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Skills you can practise, in your own time.

Self-paced courses written by our psychologists, teaching the same evidence-based skills we use in sessions. Use them on their own or alongside therapy.

How it works

Enrol, then go at your own pace.

There is no start date to wait for and no timetable to keep up with. You pick a course, make an account so your place is saved, and go from there.

  1. 1

    Pick a course and enrol

    Choose the one that matches what you’re dealing with and set up a free account. It takes a minute, and it’s what lets your progress save between sessions.

    Step one
  2. 2

    Work through the lessons

    Lessons are short and practical. Read a bit, try something, come back when you’re ready. Nothing expires, and you can pick up where you left off.

    Step two
  3. 3

    Practise between them

    The skills only settle in with use, so most lessons end with something small to try. Revisit any of it as often as you want, because the course stays open to you.

    Step three
Courses or therapy

Which one is right for you?

A course suits you if you want to build a specific skill and are happy working alone. If things feel heavy, have gone on a while, or you’d rather talk it through, start with therapy. You can always do both. If you’re not sure, a short chat with our team will sort it out.

See what we offer
  • A course suits you when you want one specific skill, you’re happy learning on your own, and you’d rather start today than wait for an appointment.
  • Therapy suits you better when it’s been going on a while, it’s affecting work, sleep or relationships, or you want someone to think it through with you.
  • Doing both is common. Plenty of people work through a course between sessions and bring what came up to their next appointment. See fees and rebates for what sessions cost.
Common questions

Things people ask before enrolling.

Do I need a referral or a Mental Health Treatment Plan to do a course?
No. Courses are open to anyone and you can enrol yourself, with no referral and no GP paperwork. Referrals and Mental Health Treatment Plans relate to Medicare-rebated therapy sessions, which are a separate thing.
How long does each course take?
It varies. Some are built around short daily sessions; others run to fifteen lessons across several phases. There’s no deadline on any of them. You can take a week or a few months, and pick up where you left off.
Do courses replace seeing a psychologist?
No. They’re a way to learn and practise skills in your own time, not a substitute for individual assessment or treatment. If something in a course brings up more than you expected, that’s worth talking to someone about. You can book with us, or speak with your GP.
What does it cost?
Our courses are currently free to enrol in. You’ll need to create an account so your progress saves between sessions, and we’ll tell you before you start if that ever changes.
What if I need help right now?
A course isn’t the right tool in a crisis. If you’re in immediate danger call 000. For support any time, Lifeline is 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service is 1300 659 467, and 13YARN is 13 92 76. Our urgent help page has the full list.
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Not sure where to start?

Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll point you to the course that fits, or to a psychologist, if that’s the better place to begin.

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