Beyond Blue have developed a tailored mental health coaching program for small business owners, available by phone or online from anywhere in Australia. You’ll be matched with a specially trained mental health coach with a small business background.
NewAccess mental health coaching is a guided 6-session self-help program. It’s designed to give you the skills to manage everyday life stresses such as work, study, relationships, health or loneliness.
The program is confidential and free of charge to and no GP referral required.
NewAccess is developed by Beyond Blue and delivered by mental health service providers. NewAccess coaches use Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based psychological treatment.
NewAccess mental health coaching could be right for you if you’re looking for affordable therapy to manage stress and worries. You don’t need a GP referral and the program is free of charge to you.
Working one-on-one with a mental health coach over 6 sessions, you’ll learn practical strategies to manage stressors such as:
coping with stress and anxiety - including study and work stress or increasing motivation at work
life changes – moving house, changing jobs, becoming a parent or losing someone close
sleep or concentration issues
natural disasters – recovering from fires and floods
financial worries.
“I was experiencing business-related stress which spilled over into my personal life. By the end of the program, I had no anxiety and had complete confidence in my decision-making. “The sessions were tailored to my specific challenges, and the weekly activities and coaching strategies were practical and realistic."
NewAccess for Small Business Owners participants
NewAccess is suitable for people diagnosed with mild to moderate anxiety or depression or both. NewAccess isn’t right for you if you’re in crisis or currently seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist. To find other support options, talk to your GP or visit Get mental health support.
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