South Africa
DBT training for South African clinicians and services
Build practical Dialectical Behaviour Therapy capability with live online education, implementation support and pathways designed for mental health professionals in South Africa.
Programme times are published in SAST, and paid pathways are priced in South African rand so you can assess the commitment clearly.
DBT training and implementation pathways
DBT Foundations is free. DBT Comprehensive Training 2027 is R19,950 once-off, or payment plans. The DBT Implementation Intensive is R9,950 once-off. Organisational implementation support is available for clinics and services.
Live sessions are scheduled in SAST.
Clinical leadership
DBT Central was founded by Werner Teichert, Clinical Psychologist. He has trained more than 3,000 clinicians and brings more than 15 years of DBT training and implementation experience. Registered with HPCSA.
Is DBT Central training available throughout South Africa?
Yes. The programmes are delivered online, so eligible mental health professionals can participate from anywhere in South Africa. Live session times are shown in SAST.
Does the training provide DBT certification?
No. DBT Central provides professional education and implementation support, not a professional registration or protected certification. Each programme states its scope and completion requirements clearly.
Who is the training designed for?
The pathway is designed for psychologists, psychiatrists and allied mental health professionals who want to learn DBT or implement it more consistently in clinical practice.