Helping families work together toward recovery
Psychosis doesn’t just affect the person going through it — it can impact the whole family. That’s why we offer Family Intervention, a structured, evidence-based approach that brings people together to improve understanding, reduce stress, and support recovery.
You don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to help you make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward together.
What is Family Intervention?
Family Intervention is a series of sessions involving the person experiencing psychosis and the people who support them — usually family members, carers or close friends. A trained practitioner facilitates each session and guides the conversation in a safe and respectful space.
It’s not about blame — it’s about building shared understanding and working as a team.
What it can help with
Family Intervention sessions are tailored to your situation. They can help with:
- Understanding psychosis and what it means
- Talking about difficult experiences
- Improving communication and reducing conflict
- Finding practical ways to support recovery
- Managing stress and emotional reactions
- Preparing for setbacks or relapse
- Creating a plan for staying well together
Sessions are confidential, structured, and always based on your consent and comfort levels.
Who can take part?
We welcome a broad definition of “family.” Sessions may include:
- Parents or step-parents
- Siblings
- Partners or spouses
- Extended family members
- Close friends or chosen family
We encourage the person with lived experience to take part, but we can also work with families separately if needed.
How many sessions are offered?
We typically offer 10 to 12 sessions over several months. These may be weekly or fortnightly depending on your needs. Each session lasts around 60–90 minutes and can take place in person or virtually.
Sessions are facilitated by trained staff who receive regular supervision to ensure quality and safety
How to access Family Intervention
If someone you care about is supported by our EIP service, you can ask their care coordinator about Family Intervention. It’s part of the standard support we offer and is available to all families and carers who would find it helpful.
Feedback from families
“It helped us feel less like we were walking on eggshells.”
“We could finally talk about things openly without it turning into a row.”
“It gave us tools we still use now.”