FOUNDATIONS
MENTAL HEALTH
Where change happens
A structured 4-week intensive program for adults navigating mental health or addiction with wraparound support for the whole family.
The only community-based intensive day program on the Sunshine Coast, no referral required.
4 Weeks
Structured Program
8
Intensive group days
1:1
Weekly therapy
Family
support included
Workbook
To use and keep
"Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives."
— Bessel van der Kolk
Who is this program for?
This program is designed for adults who need more than weekly therapy but are not severe enough to need hospitalisation.
I need more support
Your symptoms are preventing you from functioning in some way. Maybe work or family life is being impacted because of mental health or addiction and you need help that goes beyond weekly therapy. You need structured, intensive support before things get harder.
I have just finished acute care
You've recently come through acute care and need a supported bridge back into daily life with adequate support and constructive integration so life can feel like it's easier to navigate.
Families & Friends
You're supporting someone you love through mental health or addiction. We hold you too, with your own sessions and resources.
No referral required.
You can self-refer or come through your GP. Either way, we'll have a conversation first to make sure the program is the right fit for where you are right now.
YOUR JOURNEY
Held every step of the way.
From before you arrive to well after you finish, you are supported and so is your network.
BEFORE THE PROGRAM
Family & Friends Zoom Session
Psychoeducation, what to expect, and how to best support your loved one.
A FEW DAYS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT · FAMILIES
Client Orientation Zoom
A calm walkthrough of your journey the night before, what to expect, and a chance to ask questions.
A FEW DAYS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT · GROUP
DURING THE PROGRAM
2 x Intensive Group Days a Week
Full days of psychoeducation, mindfulness, somatic practice, journalling, and sharing circles. Tea, coffee & lunch included.
WEEKLY · IN PERSON
Weekly 1:1 Therapy
Individual sessions alongside the group days to support your personal processing and goals.
WEEKLY · 1:1
Daily Check-In
Each morning will be a casual check-in posted in a group chat for a gentle rhythm to anchor your week and to foster ongoing community connection.
DAILY · GROUP
Weekly Zoom Check-In
Reflect on how you're applying your skills between intensive days.
WEEKLY · GROUP
Mid Point Family Check-In
A halfway touchpoint for families progress, additional psychoeducation, and space for questions.
BI-WEEKLY · GROUP
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COMPLETION AND AFTERCARE
Family Completion Session
Celebrating progress together, sharing resources, and planning how to continue supporting each other at home.
END OF WEEK FOUR · ZOOM · FAMILIES
Two Week Follow Up
A check-in to see how you're integrating what you've learned and connect you with any ongoing support.
TWO WEEKS POST PROGRAM
Four Week Follow Up
A final check-in to celebrate your progress and ensure you have what you need to keep moving forward.
FOUR WEEKS POST PROGRAM
Meet the Team
Dan Gatehouse
General Manager
Dan is a Community and Peer Worker, Australian Defence Force veteran, and person in long-term recovery. With both lived experience and professional expertise, he supports individuals experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, substance use, and life transitions.
After serving in the Australian Army, Dan faced many of the challenges experienced by veterans following discharge. Achieving sobriety in 2009 inspired a career dedicated to helping others navigate recovery and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Dan holds a Certificate IV in Community Services and training in therapeutic community practice. His experience includes peer support, group facilitation, program leadership, and recovery-focused care within residential rehabilitation settings.
Dan brings authenticity, compassion, and a deep understanding of the recovery journey to his work with clients.
Nioda Kensington
Executive Director
Nioda holds a Bachelor of Psychology and a Diploma of Counselling, and continues to deepen her practice through ongoing study. What sets her apart is not just her academic foundation; it's the lived experience she brings. Nioda understands depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, domestic violence, and the particular weight of navigating life as a single parent. Her passion is sitting with people who are ready for change and helping them discover that it's more possible than they think.
Danny Westwood
Clinical Director
Scott McKay
Therapist
MA(Oxon) MSocWk AMHSW
Scott initially began his career as a lawyer, after graduating from Oxford University, but increasingly found fulfilment in volunteering to legally represent the disadvantaged and working with the homeless population. In his 20s this led to a deep curiosity in our human experience and how we navigate and transcend the inevitable challenges and losses, small and great, and occasional overwhelm of our lives. Ultimately, he decided to study the approaches of clinical psychology and psychotherapeutic models to pursue a career in mental health. He is an experienced therapist with over 12 years experience working with adults and adolescents in both public and private settings. His work is shaped by a deep awareness of the inner work required to hold space for clients.
Caleb Mathias
Program Facilitator
Caleb has a background of support work, where he has worked to develop his skills helping individuals struggling with mental health challenges and trauma. Caleb applies a combination of lived experience, professional knowledge and practical applications to aid individuals in achieving their goals, whatever they may be. Caleb holds a Bachelor of Psychology and Social Science. His experience includes support work, group facilitation, program leadership, and recovery-focused care within residential rehabilitation. Caleb brings a sense of calm among the chaos, a deep sense of compassion, empathy, and understanding to his work with clients.
Get Started
Take the first step
Spaces are small and intentionally limited. Send an enquiry and we'll have a chat to see if this is the right fit for where you are right now.
1.
Send an enquiry or give us a call
Tell us a little about yourself or your loved one.
2.
Initial chat
We will have a short chat with you to to discuss your needs and what you are looking for.
3.
Intake Call
Our Clinical Director will contact you for an in-depth discussion to assess whether this program will be a good fit.
4.
Prepare together
We will help you and your support network get ready for the program.
5.
Begin your journey
Attend the first session - we will take care of everything else.
Send an Enquiry
PRICING
FULL PROGRAM
$2,500
From ~$2,180 after Medicare rebate*
Everything included:
8 intensive days, 4 × weekly 1:1 therapy, all family support sessions, and daily community check-ins.
✓ 8 intensive group days
✓ 4 × 1:1 therapy sessions
✓ Family & carer sessions
✓ Tea, coffee & lunch daily on the intensive days
✓ Post-program follow-ups
CONCESSION
REDUCED RATE
We reserve concession places each intake for Health Care Card and Pension Concession Card holders. Enquire to check availability.
✓ Same full program
✓ Health Care Card holders
✓ Pension Concession Card
✓ Limited places per cohort
Payment plans available
We offer payment plans for all clients. A deposit secures your place, with instalments spread across the program. We don't want cost to be the reason you don't get support.
* Medicare rebate applies to individual therapy sessions under a Mental Health Care Plan. Rebate amount varies by provider registration. Ask your GP about a MHCP at the point of referral.
