ADF Members
Online DBR clinic for members of the Australian Defence Force
Focused courses of Deep Brain Reorienting for the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related mental health conditions.
I’m registered with Bupa’s ADF HSC Provider Network and have been supporting ADF members in private practice since 2012.
Interested in linking in? Read the info below then arrange a referral for DBR trauma psychotherapy through your Defence medical officer.
Drop me a line through the online enquiry form if you have any questions or would like to arrange a brief chat by phone or video before attending.
Appointment Information
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To access treatment, arrange a referral for DBR trauma psychotherapy from your Defence medical officer. Bupa will then liaise with me to coordinate an initial appointment.
Drop me a line through the online enquiry form if you have any questions or would like to arrange a brief chat by phone or video before attending.
Return appointments
Return appointments can be booked online or arranged as a focused course of weekly, fortnightly, or monthly sessions.
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Clinical reports will be provided to your referring health practitioner, in line with Bupa’s ADF Service Provider Agreement.
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ADF appointments are generally offered online, but if you live locally you’re welcome to attend at my studio in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Address
Collingwood Yards, Studio 1 (Somatic Arts)
Unit 203 30 Perry St
Collingwood VIC 3053Located on Level 2 of the Perry Street Building, the studio is a bright and open space (60 square metres), embedded within a community of artists and independent arts organisations.
Visitor and Accessibility guides
Plan your visit to Collingwood Yards by reading these Visitor and Accessibility guides.
Parking
On-site parking is restricted to a single accessible parking bay located near the 35C Johnston St vehicle entrance, available for use by holders of a disability parking permit. Contact me ahead of your appointment to obtain the gate code.
Information about off-site parking is available in the Visitor Guide. Parking can be limited so please plan ahead.
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Online and in-person appointments are offered at Collingwood Yards on Mondays to Thursdays.
Additional online appointments are offered through my Remote Clinic on Fridays and other occasional weekdays.
Appointments run for 60 to 90 minutes and are scheduled at various times across the week (7.30am, 9am, 10.15am, 11.45am, 2pm, 3.30pm, and 5pm).
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A comprehensive guide to online appointments is available here.
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Please aim to provide at least 48 hours' notice for cancellations so the appointment time can be offered to others.
To cancel an appointment, click the link provided in your booking confirmation email or contact me directly if you can’t find the link.
Meet Your Therapist
Dr Dan Costin
Approved DBR Consultant and somatic practitioner
I’m a clinical psychologist working with adults in private practice, integrating Deep Brain Reorienting with relational and sensory-based practices drawn from somatic psychotherapy and movement education.
Deep Brain Reorienting
DBR is a neuroscience-informed trauma psychotherapy developed by Dr Frank Corrigan.
This interview provides a helpful introduction to working with trauma through DBR and is highly recommended. You can also explore clinical research being conducted by Dr Ruth Lanius and her team at Western University in Canada, or visit the DBR website for further information.