Further information about our programs

As discussed over the phone, our clinics provide comprehensive DBT programs that are closely aligned with evidence-based research and Australian Health Care standards. 

Individual Therapy

We offer individual therapy which is a vital component of DBT through Telehealth as well as at our Gold Coast Clinic in Southport QLD, Melbourne Clinic in Brighton VIC, and our Sydney Clinic in Mona Vale NSW. Individual therapy sessions are charged at $210 per session with a Psychologist, Social Worker, or Counsellor. As the DBT model recommends, our individual therapy sessions are held weekly alongside our weekly group programs.

Before commencing a DBT group, individuals are expected to have completed a minimum of two individual therapy sessions. During the initial session, one of our clinicians will go through a preferred coping style assessment which will help inform our team which DBT approach is likely to be most beneficial to your individual needs. 

DBT Groups

We offer DBT Groups through Telehealth as well as at our Gold Coast Clinic in Southport QLD, Melbourne Clinic in Brighton VIC, and our Sydney Clinic in Mona Vale NSW. Group sessions last 90 minutes online and/or through our hybrid programs. A hybrid group is a program that can be attended online or in person. 

• • – Our groups comprise of 3 modules each delivered on a weekly basis for 10 weeks
  • – Our group intakes are in Mid-January, just before easter, June and each September..
  • – The cost for each group session is $65 per session or $500 upfront per 10-week module
  • – Participants attending our groups receive access to DBT Assist which is our portal with access to videos and worksheets

Payment Options

We have a number of payment options through our clinics which are fee-for-service-based clinics which are well below the recommended fee of $300 by the Australian Psychological Society.

• • – Private Payment
  • – NDIS
  • – Redress Scheme
  • – WorkSafe QLD,
  • – iCare NSW
  • – WorkSafe VIC

You may also be eligible for the following rebates when paying for your individual therapy and groups at our clinics:

• • – Medicare rebates are available for eligible mental health plans. You will need to speak to your GP and ask if it would be appropriate for you to be referred to our individual therapists and group program under a mental health plan.
  • – Individual therapy sessions with Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counsellors may attract a private health insurance rebate. You will need to speak to your health fund to see what they cover for individual therapy with a Psychologist, Social Worker, or Counsellor.

Should you seek additional information please arrange an initial session with one of our therapists who will discuss our approach and DBT in more depth.

Warm Regards, Peter

Dr. Peter King

Clinic Director

Essentia Health Clinics

DBT Clinics