Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
Inner Collective Clinical Psychology Melbourne
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melbourne, VIC 3000
The Inner Collective Clinical Psychology is a Melbourne-based practice dedicated to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming therapy. We understand that every person’s journey is unique, and we strive to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard.
The Inner Collective Clinical Psychology is a Melbourne-based practice dedicated to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming therapy. We understand that every person’s journey is unique, and we strive to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard.
Jane is an AHPRA registered psychologist who provides psychological counselling and support for children (12 years or older), teenagers/adolescents and adults. Jane offers a warm, friendly, and respectful client- centred approach. She offers evidenced based treatment that is tailored to each client to assist with a wide range of presenting issues including depression, stress, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma, grief and loss. Jane has experience in: Child Community Health settings Sexual Assault Counselling Psychiatric Inpatient care Counselling for general psychological problems Jane can provide psychologist reports.
Jane is an AHPRA registered psychologist who provides psychological counselling and support for children (12 years or older), teenagers/adolescents and adults. Jane offers a warm, friendly, and respectful client- centred approach. She offers evidenced based treatment that is tailored to each client to assist with a wide range of presenting issues including depression, stress, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma, grief and loss. Jane has experience in: Child Community Health settings Sexual Assault Counselling Psychiatric Inpatient care Counselling for general psychological problems Jane can provide psychologist reports.
Dr Carol Choo - Clin Psych - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Carol is well versed in various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and strength-based approaches.
Carol holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing as a registered Psychologist for over 20 years, at various settings including private practice, mental health and community sectors. Carol offers telehealth appointments only, she has expertise in working with depression, anxiety, stress, and is keen to assist adults with general psychological issues and enhance their resilience, but also has multilingual skills, delivers services in English, Chinese ( 说中文, Mandarin and Cantonese), and interest in working with migrants and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Carol is well versed in various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and strength-based approaches.
Carol holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing as a registered Psychologist for over 20 years, at various settings including private practice, mental health and community sectors. Carol offers telehealth appointments only, she has expertise in working with depression, anxiety, stress, and is keen to assist adults with general psychological issues and enhance their resilience, but also has multilingual skills, delivers services in English, Chinese ( 说中文, Mandarin and Cantonese), and interest in working with migrants and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
I have a strong interest in supporting women and girls to foster a positive self-image through self-compassion and self-awareness. My work centres on recognising and processing trauma, as well treating depression, anxiety, body-image dissatisfaction, grief, and relationship difficulties. I also work with women through the perinatal and postnatal period. In addition to therapeutic work, I conduct clinical assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and seek to facilitate empowered and affirming relationships with neurodiversity.
I have a strong interest in supporting women and girls to foster a positive self-image through self-compassion and self-awareness. My work centres on recognising and processing trauma, as well treating depression, anxiety, body-image dissatisfaction, grief, and relationship difficulties. I also work with women through the perinatal and postnatal period. In addition to therapeutic work, I conduct clinical assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and seek to facilitate empowered and affirming relationships with neurodiversity.
I am a AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a medicare provider working in the Melbourne CBD with over 11 years of experience in mental health.
I am deeply passionate about supporting adults with ADHD—with co-occurring conditions. My PhD research examined the cognitive, emotional, and social profiles of adults with ADHD. This has informed my therapy style, which is neuro-affirming and client centred.
I am a AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a medicare provider working in the Melbourne CBD with over 11 years of experience in mental health.
I am deeply passionate about supporting adults with ADHD—with co-occurring conditions. My PhD research examined the cognitive, emotional, and social profiles of adults with ADHD. This has informed my therapy style, which is neuro-affirming and client centred.
Drawing on CBT, DBT, systemic therapy, and other evidence-based models, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel understood and supported.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I support individuals, couples, and families in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues, as well as those going through significant life transitions. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including individuals with ADHD and Autism, and I provide guidance for families seeking to improve communication and connection.
Drawing on CBT, DBT, systemic therapy, and other evidence-based models, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel understood and supported.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I support individuals, couples, and families in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues, as well as those going through significant life transitions. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including individuals with ADHD and Autism, and I provide guidance for families seeking to improve communication and connection.
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).
Lucy takes a holistic, client-led approach to mental health and believes that therapy works best when clients feel genuinely safe, heard, and comfortable being themselves. She’s passionate about creating the kind of space that feels supportive and relaxed, yet still fosters honesty, curiosity, and self-compassion.
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).
Lucy takes a holistic, client-led approach to mental health and believes that therapy works best when clients feel genuinely safe, heard, and comfortable being themselves. She’s passionate about creating the kind of space that feels supportive and relaxed, yet still fosters honesty, curiosity, and self-compassion.
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.
This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy.
I like to help people who are struggling with poor mental health, including people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and personality disorders. Their goals for therapy often consists of reducing worry/rumination, improving mood, motivation and impulsive control, and develop problem solving skills. I also like to assist individuals who are going through grief and relationship issues as well as providing them guidance around their lives and/or careers.
This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy.
I like to help people who are struggling with poor mental health, including people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and personality disorders. Their goals for therapy often consists of reducing worry/rumination, improving mood, motivation and impulsive control, and develop problem solving skills. I also like to assist individuals who are going through grief and relationship issues as well as providing them guidance around their lives and/or careers.
