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Level Up for ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃSuccess

You've finished school, got your results and your offer to ANU. You've said goodbye to family and friends and moved away from home. A new life looms, which is both exciting and a bit scary (procrastination - study routines - or making friends - anyone?).

This four-week introduction to the challenges you could face - plus some new skills to help you level up - could save you lots of stress later. Plus, you'll know where the Counselling Centre is, if you ever need us.

This course has been designed by one of the counsellors from ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃCounselling, based in sound psychological practice, using principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Program details:
Dates: Postponed - To Be Confirmed
Group size: Maximum 15 participants
Commitment: To get the full benefits of the program, we strongly encourage students to attend all four sessions

Facilitators:
This group is facilitated by two staff members of ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃHealth and Wellbeing Services: Anna (she/her) and Deb (she/her). 

Anna is a Registered Psychologist at the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃStudent Counselling Centre; Deb is a Cadet Counsellor who has years of experience as a Case Manager in the Student Safety and Wellbeing Team. Together, they hope to create a group space where students feel welcome and respected, no matter where they have come from to attend ANU. 

Interested?
Complete or email the team at counselling.centre@anu.edu.au to express your interest.

Finding Balance - Handling Life’s Pressures and Regulating Intense Emotions

Life doesn’t slow down just because you’re studying. Between classes, work, relationships, and everything else going on, it’s easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. Finding Balance is a supportive small‑group program designed to help you build practical skills to stay calm, manage stress, and feel more grounded—both on campus and in everyday life.

Based in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), this four‑week series will help you:

• Understand and regulate strong emotions
• Cope more effectively with stress and high‑pressure situations
• Build resilience, focus, and confidence to support your overall wellbeing

Whether you're juggling competing demands, dealing with big emotions, or simply wanting to feel more in control of your day‑to‑day life, Finding Balance offers a space to connect, learn, and grow alongside other students.

Program details:
Dates: Postponed - To Be Confirmed
Group size: Maximum 12 participants
Commitment: To get the full benefits of the program, attendance at all four sessions is strongly encouraged

Facilitators:
This group is facilitated by two caring and experienced staff members of ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃHealth and Wellbeing Services: Olly (he/him) and Courtney (she/her). Olly is a counsellor at the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃCounselling Centre, and Courtney is a Case Manager with the Student Safety and Wellbeing Team. Together, they are passionate about creating a safe, welcoming group space where every student feels respected, supported, and empowered.

If this sounds like the support you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. register this workshop and one of the team will be in contact to talk to you about whether this is the right group for you.

Interested?
Complete or email the team at counselling.centre@anu.edu.au to express your interest.

Finding Balance – Skills for an Effective Relationship with your HDR Supervisor

This four-session group informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) will help you build practical skills to communicate effectively, set healthy boundaries, and maintain positive relationships — both personally and professionally. You’ll learn how to express your needs, manage conflict, and stay true to your values, even in stressful situations. 
Each week includes discussion, reflection, short videos, and mindfulness practices to support learning and self-awareness. 

By the end of the program, you’ll have learned how to: 

• Communicate clearly and assertively.
• Set and maintain healthy boundaries.
• Balance your needs with others’.
• Build relationships based on mutual respect and authenticity.
• Use mindfulness to stay grounded and emotionally aware.

Program details:
Dates: Thursdays (23rd April, 30th April, 7th May and 14th May 2026) 
Time: 10am-12pm 
Group size: Maximum 12 participants
Location: In-person, on campus location (to be advised)
Commitment: To get the full benefits of the program, attendance at all four sessions is strongly encouraged

Facilitators:
This group is facilitated by Sophie and Lou, counsellors at the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃCounselling Centre. Sophie is an AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Lou is a Registered Psychologist. Sophie and Lou have a strong commitment to supporting students of all backgrounds.

Interested?
or email the team at counselling.centre@anu.edu.au to express your interest. A staff member will follow up with you closer to the start date of the group to ensure the group is the right fit.

Expression of Interest: Nature-Based Wellbeing Program!

Feeling stressed or anxious? Do you enjoy spending time in the nature? Are you an ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃstudent?

Come join our Nature-Based Wellbeing Program! This weekly, one-hour morning session is designed to help you slow down, manage stress, and recharge in the beautiful natural spaces on campus.

Through gentle mindfulness and nature-connection activities, you will have the chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and nature around you. No experience needed - everyone is welcome.