Course overview

Maximise the impact of every client interaction

Single Session Thinking (SST) challenges practitioners to treat each encounter as potentially the most important. By focusing on client priorities, immediate needs, and achievable goals, practitioners can create therapeutic impact within limited timeframes. This workshop equips you with the knowledge and skills to integrate SST into your online therapeutic work, whether supporting individuals, couples, or families. You’ll gain insights into how to maximise client outcomes while ensuring sessions remain ethical, structured, and client‑centred.

Who should attend

This workshop is ideal for:

• Counsellors, psychologists, and social workers
• Family therapists and youth practitioners
• Clinicians and community workers in mental health, health, or support services
• Professionals providing support sessions online, including brief or crisis interventions

Course structure

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of Single Session Thinking
• Recognise the strengths and limitations of utilising SST in practice
• Apply practical techniques to maximise therapeutic benefit within a single online session
• Focus on client priorities and immediate needs to deliver meaningful outcomes
• Assess client progress and ensure they leave with confident, actionable strategies

About the presenters

Jeff Roberts is a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience in counselling and mental health, both in Australia and internationally. He specialises in men’s health and has significant experience working with LGBTIQA+ communities, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, and sexual health. Jeff is also skilled in psychometric assessment, coaching, and leadership development, bringing a broad range of clinical and practical expertise to his training sessions.

Enrolment and course access

When you register, you will be directed to our secure payment gateway to complete your enrolment. A Moodle account (our Learning Management System) will be created, giving you access to workshop details, materials, and attendance links.

Please note:

• Registrations close 48 hours before the scheduled workshop
• Payment must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event
• For invoice payments, proof of remittance must be provided at least 24 hours before the session

Technical requirements

To participate in the online workshop, you’ll need access to:

• A desktop or laptop computer
• Reliable internet connection
• Headphones (recommended)
• Microphone and speakers
• A built-in or external webcam

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

• Phone: (03) 8573 2222
• Email: [email protected]