Helping build resilience, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
A small group for boys aged 13–18 navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, or big emotions.
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“The goal isn't to avoid difficult emotions. It's to build the skills to face them, understand them and move forward.”
About the program
Practical support for boys navigating life’s challenges.
Psychologist-led support that helps boys understand emotions, develop more flexible responses, and move forward with confidence.
Families may notice:
Anxiety, worry, or a low mood
Difficulty managing strong emotions
Stress around school, relationships, or change
Avoiding situations that feel hard
Setbacks affecting confidence or motivation
Focus areas
Skills for the things that feel hard.
Five practical focus areas that strengthen emotional awareness, flexibility, distress tolerance, direction, and confidence.
Understanding emotions
Notice feelings and patterns with more clarity.
Responding differently to difficult thoughts and feelings
Learn how to pause, make room, and choose a helpful response.
Regulating emotions & tolerating distress
Use practical skills to stay grounded through difficult moments.
Moving towards rather than away
Take small, supported steps toward the things that matter.
Values, direction & meaningful action
Identify what matters and build a path that feels purposeful.
How the program works
10
weekly group sessions
90 min
per session
4–10
participants per group
1
registered psychologist
Across ten weekly sessions, participants practise new ways of responding, reflect on what matters, and connect with other young people in a supportive setting.
About the psychologist
Supporting young people to develop skills for life.
Led by Tim Kelly, a registered psychologist experienced in supporting adolescents with emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
Accessing the program
Funding options may be available.
Depending on individual circumstances, access may include a Mental Health Treatment Plan where eligibility criteria are met, private payment, or private health cover.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers for parents.
We’ll complete an intake before a young person joins, so the group can be a considered and appropriate fit.
Is this a therapy group?
How do I know if this will be right for my child?
Will my child be required to talk about personal experiences?
What if my child is not comfortable in groups?
Expression of interest
Register your interest in the adolescent boys group.
Receive updates on proposed groups, locations, and session times.
Secure expression of interest
Share your expression of interest.
It takes just a few minutes and helps us understand what support may be most helpful for your family.
Open EOI form
Opens in Microsoft Forms.