Change the pattern. Change the outcome.
Are you waiting to see Donna? There’s a better way to start.
Recode-Me is the structured six-week psychoeducational program developed by Donna Stambulich, registered clinical psychologist, for people who are serious about change and ready to do the work.
Completing the program is not a waiting room. It is the first stage of your clinical care, and it changes what becomes possible when you arrive.
Does this sound like you?
Your GP or psychiatrist has referred you to Donna for individual psychology. You are motivated. You are ready. You want to get started.
The waitlist is real, and waiting passively is not the best use of that time. You are reading this because you already understand that, and because you want to arrive at your first appointment having already done something meaningful, not just having held on until a space opened up.
Recode-Me is designed for people who have been referred for individual psychology and want to make the most of every session when they get there.
We reduce shame and confusion...
by explaining addiction as a neurological pattern, not a moral failure.
We begin the rewiring process...
by introducing habit restructuring at a neurological level across six structured weeks.
We secure your appointment...
by qualifying you for a guaranteed first appointment with Donna upon completion.
We build regulation skills...
by teaching nervous system stabilisation tools you can use in real time before therapy begins.
We develop your self-understanding...
by addressing shame, self-trust, relationships, and what recovery is actually for.
Does this sound like you?
Your GP or psychiatrist has referred you to Donna for individual psychology. You are motivated. You are ready. You want to get started.
The waitlist is real, and waiting passively is not the best use of that time. You are reading this because you already understand that, and because you want to arrive at your first appointment having already done something meaningful, not just having held on until a space opened up.
Recode-Me is designed for people who have been referred for individual psychology and want to make the most of every session when they get there.
We reduce shame and confusion...
by explaining addiction as a neurological pattern, not a moral failure.
We begin the rewiring process...
by introducing habit restructuring at a neurological level across six structured weeks.
We secure your appointment...
by qualifying you for a guaranteed first appointment with Donna upon completion.
We build regulation skills...
by teaching nervous system stabilisation tools you can use in real time before therapy begins.
We develop your self-understanding...
by addressing shame, self-trust, relationships, and what recovery is actually for.
With RECODE-ME
Without RECODE-ME
What the work looks like in practice.
*All identifying details have been changed or omitted.
She was functioning. She was also drowning.
A professional mother in her late 30s had tried every rule she could impose on herself. Nothing held.
Through the program, she identified the emotional load that alcohol was carrying, and built the tools to carry it differently.
She’s now more present with her children and more stable in her relationship than she’s been in years.
He thought it was just a one-off. It wasn't.
A senior professional in his early 40s came in following a drink driving charge. His focus was the incident.
The program moved focus to the pattern, the cognitive distortions, the high-risk environments, the professional identity that had become a reason not to look.
Sustained abstinence. Licence restored. A different relationship with what had happened.
He was fine at work. Off-roster, the wheels came off.
A FIFO worker in his mid-30s didn’t identify as someone with a problem. Life was structured on-site, but lacked structure off-site.
The program identified roster transitions as the highest-risk window and built a specific plan around them.
As a result, reduced use, re-engagement with family, and a framework that works when the roster doesn’t.
How it works
The Recode-Me Online program delivers five clinically
sequenced phases across six weeks, built on more than
two decades of clinical work in addiction psychology.
It is time-locked and non-bypassable. Phase 1 runs
across the first two weeks to establish the foundational
understanding, with the remaining four phases
delivered one per week.
The program is psychoeducational, not therapy.
It does not replace individual psychology with Donna.
It prepares you for it.
Phase 1: Recognise (weeks 1-2)
Understand the pattern driving your behaviour for the first time.
Phase 2: Regulate
Stabilise your nervous system so change becomes possible.
Phase 3: Rewire
Replace destructive habits with new behavioural pathways.
Phase 4: Regain
Rebuild identity, relationships, and personal agency.
Phase 5: Recode
Lock in change with a structured 90-day reinforcement plan.
Who developed Recode-Me?
Donna Stambulich is a Clinical Psychologist based in Perth, Western Australia and the founder of the Recode-Me framework.
With a background spanning psychology and criminology, Donna has spent more than 20 years working with individuals and families experiencing addiction, emotional distress, behavioural challenges and relationship difficulties.
Donna's Work
Donna’s work focuses on helping people recognise the psychological patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions and behaviours — what she refers to as our internal “coding”.
Through therapy, education and the Recode-Me framework, Donna helps people understand these patterns and begin the process of rewiring healthier ways of thinking, responding and living.
Donna is also the Director of North Perth Psychology Centre and works across therapy, psychological assessment and single expert consultation in the Family Court.
