6-week Surf Therapy Program
About the Mindswell Surf Therapy Program
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Our surf therapy programs help teens and adults reconnect, reset, and grow. Each group offers a safe, supportive space that fosters belonging, community, and personal growth through nature and evidence-based care.
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Based on the Gold Coast, our sessions take place on beautiful beaches where movement, mindfulness, and the ocean support emotional healing and wellbeing. We partner with local surf schools for coaching and gear, so no experience or equipment needed, just a willingness to show up and take the first step.
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Across six weeks, you’ll join weekly two-hour sessions blending guided surf lessons, ocean-based activities, experiential therapy, mindfulness, and group reflection. Each week explores a theme such as nervous system regulation, self-leadership, identity, communication, embodiment, and navigating change.
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Programs are offered in seasonal blocks throughout the year. Our current schedule works in line with school terms and includes dates between:
T1: January – March
T2: April – June
T3: July – September
T4: October – December
All sessions are held weekly and run for 2 hours, with small group sizes to ensure depth, connection, and safety.
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Programs are open to the public and available by application. We prioritise creating the right fit within each group to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
To express your interest in an upcoming program, join the waitlist or enrol today.
What Happens During a Mindswell Surf Therapy Session?
What Happens During a Mindswell Surf Therapy Session?
Each session is thoughtfully designed to help you feel safe, supported, and grounded.
We blend gentle movement, mindfulness, and beginner-friendly surf skills with practical therapeutic tools, creating an inclusive space where you can explore your emotional wellbeing at your own pace.
Check-In
We’ll meet at the beach, set you up with a surfboard and wetsuit, introduce the group, and outline the session. We welcome you as you are, with the freedom to join in at your own pace.
Group Circle
Each session starts with a grounding practice led by your facilitator. We explore a weekly mental health theme with tools, reflections, and space for connection. Sharing is optional (you can listen, reflect, or contribute when it feels right for you).
Surf & Somatics
After our group circle, we move into the water for surf therapy. Whether it’s your first time or you’re building skills, this is about movement, ocean connection, and presence. Certified instructors guide your surfing while your facilitator weaves in regulation, mindfulness, and experiential learning.
Close
We wrap up with a short group reflection and wind-down practice to help you integrate the experience, reconnect to yourself, and prepare for the week ahead. Many participants leave with a greater sense of clarity, calm, and connection.
Join Mindswell’s Six-Week Surf Therapy Program
Browse the programs below and click Register Interest to submit your details. If no sessions are listed, the next round isn’t yet open or is at capacity. Simply join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available.
Once you register, a facilitator will be in touch to confirm your place and next steps.
Please note:
Our surf therapy programs are small-group, paid offerings run by qualified therapists and surf coaches. Places are limited to ensure safety, depth, and connection. Your registration of interest does not guarantee a place, but we do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible each program.
We can’t wait to welcome you into the water!
6 Week Surf Therapy Program
Launching at the end of April, Mindswell Therapy’s 6-Week Surf Therapy Program is designed to support mind, body, and emotional wellbeing through the power of the ocean. Blending evidence-based therapy with surfing, movement, and connection, this program helps you build confidence, resilience, and clarity, both in and out of the water.
Further details, including confirmed dates, location, and booking link, will be released soon.
6 Week Surf Therapy Program
Launching mid July, Mindswell Therapy’s 6-Week Surf Therapy Program is designed to support mind, body, and emotional wellbeing through the power of the ocean. Blending evidence-based therapy with surfing, movement, and connection, this program helps you build confidence, resilience, and clarity, both in and out of the water.
Further details, including confirmed dates, location, and booking link, will be released soon.
6 Week Surf Therapy Program
Launching early October, Mindswell Therapy’s 6-Week Surf Therapy Program is designed to support mind, body, and emotional wellbeing through the power of the ocean. Blending evidence-based therapy with surfing, movement, and connection, this program helps you build confidence, resilience, and clarity, both in and out of the water.
Further details, including confirmed dates, location, and booking link, will be released soon.