
HERE'S HOW WE CAN HELP:
It's time to get the mental health support you want and deserve.
THE THREE-STEP ENGAGEMENT PATHWAY TO FEELING BETTER
FIRST STEPS TO OVERCOMING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Sarah wanted to let go of the guilt and blame...
STEP 1 – Replace self-blame with compassionate self-care
You've been feeling weighed down by self-doubt and guilt, unsure why you can't "snap out of it." In this consult, we’ll help you understand why you feel the way you do and teach you to silence the inner critic. You’ll learn to treat yourself with the compassion you’d offer a friend, replacing blame with actionable lifestyle change that paves the way for genuine progress.
CONSULT 1 | THE MEDICAL WORKUP

Steph wanted to stop stressing and get a decent nights sleep...
STEP 2 – Quiet your mind and regain control
Anxious thoughts and stress have been stealing your peace. In this step, you'll learn simple, evidence-based strategies like CBT, problem-solving therapy, and mindfulness to manage worry and anxiety. Picture waking up refreshed, with a calm mind, ready to tackle the day.
CONSULT 2 | BUILD YOUR SKILLS

Matt wanted to reconnect with his partner...
STEP 3 – Strengthen your connections and feel safe
When you’re struggling, it’s easy to pull away from others. This final consult teaches you to lean into your support network and create open, judgment-free connections. With a personal safety plan, you'll rebuild trust and feel supported by loved ones, strengthening your relationships.
CONSULT 3 | SUPPORT AND SUICIDE SAFETY
HI THERE!
I'm Dr Shiromi.
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. As an Australian GP with a passion for mental health, I’ve seen firsthand how daunting it can feel to take that first step. That’s why I developed First Steps to Overcoming Depression and Anxiety - an online self-guided program designed to provide practical, evidence-based tools to help you start feeling better today.
No fluff, nothing complicated - just simple strategies to help you quiet those racing thoughts, regain your energy, and get back to being you. Whether it’s navigating those first waves of anxiety or breaking free from the fog of low moods, this program empowers you to take control of your mental health.
Let’s take that first step toward building a solid path forward - because you deserve to feel good and thrive, both for yourself and the people who depend on you.

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Let’s shake off the fear and take that first step…
You’re not alone, even if it feels that way. Behind the doors of a GP’s office, countless others have stood where you are now - overwhelmed, unsure, and stuck in self-doubt. The difference between staying stuck and moving forward? They took small, meaningful steps toward change, guided by practical tools and a bit of expert help.
That’s where First Steps to Overcoming Depression and Anxiety comes in. Together, we’ll help you shift from feeling stuck to feeling supported, giving you the confidence to take control of your mental health and start living the life you deserve.