Consultation

Professional development for therapists training in Deep Brain Reorienting

DBR consultation program for therapists in Australasia and Southeast Asia, modelled around the training curriculum and designed to support your progression through the practitioner approval pathway.

Groups & Workshops

Consultation groups provide an opportunity to build community and continue your learning with guidance from an Approved DBR Consultant between and beyond the core trainings.

Bring cases for consultation and questions about DBR theory and practice to explore alongside other therapists at a similar stage of development.

Groups are typically organised by training level and scheduled as a series of monthly sessions.

Occasional workshops and other group formats are also offered from time to time in response to community needs and interests.

  • Enrolments are open to registered mental health professionals who have completed DBR Levels 1 or above, with a geographical focus on Australasia and Southeast Asia.

    Due to professional indemnity insurance limitations, I'm unable to offer services to therapists attending from the US or Canada.

    A global directory of Approved DBR Consultants is available on the DBR website.

  • Fundamental groups focus on the Levels 1 and 2 training curriculum, supporting you to build confidence with foundational skills and concepts as you begin to integrate DBR into your clinical practice.

  • Developing Practitioner groups support Level 3 trained therapists in consolidating core knowledge and skills while developing competencies in applying DBR with more complex presentations.

  • Established Practitioner groups are for more experienced DBR therapists, such as Approved Practitioners and senior training assistants. With a greater emphasis on peer consultation, these groups focus on deepening your knowledge and understanding of DBR theory and practice while developing proficiency in using DBR with a broad range of clinical presentations.

  • Fees are based on rates suggested by the Australian Psychological Society and are advertised on the group and workshop event pages.

    Lower Income Countries

    Adjusted rates are available for therapists in lower income countries based on World Bank income classifications:

    • Upper-middle income countries: 70% of standard rate

    • Lower-middle income countries: 85% of standard rate

    • Low income countries: 95% of standard rate

    Payment

    Consultation group fees are invoiced and payable after each attended session.

    Workshops require upfront payment.

    Terms

    Fees are subject to change and are updated annually on 1 July in line with the APS schedule.

  • Participants commit to attending all sessions within a consultation group series when enrolling, with no charge for occasional unavoidable absences. Contact me directly, ahead of the session, if you're unable to attend.

    Please aim to provide at least two weeks' notice if you need to cancel your enrolment in a group or workshop that has not yet commenced, so that your place can be offered to others.

  • Head to the events page to view upcoming groups and workshops, then click the link to enquire about enrolling.

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Individual Appointments

Individual consultations offer a more tailored approach to DBR consultation with additional space for video/transcript review and support with your practitioner approval application.

Personal sessions are focused DBR therapy sessions offered within a professional development context to deepen your embodied practice of DBR.

Appointments can be attended online or at my studio in Collingwood, Melbourne.

  • Bookings are open to registered mental health professionals who have completed DBR Levels 1 or above, with a geographical focus on Australasia and Southeast Asia.

    Due to professional indemnity insurance limitations, I'm unable to offer services to therapists attending from the US or Canada.

    A global directory of Approved DBR Consultants is available on the DBR website.

  • Fees are offered on a self-determined sliding scale. Please choose a tier that is appropriate for your circumstances:

    • Tier 1: $318 ($349.80 incl. GST)

    • Tier 2: $254 ($279.40 incl. GST)

    • Tier 3: $191 ($210.10 incl. GST)

    Tier 1 is based on the rate suggested by the Australian Psychological Society and intended for therapists who are financially well-resourced.

    Please contact me if you'd like support determining which tier is right for you.

    Prices are in Australian Dollars. GST applies to Australian residents only.

    Payment

    Fees are payable by card at the end of your appointment and will be invoiced as a professional development service.

    While therapeutic in nature, personal sessions are intended as professional development rather than mental health care so are not eligible for a Medicare or private health insurance rebate.

    Terms

    Fees are subject to change and are updated annually on 1 July in line with the APS schedule.

  • Collingwood Yards, Studio 1 (Somatic Arts)
    Unit 203 30 Perry St
    Collingwood VIC 3053

    Located 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.

  • 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.

  • A comprehensive guide to online appointments is available here.

  • 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 50 to 60 minutes and are scheduled at various times across the week (7.30am, 9am, 10.15am, 11.45am, 2pm, 3.30pm, and 5pm).

  • Initial appointments are subject to availability and can be arranged through the online enquiry form.

    Return appointments can be booked online or arranged as a focused course of monthly sessions.

  • Individual consultations work best when combined with group consultation with me or another DBR Consultant. This supports my appointment availability while providing you with the peer learning benefits of group participation.

    Personal sessions are generally capped at 8 sessions to support their professional development focus.

  • 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.

Enquire

Meet Your Consultant

Dr Dan Costin
Approved DBR Consultant supervised by Dr Frank Corrigan

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.

Read my Bio

Deep Brain Reorienting

DBR is a neuroscience-informed trauma psychotherapy developed by 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.