Workshops & Specialised groups.

Individuals

Therapist and Client Therapeutic self-care sessions; Self-worth & assertiveness "training", Unlearning depression "the skills"; Functional well-being [View details]
Building Healthy Boundaries ("Assertiveness")
Fees: $75 pp, plus small cost for workbook
Duration: 2-hr sessionsFrequency: 10 sessions held weekly in person at Norwest.
Format: educational video, discussion, role-playing, and "homework". plus workbook cost. Restrictions: 18 and older; Spaces are limited to 10 participants.
For those having trouble assertively expressing themselves with others at school, home, work, in ministry, feeling "bullied", feeling "like I do everything in this marriage".
Functional Wellbeing Skills (DBT-based) and "Life Traps" (and how to move out of them)
  • Fees: $75 pp
  • Duration: 90-min sessions
  • Frequency: four weekly sessions held in person at Norwest.
  • Restrictions: 18 and older; Spaces are limited to 10 participants.

  • Audience: for those wishing to focus on how to increase well-being in four areas: AWARE - "mindfulness" techniques to help you be focused on the present moment REGULATE - preparing for and managing undesired emotions TOLERATE - increasing your ability to tolerate distress in times of crisis or perceived crisis. RESPECT - increasing assertiveness in expressing needs or concerns with dignity and self-respect.
Intentional Self-Compassion/Therapeutic Relaxation
Fees: varies depending on the theme as materials will be included. Duration: 90-min sessions Frequency: weekly in person at Norwest. Restrictions: 18 and older; Spaces are limited to 10 participants. Audience: For professional therapists, corporate trailblazers, or stay-at-home mums or dads needing to "schedule" intentional time for a recharge. Previous themes: scented oil creations; perfume "master class"; "pour" art...; silent journalling; music playlist and visual creation;

Couples

Two Echidnas Workshops

Workshops for those dating, engaged, and married couples feeling a little disconnected - (held over 5 evenings; 4 couple limit; come after your early dinner date for coffee, tea, 'learnin', and dessert)
Structured 2-hr sessions are weekly and cost $110 (inc GST) per couple. Join along as you can. Couples are asked to take an online survey ahead of time and the results will be customised into conversations and exercises done in the room. Waitlist is necessary. Call or send text message to enquire about dates... 0431 690 205

Break the Cycle: 2-day Intensives

"Intensive" workshops are held over a Friday and Saturday (10 hrs in total with a lunch break each day. Call or send text message to enquire about fees... 0431 690 205

Support Groups

Balancing Love and Limits: Navigating Cluster B Dynamics Together
FREE weekly online meeting. These are structured 90 min sessions. Are you in a current or past loving relationship with a friend, parent, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or significant other who struggles with a diagnosed or undiagnosed Cluster B personality disorder (Borderline, Narcissistic, Histrionic, or Antisocial Personality Disorder)? You’re not alone. Join our weekly support group to share experiences, gain insights, and build resilience in a safe, supportive environment. NOTE: For those who are struggling with these traits or have been diagnosed and have been through a DBT group in the past, a separate group is forming for you. Aim of Group: to provide a safe, supportive environment to focus on your emotional healing, boundary-setting, education, and fostering healthy relationships. What's on offer Weekly Themes: Focused discussions on topics like boundaries, communication, and emotional healing.
Peer Support: Share your journey with others who understand.
Practical Tools: Learn strategies to navigate challenging dynamics.
Healing and Growth: Discover ways to prioritize your well-being.
How to Join: Click the green button above to get a call-back
One-on-one sessions are also available at the standard per hour rate.