“Is your son finding it difficult to navigate his emotions?”
A small-group psychology program for boys aged 13–18 who are navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, big emotions, or feeling stuck.
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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
WHAT your son CAN TAKE AWAY
Practical evidence-based tools for feeling more capable, connected, and in control.
Recognise what’s happening inside
Build awareness of emotions, body cues, and the situations that set things off.
Create space before reacting
Use skills to step back from difficult thoughts and choose a helpful response.
Build skills for coping when things don't go to plan.
Use practical skills to stay grounded through difficult moments.
Move towards what matters
Build confidence by taking steps towards things that matter, even when they feel difficult.
Find direction
Explore what matters to them and start building a sense of purpose.
Why a group?
Learning alongside other boys can make a difference.
Group sessions provide an opportunity to learn and practise psychological skills alongside boys of a similar age, in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Participants can:
Learn together —
Explore practical strategies alongside other boys who may be navigating similar challenges.
Practise in real time —
Put new skills into practice during activities and discussions, rather than simply talking about them.
Build connection —
Develop a sense of belonging and connection with other young people in a safe, supportive setting.
Learn from each other —
Hear different perspectives, share experiences and discover that they're not the only ones facing these challenges.
Access psychology at a lower cost —
Group sessions provide access to psychological support at a lower cost than individual sessions.
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 learn and practise practical skills and connect with other young people in a supportive setting.
Accessing the program
$75 per 90-minute session.
Eligible participants may be able to claim a Medicare rebate of $35.30 per session, reducing the estimated out-of-pocket cost to $39.70 where eligibility and Medicare requirements are met.
Private payment and private health insurance options may also be available.
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.
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
Interested in the program?
Register your interest to receive early access to information about upcoming groups, locations, dates and session times.
No commitment to join.
Secure expression of interest
Share your expression of interest.
It will only take a couple of minutes to complete.
Your expression of interest will also help us understand what families are looking for as we develop the program.
Open EOI form
Opens in Microsoft Forms.