A psychologist-led small group for boys aged 13–18 who are finding anxiety, low mood, stress, or big emotions hard to manage.
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Psychologist-led, evidence-informed Small group supporT
“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
Building skills for life’s changing moments.
A structured small group program delivered by a registered psychologist using evidence-based approaches to help adolescents develop practical skills for managing emotions, navigating challenges and improving wellbeing.
Practical, age-appropriate tools are drawn from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Unified Protocol (UP).
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.
Who is this program for?
Support for adolescent boys facing emotional challenges.
Designed for young males aged 13–18 who may be finding emotions, stress, relationships, or day-to-day challenges hard to manage.
Families may notice:
Anxiety or excessive worry · Low mood or reduced motivation · Difficulty regulating emotions · Stress relating to school, relationships, or life changes · Reduced confidence or difficulty coping with setbacks.
How the program works
10
weekly group sessions
90 min
per session
4–10
participants per group
1
registered psychologist
About the psychologist
Supporting young people to develop skills for life.
Mpowerment Psychology was founded to help young people build psychological skills, confidence, and resilience. The program is facilitated by Tim Kelly, a registered psychologist with experience in supporting adolescents facing 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
We are currently exploring community interest for this adolescent boys group program.
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