DBT Overview
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is an evidence-based therapy designed for people who experience intense emotions, unstable relationships and ongoing distress. DBT focuses on building practical skills that help people cope, regulate emotions and live more stable lives.
DBT is especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by emotions or stuck in repeating cycles.
It's commonly used for BPD, chronic self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma-related difficulties, anxiety and mood disorders.
Life Mental Health delivers DBT with fidelity to the model, while keeping care human and flexible. Our clinicians meet weekly for DBT consultation, ensuring consistency, safety and shared clinical responsibility. We offer DBT Individual Therapy, DBT Skills Training Groups and Comprehensive DBT Programs.
DBT is skills-based and practical, not just talk therapy. Clients learn tools they can use immediately, in real life.
Staying present and grounded.
Surviving crisis moments without making things worse.
Understanding and managing intense emotions.
Setting boundaries and maintaining relationships.
We offer DBT as individual therapy, group skills training, or a full program.
Weekly sessions focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal coping.
Small, supportive groups teaching practical, life-shaping skills that make a difference.
A full DBT pathway including individual therapy, weekly skills, phone coaching and therapist consultation.
Therapy and psychosocial support that's aligned with DBT principles delivered by caring professionals.
We work as a team, not in isolation.
Clients benefit from consistent messaging, shared clinical oversight and long-term skill-building.
Our strengths:
Our DBT programs follow the gold-standard structure used internationally.
They're suited to people who need more than weekly therapy alone.
Programs typically include:
You don't need a referral to get started.
We also accept referrals from GPs, psychiatrists, hospitals and NDIS providers.
DBT can be accessed via:
No. DBT is used for a wide range of emotional regulation and trauma-related difficulties.
Yes. We're based on the Sunshine Coast and also offer telehealth across Queensland.
DBT is structured and time-bound, though duration varies depending on individual needs.
Yes. We often integrate DBT therapy with psychosocial and community-based supports.
