LEARN DBT SKILLS ONLINE

About DBT Assist

What we do

DBT Assist is an online service of the Australian DBT Institute which supports individual participants learn DBT skills through an online education portal. DBT Assist supports Mental health professionals teach DBT skills in online DBT groups and through self-paced learning. DBT Assist provides access to web-based interventions that can be classified into those that are guided (groups and individual support by mental health professionals) or those that are automated (self-paced learning with email and video prompts to assist progress through content).

The Australian DBT Institute has developed DBT programs since 2004 in locations that include Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa and the UK. Our unique approach includes using pop culture, flipped learning, journaling, group participation and educational videos to teach and reinforce DBT skills.


Our journey so far!

DBT Assist provides access to web-based DBT, DBT-TI and RO-DBT Skills. We have been continuously developing our approach with research as well as feedback of participants & clinicians since 2004. 

2020 Relaunch of DBT Assist

After 18 months of development Dr. Peter King launched the DBT Assist Portal. The DBT Assist portal provides mental health professionals with a resource to teach DBT, RO-DBT, DBT-TI and Stabilisation Skills to individual clients and DBT Groups or RO-DBT Skills Classes. Our unique portal uses a range of flexible learning techniques including flipped learning, teaching skills using pop culture, teaching videos, group participation and journaling. 

2013-2020 International Training Tours

The Australian DBT Institute and Dr. King spent a number of years teaching DBT and Trauma Informed therapies as well as developing DBT informed programs in South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand and the UK. This international experience enhanced our trauma informed approach and involved partnerships with Babette Rothschild (developer of Somatic Trauma Therapy), South African DBT Institute and SEL Network in Singapore.

2010 DBT Assist Founded

Due to a demand for DBT supervision and DBT individual therapy from Australian mental health professionals, the Australian DBT Institute launched a range of Telehealth services under the DBT Assist brand. Originally using Skype, DBT Assist provided resources, and supervision to DBT teams as well as therapy and supervision for individual practitioners throughout Australia.

2004 Australian DBT Institute founded

During a formal training and mentoring partnership with Marsha Linehan's (DBT developer) training company, Behavioral Tech LLC (2003-2008), Dr. Peter King and his colleagues formed the Australian DBT Institute. This partnership resulted in 12 x 2 day DBT workshops and 2 Intensive DBT workshops delivered to mental health professionals in partnership with Behavioral Tech LLC throughout Australia as well as mentoring of our clinical team from Marsha Linehan's senior trainers.


Dr. Peter King
DBT Assist Developer
Since 2010, Peter been developing the DBT Assist platform to support individuals develop and retain DBT and RO-DBT skills. He is a senior clinician with specialist training in DBT, RO-DBT, CBT, Somatic Trauma Therapy, and Mindfulness. His Ph.D. explored treatments for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and clinicians’ training needs. He is a sought after clinicians, trainer and supervisor as well as holding positions as Adjunct Senior Lecturer with Southern Cross University and Consortium Chair of Meadowbrook and Beaudesert headspace.
Crystal Black
DBT Coordinator & DBT/RO-DBT Facilitator
Crystal is a counsellor and DBT practitioner who facilitates DBT programs and provides individual therapy. Crystal has completed a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of social work degree. She is a member of the Australian Association of social workers and has gained a range of practical experience in a variety of settings including sexual assault and domestic violence services, schools and child safety. These experiences have provided Crystal with the knowledge and skills to work with individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
Naomi Ramsdell
DBT Facilitator
Naomi, is a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years’ experience in both the private and public sectors. She has specialist training in evidence-based psychotherapies and implements mindfulness DBT, CBT, Interpersonal, person-centered, and Solution Focused Therapies, and Psycho-education. She specialises in working with clients with Borderline Personality Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression, Returned Service and Emergency Service personnel, Psychosis, Bipolar, Gender identity, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Erick Piggott
DBT & RO-DBT Facilitator
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Jennifer Ranieri
DBT Facilitator
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Teagan King
DBT Facilitator
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Stephanie Picanso
DBT & RO-DBT Facilitator
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Kelly Allen
DBT & RO-DBT Facilitator
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Joanne Tweed
DBT & RO-DBT Facilitator
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Jasmine Anand
DBT Facilitator
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Oriele Diaz
DBT Facilitator
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Katie
DBT Facilitator
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