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INTENSIVE THERAPY WEEKEND
With Azita Abdollahian
“This was like 6 months of therapy in one weekend!”
Stop surviving. Start healing. Discover what's possible in just one weekend.
What could change if you gave yourself an entire weekend to focus on the things that matter most?
Whether you're navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or depression, processing grief, recovering from a divorce, dealing with family conflict or estrangement, moving through menopause, or simply feeling like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way, you deserve more than trying to fit your healing into the spare hours of an already overwhelming life.
Introducing Intensive Therapy Weekend by The Project Of You, a deeply personalised therapeutic experience with psychotherapist Azita Abdollahian, designed to give you dedicated time, space and professional guidance to explore the patterns, challenges and emotions that have been holding you back.
Choose the experience that suits you: join online from the comfort of your own home, attend in-person workshops at Carnelian House, or immerse yourself in the complete residential experience.
Three options. One weekend. A meaningful investment in yourself.
What if you didn't have to wait another week to keep going?
You know that feeling when you're finally getting somewhere in your therapy session?
You've exchanged pleasantries, talked about your week, worked through the surface-level details. You're just beginning to understand why something affects you so deeply. You're connecting the dots, uncovering patterns and getting closer to what really needs attention.
And then, just as things start to make sense, your session ends.
You go back to your life, your responsibilities and the same situations you've been trying to navigate. You wait another week to pick up where you left off, hoping you can hold on to the insights you've uncovered in the meantime.
For some people, weekly therapy is exactly what they need. But for others, the pace of traditional sessions can feel limiting, particularly when they're navigating something significant and need more dedicated time to work through it.
You don't always need another hour. Sometimes, you need the space to go deeper.
The Intensive Therapy Weekend offers a different way to engage in therapeutic work. Instead of spreading your experience across weeks, months and years of appointments, you dedicate a concentrated period of time to yourself, supported by Azita through a structured series of intensive, guided workshops tailored specifically to your needs.
There is time to explore. Time to reflect. Time to recognise the patterns that may have been difficult to see before. And time to actually work with what comes up, rather than having to put everything aside when the clock runs out.
This is your opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and give your own wellbeing the attention it deserves.
You don't have to be in crisis to know something needs to change.
Perhaps you've been carrying something for months, or even years. Perhaps life has changed, but you're still trying to find your footing. Or perhaps you've become so accustomed to holding everything together for everyone else that you've forgotten what it feels like to take care of yourself.
You might recognise yourself in one of these experiences.
Navigating a major life transition
Divorce, separation, career changes, retirement, becoming a parent or entering a new chapter of life can leave you questioning who you are and what comes next.
Grief, loss and letting go
You may be grieving someone you've lost, a relationship that has ended, a future you imagined or a version of yourself you're struggling to leave behind.
Family conflict and estrangement
Difficult family dynamics can run deep. You might be navigating broken relationships, painful boundaries, unresolved childhood experiences or the decision to distance yourself from people you love.
Anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm
You may feel stuck in your own thoughts, disconnected from yourself, exhausted by everyday life or unsure how to move forward when everything feels harder than it should.
Menopause and changing identities
Physical and emotional changes can bring questions about identity, relationships, self-worth and what this next stage of life means for you.
Repeating patterns you can't seem to break
Perhaps you understand your patterns intellectually, yet still find yourself reacting in familiar ways. You want to make different choices, feel differently and build a relationship with yourself that isn't shaped by the same old struggles.
Feeling lost, disconnected or ready for more
Nothing has to be falling apart for you to want something to change. You might simply know you're ready to understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters and move into your next chapter with greater clarity.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't need to arrive with all the answers.
You just need to be willing to give yourself the time and attention you've been needing.
Only a few private retreats available per month
What Clients Are Saying
“It felt like six months of therapy in one weekend.”
“I had been trying to work through the same issues for years, and although weekly therapy had helped me understand some of my patterns, I always felt like we were just getting to the important stuff when the session ended. Spending an entire weekend with Azita was a completely different experience. We had the time to really explore what was going on beneath the surface, connect the dots and work through things I had been carrying for so long. I left with a clarity I hadn't experienced before and practical tools I could actually use in my everyday life. I honestly can't recommend this experience enough.”
— Individual Intensive Retreat Client
“The most valuable investment I've made in myself.”
