Groups and mental health workshops

Learn DBT skills online in a supportive group environment led by a team of experienced psychologists & DBT trained therapists.

Coping with painful experiences, emotions and relationships can be a really isolating experience. It can lead to coping in ways that are self-destructive in an attempt to understand or de-escalate emotions. This often renforces the isolation and can compound distress. DBT is an evidence based therapy for many mental health conditions. In DBT, you learn skills to manage intense emotions, cope with distress, cultivate healthy relationships and break negative patterns.

Understanding and Supporting Parents with Adolescent Self-Injury

This two-part group has been created for parents and caregivers of children aged 12 – 17 years.

In this group we will explore a number of areas including:

• What is self-injury?
• Why are adolescents vulnerable to self-injury?
• What can we as parents/caregivers do to help?
• How can you support yourself?

This group also includes a take-home resources booklet to support you.

Overcoming negative self-talk and learning self-compassion within a supportive group environment facilitated by an experienced therapist.  

Strategies for overcoming negative self-thoughts and improving wellbeing.

We all experience negative self-thoughts from time to time, however for some, it can start to feel like a way of being. It becomes all-consuming and overwhelming and this can cause feelings of distress or shame. We know this alone can increase a person’s risk of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem and that’s why we think learning to practice self-compassion is so important. We created this group therapy program to help participants develop personal practice in self-compassion to address difficulties associated with shame, self-criticism, relational and attachment trauma.

The course will explore a number of areas including;

• Why self-compassion can be tricky
• Understanding and managing difficult feelings like shame, guilt and self- criticism
• Practicing compassion and mindfulness
• Envisioning a compassionate future

Learn strategies for managing social anxiety in your twenties within a supportive group environment, facilitated by an experienced therapist.

Experiencing social anxiety in your 20’s can be really tough. It’s a tumultuous transition time anyway; for making mistakes, exploring identity, making connections, exploring relationships and building a life that fits! This can be hard to do if anxiety is getting in your way and you are stuck in a ‘comfort zone’. Join us at Axis Clinic to explore these themes with others at a similar stage, facilitated by an experienced therapist.

• Personal Sensory Assessment and intake session to clarify your goals
• Weekly Group session relating to a theme with practical skills to help you apply them in your life
• Resources for home

This group is for you if you are;

• Wanting a change but feeling stuck
• Experiencing social anxiety or just struggling with your confidence when trying to connect with others