Wellbeing Services group programs

Join group programs that give you the skills and confidence to do well at university and in life. With hands‑on psychological strategies and shared student experiences, you’ll connect with others, discover what works for you and walk away with tools you can use every day.

Semester 1, 2026 Groups

Do you find yourself:

  • Staring at your screen, unsure where to start?
  • Scrolling through social media, watching videos, cleaning the house or completing random tasks instead of tackling assignments or other important tasks?
  • Feeling overwhelmed by tasks and unsure how to proceed?

You're not alone. Procrastination is a common challenge among students. The ACT on Procrastination program, offered by La Trobe's Counselling team, is designed to help you overcome these hurdles – giving you practical tools to shift your mindset and take action.

What you will gain:

In this three-session online program, you will:

  • Understand your personal procrastination patterns.
  • Learn strategies to boost motivation and take committed action
  • Use strategies to change unhelpful behaviours.
  • Have the chance to connect with other students who get it—you’re not in this alone.

Session dates:

You attend all three sessions:

  • Tuesday 21 April
  • Tuesday 28 April
  • Tuesday 5 May

Time: 2pm

Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)

This is a small group program. To help create a supportive space, we ask that you:

  • Have your camera on (as much as you’re able to)
  • Arrive on time to each session

How to register:

  1. Register your interest via the link below and fill in your personal details and follow the prompts.
  2. When completing the form select these options:
  • Is your enquiry regarding AccessAbility Services? → Select No
  • What sort of assistance do you need? → Select Group Program

If you have any questions before registering, please contact us at counselling@latrobe.edu.au

Register for ACT on Procrastination

Are you stuck in your own head? Do you find yourself:

  • Worrying about things that might or might not happen?
  • Replaying situations over and over?
  • Struggling to make decisions because your brain won’t stop weighing every option?

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and there is a way forward.

Join our three week online group program

Getting Unstuck from Overthinking is a practical, supportive program run by the La Trobe Counselling team. It’s designed to help you break free from thought spirals and take back control of your focus and wellbeing.

What you’ll get from the program:

  • Explore your own overthinking patterns and how they impact what matters most to you.
  • Learn proven techniques to disrupt worry and rumination.
  • Discover how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts and painful feelings and reconnect with the present.

Session dates:

You attend all three sessions:

  • Wednesday 29 April
  • Wednesday 6 May
  • Wednesday 13 May

Time: 1-3pm

Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)

How to register:

Register your interest via the link below and fill in your personal details and follow the prompts.

When asked the following questions, answer the following:

  • Is your enquiry regarding AccessAbility Services? → Select No
  • What sort of assistance do you need? → Select Group Program

If you have any questions before registering, please contact us at counselling@latrobe.edu.au

Register for Getting Unstuck from Overthinking

University life can be challenging , and that inner voice that says “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t belong here” can make it even harder.

If you’d like to:

  • Build motivation without being so hard on yourself
  • Increase self-kindness
  • Reduce self-doubt and imposter feelings
  • Support both your wellbeing and your academic performance

…this group is for you.

Quieting Your Inner Critic is a supportive 3-week online group program run by the La Trobe Counselling team. Together, we’ll explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help you make meaningful changes — with more self-kindness and less self-criticism.

Session dates:

You attend all three sessions:

  • Tuesday 24 March 2026
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • Tuesday 14 April 2026

Please note: There is no session during the mid-semester break.

Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Because this is a group program, we ask that cameras are turned on so everyone can feel connected and supported. You’re welcome to participate in ways that feel comfortable for you through group discussions, small breakout rooms or the chat function.

You don’t have to be perfect to belong here — just open to trying something new.

How to register:

Register your interest via the link below and fill in your personal details and follow the prompts.

When asked the following questions, answer the following:

  • Is your enquiry regarding AccessAbility Services? → Select No
  • What sort of assistance do you need? → Select Group Program

If you have any questions before registering, please contact us at counselling@latrobe.edu.au

Register for Quietening Your Inner Critic

If you have any questions before registering for any group programs, please contact us at counselling@latrobe.edu.au

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