“I'd been putting off getting support because of the time commitment and the thought of having to fit weekly appointments around work and everything else in my life. The intensive weekend made getting the support I needed feel much more accessible. Having dedicated time to focus entirely on myself, without the distractions of everyday life, was incredibly powerful. In just a few days, I gained insights that had taken me months to approach before. When I considered the concentrated time, the depth of the experience and everything I took away, it felt like such a worthwhile investment in my mental health. I wish I'd done it sooner.”
— Individual Intensive Retreat Client
“I arrived feeling completely lost. I left feeling like I could finally move forward.”
“I was navigating a really difficult chapter of my life and felt overwhelmed by everything I was trying to process. I knew I needed support, but I didn't want to spend months talking around the same issues without feeling like I was moving forward. Working with Azita over an intensive weekend gave me the space to slow down, be honest about what I was experiencing and understand myself in a completely different way. The experience was challenging at times, but also incredibly freeing. I left with a better understanding of my patterns, more clarity about my next steps and a renewed sense of confidence in myself. It was genuinely transformative.”
— Individual Intensive Retreat Client
“I never realised how much we could achieve by dedicating a few days to ourselves.”
“Between work, family responsibilities and everyday life, I had spent years putting my own wellbeing last. The idea of committing to months of appointments felt overwhelming, so I kept telling myself I'd get around to it eventually. The intensive weekend was an opportunity to finally prioritise myself. Having Azita's guidance over several days allowed me to explore things in depth, rather than rushing through them in an hour and waiting another week to continue. I came away with a new perspective on myself and practical strategies I could keep working with. For anyone who has been putting off their mental health, I'd absolutely recommend exploring this option. The concentrated format was accessible for my schedule and felt like an incredibly worthwhile investment.”
— Individual Intensive Retreat Client
“More than just talking about my problems. I finally started understanding them.”
“I had spent a long time understanding my struggles intellectually, but I still found myself repeating the same patterns. I wanted more than another conversation about what I already knew. The intensive work with Azita helped me explore those patterns more deeply and consider what I could do differently. Having several days dedicated to this work made the experience feel connected and purposeful. There was time to reflect, ask questions and work through the things that came up. I left with insights and tools that I continue to use. It was one of the most meaningful investments I've made in my personal growth.”
— Individual Intensive Retreat Client
Your Story Can Be Next
These people once stood where you are now: hurt, disconnected, and unsure if they could continue. Today, they are living proof that healing and transformation is possible if you give yourself the chance.
Azita has guided countless people through this same journey and she can guide you too. Don't wait until it's too late.
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Why an Intensive Therapy Weekend?
Because meaningful work deserves meaningful time.
Azita Abdollahian has developed an intensive workshop-based approach that creates space for focused, personalised therapeutic exploration over a dedicated weekend.
Rather than treating each session as an isolated appointment, the weekend gives you an opportunity to engage with related themes across a more concentrated period, allowing insights and reflections to build as the experience unfolds.
Dedicated time for you
For one weekend, your personal growth and wellbeing take centre stage. You aren't trying to squeeze everything into an hour between work meetings, family commitments or daily responsibilities.
A deeper exploration of your patterns
Explore the experiences, beliefs, emotional responses and relationship patterns that may be influencing how you feel and how you move through life.
A personalised experience
Your challenges, history and goals are unique to you. The workshops are guided by your individual needs, with the aim of helping you develop a clearer understanding of what you're experiencing and what may help you move forward.
Space to process and reflect
Therapeutic work can bring up important emotions and realisations. A dedicated weekend creates more room to pause, reflect and integrate what you're exploring, rather than immediately returning to the demands of everyday life.
Practical tools to take home
The experience is designed to give you practical resources, guided exercises and workbooks to support continued reflection and application beyond the weekend.
An investment that prioritises you
You've probably spent time, energy and money supporting other people, meeting expectations and keeping life moving. This is an opportunity to make a deliberate investment in your own wellbeing.
Imagine leaving your weekend with a clearer understanding of yourself, new perspectives on the challenges you're facing and practical ways to continue moving forward.
That's what this experience is designed to help you work towards.
Meet your therapist
Azita Abdollahian
Psychotherapist | Clinical Social Worker | Founder of The Project Of You
Azita's work is centred on helping people understand themselves more deeply, recognise the patterns influencing their lives and relationships, and create meaningful opportunities for change.
