Getting started
Preparing for a first appointment
Prompts to organise what has brought you in, what has helped before and what you may want to be different.- For
- New and prospective clients
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Handouts and worksheets
Practical psychology resources, open to everyone.
A growing collection of general, de-identified Axis handouts, including illustrated CBT guides and fillable worksheets. Browse and download what is useful for preparing, reflecting or practising between appointments.
How to use these resources
Resources are prompts, not instructions you have to follow.
A handout can help you remember an idea, prepare for a session or practise something discussed in therapy. It does not replace individual assessment, and it may not fit every person or every stage of treatment.
Privacy boundary
This area contains only general resources. Personalised plans, clinical correspondence and client records will not be stored on the website.
Client resources
Getting started
Getting started
Therapy review check-in
A brief reflection on progress, fit, priorities and what may need to change in the work.- For
- Current clients
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Client resources
CBT resource sets
CBT resource sets
CBT foundations
Understand the CBT cycle, set a useful direction and notice how everyday activities affect mood and energy.- For
- Adults and older young people
- Reviewed
- 28 July 2026
- Format
- 7-page fillable PDF
CBT resource sets
Taking action
Plan manageable activity, test predictions in real life and work through problems one practical step at a time.- For
- Adults and older young people
- Reviewed
- 28 July 2026
- Format
- 7-page fillable PDF
CBT resource sets
Working with thoughts
Notice automatic thoughts, use a seven-column thought record and respond to self-criticism more constructively.- For
- Adults and older young people
- Reviewed
- 28 July 2026
- Format
- 7-page fillable PDF
CBT resource sets
Approaching avoidance and uncertainty
Understand avoidance and safety behaviours, plan graded exposure and work differently with worry and rumination.- For
- Adults and older young people
- Reviewed
- 28 July 2026
- Format
- 7-page fillable PDF
CBT resource sets
Deeper patterns and staying well
Explore core beliefs and personal rules, consolidate what helps and prepare a practical plan for setbacks.- For
- Adults and older young people
- Reviewed
- 28 July 2026
- Format
- 5-page fillable PDF
Client resources
Understanding patterns
Understanding patterns
Blank CBT thought record
A general worksheet for slowing down a difficult moment and noticing links between thoughts, feelings and actions.- For
- Adults and young people
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Understanding patterns
Values and next steps
An ACT-informed reflection for identifying what matters and choosing one workable action.- For
- Adults and young people
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Understanding patterns
Understanding ERP
A plain-language overview of collaborative exposure and response prevention for OCD.- For
- People considering or using ERP
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Client resources
Regulation and coping
Regulation and coping
Grounding and returning to the present
Several ways to orient to the current environment when distress, activation or disconnection rises.- For
- Adults and young people
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Regulation and coping
Emotion regulation pause plan
A five-step prompt for noticing escalation, pausing and choosing a safer next response.- For
- Adults and young people
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Regulation and coping
Sleep wind-down plan
A practical template for creating steadier cues before bed and noticing what affects sleep.- For
- Adults and older young people
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Client resources
Trauma and adjustment
Trauma and adjustment
What trauma therapy can involve
An overview of assessment, preparation, pacing, processing and integration in trauma-focused care.- For
- People considering trauma therapy
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Trauma and adjustment
Supporting a young person to attend therapy
Guidance for introducing therapy honestly, respecting privacy and supporting engagement.- For
- Parents, carers and support people
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
Trauma and adjustment
Psychological care alongside illness or pain
Ways therapy may support adjustment without minimising physical symptoms or medical care.- For
- People living with illness or pain
- Reviewed
- 18 July 2026
- Format
- PDF download
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