Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Mount Waverley, VIC
Using DBT, ACT, CBT and schema therapy, we build practical, strengths-based strategies that fit who you are, respecting the individual culture and subcultures you identify with.
As a psychologist passionate about gaming and its community, I find fulfillment working with young adults navigating life's uncertainties. My ideal clients are gamers who may feel socially isolated or misunderstood due to their unique interests. They might experience mood disruptions or a lack of confidence without knowing why. These individuals seek to find their place in the world, build meaningful connections, and harness their strengths to overcome challenges.
Using DBT, ACT, CBT and schema therapy, we build practical, strengths-based strategies that fit who you are, respecting the individual culture and subcultures you identify with.
As a psychologist passionate about gaming and its community, I find fulfillment working with young adults navigating life's uncertainties. My ideal clients are gamers who may feel socially isolated or misunderstood due to their unique interests. They might experience mood disruptions or a lack of confidence without knowing why. These individuals seek to find their place in the world, build meaningful connections, and harness their strengths to overcome challenges.
They employ evidence-based techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour therapy ( DBT), and Solution-focused Therapy.
Wren loves working with adolescents and young adults to both identify strengths and overcome challenges. With adolescents, Wren strives to create a safe space that promotes autonomy and empowerment, allowing for exploration and growth. Some specific areas Wren is passionate about include anxiety, mood, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodiversity.
They employ evidence-based techniques and interventions from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour therapy ( DBT), and Solution-focused Therapy.
Wren loves working with adolescents and young adults to both identify strengths and overcome challenges. With adolescents, Wren strives to create a safe space that promotes autonomy and empowerment, allowing for exploration and growth. Some specific areas Wren is passionate about include anxiety, mood, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodiversity.
I draw on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Schema therapy and trauma-informed practice, and I work in a way that’s respectful, practical and focused on your strengths.
Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. Feel free to reach out for a free 10-minute consultation.
I draw on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Schema therapy and trauma-informed practice, and I work in a way that’s respectful, practical and focused on your strengths.
Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. Feel free to reach out for a free 10-minute consultation.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
Hi! I’m a registered psychologist and accredited EMDR Practitioner, with a particular focus on supporting women experiencing trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, and the ongoing impact of difficult life experiences. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and looking for a safe space to make sense of what they’re going through.
My approach is warm, calm, and collaborative. As a woman myself, I understand how easy it can be to put everyone else first while losing sight of your own needs. I aim to help clients feel understood, supported, and more like themselves again.
Hi! I’m a registered psychologist and accredited EMDR Practitioner, with a particular focus on supporting women experiencing trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, and the ongoing impact of difficult life experiences. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and looking for a safe space to make sense of what they’re going through.
My approach is warm, calm, and collaborative. As a woman myself, I understand how easy it can be to put everyone else first while losing sight of your own needs. I aim to help clients feel understood, supported, and more like themselves again.
Bayside Counselling & Consultation (Wheelers Hill)
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
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.
My main approach is EMDR (an evidence-based trauma treatment), but I use other treatments such as ACT, CBT and DBT when needed.
I am a clinical psychologist with over twenty years' experience. My particular area of interest is trauma and much of my practise is with first responders and others with workplace trauma.I also work with people who have experienced childhood trauma. I am registered to provide services through VACU to Ambulance Victoria staff, through Bluehub to Victoria Police, and through Open Arms to military personnel.
I also see individuals on Worksafe and through Medicare.
My main approach is EMDR (an evidence-based trauma treatment), but I use other treatments such as ACT, CBT and DBT when needed.
I am a clinical psychologist with over twenty years' experience. My particular area of interest is trauma and much of my practise is with first responders and others with workplace trauma.I also work with people who have experienced childhood trauma. I am registered to provide services through VACU to Ambulance Victoria staff, through Bluehub to Victoria Police, and through Open Arms to military personnel.
I also see individuals on Worksafe and through Medicare.
