Change the pattern. Change the outcome.
A structured psychoeducational program you can refer with confidence.
Recode-Me is a six-week alcohol, drug and behavioural change program developed by Donna Stambulich, registered clinical psychologist, with more than twenty years of clinical experience in addiction. It is evidence-based, clinically structured, and nationally available via telehealth.
The Family Court of Western Australia has included the Recode-Me Program when making Orders in cases where a parent was required to demonstrate behaviour change.
Recode-Me is now accepting referrals nationally.
Is your client ready for a program that will hold up?
You are a lawyer, Legal Aid coordinator, drug court case manager, GP, or psychiatrist. You need a program you can refer to with confidence, one that is clinically credible, structurally sound, and produces documentation that carries weight in professional and legal contexts.
Most AOD programs available for referral are generic, unverified, and produce certificates that are difficult to defend. Your clients deserve better than that, and so do you. Recode-Me was built for exactly this gap.
Recode-Me accepts referrals from legal and health professionals for clients requiring a structured, evidence-based psychoeducational program with formal clinical documentation on completion.
We deliver structured clinical content...
by sequencing five evidence-based modules across six time-locked weeks.
We ensure the work is done...
by using a non-bypassable sequential structure, one module per week, with no ability to skip ahead.
We support legal and professional contexts...
by producing documentation suitable for use in Family Court, drug court, and professional proceedings.
We document genuine engagement...
by issuing a Certificate of Completion signed by a registered clinical psychologist on clinical letterhead.
We provide nationally available access...
by delivering the program entirely online, with no geographic restriction.
Is your client ready for a program that will hold up?
You are a lawyer, Legal Aid coordinator, drug court case manager, GP, or psychiatrist. You need a program you can refer to with confidence, one that is clinically credible, structurally sound, and produces documentation that carries weight in professional and legal contexts.
Most AOD programs available for referral are generic, unverified, and produce certificates that are difficult to defend. Your clients deserve better than that, and so do you. Recode-Me was built for exactly this gap.
Recode-Me accepts referrals from legal and health professionals for clients requiring a structured, evidence-based psychoeducational program with formal clinical documentation on completion.
We deliver structured clinical content...
by sequencing five evidence-based modules across six time-locked weeks.
We ensure the work is done...
by using a non-bypassable sequential structure, one module per week, with no ability to skip ahead.
We support legal and professional contexts...
by producing documentation suitable for use in Family Court, drug court, and professional proceedings.
We document genuine engagement...
by issuing a Certificate of Completion signed by a registered clinical psychologist on clinical letterhead.
We provide nationally available access...
by delivering the program entirely online, with no geographic restriction.
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.
Program credentials
The program has been directed by name in Family Court of Western Australia proceedings, where a parent was required to demonstrate behaviour change as a condition of Orders.
Donna Stambulich is a registered clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of clinical experience in addiction. She functions as a Family Court Single Expert Witness, which is the only context in which a psychologist may be formally designated as an expert in proceedings. The Certificate of Completion is issued on her clinical letterhead and signed in that capacity.
The program is time-locked and non-bypassable. One module per week. Sequential access only. It is not possible to complete this program overnight. The certificate reflects that.
How it works
Recode-Me delivers a five-phase psychoeducational
framework across six weeks, built on more than two
decades of clinical work in addiction psychology.
The structure is non-negotiable and non-bypassable.
Phase 1 runs across two weeks, the remaining four
phases are delivered weekly. The sequence is clinically
determined.
We do not provide individual psychological therapy,
medical detox, crisis intervention, residential
rehabilitation, medication support, group therapy, or
court representation.
We provide one thing, a structured, clinically grounded
psychoeducational program with formal documentation
on completion.
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.
The clinician behind Recode-Me
Donna Stambulich is a registered clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of clinical experience in addiction.
She is the founder and developer of the Recode-Me framework and the Director of North Perth Psychology Centre in Perth, Western Australia.
Donna holds degrees in psychology and criminology. She is appointed as a Single Expert Witness in Family Court matters. As a Single Expert, Donna understands the standard of documentation, clinical rigour, and evidentiary quality that courts and legal professionals require. The Recode-Me program is built to meet it.
Donna’s work sits at the intersection of clinical knowledge and lived understanding of recovery. The Recode-Me framework was developed from this intersection, and from the recognition that many people caught in addiction are not failing from lack of motivation, but from the absence of a structured psychological framework for change.
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
What documentation does the client receive on completion?
On completion of all program requirements, the client receives a formal Certificate of Completion issued on clinical letterhead and signed by Donna Stambulich as a registered clinical psychologist. The Court Program also includes a sign-off session and workbook review. The Intensive program includes a formal Clinical Psychology Treatment Report in addition to the certificate.
Is it possible to rush or bypass the program?
No. The program is time-locked and non-bypassable. One module is released per week in a fixed sequence. Sequential access is enforced. It is not possible to complete the program in less than six weeks. The certificate reflects genuine structured engagement.
Is the program available outside Western Australia?
Yes. All three program tiers are nationally available online. There is no geographic restriction on referral.
Can clients self-refer, or must referrals come through a professional?
Clients can self-refer directly. A professional referral is not required for any program tier. If you are referring a client, please include relevant context about their legal or clinical situation so we can ensure they are directed to the most appropriate tier.
Is Recode-Me a therapy program?
No. Recode-Me is a psychoeducational program. It is structured, evidence-based, and clinically developed, but it is not individual psychological therapy. Individual psychology with Donna Stambulich is available separately through North Perth Psychology Centre, and is also available as a structured next step following completion of the Online program.
Can the certificate be used in Family Court proceedings?
Yes. The program has been directed by name by the Family Court of Western Australia in individual proceedings. The Certificate of Completion is issued by a registered clinical psychologist who also functions as a Family Court Single Expert Witness and is suitable for use in legal proceedings.
Which program tier should I recommend for a client in legal proceedings?
The Court Program is the recommended tier for clients involved in Family Court, drug court, or other legal proceedings. It includes workbook review by Donna Stambulich, a formal sign-off session, and a Certificate of Completion specifically designed for legal and professional contexts. Where a higher level of clinical documentation is required, the Intensive program produces a formal Clinical Psychology Treatment Report in addition to the certificate.
How do I make a referral?
Referrals can be made directly through this page. We respond to all professional referrals promptly. If you have questions about which program tier is appropriate for your client, use the enquire option and we will advise.
What is Donna Stambulich's professional background?
Donna Stambulich is a registered clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of clinical experience in addiction. She functions as a Family Court Single Expert Witness, which is the only context in which a psychologist may be formally designated as an expert in proceedings. She developed the Recode-Me framework from clinical practice and holds a lived understanding of recovery that informs the program’s design.
Does the program address co-occurring mental health concerns?
The program is designed specifically for addiction and destructive behavioural patterns. Co-occurring mental health concerns are addressed in individual psychology, which is available separately. The program is designed to complement other clinical support, not replace it.
Ready to make a referral?
Recode-Me is accepting referrals nationally. The program is available via telehealth with no geographic restriction.
Places in the Intensive program are limited. For clients requiring the highest level of clinical documentation, early referral is recommended.When your client needs a program that produces documentation you can defend, and that reflects genuine structured engagement with a clinically developed framework, Recode-Me is the referral.
Contact RECODE-ME and Donna Stambulich
Suite 4 Level 1. 8 Howlett St, North Perth Western Australia 6006, Australia.
donna@nppsych.com.au