Straight and Narrow Counselling Service
Straight and Narrow Counselling Service
The Power in Change® Approach
Power in Change® is Straight and Narrow Counselling Service's flagship behavioural change program, developed to support individuals in understanding the factors that influence behaviour and building the insight, skills, and behavioural evidence required for lasting change.
Grounded in evidence-informed practice and delivered by qualified clinicians, the program combines practical psychoeducation, structured therapeutic interventions, reflective exercises, and individualised support. Power in Change is available through individual counselling, group programs, and secure online delivery across Australia for self-referred participants and those referred by legal representatives, employers, government agencies, health professionals, and community organisations.
Historical Factors
Understand the experiences, beliefs, relationships, and behavioural patterns that have shaped current behaviour. The focus is on developing insight, not assigning blame.
Power in Change®
Our Framework
Power in Change® follows a structured behavioural change framework that guides participants through three progressive stages, helping individuals understand their past, develop insight into their present, and build the skills required for lasting behavioural change.
Present Insight
Develop awareness of the connection between identity, values, beliefs, emotions, thinking patterns, decision-making, and behaviour to identify opportunities for positive change.
Future Focus
Build practical skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop behaviours that align with personal values, goals, and the person participants want to become.
Power in Change®
Our Philosophy
Power in Change® is founded on the belief that lasting behavioural change is achieved through understanding and action. The program combines evidence-informed therapeutic practice with structured behavioural interventions to help individuals develop insight, strengthen personal accountability, and build the practical skills required for meaningful, sustainable change. Rather than focusing solely on behaviours or symptoms, the program explores the factors that influence behaviour and supports participants to translate insight into purposeful, values-aligned action.
Power in Change®
Program Structure
Power in Change® is delivered through a structured six-phase program that progressively develops insight, practical skills, and behavioural change. Each phase builds upon the previous one, supporting participants from understanding behavioural patterns through to long-term behavioural stability and reintegration.
Power in Change® comprises 15 core behavioural change modules, with specialised modules delivered where clinically indicated to address individual treatment needs.
Power in Change®
Program Delivery
Power in Change® is delivered through a structured, integrated model that combines therapeutic intervention, supported learning, and individual counselling to maximise behavioural change and long-term outcomes.
Participants enrolled in Power in Change® receive:
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Weekly 1.5-hour clinician-led therapeutic sessions delivered online or face-to-face.
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Supported participant workbook activities designed to reinforce learning, develop practical skills, and encourage behavioural application between sessions.
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Individual counselling tailored to each participant's identified behavioural needs, treatment goals, and ongoing progress.
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Structured therapeutic worksheets and behavioural exercises that promote reflection, accountability, and practical skill development.
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Flexible online and face-to-face delivery to meet individual and organisational needs.
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Program delivery across community, correctional, and immigration detention settings.
Power in Change® enables organisations, employers, legal representatives, and government agencies to refer individuals requiring structured support for substance use, behavioural change, emotional regulation, interpersonal conflict, domestic and family violence, and other complex behavioural concerns.
Power in Change Online
Power in Change® Online provides participants across Australia with access to the complete Power in Change behavioural change program through a structured digital learning model supported by individual clinical counselling.Developed for individuals who require flexibility, privacy, or remote access, the program delivers the same evidence-informed framework as our face-to-face and group services. Participants progress through each module with the support of a qualified clinical counsellor, ensuring learning is translated into meaningful insight, behavioural change, and practical application.
📍 Australia-wide | 💻 100% Online Delivery | 👤 Weekly Individual Counselling | 📖 15 Structured Modules and worksheets | 📄 Certificate & Clinical Report
How the Online Program Works
Power in Change® Online is designed to provide the same structured behavioural change experience as face-to-face delivery while allowing participants to complete the program from anywhere in Australia.
Following enrolment, participants receive secure access to the online learning platform, which includes the complete Power in Change® program, professionally developed video modules, the participant workbook, and guided worksheets.
The program is completed one module at a time. Participants begin by watching the video presentation before completing the associated workbook activities, reflective exercises, and practical worksheets. Once completed, the worksheets are submitted to their allocated clinician for review.
Participants then attend a scheduled one-hour individual clinical session for each completed module. During these sessions, the clinician reviews the submitted workbook activities, explores the participant's understanding of the module content, assesses insight, engagement, and behavioural application, provides individualised clinical feedback, and supports the practical integration of learning into the participant's own circumstances and future decision-making.
This structured process is repeated across all 15 modules, ensuring participants remain actively engaged throughout the program rather than simply completing online content. Progress is monitored at each stage, allowing behavioural change to be demonstrated through reflection, discussion, practical application, and the development of behavioural evidence over time.
Where requested and agreed, progress reports may be prepared during the program to provide authorised referring organisations with updates regarding participation, engagement, and demonstrated progress.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion. Where requested, a comprehensive clinical completion report may also be prepared, summarising participation, engagement, demonstrated insight, behavioural development, and recommendations for ongoing support.
Reports can be provided to authorised referring organisations, including employers, legal representatives, parole authorities, child safety services, and other government agencies, where appropriate.