As a psychotherapist and the founder of The Project Of You, Azita brings a direct, engaged and compassionate approach to therapeutic work. She creates space to explore what is happening beneath the surface, challenge familiar ways of thinking and identify new possibilities for moving forward.
Her intensive approach brings together guided therapeutic workshops, structured reflection and practical resources within a dedicated experience designed around your needs.
Whether you're processing a significant life event, navigating difficult family relationships, feeling overwhelmed by your emotions or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, the focus remains on you: your experiences, your challenges and the changes you want to work towards.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you arrive. That's part of what the weekend is for.
Choose your Intensive Therapy Weekend
Three ways to experience your weekend
Every option gives you dedicated time with Azita and access to intensive workshops. The difference is how you choose to experience them.
ONLINE INTENSIVE
Your weekend. Your home. Your time.
From the comfort of your own home.
This ultra accessible online intensive option is perfect for individuals with stricter schedules, kids, work, or even those in other states and countries who still want to experience the benefits of a one-on-one intensive therapy weekend.
You don't need to travel or arrange accommodation to dedicate a weekend to yourself. With the Online Intensive, Azita guides you through your intensive workshop experience via Zoom, allowing you to participate from wherever you feel comfortable.
Choose a weekend that works with your schedule, create a quiet space for yourself and give this time the attention it deserves.
Your experience includes:
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Intensive guided workshops with Azita via Zoom.
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A structured experience focused on your individual needs and goals.
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Workbooks and relevant workshop materials provided to you.
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The convenience and privacy of participating from home.
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The opportunity to reflect and work through the material in your own familiar environment.
Ideal for: People who want a focused, intensive experience without travelling or arranging accommodation, including those joining us from interstate or overseas.
Your investment: [INSERT PRICE]
Format: Online via Zoom
Dates: Choose a mutually available weekend with Azita
IN-PERSON INTENSIVE
Face-to-face workshops at Carnelian House.
Be present. Step away from your routine. Give yourself the space to focus.
For those who prefer to work face-to-face, the In-Person Intensive offers guided workshops with Azita at the beautiful Carnelian House in Kurrajong, surrounded by nature.
You'll attend your workshops in person, with light refreshments provided throughout the experience. Accommodation is arranged independently, giving you the flexibility to return home each evening or organise your own place to stay nearby.
It's an opportunity to step outside your usual environment, dedicate meaningful time to yourself and engage in focused therapeutic work in person.
Your experience includes:
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In-person intensive workshops with Azita.
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A dedicated workshop environment at Carnelian House.
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Light refreshments, including tea, coffee, juices, fruit and pastries.
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Workbooks and relevant workshop materials.
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Time away from your everyday routine to focus on your own needs.
Ideal for: People living in or near Kurrajong, the Hawkesbury and greater Sydney, or those happy to arrange their own accommodation.
Your investment: [INSERT PRICE]
Location: Carnelian House, Kurrajong, NSW
Accommodation: Not included
Dates: Choose a mutually available weekend with Azita
THE COMPLETE EXPERIENCE
Our most popular option, for a reason.
The complete experience is our most popular choice with good reason. The most transformative experience for those seeking deep, profound change. Stay at Carnelian House, wake up to the crisp mountain air and the sound of birds singing in the trees. Switch off from the hustle of the outside world, reset your nervous system and be fully taken care of by our team. This is your invitation to immerse yourself fully in the experience.
This is so much more than attending workshops. It's an opportunity to step away from your everyday responsibilities and give yourself an entire weekend in which your wellbeing is the priority.
From the moment you arrive at Carnelian House, the details are taken care of. Your accommodation, meals and restorative activities are organised for you, leaving you with more space to focus on yourself and the work you came to do.
You'll have your own private room with an ensuite, enjoy nourishing meals prepared by an in-house chef and experience the benefits of taking time away from your usual environment.
Alongside your intensive workshops with Azita, you'll have access to restorative experiences designed to complement your weekend, including morning yoga, meditation and sound healing.
Between workshops, take time to enjoy the pool, spa, gym and sauna, or simply slow down and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
There is no need to rush home, organise meals or return immediately to your usual responsibilities. You can give yourself permission to be fully present.
Your complete experience includes:
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Intensive workshops with Azita, focused on your individual needs.
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Accommodation at Carnelian House for the duration of your retreat.
