DBT Clinics Australia
Telehealth & In-Person
We specialise in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO DBT), and Somatic Trauma Therapy, offering treatment that is grounded in the latest research while recognising that every person's story is unique.
Whether you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, chronic loneliness, relationship difficulties, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck, we work alongside you to develop practical skills, build resilience, and reconnect with a life that feels worth living and sharing.
DBT Clinics Australia Specialises in
DBT, Radically Open DBT & Somatic Trauma Therapy
At DBT Clinics Australia, we provide specialist psychological services for adolescents, adults, couples, families, and organisations. Our evidence-based therapies are tailored to each person's unique needs, with a focus on achieving sustainable change.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy with a specialist clinician using DBT, RO DBT, Somatic Trauma Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches. Treatment is personalised to help you develop practical skills, improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and achieve your personal goals.
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Comprehensive DBT programs designed for people experiencing intense emotions, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, borderline personality disorder, trauma, and emotion dysregulation. Services may include individual therapy, skills training, phone coaching, and therapist consultation.
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Specialist treatment for individuals whose difficulties arise from excessive self-control. RO DBT is particularly effective for perfectionism, chronic anxiety, treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive personality traits, eating disorders, and social isolation, helping clients develop greater openness, flexibility, and social connectedness.
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Trauma-informed therapy that integrates body-informed approaches with psychological treatment. By working with the nervous system as well as thoughts and emotions, Somatic Trauma Therapy supports recovery from trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and chronic stress while restoring a sense of safety and wellbeing.
Read MoreDBT & RO DBT Skills Classes
Structured group programs that teach practical skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and psychological flexibility. These groups provide a supportive environment to learn, practise, and apply skills in everyday life.
Read MoreClinical Supervision
Professional supervision and consultation for psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors, and other health professionals seeking advanced skills in DBT, RO DBT, trauma-informed care, and complex presentations.
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Taking the first step towards improved mental health and wellbeing can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Our experienced clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs. Whether you're seeking support for emotional wellbeing, trauma, anxiety, or relationship challenges, we're here to help.
DBT Clinics Australia
Meet Our Team
DBT Clinics Australia is led by Dr. Peter King, an internationally recognised clinician, educator, and researcher specialising in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), and Somatic Trauma Therapy. Together with our experienced team of psychologists, counsellors and mental health professionals, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that is personalised to each individual. Our shared goal is to help people build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change through high-quality psychological treatment.
Dr. Peter King
Dr. King is an internationally recognised clinician, educator, and researcher specialising in DBT, RO DBT, and Somatic Trauma Therapy. He became a mental health nurse in 1996 and completed his PhD in 2017 at RMIT in the Social Work Department.
Dr. Peter King
DBT Clinics Lead Clinician
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Stuart Langley
Stuart is a Registered Psychologist with more than 19 years of clinical experience across the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United States and Australia.
Stuart Langley
Psychologist
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Joanne Devota-Rando
Joanne has over 25+ years experience in community services - including education, disability, and culturally responsive care.
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Credentialed DBT Counsellor
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Recent Updates
Stay informed with the latest news from DBT Clinics Australia. Explore articles, mental health insights, practical wellbeing tips, research updates, and clinic announcements from our team of specialists in DBT, RO DBT, and Somatic Trauma Therapy. Whether you're a client, family member, or health professional, our goal is to share evidence-based information that helps you build skills, deepen understanding, and support lasting psychological wellbeing.
New Chapter: Essentia Health Brighton Is Moving Fully Online
After many years of providing face-to-face psychological and mental health services in Melbourne, Essentia Health will be closing our physical clinic in Brighton and transitioning our clinical services fully online. This is an important change for our team, but it is not the end of Essentia Health or the services we provide. Rather, it represents…
Telehealth and Mental Health: Therapy That Fits Into Real Life
For many years, psychological therapy was closely associated with the consulting room. People travelled to a clinic, sat with their therapist for an appointment, and then returned to their everyday lives. Technology has changed where therapy can take place, but more importantly, it has changed who can access specialist mental health care and how easily…
DBT Clinics Australia & Wise Mind Retreats: Taking Therapy Beyond the Consulting Room
As DBT Clinics Australia continues to develop, our relationship with Wise Mind Retreats will become an increasingly important part of our model.