Group Therapy Services
10-Week Trauma-Informed Group DBT Therapy Service
Our 10 week-Trauma Informed Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group programs are provided face to face (Central Coast of NSW, Australia) and online to anyone no matter your location.
Our DBT group therapy programs provide a supportive and structured space to learn practical, evidence-based DBT skills for managing emotions, thoughts, behaviours, relationships, and distress.
Grounded in the Marsha Linehan DBT model, our trauma informed programs focus on four core modules:
Mindfulness – learning how to pay attention on purpose to the present moment and stop getting stuck in the past or the future.
Distress Tolerance – managing high levels of distress, crisis and reducing impulsivity
Emotional Regulation – understanding and regulating emotions
Interpersonal Effectiveness – building healthy, assertive and effective relationships
These skills-based groups are ideal for people who experience emotional dysregulation, chronic distress, acute and chronic suicidality, self harm and struggle with interpersonal relationships. Traditionally developed for people with Borderline Personality Disorder DBT is now an evidenced based treatment for a wide range of mental health diagnosis including those with cluster B personality traits, depression, anxiety, eating disorders etc
We offer both face-to-face groups on the Central Coast of NSW Australia and online programs for accessibility and convenience. Each group is facilitated by experienced, trauma-informed clinicians accredited in DBT, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for growth and recovery.
Fee: $140 per 2 hour group for 10 groups Medicare rebates ($41.05 per group session) are available for Medicare Card Holders. Total cost without rebate is $1140 (AUD) and $989.50 with the Medicare Rebate. To claim the Medicare Rebate you will need a current Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
Private Insurance-We accept the following private insurance-Medibank Private, St Lukes Health, Doctors Health, Teachers Health Fund, Uni Health Insurance, Nurses and Midwives Health, BUPA, HCF, and GMHBA Health.
NDIS-We accept clients on the NDIS using support line item 15_621_0128_1_3 Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or training-Social Worker. NDIS will cover the full cost of the group therapy program.
Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) Group Programs
Our Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT) group programs are designed for individuals who struggle with overcontrol—those who tend to mask emotions, overthink, or find it difficult to relax, connect, or trust others.
These skills-based groups are ideal for individuals experiencing chronic and treatment resistant anxiety and depression, perfectionism, anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive personality traits, autism or emotional over control.Based on the evidence-based model developed by Dr. Thomas Lynch, RO-DBT teaches skills that promote emotional openness, flexibility, and social connectedness.
Group sessions focus on:
Radical Openness – increasing self-awareness and willingness to experience emotions
Social Signalling – learning to express warmth and authenticity
Mindfulness and Self-Enquiry – enhancing curiosity and self-compassion
Receptivity and Flexibility – reducing rigidity and perfectionism
We offer face-to-face programs on the Central Coast and online groups to provide flexibility and accessibility. Each group is facilitated by trained, trauma-informed RO-DBT clinicians who create a safe, supportive space to explore openness and authentic connection.
Fee: $140 per 2 hour group for 10 groups Medicare rebates ($41.05 per group session) are available for Medicare Card Holders. Total cost without rebate is $1140 (AUD) and $989.50 with the Medicare Rebate. To claim the Medicare Rebate you will need a current Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
Private Insurance-We accept the following private insurance-Medibank Private, St Lukes Health, Doctors Health, Teachers Health Fund, Uni Health Insurance, Nurses and Midwives Health, BUPA, HCF, and GMHBA Health.
NDIS-We accept clients on the NDIS using support line item 15_621_0128_1_3 Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or training-Social Worker. NDIS will cover the full cost of the group therapy program.
For more information, email us or complete our contact form, and a team member will reach out to discuss your needs and current group options.