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Your own private room with an ensuite.
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Delicious meals prepared by an in-house chef.
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Morning yoga and meditation.
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Sound healing.
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Access to the pool, spa, gym and sauna.
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A peaceful natural setting away from everyday distractions.
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Workbooks and relevant workshop materials.
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The opportunity to dedicate an entire weekend to yourself, your wellbeing and your personal growth.
Ideal for: People who want the most immersive experience, value having every detail taken care of and are ready to dedicate a weekend entirely to themselves.
Your investment: [INSERT PRICE]
Location: Carnelian House, Kurrajong, NSW
Accommodation: Private room with ensuite included
Dates: Choose a mutually available weekend with Azita
Which experience is right for you?
Whether you join online or immerse yourself in the complete residential experience, the purpose remains the same: to give yourself dedicated time to explore what matters, work towards meaningful change and leave with tools you can continue using in everyday life.
Choose online if flexibility and convenience are your priorities.
Choose in-person if you value face-to-face workshops and prefer to organise your own accommodation.
Choose the complete experience if you want to step away from your usual environment, have everything taken care of and make the most of your time with Azita.
There is no single right way to invest in yourself. There is only the option that best fits your needs, circumstances and goals.
Your weekend could be the beginning of something different.
Think about what you've been carrying.
The conversations you keep replaying in your head. The family dynamics you don't know how to navigate. The grief you haven't had much space to process. The anxiety that follows you through your day. The patterns you understand but still struggle to change.
Now imagine giving yourself an entire weekend to focus on those things, with professional guidance, structured workshops and practical resources to support you.
Not because everything needs to be fixed in two days.
Not because you should have everything figured out by Sunday afternoon.
But because you deserve the opportunity to stop putting yourself last and start giving your own wellbeing the time it needs.
You cannot always control what life brings your way. But you can choose to make space to understand your experiences, explore your options and work towards a different way forward.
You have spent enough time waiting for the right moment to prioritise yourself.
Let's make space for it.
Ready to explore your Intensive Therapy Weekend?
Enquire with The Project Of You to discuss your needs, find the right option and arrange a weekend that works for you.
All enquiries are confidential. Intensive Therapy Weekend is a therapeutic experience, not a guarantee of a particular outcome. Suitability, scope and scheduling will be discussed before booking.
What to Expect
A Weekend Designed Around You
Your Intensive Therapy Weekend is tailored to your individual needs, challenges and goals. Over a dedicated period of focused therapeutic work, you'll have the time and space to explore what's been weighing on you, understand yourself more deeply and begin working towards meaningful change.
Your experience may include:
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Intensive, guided therapeutic workshops designed to explore underlying patterns, beliefs, emotional responses and experiences that may be affecting your wellbeing.
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Restorative practices such as breathwork, meditation and mindfulness to support reflection, emotional awareness and reconnection with yourself.
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Deeper personal exploration to help you make sense of your experiences, recognise recurring patterns and develop new perspectives.
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Practical tools and strategies you can take home and continue applying to your everyday life.
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Dedicated time to reflect and process without the usual distractions, competing responsibilities or pressure of everyday life.
This isn't about trying to solve everything in a single weekend. It's about giving yourself the opportunity to engage in meaningful therapeutic work without constantly having to stop just as you're getting somewhere.
With Azita's guidance, you'll have space to explore what's happening beneath the surface, connect the dots and identify the steps that may help you move forward.
Picture This
Imagine waking up feeling a little clearer about what's been weighing on you.
Imagine understanding why certain situations affect you so deeply, recognising the patterns you keep repeating and feeling better equipped to respond differently.
Imagine no longer feeling quite so consumed by the same thoughts, emotions or unresolved experiences. Instead, you begin to see new possibilities, make decisions with greater clarity and feel more connected to yourself and what matters to you.
Perhaps you're navigating a divorce, processing grief, working through family estrangement, struggling with anxiety or depression, or trying to find your footing after a major life transition. Whatever you're carrying, imagine having the time and support to give it the attention it deserves.
You don't have to keep navigating everything on your own. And you don't have to wait until you reach breaking point to prioritise yourself.
A weekend won't magically resolve every challenge, but it can create valuable opportunities for insight, reflection and change. What you do with those opportunities can become the beginning of a different way forward.
