Before Blue: A mental health coaching program to get you from stress to strength

Before Blue is an early intervention mental health program designed specifically for employees like you.

Available to employees of participating organisations aged 18+, this program provides the tools and support you need to manage stress, build resilience, and enhance your overall mental wellbeing.

Why choose Before Blue to support your mental health in the workplace?

Personalised support — work with the same coach throughout your journey, ensuring continuity and personalised care.
Confidential sessions — your privacy is our priority. All sessions are completely confidential.
Flexible schedule — fit your mental health care around your work commitments.
Evidence-based techniques — our program uses Low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) to guide you through the process.
Early intervention — address concerns before they become overwhelming.

Trusted expertise, proven results

Beyond Blue combines expert coaching with practical tools to help you improve your mental health. The program builds lasting resilience and helps you to develop lifelong coping skills that you can use at work and at home. From PwC’s NewAccess Workplace Evaluation survey conducted over 2021 to 2024, we found that 72% of participants saw improvement in symptoms of mental health, and improved functioning in the workplace.

of participants were satisfied or highly satisfied with the program

people felt better after completing the program

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How can Before Blue help you?

Manage Work and Life Stress: Learn effective strategies to handle workplace and life pressures.
Improve Work-Life Balance: Develop skills to better juggle your professional and personal life.
Build Resilience: Strengthen your ability to bounce back from challenges.
Prevent Burnout: Learn to recognise and address signs of burnout before things stack up.

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Is Before Blue right for you?

Before Blue is ideal if you're:

Feeling overwhelmed or stressed
Looking to improve your mental wellbeing
Wanting to build resilience and coping skills
Seeking support before issues stack up

And much more. If you’re unsure if the program is right for you, call us on (03 9810 6100) to have a chat with a coach or submit the enquiry form below and we’ll be in touch.

If you’re in crisis, Before Blue may not be right for you. For other support options, talk to your GP or visit Get mental health support.

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The difference from my headspace now to 7 weeks ago is like night & day. My Coach gave me all the tools I need to continually improve and stay positive.

Before Blue (NewAccess) participant

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Check Availability

Before Blue is offered through your employer. Check your company's intranet or speak with HR to confirm your access.

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Sign Up

Follow the provided instructions to register for the program or submit your interest in the form below.

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Meet Your Coach

Select your preferred mental health coach and begin your journey to better mental wellbeing.

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How Before Blue mental health coaching works — Initial session

At the first session with your coach, you will:

complete questionnaires
talk through your challenges - choosing one or two issues to focus on
develop a problem statement - defining exactly what the issues are
create a plan based on your needs - including practical actions to tackle the issues
start coaching.

Your coach will then talk to you about booking follow up sessions to work through the program and monitor progress.

If you need different support than what Before Blue can offer, your coach will help you find a more appropriate service.

Meet our coaches

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Five weekly sessions — up to 30 minutes

Each week you will work with your Before Blue coach to review their progress and work through your planned actions.

Your coach will give you practical activities to complete between sessions.

At the final session, your coach will help decide whether you need to seek more support. Around 30% of people who complete Before Blue may need more support. This could include talking to a GP or seeing a psychologist.

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Online and phone delivery for convenience

The participant can complete the program remotely from anywhere in Australia by video call or phone. Sessions can be booked between Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST). The program is closed on public holidays.

Measurable results

At each session, you will review your progress with your coach to see how you’re tracking. 7 out of 10 people who participate in Before Blue report a significant reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Before Blue helped me manage my work stress more effectively. The personalised sessions made a huge difference in my daily life.

Before Blue (NewAccess) participant

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What is the difference between Before Blue and an EAP?

Before Blue and EAP offer distinct approaches to supporting individuals facing challenges.

Before Blue provides a structured early intervention consisting of up to 8 mental health coaching sessions with the same coach, empowering individuals with practical tools and monitoring progress closely through outcome measures. Rooted in an evidence-based service framework and LiCBT treatment guide, Before Blue ensures a safe, effective and focused approach towards achieving tangible results.

In contrast, EAP usually focuses on immediate stress reduction with an Allied Health clinician (often a counsellor or psychologist rather than a coach), traditionally to manage 'in the moment' distress.

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Need assistance?

If you're an employee of a participating organisation and have a question about the program or would like to find out more before registering, visit our FAQs page or call us on (03) 9810 6100 to have a chat with a coach.

Alternatively, submit the form below and we'll be in touch!

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Before Blue: A mental health coaching program to get you from stress to strength

Why choose Before Blue to support your mental health in the workplace?

Trusted expertise, proven results

of participants were satisfied or highly satisfied with the program

people felt better after completing the program

people would recommend the program to others

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said they were more engaged at work

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How can Before Blue help you?

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Is Before Blue right for you?

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How to get started with Before Blue at your workplace

Check Availability

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Sign Up

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Meet Your Coach

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How Before Blue mental health coaching works — Initial session

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Five weekly sessions — up to 30 minutes

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Online and phone delivery for convenience

Measurable results

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What is the difference between Before Blue and an EAP?

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Need assistance?

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Make wellbeing a part of your every day

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people would recommend the program to others

said they were more engaged at work

How can Before Blue help you?

Is Before Blue right for you?

Check Availability

Sign Up

Meet Your Coach

How Before Blue mental health coaching works — Initial session

Five weekly sessions — up to 30 minutes

What is the difference between Before Blue and an EAP?

Make wellbeing a part of your every day

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