Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in Adelaide
When emotions feel too intense to manage, DBT offers concrete skills to regain steadiness. Our registered psychologists deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in person at our Adelaide clinic, building emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills around your specific patterns, not a fixed program.
Why Our Approach To DBT Is Different
DBT works best when it’s delivered with structure and consistency, particularly if you’re managing intense or fluctuating emotions. Our psychologists are trained across the full DBT skill set, from emotional regulation through to interpersonal effectiveness, and apply it in a way that reflects your specific patterns, staying engaged with your progress across sessions.
DBT Benefits
Is DBT the Right Therapy For You?
Whether DBT is the right approach depends on your individual circumstances; something your psychologist assesses with you directly in your first consultation, not something to assume in advance.
DBT was originally developed for intense emotional experiences and has since proven effective across a wider range of presentations.
DBT May Help You With:
- Difficulty regulating intense emotions
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Self-harm behaviours
- Rapidly shifting moods
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma-related difficulties
- Relationship and interpersonal challenges
Building Emotional Resilience
DBT Skills That Build Over Time
DBT is designed for people who experience emotions intensely or find them hard to manage. Skills build progressively; each session reinforces what came before, rather than starting fresh.
Meeting in person with the same psychologist keeps that progression consistent, so your regulation and coping skills develop steadily rather than in isolated bursts.
What DBT Can Help With
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is well suited to conditions involving intense or difficult-to-regulate emotions.
Fees & Medicare Information for Psychology
You don’t need a referral to see a psychologist; you can book directly, anytime. To claim a Medicare rebate on your sessions, you’ll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan, prepared by your GP during a dedicated appointment.
Our Team
Meet Our DBT Psychologists
Meet the psychologists who bring the full DBT skill set, from mindfulness to interpersonal effectiveness, to every session.
Clinical Psychologist
Expert in autism and neurodevelopmental assessment across the lifespan.
Registered Psychologist
Experienced in ADHD assessments, CBT, ACT, and psychological therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to what people usually want to know before booking their first DBT session.
Do I need a referral to book a DBT session?
No. You can book directly with one of our psychologists without a GP referral. A referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan are only needed if you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate.
Who can benefit from DBT?
DBT was originally developed for people experiencing intense emotions and self-harm behaviours, and is now widely used for BPD, emotional dysregulation, trauma-related difficulties and interpersonal challenges.
How many DBT sessions will I need?
DBT is typically delivered over a longer timeframe than some other therapies, given its focus on building and reinforcing skills. Your psychologist will discuss an expected timeframe after your initial assessment.
Is DBT delivered in person or online?
All DBT sessions at Elyséa HEALTH are delivered in person at our Fullarton clinic in Adelaide.
Ready to Start DBT?
Expert psychological care at Elyséa HEALTH is one consultation away; book with our psychologists today.