If you’re somebody who feels isolated in recovery, and like no one around you really understands – this corner of The Anxious Academy is for you. We know how lonely this journey can feel, and that’s why we’ve built the spaces we wish we had:
Compass Groups – small, structured groups using evidence-based strategies, homework, and accountability – helping you make real progress with others who get it.
Workshops – live masterclasses on key recovery topics : breaking things down, sharing evidence-based tools, and ending with a Q&A.
At The Anxious Academy, we believe recovery is best navigated with support, understanding, and the right tools. That’s why we offer two unique group-based options to empower your journey: Compass Groups and Live Workshops. Whether you’re seeking the regular connection of a small, focused group or the dynamic learning of an interactive workshop, our programs are designed to help you face your fears, build resilience, and embrace a life free from avoidance. Both options provide evidence-based strategies in a compassionate, supportive environment – because recovery doesn’t have to be a solo journey.
Does your recovery feel like a lonely road you’re walking by yourself? Do you ever feel misunderstood by those around you, or unsure if you’re heading in the right direction? It’s common to feel isolated, stuck, or lost when you’re trying to make progress on your own. Compass Groups, led by expert facilitators Andrew and Ferne, offer a collaborative environment to share experiences, learn practical steps, and grow together.
Begins: 30.07.2025 – 16:30 BST (British Summer Time)
Available Worldwide
Session 1: You’re Not Broken – You’re Overwhelmed
Understand DPDR as a biological response and begin building the foundation for tolerance and healing.
A small, live group for support, connection, and real recovery. Join Ferne and Andrew for a private, evidence-based space grounded in lived experience. Each session includes practical tools, homework, and honest conversations. This is a private, confidential session with no recordings.
Tools and strategies to help you live fully without avoidance.
Break free from compulsions and embrace uncertainty.
Retrain your brain and learn to shift focus
Trust your body, and break free from terror.
If you’re someone who feels overwhelmed by recovery advice, never sure what to trust or how to apply it, you’re not alone. Our immersive workshops cut through the noise with science and evidence-based principles, offering clear psychoeducation, practical tools, and live Q&A with two highly trained specialists.
Begins: 01.01.2025 – 19:30
Available Worldwide
Join Ferne and Andrew for a live, content-packed workshop focused on agoraphobia and panic disorder recovery. Together, you’ll explore how to tolerate anxiety without relying on safety behaviours and take actionable steps towards change, all within a supportive and understanding environment.
Attendance is capped at 20 participants to allow for meaningful interaction. This is a private and confidential session with no recordings to ensure a
safe space for all.
Learn to stop enabling, and encourage growth.
Escape the prison of your mind.
Reduce fear and reconnect with life
Tools to help you return to your life.
Begins: 01.01.2025 – 19:30
Available Worldwide
Join Ferne and Andrew for a live, content-packed workshop focused on agoraphobia and panic disorder recovery. Together, you’ll explore how to tolerate anxiety without relying on safety behaviours and take actionable steps towards change, all within a supportive and understanding environment.
Attendance is capped at 20 participants to allow for meaningful interaction. This is a private and confidential session with no recordings to ensure a
safe space for all.
At The Anxious Academy, we provide a safe, compassionate space where healing begins. With evidence-based strategies backed by science, genuine care, and practical tools that have empowered so many others, we’re here to guide you every step of the way – helping you reclaim your life with empathy, understanding, and hope.
