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Skills-based therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

A structured, skills-based therapy for managing intense emotions, easing self-defeating patterns and building steadier relationships.

Session50 min
Typical courseSkills-based, ongoing
FormatIndividual
DeliveryIn person · Telehealth
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) at Mind Health

How it helps

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a well-evidenced treatment for emotion dysregulation, with strong support for difficulty managing intense feelings, impulsivity and relationship distress. It balances acceptance and change.

DBT teaches four skill sets — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness — applied to everyday life.

Who it's for

Adults who experience intense, fast-changing emotions, urges to act impulsively, or recurring relationship difficulties.

What it helps with

  • Intense emotions
  • Impulsivity
  • Distress tolerance
  • Relationship conflict
  • Emotion regulation
  • Self-defeating patterns

What to expect

Assessment

We understand your emotional patterns, goals and what's getting in the way.

Skills plan

A plan focused on the DBT skills most useful for you.

Skills & practice

You build mindfulness, distress-tolerance, emotion-regulation and interpersonal skills.

Generalise

We help you use the skills in the real-life moments that matter.

Fees & funding

Therapy sessions may attract a Medicare rebate under a Mental Health Care Plan (Better Access) — ask your GP whether you're eligible for up to 10 subsidised sessions a year. Most private health 'extras' also cover psychology. We'll explain the gap fee before you book.

Common questions

What skills will I learn?
The four DBT skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Is DBT individual or group?
We offer DBT-informed individual therapy; your clinician will advise if a group or full program would help.
Do I need a referral?
No — a GP Mental Health Care Plan is only needed for the Medicare rebate.
Is telehealth available?
Yes — DBT-informed therapy can be delivered by secure video.

Take the first step

Evidence-based dialectical behaviour therapy (dbt) in Parramatta and via telehealth across Australia.

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