I hold formal training in counselling and mental health, with additional certifications in trauma-informed care, DBT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
At Wander and Wonder Counselling, I work to support adults who are sober, trying to get sober, or rebuilding life after addiction. Many people find that even when substance use stops, old emotional patterns remain — my work focuses on gently understanding and changing those patterns to support long-term sobriety.
I work with dual diagnosis, including addiction alongside anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. Sessions are paced, collaborative, and grounded in self-compassion. I also offer walk-and-talk sessions and animal-assisted therapy for clients who prefer a more natural, embodied approach.
I hold formal training in counselling and mental health, with additional certifications in trauma-informed care, DBT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
At Wander and Wonder Counselling, I work to support adults who are sober, trying to get sober, or rebuilding life after addiction. Many people find that even when substance use stops, old emotional patterns remain — my work focuses on gently understanding and changing those patterns to support long-term sobriety.
I work with dual diagnosis, including addiction alongside anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. Sessions are paced, collaborative, and grounded in self-compassion. I also offer walk-and-talk sessions and animal-assisted therapy for clients who prefer a more natural, embodied approach.
I’m Shanilka, a registered psychologist and founder of Nirvana Psychology which is located in Oakleigh. I provide therapy to individuals across Melbourne, with Telehealth available Australia-wide.
I work with adolescents and adults, from complex concerns to NDIS, to everyday challenges that come with work, relationships, identity, stress, or major life transitions.
My approach to therapy is grounded in patience, compassion, and deep respect for each person’s unique journey.
Born and raised in Australia with a proud Sri Lankan heritage, I bring a nuanced understanding of multicultural identity and cross-cultural awareness.
I’m Shanilka, a registered psychologist and founder of Nirvana Psychology which is located in Oakleigh. I provide therapy to individuals across Melbourne, with Telehealth available Australia-wide.
I work with adolescents and adults, from complex concerns to NDIS, to everyday challenges that come with work, relationships, identity, stress, or major life transitions.
My approach to therapy is grounded in patience, compassion, and deep respect for each person’s unique journey.
Born and raised in Australia with a proud Sri Lankan heritage, I bring a nuanced understanding of multicultural identity and cross-cultural awareness.
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I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care. With Master’s degrees in Social Work and Global Health, I offer an integrative approach tailored to individuals facing trauma, loss, and life transitions. I specialise in supporting first responders and those impacted by displacement or intergenerational adversity, creating a safe, culturally sensitive space for healing. My practice is grounded in clinical rigour, compassion, and systemic insight—empowering clients to restore dignity, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care. With Master’s degrees in Social Work and Global Health, I offer an integrative approach tailored to individuals facing trauma, loss, and life transitions. I specialise in supporting first responders and those impacted by displacement or intergenerational adversity, creating a safe, culturally sensitive space for healing. My practice is grounded in clinical rigour, compassion, and systemic insight—empowering clients to restore dignity, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
I am trained and experienced in a range of therapeutic modalities including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi! I'm Ali, the founder of Tanner Psychology Clinic. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16+).
I am trained and experienced in a range of therapeutic modalities including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hi! I'm Ali, the founder of Tanner Psychology Clinic. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16+).
Kaishia is a warm, down to earth psychologist who helps children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable, understood, and supported.
Kaishia is a warm, down to earth psychologist who helps children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable, understood, and supported.
I provide telehealth psychology services for adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other mental health challenges. I believe therapy should be practical, personalised, and focused on improving your quality of life. Rather than focusing on labels, I take the time to understand your unique experiences, strengths, values, and goals, helping you build resilience, improve everyday functioning, and create meaningful, lasting change from wherever you feel most comfortable.
I provide telehealth psychology services for adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other mental health challenges. I believe therapy should be practical, personalised, and focused on improving your quality of life. Rather than focusing on labels, I take the time to understand your unique experiences, strengths, values, and goals, helping you build resilience, improve everyday functioning, and create meaningful, lasting change from wherever you feel most comfortable.
I’m a registered Psychologist with a warm, non-judgemental and supportive approach to treatment. I help clients in areas such as ADHD, trauma, anxiety, workplace issues (including critical incidents, burnout, injuries) and relationship difficulties (including intimate relationships, family relationships and friendships).