Get help by seeing Ken, who has extensive experience with: Depression Anxiety Disorders Panic Attacks Anger Management Complex trauma including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Stress Adjustment Disorders Early Attachment Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Phobias (fear of specific things/situations) Grief and Loss Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Psychological Counselling and Support to First Responders Victims of Crime Coping with Pain and Pain Management Meaning and Purpose Life Transitions Somatic Symptom Disorders Dissociative Identity Disorder Mood Disorders
Get help by seeing Ken, who has extensive experience with: Depression Anxiety Disorders Panic Attacks Anger Management Complex trauma including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Stress Adjustment Disorders Early Attachment Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Phobias (fear of specific things/situations) Grief and Loss Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Psychological Counselling and Support to First Responders Victims of Crime Coping with Pain and Pain Management Meaning and Purpose Life Transitions Somatic Symptom Disorders Dissociative Identity Disorder Mood Disorders
Accepting new clients. Jaimi is a counsellor who provides a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can explore what’s happening in their lives and what feels most important to them at the moment. Her approach is collaborative, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert in their own life. Jaimi works alongside clients to support clarity, growth, and healing.
Accepting new clients. Jaimi is a counsellor who provides a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can explore what’s happening in their lives and what feels most important to them at the moment. Her approach is collaborative, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert in their own life. Jaimi works alongside clients to support clarity, growth, and healing.
I hold expertise in a range of psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
I may be the right fit for you if you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, or challenging relationships. I can also help if you’re struggling to navigate personal identity or feeling like an imposter in your own life. Bulk billing is available for clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP referral).
I hold expertise in a range of psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT).
I may be the right fit for you if you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, or challenging relationships. I can also help if you’re struggling to navigate personal identity or feeling like an imposter in your own life. Bulk billing is available for clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP referral).
Life can be challenging, and at times, overwhelming. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, grieving, or navigating a difficult life transition, you're not alone—and you don’t have to face it all on your own.
At Safe Ground Therapy, I offer a calm, compassionate ONLINE space where you can feel grounded and supported. I work with adults and young people (18+) from all walks of life to explore personal challenges, reconnect with their values, and build meaningful, sustainable change.
Life can be challenging, and at times, overwhelming. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, grieving, or navigating a difficult life transition, you're not alone—and you don’t have to face it all on your own.
At Safe Ground Therapy, I offer a calm, compassionate ONLINE space where you can feel grounded and supported. I work with adults and young people (18+) from all walks of life to explore personal challenges, reconnect with their values, and build meaningful, sustainable change.
Hi, my name is Vasiliki and I am a fully registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Medicare provider under the Better Access program. I currently offer online sessions only, working mainly with adults across Australia.
My approach is warm and compassionate, and I draw on different evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. I believe that each person is unique, so I adapt my approach to meet your individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all model.
Hi, my name is Vasiliki and I am a fully registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Medicare provider under the Better Access program. I currently offer online sessions only, working mainly with adults across Australia.
My approach is warm and compassionate, and I draw on different evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. I believe that each person is unique, so I adapt my approach to meet your individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all model.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients reach their goals.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients reach their goals.
I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, including TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, and schema.
I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience with clients across the lifespan and facing diverse psychological and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and sleep disturbances. I have a particular interest in supporting healthcare workers in overcoming work-related trauma. My work spans early intervention and long-term support for those with prolonged difficulties.
I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, including TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, and schema.
I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience with clients across the lifespan and facing diverse psychological and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and sleep disturbances. I have a particular interest in supporting healthcare workers in overcoming work-related trauma. My work spans early intervention and long-term support for those with prolonged difficulties.
I have experience working with clients of all ages (particularly adults and adolescents) as well as clients from a broad range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
I have a wealth of experience with the LGBTQIA+, ethically non-monogamous, and polyamorous communities. I am passionate about helping people explore issues related to personal identity, healthy relationships and living an authentic, meaningful life.
I have experience working with clients of all ages (particularly adults and adolescents) as well as clients from a broad range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
I have a wealth of experience with the LGBTQIA+, ethically non-monogamous, and polyamorous communities. I am passionate about helping people explore issues related to personal identity, healthy relationships and living an authentic, meaningful life.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
Dr Alexandra Petrik is a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in delivering assessments and treatment in both public and private settings. She describes her therapeutic style as collaborative, supportive, strength-based, and motivational. Alexandra works with both adults and adolescents to achieve progress with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, and a broad range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Dr Alexandra Petrik is a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in delivering assessments and treatment in both public and private settings. She describes her therapeutic style as collaborative, supportive, strength-based, and motivational. Alexandra works with both adults and adolescents to achieve progress with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, and a broad range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Jessica is a compassionate and approachable psychologist dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported. With an empathetic and open-minded approach, she meets each client where they are, tailoring therapy to their unique needs and goals. She gently challenges when appropriate, encouraging growth and deeper self-awareness. Jessica provides evidence-based, client centered care whilst building on your strengths and values to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
Jessica is a compassionate and approachable psychologist dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported. With an empathetic and open-minded approach, she meets each client where they are, tailoring therapy to their unique needs and goals. She gently challenges when appropriate, encouraging growth and deeper self-awareness. Jessica provides evidence-based, client centered care whilst building on your strengths and values to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
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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.