Your Mind Matters
Understand Your Mind. Strengthen Your Wellbeing. Build Skills That Last.
Your Mind Matters is a 6-week group programme designed to give you practical tools and a supportive space to explore your mental health.
With weekly 90-minute sessions and a small, welcoming group, the course blends evidence-based techniques with real-life strategies you can use straight away.
Facilitated by Sarah Baxter, Registered Mental Health Nurse, advocate and speaker with 15 years’ experience, this course offers a warm, reflective space where insight and action go hand in hand.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the six weeks, we explore a combination of CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you understand and manage your thoughts and emotions more effectively.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Tools
Understand how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact
Identify triggers and recognise automatic thoughts
Learn practical coping strategies for everyday challenges
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Skills
Defusion and grounding techniques to create space from unhelpful thoughts
Anchoring exercises to support emotional regulation
Clarifying your personal values to guide meaningful action
Mindfulness & Self-Awareness
Simple practices to cultivate calm and presence
Increasing awareness of internal patterns, habits and emotional responses
You’ll leave each session with handouts, worksheets and practical exercises designed to support your wellbeing long after the programme ends.
Who Is This Course For?
This programme is ideal for anyone who wants to:
Understand their mental and emotional patterns
Feel more in control of stress and overwhelm
Build resilience and healthier thinking habits
Develop long-term tools for emotional wellbeing
Explore mental health in a safe, supportive space
People join for many different reasons. You might be:
Feeling anxious, low or emotionally overwhelmed
Navigating change, burnout or life transitions
Wanting to reconnect with your sense of self
Curious about mental health but unsure where to start
Looking for a gentle, practical group environment
Whatever your reason, you’re welcome.
No previous therapy or group experience is needed.
Why Choose This Programme?
Small, supportive group environment with limited numbers
All materials included
Led by a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Evidence-based content delivered accessibly
Warm, encouraging, and down-to-earth approach
This course offers both insight and action — giving you the understanding behind your experiences and the tools to navigate them more effectively.
Starting Monday 26th January 2026 - 9th March 2026 (with 23rd February off for half term)
7pm - 8pm
Henley-On-Thames
Cost & Booking
£150
Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
FAQs
Do I have to share in the group?
No. There’s no pressure to talk or disclose anything personal. You’re invited to engage in a way that feels right for you.
Is this therapy?
It’s a therapeutic course, not group therapy. You’ll explore psychoeducation, techniques, and reflections, but you won’t be expected to process deep personal issues in the group setting.
Is it suitable if I’m in therapy already?
Yes. This course can complement existing support. If unsure, speak to your therapist.
Is the venue accessible?
Unfortunately, the group room is on the second floor, so there are some steps to climb. Please contact us to discuss access needs. We’ll do our best to help.
What if I cant make a session?
Life happens- we completely understand. If you need to miss a session, that’s absolutely okay. Sarah can email you the session notes and materials so you don’t fall behind.
If you already know you’ll miss several sessions, it may be best to wait for the next programme later in the year. You’re very welcome to join the waitlist so you don’t miss your spot when it runs again.
Do you offer student discount?
Yes — absolutely. If you’re a student or your income is means-tested in any way, please feel free to get in touch. Sarah offers both reduced rates and the option to pay in instalments.