Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Marion, Adelaide
Evidence-based skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationships. DBT-informed therapy with registered psychologists in Marion, Adelaide, and via telehealth nationwide.
Balancing self-acceptance with positive change
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychological treatment that pairs core cognitive behavioural strategies with mindfulness practices. Developed to treat intense distress and borderline personality disorder, DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal relationships. The term "dialectical" refers to balancing two contrasting concepts at once: self-acceptance and positive change.
At Yara Psychology, our practitioners offer DBT-informed therapy to help adults manage overwhelming feelings, repair troubled relationships, and break unhelpful behavioural patterns. You can see us in person at our Marion clinic or connect online via telehealth from anywhere in Australia.
Who DBT Can Help
DBT gives people concrete tools to navigate emotional storms. It is particularly helpful if you experience:
The Four Core DBT Skill Modules
Mindfulness
Learning to observe your thoughts and feelings as they happen, staying anchored in the present moment without getting pulled under.
Distress Tolerance
Practical toolkits for surviving a sudden emotional crisis safely — getting through the moment without making things harder for yourself.
Emotion Regulation
Unpacking how your emotions work, lowering their intensity, and expanding how you respond when feelings spike.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Clear strategies for asking for what you need, establishing firm boundaries, and handling conflict without ruining your relationships.
DBT balances acceptance with change.
Rather than asking clients to simply push through distress, DBT validates where you are while equipping you with concrete skills to build a life worth living.
What to Expect
Therapy starts with a thorough assessment so we can tailor our approach to your goals. Depending on your needs, DBT-informed work at Yara Psychology blends individual session work with structured skill-building and out-of-session practice exercises.
Initial consultation
A thorough assessment to understand your history, current concerns, and goals for therapy.
Collaborative treatment planning
Your psychologist will explain how DBT skills apply to your specific concerns and agree on goals with you.
Skills-based sessions
Individual session work blended with structured skill-building across the four DBT modules, plus practice exercises between sessions.
Review and adjustment
Progress is reviewed periodically and the approach refined as needed.
Why Choose Yara Psychology for DBT
Our registered psychologists bring a grounded, structured approach to evidence-based care. With both in-clinic care in Marion and accessible telehealth across Australia, we focus on helping you build skills that translate directly into daily life.
DBT Telehealth Australia
DBT-informed sessions are available via secure telehealth video call for clients located anywhere in Australia, offering the same standard of care as in-clinic sessions for those unable to attend the Marion location in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book DBT in Adelaide
If overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, or unhelpful behavioural patterns are affecting your daily life, evidence-based DBT with a registered psychologist can give you practical tools to manage them.
Sessions are available in person at our Marion clinic in Adelaide's southern suburbs, or via telehealth anywhere in Australia.