I’m a registered Psychologist with a warm, non-judgemental and supportive approach to treatment. I help clients in areas such as ADHD, trauma, anxiety, workplace issues (including critical incidents, burnout, injuries) and relationship difficulties (including intimate relationships, family relationships and friendships).
I see people with a variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger and other emotional management issues, relationship/family issues, loss, grief and trauma, challenges relating to being neurodiverse (ASD, ADHD), sex, sexuality and gender related concerns, and eating disorders.
I see people with a variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger and other emotional management issues, relationship/family issues, loss, grief and trauma, challenges relating to being neurodiverse (ASD, ADHD), sex, sexuality and gender related concerns, and eating disorders.
Sessions draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Somatic Therapy — used where relevant and adapted to your situation.
Megan Shea is a Psychotherapist (AMHSW) with over 20 years of clinical experience in the United States and across Australia. She works with adults facing anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdown, burnout, grief, and major life transitions — people who've tried therapy before and found it stayed too abstract or circular. Megan's approach integrates advanced psychotherapy training with nervous system awareness, grounded spirituality, and yogic wisdom, going beyond symptom management to address what's underneath: in thought, in the body, and in meaning itself.
Sessions draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Somatic Therapy — used where relevant and adapted to your situation.
Megan Shea is a Psychotherapist (AMHSW) with over 20 years of clinical experience in the United States and across Australia. She works with adults facing anxiety, trauma, relationship breakdown, burnout, grief, and major life transitions — people who've tried therapy before and found it stayed too abstract or circular. Megan's approach integrates advanced psychotherapy training with nervous system awareness, grounded spirituality, and yogic wisdom, going beyond symptom management to address what's underneath: in thought, in the body, and in meaning itself.
I work with people whose relationship with alcohol or other drugs has become difficult, whether they want to stop, cut back, reduce harm or understand the role drinking or drug use is playing in their lives. I support people experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges, particularly where substance use is also part of the picture. I also work with people experiencing the worry, frustration, grief and uncertainty that come with living alongside someone else's substance use.
I work with people whose relationship with alcohol or other drugs has become difficult, whether they want to stop, cut back, reduce harm or understand the role drinking or drug use is playing in their lives. I support people experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges, particularly where substance use is also part of the picture. I also work with people experiencing the worry, frustration, grief and uncertainty that come with living alongside someone else's substance use.
I have worked with a variety of presenting problems and a diverse range of clients across public and private mental health settings. I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies. I bring warmth and acceptance to the therapy room and focus on building a safe and transparent relationship with my clients through which change can occur.
I have worked with a variety of presenting problems and a diverse range of clients across public and private mental health settings. I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies. I bring warmth and acceptance to the therapy room and focus on building a safe and transparent relationship with my clients through which change can occur.
Danka Fiedor Psychology is offering integrated and customised to client needs therapy such as EMDR & EMDR 2.0 & EMDR Intensives for individuals and couples & Attachment Informed EMDR & "parts work" & Gottman Method Workers Compensation/CTP (SIRA) & Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Each service is tailored using a strength-based approach to treatment to help you manage any issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD/cPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Adult ADHD, phobias and performance anxiety, self-esteem and life’s challenges.
Danka Fiedor Psychology is offering integrated and customised to client needs therapy such as EMDR & EMDR 2.0 & EMDR Intensives for individuals and couples & Attachment Informed EMDR & "parts work" & Gottman Method Workers Compensation/CTP (SIRA) & Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Each service is tailored using a strength-based approach to treatment to help you manage any issues including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD/cPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Adult ADHD, phobias and performance anxiety, self-esteem and life’s challenges.
Nearby Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists Searches for Mount Waverley
- Ashburton
- Blackburn
- Box Hill
- Burwood
- Burwood East
- Carnegie
- Chadstone
- Clayton
- Glen Huntly
- Malvern East
- Oakleigh
- Vermont
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.