This page provides an overview of resources that may be used for developing mental wellbeing, resilience skills, and self-understanding.
These self-paced resources are designed to gently guide you toward greater self-awareness and personal growth. While these tools can be a valuable addition to therapy, they are not a replacement for personalised mental health care. Instead, they offer a safe, supportive way to learn and practice your skills between sessions or, if you’re not yet ready to start therapy, to begin exploring therapy-based approaches.
Alongside these materials, you’ll also find a curated list of book recommendations, external materials for further reading, and a directory of mental health services to help you connect with additional supports.
Self-paced learning you can explore at your own comfort
Downloadable handouts and exercises to build practical skills
Evidence-based techniques for in-session use or independent study
Support for those new to therapy, offering a gentle starting point
A curated list of book recommendations to deepen your understanding
A mental health services directory to connect you with additional support options
A focus on building insight and self-awareness grounded in therapy approaches
These materials help you learn about your emotions, behaviours, and patterns so you can take meaningful steps toward change - at a pace that feels right for you, and with resources to support you along the way.
Resources
Why read a bunch of text when you can watch and listen?
Each video consists of information on a range of topics that may be useful for daily practices. The presentation slides and additional practical handouts are available for download to accommodate the preferred learning style and enhance understanding of the content.
Are you looking to do more reading and activities? Fine then.
Develop a list of recommended books and enhance your toolbox with further readings on a variety of related topics. Depending on your preferences, further resources and worksheets are also available for download. These are curated from external sources.
Contacting appropriate support services outside our practice.
A comprehensive directory of mental health support services, hotlines, and external websites that may be useful for various reasons. The list includes support services for different needs: crisis, LGBTQIA+, culturally-relevant, parenting, etc.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided on these pages are for general purposes only and is intended to offer psychoeducation and a directory of support services. It is not a substitute for professional psychological advice, medical diagnosis, or treatment. The information may change without notice. No claims, promises, or guarantees are made about the completeness, accuracy, currency, content or quality of information linked.
Individuals are encouraged to seek support from a registered health professional, including their General Practitioner (GP), psychologist, or other qualified providers, to address personal mental health concerns. Akbay Psychology is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the external services listed herein.
Akbay Psychology does not accept liability for any loss, harm, or outcomes resulting from the use of information contained on these pages or from reliance on external services listed herein. All resources are provided as general references only, and it is the reader’s responsibility to determine the suitability of these information and services for their individual needs.
Acknowledgements
Akbay Psychology acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Akbay Psychology is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space; and celebrates, values, and includes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, faiths, bodies, and abilities.
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