What's Included
- ✔ Access to the complete 15-module Power in Change® behavioural change program
- ✔ Secure online learning platform accessible throughout Australia
- ✔ Digital participant workbook
- ✔ Guided worksheets and reflective exercises for every module
- ✔ Weekly one-hour individual counselling session with a qualified clinical counsellor
- ✔ Review of workbook activities and personalised clinical feedback
- ✔ Ongoing progress monitoring and behavioural change assessment
- ✔ Certificate of Completion
- ✔ Comprehensive clinical report upon completion (where requested or clinically appropriate)
- ✔ Continued access to professional support throughout the program.
Who Is It Suitable For?
Power in Change® Online is suitable for:
- Individuals seeking meaningful behavioural change.
- Employees required to complete a behavioural change program following workplace concerns or a positive drug or alcohol test.
- Individuals returning to work who require evidence of program participation and behavioural development.
- People living in regional, rural, or remote Australia.
- FIFO workers and participants with demanding work schedules.
- Individuals who prefer a structured online learning program supported by individualised clinical guidance.
- Clients referred by legal representatives, employers, government agencies, corrective services, health professionals, or community organisations.
- Self-referred participants seeking structured support to improve decision-making, emotional regulation, and long-term behavioural outcomes.
Program Fees
Power in Change® Behaviour Change Program Total Investment: $1,275
Weekly Payment Option: From $85 per week for 15 weeks (or your preferred payment schedule).
Contact us to discuss a payment plan that suits your circumstances.
Your enrolment includes the complete Power in Change® Online program, providing structured learning, individual clinical support, and professional reporting throughout your behavioural change journey.
- Full access to all 15 Power in Change® online modules.
- Professionally developed video presentations.
- Digital participant workbook and guided worksheets.
- Fifteen one-hour individual clinical counselling sessions (one per module).
- Individual feedback, progress monitoring, and clinical support throughout the program.
- Certificate of Completion.
- Comprehensive clinical report upon successful completion (where requested).
Private Health Insurance
Straight and Narrow Counselling Service is recognised by a number of private health funds. Depending on your level of extras cover and your insurer's policy, you may be eligible to claim a rebate for the clinical counselling sessions included within the program. As cover varies between insurers and individual policies, we recommend contacting your private health fund before commencing the program to confirm your eligibility and any applicable rebate.
Power in Change® Online has been designed to provide a structured, evidence-informed pathway to meaningful behavioural change by combining digital learning with ongoing clinical support to maximise engagement, accountability, and lasting outcomes.
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Outcomes
Power in Change® is designed to support meaningful, sustainable behavioural change by developing the insight, skills, and personal accountability required for long-term success. Throughout the program, participants are supported to achieve outcomes such as:
Greater self-awareness and behavioural insight.
Improved emotional regulation and decision-making.
Increased personal accountability and consequential thinking.
Stronger communication and healthier relationships.
Practical strategies for managing high-risk situations.
Behaviour aligned with personal values and long-term goals.
Enhanced resilience, protective factors, and future planning.
Increased capacity to maintain positive behavioural change.
At Power in Change®, progress is measured not simply by attendance, but by demonstrated behavioural growth, personal responsibility, and the consistent application of skills in everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the program take?
The standard program consists of 15 structured modules completed over approximately 15 weeks. Participants generally complete one module each week before attending their individual counselling session. Timeframes may be adjusted where clinically appropriate.
Is the program completely online?
Yes. Participants can complete the entire program remotely from anywhere in Australia using a secure online platform and scheduled counselling sessions.
Do I need to complete the workbook?
Yes. The participant workbook and worksheets form an important part of the program. They encourage reflection, demonstrate engagement, and provide the basis for discussion during counselling sessions.
What happens during the weekly counselling session?
Each one-hour session focuses on reviewing completed workbook activities, discussing the module content, exploring personal insights, addressing challenges, and assisting participants to apply the learning to their own circumstances.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete all program requirements receive a Certificate of Completion.
Will I receive a report?
Where requested or clinically appropriate, a comprehensive clinical report can be prepared outlining participation, engagement, demonstrated insight, behavioural development, and recommendations for ongoing support. This may be suitable for employers, legal representatives, courts, government agencies, or other referring organisations.
Is this suitable for employer referrals?
Yes. The program has been developed to support both self-referrals and referrals from employers requiring evidence of participation in a structured behavioural change program.
Can I complete the program at my own pace?
The program is designed as a structured clinician-supported process. While some flexibility is available, participants are encouraged to complete one module each week to maximise learning, maintain momentum, and ensure continuity of clinical support.
Enrol in Power in Change® Online
Take the next step towards meaningful and lasting behavioural change.
Whether you are seeking personal growth, returning to work, meeting employer requirements, or completing a behavioural change program as part of a professional referral, Power in Change® Online provides structured support, individual clinical guidance, and practical strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
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Enrol Today or Book an Initial Consultation to discuss your circumstances and determine whether Power in Change® Online is the right program for you.