Basecamp

Basecamp is a foundational therapeutic group designed for children and young people who experience big emotions and are still learning how to manage them.

Many young people struggle with frustration, emotional outbursts, shutting down, impulsive reactions, worry or difficulty calming themselves once upset. Often, they know they are having a hard time, but don’t yet have the understanding or tools to manage those feelings effectively.

Basecamp provides a supportive and engaging environment where young people can begin to better understand emotions, recognise what is happening in their body and brain and learn simple, practical strategies to regulate emotions and respond more calmly.

The group draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), emotional regulation strategies and psychoeducation, with a strong focus on helping young people:

• identify and understand emotions;
• recognise early signs of overwhelm;
• develop emotional awareness;
• build calming and coping strategies;
• improve frustration tolerance and flexibility; and
• increase confidence in managing emotions.

This group is designed to provide a gentle introduction to emotional regulation in a safe, supportive and neuroaffirming environment.

Groups are kept intentionally small to support comfort, safety and connection.

Group Details

Dates: Tuesdays, 4 August – 15 September 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Sunrise Peak Psychology, 9 Ashgrove Avenue, Ashgrove
Duration: 6 weekly sessions (1 hour each)
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Age Range: Approximately 8–15 years (flexible depending on suitability)

Fees

Cost: $180 per session* or $1,000 upfront payment (includes $80 discount)

Rebates: Medicare Group Therapy rebate (where eligible)** and NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)

A 50% deposit of the full fee is required at the time of booking when selecting the payment plan option. Remaining fees must be finalised prior to commencement of the program.

** Medicare group rebates are currently approximately $36.85 per session with a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral.

To claim the rebate, group numbers must remain within Medicare requirements (generally 4–10 participants). Rebates are not guaranteed and eligibility is determined individually.

Please note that enrolment is required for the full 6 week program, as each session builds upon the previous week’s content and therapeutic skills.

Due to the small group format (12 maximum) and limited places available, refunds or make-up sessions are generally not available for missed sessions, non-attendance or withdrawal after commencement.

We strongly encourage families to consider attendance and availability prior to booking to ensure participants are able to gain the greatest benefit from the program.

Who Is This Group Suitable For?

Basecamp may be helpful for young people who:

• experience big emotions or emotional overwhelm;
• struggle with frustration, shutdowns or emotional outbursts;
• have difficulty calming down once upset;
• find it hard to express or understand emotions;
• experience impulsive emotional reactions; and
• would benefit from learning emotional regulation skills alongside peers.

Facilitators

The group will be facilitated by Karen Breedon, Clinical Psychologist and one of the Sunrise Peak Psychology team, with experience supporting children and adolescents with emotional regulation difficulties.

This group is not designed as a crisis or acute mental health service.

Register Your Interest

To enquire or register your interest, please contact [email protected] or use the booking link to book now.

Places are limited, and bookings are essential.