Mood and Anxiety Program
Struggling with Anxiety or Low Mood?
Join Our Mood and Anxiety Group Program—100% Free!*
Experience a welcoming environment where you can connect with others facing similar challenges. Our program, led by Clinical Psychologist Lisa Arnold, offers practical strategies and personalised tools to help you effectively manage your mood and anxiety. Best of all, it’s fully bulk billed through Medicare, making it accessible for everyone. Take the first step towards a brighter future—your journey starts here!
* you will need a referral from a GP
Why Choose Our Program?
- Realistic, Relatable, and Practical: Created by Clinical Psychologist Lisa Arnold, our program focuses on clear, actionable strategies rather than confusing psychological jargon.
- Structured for Lasting Change: Each session builds on the previous one, guiding you to identify your triggers and develop effective self-management techniques that make a real difference.
- Personalised and Actionable Tools: You’ll gain tailored resources and practical interventions that you can implement immediately in your daily life, empowering you to take charge of your mental health.
- Supportive and Encouraging Environment: With a small group setting, you’ll enjoy deeper discussions about common challenges like low motivation and avoidance, fostering a sense of connection with others who understand.
- Affordable and Accessible: Our program is 100% bulk billed through Medicare for participants with a referral from their GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, making it easy to access the support you need.
Take the first step towards a calmer, more resilient you. Register today and start your journey to better mental health.
What?
9-hour group program, held one day per week over three weeks.
Where?
Picton Psychology, 150 -158 Argyle Street Picton, NSW 2571.
When?
Group 8:
Day: Thursday
Dates: July 24th, 31st & August 7th
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Group 9:
Day: Wednesday
Dates: August 6th, 13th & 20th
Time: 10am to 1pm
Group 10:
Day: Thursday
Dates: August 14th, 21st & 28th
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Group 11:
Day: Friday
Dates: August 29th, September 5th & 12th
Time: 10am to 1pm
Group 12:
Day: Thursday
Dates: September 4th, 11th & 18th
Time: 10am to 1pm
Group 13:
Day: Wednesday
Dates: September 17th, 24th & October 1st
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Cost?
Fully bulk billed with a GP referral Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), with no additional out-of-pocket costs.
This will not impact your individual treatment sessions. Everyone is eligible for 10 individual sessions + 10 group sessions.
No GP MHTP? Contact our team for private payment options on (02) 4602 7111.
UNIQUE
What Makes This Program Different?
Unlike other programs that focus mainly on theory, this program is built on Lisa Arnold’s 25+ years of clinical experience. It provides practical, evidence-based tools proven to work for mood and anxiety disorders. With a flexible approach, the program offers various treatment options, because no single method works for everyone.
Our small group size allows for deeper discussions on shared challenges, providing personalised and practical interventions tailored to your needs. Most importantly, participation is always your choice, you can engage as much or as little as you feel comfortable. We respect that everyone’s journey is different and create a supportive space where you can grow at your own pace.
Program Topics
Week 1
Topic 1: Understanding Depression & Anxiety
Feeling sad, worried, or stressed is normal—but when these feelings persist, they can impact daily life. This session explores the symptoms of depression and anxiety, how they affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and why they can feel overwhelming. Through discussion and self-reflection, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of these conditions and, most importantly, how to manage them. Topic 2: Challenging Negative Thoughts
Negative thinking patterns can fuel anxiety and depression, affecting how you feel and respond to life’s challenges. In this session, you’ll learn practical techniques to identify, challenge, and reframe unhelpful thoughts. Shift from self-criticism to self-compassion and replace negative self-talk with more balanced, constructive perspectives. |
Week 2
Topic 3: Overcoming Fears and Worries
Avoiding fearful situations may bring short-term relief, but it can make anxiety stronger over time. In this session, you’ll learn practical exposure techniques to gradually face fears in a safe, manageable way. Build confidence in handling difficult situations and reduce anxiety’s hold on your life.
Topic 4: Managing Triggers and Strengthening Emotional Resilience
Emotions can feel unpredictable, making it hard to stay in control. This session helps you identify personal triggers and develop practical strategies, including mindfulness and grounding techniques, to navigate emotional ups and downs with greater stability and confidence.
Week 3
Topic 5: The Power of Neuroplasticity: Rewiring your Brain
Your brain has an incredible ability to change and adapt. This session explores how your thoughts, behaviours and experiences shape your brain over time. You’ll discover how neuroplasticity allows you to reshape negative thinking patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and take control of your mental well-being through small, consistent changes. Topic 6: The Mind-Body Connection: Building Healthy Habits Mental and physical health are deeply connected. This session explores how sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness influence mood and anxiety. Learn simple, realistic lifestyle changes that can boost energy, improve emotional balance, and enhance overall well-being. |
Benefits
More benefits of this program:
- Build Healthy Neural Pathways: Learn techniques to enhance your brain’s ability to manage stress and emotions.
- Practical Skills: Gain tools to handle depression and anxiety effectively.
- Scientifically Backed: Based on cutting-edge research in neuroplasticity and CBT.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of Lisa Arnold, a seasoned Clinical Psychologist.
JOINING
How Do I Join?
We keep things simple and stress-free for you!
Simply click the Registration below, to complete the intake form. We’ll contact you within 48hours to confirm details and complete your onboarding process.
Not sure if the group is right for you? We’re happy to help! Click the Enquiry Form below or call us at (02) 4602 7111.
MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PLAN (MHTP):
A Medicare mental health treatment plan can be obtained from your GP. If you have a current MHTP in place you are eligible to use it for these group sessions and it will not contribute towards your individual psychology sessions as group treatment is processed under a different item number (80024).