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Melbourne DBT Centre is an experienced and expert provider of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Our Services
At the Melbourne DBT Centre, we provide:
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Programs
Clinical Psychology Services
Case Consultation & Supervision
DBT Training for Professionals
Understanding DBT
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?
DBT is a 12 month treatment for people who have difficulty managing their emotions, relationships and choices.
- 9-12 Month Program
- Weekly 2.5hr Group
- 1hr Weekly Individual Session
- 4 DBT Skills-based Modules
A Skills-Based Approach
DBT is a skills-based program. The groups are like an educational class, with handouts and practice exercises. Groups do not involve participants discussing their personal history or issues, and are well structured.
Individual sessions are also structured, and give time for participants to discuss privately how what they are learning in the group applies to their individual situation.
Our Services
What type of people find DBT helpful?
DBT can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals facing emotional and behavioural challenges. Those who benefit greatly include:
- Individuals with emotions that feel overwhelming.
- Those who feel chaotic or have a feeling of not knowing who they are
- People with self harm and suicidal behaviours
- People with anxiety and mood disorders
- People who find themselves doing impulsive things
- Individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder
- Those suffering from clinical depression
- People with trauma or complex histories
Our Approach
Evidence-Based Psychological Care
Research-Backed Treatment
At The Melbourne DBT Centre, we provide research-backed therapy that has been shown to be effective and works in real-world practice. We provide full or comprehensive DBT and follow Marsha Linehan’s protocols. Our programs are regularly updated to reflect new developments in the field. We provide full or comprehensive DBT, and follow Marsha Linehan’s protocols. We keep our programs up to date with new developments.
Clinical Services
We provide clinical psychological services. Our skilled and supportive therapists work with a wide range of issues for adults, teens, families and couples.
Assessment & Diagnosis
We have an Assessment and Diagnosis pathway for people needing to clarify their diagnosis. This involves comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic interviews, leading to a formal diagnosis and Psychological Report, if required. Please note we do not provide Assessments or Psychological Reports for family law matters or forensic assessment.
DBT: A Complete Overview
Learn More About DBT
DBT has a text book and manual for therapists written by Dr Linehan, and has been implemented throughout the world. Dr Linehan has a comprehensive web site for professionals and the public full of information on DBT www.behavioraltech.org.
DBT uses a particular form of mindfulness, that is based on the work of Dr Jon Kabbot-Zinn, who has thoroughly researched the effect of these techniques on a range of medical conditions since the 1970s www.umassmed.edu/behavmed/faculty/kabat-zinn.cfm For a sample of these techniques, Dr Jon Kabbot-Zinn has a full mindfulness exercise to participate in on YouTube Mindfulness includes several other techniques in addition to this introduction by Dr Kabbot-Zinn, that have been specifically developed and researched.
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How do people get involved?
Contact us! You can refer yourself, or have a health professional refer you.
If you are interested in participating in one of our programs, or would like to refer someone, contact us and we will send you more information.