DBT Specialists

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Mental Health Support based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. We help build safer, steadier, more connected lives through evidence-based therapy and practical support.

DBT Programs

Support Coordination

Recovery Coaching

Professional Supervision

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Who We Help

We support people living with emotion regulation difficulties, BPD and complex mental health needs.

We also work alongside NDIS participants, families and referrers who want a reliable, specialised team involved in care.

Groups:

  • Adults & young people
  • NDIS participants with psychosocial disability
  • Families & carers
  • GPs, psychiatrists and support coordinators
  • Clinicians seeking DBT supervision

Our Services

We offer a full continuum of DBT and mental health support, delivered by a multidisciplinary team.

DBT Individual Therapy

Weekly sessions focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal coping.

DBT Skills Training Groups

Small, supportive groups teaching practical, life-shaping skills that make a difference.

Comprehensive DBT Programs

A full DBT pathway including individual therapy, weekly skills, phone coaching and therapist consultation.

Mental Health & Disability Support

DBT-informed in-home, community and social participation support from caring professionals.

Support Coordination

Helping participants navigate their plan and connect with the right providers.

Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

Coaching and collaboration to move toward meaningful goals.

In-Home Support & Activities

Hands-on support for daily living, routines, connection and wellbeing.

Professional Supervision

Collaborative, structured and reflective supervision focused on professional growth.

DBT program on the Sunshine Coast

DBT Programs

Our DBT programs follow gold-standard structure and are delivered by trained clinicians who meet weekly for consultation.

We offer programs for adults, with adolescent and telehealth pathways also available.

  • Individual therapy
  • Weekly skills group
  • Between-session phone coaching
  • Consistent clinical oversight

NDIS & Psychosocial Supports

We support NDIS participants who want to build skills, confidence and independence.

Our team blends DBT-informed approaches with practical, community-based support.

  • Psychosocial recovery coaching
  • Support coordination
  • In-home and community-based mental health support
  • Social connection, activities and supported holidays
Life Mental Health clinician

Why Choose Life Mental Health?

Our team is known for clear communication, reliable follow-through and genuinely collaborative care.

We’re trusted by GPs, psychiatrists, coordinators and families across the Sunshine Coast.

  • 12-person multidisciplinary team
  • DBT specialist capability
  • Evidence-based care
  • Telehealth available across QLD
  • Safe, welcoming environment

Meet the Team

Our clinicians, therapists and support workers bring deep experience across therapy, DBT, psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care.

You can choose your clinician or let us match you with the best fit.

Life Mental Health therapist

Getting Started Is Easy

You can book online, call us, or send a referral.

We’ll help you work out the right service and funding pathway.

  • Self-referral
  • GP/Psychiatrist referral
  • NDIS referrals
  • School or NGO referrals

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral?

No, you’re welcome to self-refer. GP or psychiatric referrals help with Medicare rebates for certain therapy services.

Do you work with NDIS participants?

Yes, we support self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants through therapy, coaching and psychosocial supports.

What conditions do you specialise in?

We work with BPD, emotion dysregulation, complex trauma, chronic self-harm, anxiety, depression and psychosocial disability.

Can I book online?

Yes, you can choose your clinician, service type and location through our online booking system.

Do you offer telehealth?

Yes, we provide therapy and some DBT program components online across Queensland.