Give Yourself the Time You've Been Waiting For
You've probably spent months, perhaps years, telling yourself that you'll slow down when work settles, when the family needs less from you or when life becomes a little easier.
But what if you stopped waiting for the perfect time and made time for yourself instead?
You deserve the opportunity to understand your experiences, work through what has been holding you back and invest in your own wellbeing.
Azita's Intensive Therapy Weekend gives you dedicated time to step away from everyday demands and focus on what matters most to you, with professional guidance and practical tools to support your next steps.
You spend so much of your life showing up for everyone else. This weekend is an opportunity to show up for yourself.
Ready to Begin?
Your Intensive Therapy Weekend can take place online from home, in person at Carnelian House, or as a complete residential experience.
Choose the option that suits your needs, explore available dates and take the first step towards making your wellbeing a priority.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. You just need to give yourself the opportunity.
Enquire About Your Intensive Therapy Weekend
Private weekends are scheduled by arrangement and subject to availability. Get in touch with The Project Of You to discuss your needs and find the right experience for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is an Intensive Therapy Weekend different from weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy offers ongoing support over time, while an intensive weekend provides a more concentrated period of therapeutic exploration. The format may suit people who want dedicated time to focus on particular concerns without spreading the experience across multiple weekly appointments. An intensive is not automatically a replacement for ongoing therapy, and the most appropriate approach depends on your circumstances and needs.
What can I work on during my weekend?
Your focus will depend on your individual circumstances and goals. Areas may include life transitions, grief, separation or divorce, family conflict, estrangement, anxiety, depression, identity, self-worth, emotional overwhelm and recurring patterns in relationships or everyday life. Your needs and the suitability of the intensive format will be discussed before booking.
Do I need to be experiencing a mental health crisis?
No. You may be navigating a difficult period, working through a specific issue or simply wanting to understand yourself better. However, an intensive format isn't appropriate for every situation, so an initial discussion will help establish whether it is suitable for you.
Can I choose my own dates?
Yes. You can nominate weekends that work for you, and we'll confirm dates subject to Azita's availability and the arrangements for your chosen option.
Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?
You'll receive guidance about what to expect and any relevant preparation before your weekend. Workbooks and workshop materials will be provided as part of the experience.
Is accommodation included?
Accommodation is included in the Complete Experience option, which provides a private room with an ensuite at Carnelian House. The In-Person Intensive does not include accommodation, while the Online Intensive takes place from your own home.
Will one weekend resolve everything I'm dealing with?
There is no guarantee that a weekend will resolve a particular issue or produce a specific outcome. Intensive therapeutic work can offer valuable opportunities for reflection, insight and developing practical strategies, but meaningful change can take time and may require continued support after the weekend. The aim is to give you dedicated space to work towards your goals and identify useful next steps.
How do I know which option is right for me?
Get in touch with The Project Of You. We can discuss what you're looking for, answer your questions and help you determine which format may be the best fit.
Your time matters. Your wellbeing matters. And you don't have to keep putting yourself at the bottom of the list.
Is This Retreat Right for You?
This Retreat Is For Individuals Who:
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Are navigating a major life transition, grief, divorce, family conflict, estrangement, anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm.
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Feel stuck in familiar patterns and are ready to understand themselves more deeply and explore a different way forward.
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Want dedicated time and professional guidance to work through challenges that can be difficult to address in everyday life.
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Are ready to show up for themselves, explore uncomfortable emotions and engage meaningfully in the therapeutic process.
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Want a more intensive, focused experience than traditional weekly therapy sessions can offer.
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Are ready to prioritise their wellbeing and invest in their personal growth with guidance from psychotherapist Azita Abdollahian.
This Retreat Is Not For Individuals Who:
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Are looking for a quick fix without being willing to engage in the therapeutic process.
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Expect a single weekend to resolve every challenge or guarantee a particular outcome.
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Are unwilling to reflect on their experiences, explore their patterns or consider new perspectives.
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Require immediate crisis support or a level of ongoing clinical care that cannot be appropriately provided within an intensive weekend format.
Your safety and wellbeing come first. If you're experiencing acute mental health difficulties or are unsure whether an intensive weekend is right for you, we'll discuss your needs and suitability before proceeding.
If you're ready to dedicate a weekend to yourself, gain a deeper understanding of what you're experiencing and work towards meaningful change, this experience is designed for you.