Sunshine Coast Psychologist
Peregian Springs Sunshine Coast, QLD
Phone: 07 5471 2179 Email: jay@appliedpsychology.com.au
Psychologist-Led Online Alcohol and Drug Program
Self-Paced, Private Online AOD Support
and Court-Ready Psychoeducation Across Australia
Developed by Registered Psychologist Jay Beckley, The Wagon is a self-paced, video-based alcohol and other drug (AOD) program designed for adults across Australia. Whether you want to cut back, stop completely, or satisfy legal and court requirements through The Essentials, you can begin immediately in complete privacy.
Is The Wagon the Right Online Alcohol & Drug Program for You?
The Wagon provides a private, structured, self-paced online AOD program utilizing evidence-based psychological frameworks to help you understand your alcohol or drug use and build practical tools for long-term change.
People often choose The Wagon if they want:
A Deeper Understanding of Your Substance Use
A clearer understanding of when, why and how alcohol or other drugs show up in your life, and what keeps the cycle going.
Tools for Managing Urges & Alcohol/Drug Cravings
Practical CBT and mindfulness strategies to ride out cravings and impulses without relying on willpower alone.
Evidence-Based Skills for Thoughts & Emotions
ACT-informed skills for handling unhelpful thinking, shame, stress, and difficult emotions in a workable way rather than returning to old substance use patterns.
Relational Awareness and Communication Tools
A better sense of how substance use can affect relationships, plus practical communication ideas to help reduce conflict and navigate relationship challenges.
A More Helpful Way of Responding to Lapses
A structured, compassionate approach to lapses, so a slip doesn’t automatically become a full return to old patterns.
A Structured Written Relapse Prevention Plan
A clear, practical relapse prevention strategy identifying early warning signs, high-risk triggers, and actionable steps to maintain long-term recovery.
Looking for an Alcohol & Drug Program for Court or Legal Matters?
If you require a psychologist-led AOD program to satisfy court commitments, magistrates, or legal requirements, The Essentials includes completion tracking and formal documentation.
What’s Included in The Wagon Online Program
The Wagon is a self-paced online program you can start immediately. Work through the modules in order, complete the reflection exercises, and build your personalized relapse prevention plan as you go.
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10 video modules: (bite-sized lessons)
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Worksheets: + practical exercises to apply each module
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Self-paced timeline: most people complete it over 4–6 weeks
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Faster option: you can move through it more quickly if your timeframe is short
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Access online, anytime: (phone, tablet, or computer)
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Certificate of completion: provided when you finish
Enrolling to satisfy legal or court requirements? Explore The Essentials Court-Ready Program.
AOD Curriculum: What the Program Covers
The program focuses on the CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Relapse Prevention tools covering the following topics:
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Understanding Substance Use — patterns, impacts, maintaining factors
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Making or Maintaining Change — motivation and sustainable change frameworks
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Triggers & High-Risk Situations — mapping people/places/emotional states
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Cravings & Urge Management — practical strategies (incl. urge surfing)
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Untangling Unhelpful Thoughts — cognitive traps, CBT tools, defusion principles
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Managing Emotions — regulation skills without substance use
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Relationships & Communication — boundaries, support networks
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Setbacks & Lapses — responding early so a wobble doesn’t become a relapse
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Long-term Maintenance — routines, lifestyle supports, values-based living
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Consolidation — forward plan and relapse prevention toolkit
Sample Lesson of Module 4 - Urge Surfing.
Why Choose The Wagon Online Program?
Clinical Experience
Designed and presented by Jay Beckley, a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector.
Evidence-Based Framework
The program is grounded in the Marlatt & Gordon Relapse Prevention Model, a gold-standard clinical approach to behavioral change
Beyond "Willpower"
We move past basic advice to provide specific strategies from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you manage day to day challenges.
Privacy & Autonomy
Access professional-grade psychological tools 24/7 online from the privacy of your home across Australia, allowing you to move at your own pace without group setting pressure.
Meet Jay Beckley - Registered Psychologist & Program Creator
I'm a Registered Psychologist. I've worked in Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) clinical services across a range of settings in New Zealand and Australia since 2010.
I created The Wagon with one clear goal: to make it easier for people to access genuine, evidence-based substance use support anytime, anywhere, without fear of shame or stigma.
Jay Beckley - Registered Psychologist
Master of Educational Psychology (Hons)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Health Science
Your Investment in Change – Online AOD Program Pricing
To cover similar psychoeducational material in individual sessions would usually require several appointments, often totalling around $1,200 or more in standard private psychology fees.
The Wagon provides this same core education and skill-building in a self-paced, private format that you can complete as standalone education or alongside your existing supports.
One-time payment of $699 AUD
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24 Months Access: Revisit any of the 10 modules whenever you need them.
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Complete Toolkit: Includes all video lessons, guided reflections, and downloadable tools.
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Private and Self-Paced: Work through the material at your own pace, on your own terms.
Looking for a Lower-Cost Option for Court or Legal Matters?
If you require a psychologist-led AOD program to satisfy court commitments, magistrates, or legal requirements, The Essentials includes completion tracking and formal documentation.
Simple Steps to Get Started
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Click: Enrol Now
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Enrol: through a secure portal
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Start Module 1: - You get instant access
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Work through the modules: at your own pace
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Have Questions? Read the FAQs below or get in contact
Looking for an Alcohol & Drug Program for Court or Legal Matters?
If you require a psychologist-led AOD program to satisfy court commitments, magistrates, or legal requirements on a lower budget, The Essentials provides a targeted 5-module pathway with completion documentation for $399 AUD.
Frequently Asked Questions & Making an Informed Choice
Choosing the right support is a significant decision.
Below are 6 of the most common questions asked about The Wagon.
On The Wagon Website, I’ve answered an additional 10 commonly asked questions about the program to help you decide if The Wagon is right for you.
Have a Question? Please Get in Contact
Disclaimer: The Wagon does not provide a crisis support service or after hours service. If you require support immediately, please visit the support services page.