. I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
(03) 8771 4800 View (03) 8771 4800
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Alexandra Stone
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am clinical psychologist committed to creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive therapeutic environment. I focus my practice on fostering a non-judgmental and accepting space where clients feel free to express themselves authentically. I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and therapeutic goals of each client.
I am clinical psychologist committed to creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive therapeutic environment. I focus my practice on fostering a non-judgmental and accepting space where clients feel free to express themselves authentically. I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and therapeutic goals of each client.
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Zoe Alberts
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My aim is that clients feel increasingly independent in managing their daily stressors by implementing CBT, DBT and mindfulness practices.
I take a direct approach and am open to client feedback. I believe a collaborative approach is essential to ensure my clients are achieving the goals they set for themselves. I feel passionately about client's having new skills to learn and take away so that they can implement strategies between sessions.
My aim is that clients feel increasingly independent in managing their daily stressors by implementing CBT, DBT and mindfulness practices.
I take a direct approach and am open to client feedback. I believe a collaborative approach is essential to ensure my clients are achieving the goals they set for themselves. I feel passionately about client's having new skills to learn and take away so that they can implement strategies between sessions.
(03) 8529 2199 View (03) 8529 2199
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Glimmers Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
My name is Sheida (Shay-da) and I offer both in-person/ face-to-face and phone/ video counselling for adolescents and adults seeking support with the many challenges in life. At Glimmers Psychology there is emphasis on connection, warmth and understanding to offer a space where you feel safe, comfortable and able to access and address difficult issues. Together we identify the directions and changes you need and work to support you in creating them. People also benefit from counselling for character development and growth.
My name is Sheida (Shay-da) and I offer both in-person/ face-to-face and phone/ video counselling for adolescents and adults seeking support with the many challenges in life. At Glimmers Psychology there is emphasis on connection, warmth and understanding to offer a space where you feel safe, comfortable and able to access and address difficult issues. Together we identify the directions and changes you need and work to support you in creating them. People also benefit from counselling for character development and growth.
(03) 8203 5669 View (03) 8203 5669
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.