Donna's 'Why'
Donna has spent more than twenty years working with individuals and families affected by addiction, behavioural patterns and emotional distress.
Over time, she came to realise that many people struggling with addiction are not weak or morally flawed, they are caught in powerful psychological and neurological patterns that were learned over time.
Some of this understanding comes from her professional work as a Clinical Psychologist. Some of it comes from lived experience and witnessing how easily human beings can fall into cycles that feel impossible to break.
Recode-Me was created from this intersection of clinical knowledge, her lived experience and a deep belief that people can change when they understand the patterns shaping their lives.
Professional Background
- Clinical Psychologist – Perth, Western Australia
- Founder and Developer of the Recode-Me Framework
- Director – North Perth Psychology Centre
- Degrees in Psychology and Criminology
- Experienced in addiction, behavioural patterns and emotional wellbeing
- Court-appointed Single Expert in Family Court matters
- Therapist, consultant and program developer
- Media commentator and speaker on psychological wellbeing
Choose a Plan that Works for You
Recode-Me Online
- All five modules
- Full workbook suite
- Personal Recode Blueprint
- Relapse Prevention Plan
- Certificate of Completion (program-generated)
- Self-paced
- Nationally available
- Recommended first step for patients on the individual psychology waitlist
- Completion secures your guaranteed first appointment with Donna
Recode-Me Court Program
- All five modules
- Workbook review by Donna Stambulich
- One 45–60 minute sign-off session
- Formal Certificate of Completion on clinical letterhead
- Signed by a registered clinical psychologist
- Suitable for legal and professional use
- Time-locked six-week delivery
- Nationally available via Telehealth
Recode-Me Intensive
- Six weekly one-to-one sessions with Donna Stambulich
- 60–90 minutes per session
- Clinical formulation tailored to the individual
- Certificate of Completion
- Formal Clinical Psychology Treatment Report
- In person at North Perth Psychology Centre or via telehealth nationally
- Limited availability
- Medicare rebates apply for eligible clients with a current Mental Health Treatment Plan
- Up to $145 back per session, across six sessions
- Speak with your GP before enrolling
FAQ
Does completing the program guarantee me an appointment with Donna?
Yes. Completion of the Recode-Me Online program qualifies you for a guaranteed first appointment with Donna Stambulich. This is not a passive waitlist. It is a defined clinical pathway.
Is the program a substitute for therapy?
No. The program is psychoeducational, not therapeutic. It is the recommended preparation for individual psychology with Donna, not a replacement for it.
Can I start the program before my referral is confirmed?
Yes. The program is available to enrol in directly. If you have been referred by a GP or psychiatrist, please mention this when you enquire so we can note your referral pathway.
Will I need to repeat any of this content in individual sessions?
No. The program is designed so that individual sessions build on what you have completed, not over it. Your self-understanding, regulation tools, and relapse prevention work are already done. Your sessions start from there.
What if I am also dealing with other mental health concerns alongside addiction?
The program addresses addiction and related behavioural patterns specifically. If you are managing co-occurring mental health concerns, Donna will address these in individual psychology. The program is designed to complement that work, not compete with it.
Why does Donna recommend this before individual therapy?
Structured psychoeducation prior to individual therapy is supported by research. It reduces shame, builds self-understanding, and means that early sessions can focus on clinical depth rather than foundation-building. You get more from every session.
How long does the program take?
The program is delivered across six weeks in a fixed sequence. Phase 1 (Recognise) runs across the first two weeks because it lays the foundation for everything that follows. The remaining four phases are delivered one per week. The structure is time-locked and non-bypassable. This is not a design limitation; it is a clinical one. The sequence and pacing are what make the work hold.
What does Donna receive when I complete the program?
On completion you receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Donna Stambulich as a registered clinical psychologist, along with your Personal Recode Blueprint and Relapse Prevention Plan. These documents form part of your clinical record and inform the individual work that follows.
Does the program count toward my Mental Health Treatment Plan sessions?
No. The program is psychoeducational and sits outside the Medicare session structure. However, Medicare rebates do apply to the Intensive program for eligible clients. Speak with your GP for details.
How do I enrol?
You can enrol directly through this page. If you have questions about whether the program is right for your situation, use the enquire option and we will respond promptly.
Ready to make the most of your referral?
The Online program is available now. Completing it secures your guaranteed first appointment with Donna and means that when you arrive, you are ready to do the deeper work from the very first session.
Spots in individual psychology with Donna are limited. Completing the program is the most direct path to securing yours.
Don’t sit on a waitlist when you could be using that time. When you complete the program, your place is confirmed. The work has already begun.