Exhale

Exhale is a small therapeutic group designed for teens who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or constantly “on.”

Many young people experience racing thoughts, overthinking, school stress, social pressure, difficulty switching off or physical symptoms of anxiety, but don’t always have the tools to manage them.

Exhale provides a calm, supportive environment where teens can slow things down, better understand anxiety and learn practical strategies to cope more effectively in everyday life.

The group draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a strong focus on helping young people:

• understand anxiety and stress;
• responses;
• manage anxious thoughts;
• regulate emotions and physical overwhelm;
• build confidence and resilience; and
• develop practical coping strategies.

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

Group Details

Dates: Thursdays, 16 July – 27 August 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Sunrise Peak Psychology, 9 Ashgrove Avenue, Ashgrove
Duration: 6 weekly sessions (1 hour each), including final relaxed wrap-up session
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Age Range: 12–17 years

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 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 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?

Exhale may be helpful for teens who:

• experience anxiety or chronic worry;
• feel overwhelmed or emotionally overloaded;
• struggle with stress or perfectionism;
• avoid situations due to anxiety;
• find it difficult to switch off or relax; and
• would benefit from learning practice coping skills alongside peers

Facilitators

The group will be facilitated by Karen Breedon, Clinical Psychologist and one of her team from Sunrise Peak Psychology, with experience supporting adolescents experiencing anxiety and emotional overwhelm.

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.