Support Groups in Bondi Junction, NSW
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to practice, in a private and a safe setting, the skills that have been developed from Dr. John Gottman’s ground breaking research into what makes relationships last. Dr. Gottman has scientifically analysed the habits of married couples and established a method of correcting the behaviour that puts thousands of marriages on the rocks. He helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship.
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to practice, in a private and a safe setting, the skills that have been developed from Dr. John Gottman’s ground breaking research into what makes relationships last. Dr. Gottman has scientifically analysed the habits of married couples and established a method of correcting the behaviour that puts thousands of marriages on the rocks. He helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship.
A 6-week bereavement support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a partner. Grief following such loss can feel deeply isolating. This small, professionally facilitated group offers a safe, supportive space to connect with others who understand. Together, we will gently explore the many layers of partner grief, including changes in identity and relationships, feelings of loneliness, and ways of moving forward while maintaining connection with your loved one. There is no expectation to share more than you feel comfortable with. The group runs weekly for two hours, with up to eight participants. Start date to be confirmed based on interest.
A 6-week bereavement support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a partner. Grief following such loss can feel deeply isolating. This small, professionally facilitated group offers a safe, supportive space to connect with others who understand. Together, we will gently explore the many layers of partner grief, including changes in identity and relationships, feelings of loneliness, and ways of moving forward while maintaining connection with your loved one. There is no expectation to share more than you feel comfortable with. The group runs weekly for two hours, with up to eight participants. Start date to be confirmed based on interest.
EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a simple but powerful technique where you can change how you feel in a matter of minutes by tapping on acupressure points on the face and body in order to: 1) relax the nervous system 2) rewire the cognition of the brain for positive mindset and 3) restore the body's energy to relive imbalances and negative belief systems. The benefits of EFT in a circle setting are so powerful. These circles are most suited to teens who may be experiencing low self esteem, body issues, school stress, anxiety, depression and the stress of social media culture.
Hosted by The Inner Shine Clinic - Catherine Nyika
Counsellor, AASW
Group meets in Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a simple but powerful technique where you can change how you feel in a matter of minutes by tapping on acupressure points on the face and body in order to: 1) relax the nervous system 2) rewire the cognition of the brain for positive mindset and 3) restore the body's energy to relive imbalances and negative belief systems. The benefits of EFT in a circle setting are so powerful. These circles are most suited to teens who may be experiencing low self esteem, body issues, school stress, anxiety, depression and the stress of social media culture.
A 6-week support group for adults adjusting to the loss of a parent. Losing a parent can bring a complex mix of emotions, along with changes in family roles, identity, and a sense of place within the world. This small, professionally facilitated group offers a calm and supportive space to sit alongside others with shared experiences. Together, we will explore family dynamics, loneliness, and the ongoing impact of loss, while finding ways to continue a meaningful connection with your parent. Participation is always at your own pace. Sessions run weekly for two hours, with dates confirmed based on interest.
A 6-week support group for adults adjusting to the loss of a parent. Losing a parent can bring a complex mix of emotions, along with changes in family roles, identity, and a sense of place within the world. This small, professionally facilitated group offers a calm and supportive space to sit alongside others with shared experiences. Together, we will explore family dynamics, loneliness, and the ongoing impact of loss, while finding ways to continue a meaningful connection with your parent. Participation is always at your own pace. Sessions run weekly for two hours, with dates confirmed based on interest.
I know this relationship isn't healthy... so why can't I let go?" If you've repeated the same painful relationship pattern despite therapy, books or promising yourself "never again", you're not broken. Your nervous system has simply been choosing what's familiar—not what's healthy. From Loop to Love® helps women heal self-abandonment, anxious attachment, people-pleasing and the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck. Through nervous system healing, EFT Tapping & relational insight, you'll stop chasing love outside yourself & become the woman who no longer betrays herself to keep it. Come home to yourself.
Hosted by The Inner Shine Clinic - Catherine Nyika
Counsellor, AASW
Group meets in Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
I know this relationship isn't healthy... so why can't I let go?" If you've repeated the same painful relationship pattern despite therapy, books or promising yourself "never again", you're not broken. Your nervous system has simply been choosing what's familiar—not what's healthy. From Loop to Love® helps women heal self-abandonment, anxious attachment, people-pleasing and the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck. Through nervous system healing, EFT Tapping & relational insight, you'll stop chasing love outside yourself & become the woman who no longer betrays herself to keep it. Come home to yourself.
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These groups meets weekly via zoom and/ or in person for two hours. The group supports individuals struggling with addicted family members or friends. In recovery circles this group is referred to as "Process Group" for short. It is Psychotherapeutic in nature and provides participants the opportunity to create lasting change and personal growth. This group provides a safe environment where individuals can experience fulfilling relationships while creating change.
These groups meets weekly via zoom and/ or in person for two hours. The group supports individuals struggling with addicted family members or friends. In recovery circles this group is referred to as "Process Group" for short. It is Psychotherapeutic in nature and provides participants the opportunity to create lasting change and personal growth. This group provides a safe environment where individuals can experience fulfilling relationships while creating change.
Do you struggle with dissatisfaction with relationships or low self-esteem. What makes life rich and meaningful is the quality of our relationships. Group therapy is a powerful setting where you can learn about and enhance the way you relate to others. Benefits of group therapy: Practise communication skills, Experience non-judgmental support, Build personal resilience and self-acceptance, Practise effective ways of relating to others and Improve relationships with partners, friends, family and at work
Do you struggle with dissatisfaction with relationships or low self-esteem. What makes life rich and meaningful is the quality of our relationships. Group therapy is a powerful setting where you can learn about and enhance the way you relate to others. Benefits of group therapy: Practise communication skills, Experience non-judgmental support, Build personal resilience and self-acceptance, Practise effective ways of relating to others and Improve relationships with partners, friends, family and at work
Through once weekly groups during the school year the KIDSLINK team helps children identify what’s getting in their way socially, name it, and learn strategies and coping skills to compensate for these difficulties. Skills that are focused on include:? Friendship skills Coping with feelings Ability to control impulses Conversation skills Successful play skills Developing a sense of belonging with their peers
Through once weekly groups during the school year the KIDSLINK team helps children identify what’s getting in their way socially, name it, and learn strategies and coping skills to compensate for these difficulties. Skills that are focused on include:? Friendship skills Coping with feelings Ability to control impulses Conversation skills Successful play skills Developing a sense of belonging with their peers
The Recovery Essentials Group Program is the 12-week introduction to addiction recovery that you have been looking for. You will be supported with weekly online learning, weekly interactive online group sessions, and fortnightly individual sessions with your primary therapist to work through your individualised treatment plan. You will learn what addiction is, how it develops, and what the process is to build and maintain long-term recovery. Please visit our website for more information or book an intake call with our team and we look forward to helping you to meet your goals.
The Recovery Essentials Group Program is the 12-week introduction to addiction recovery that you have been looking for. You will be supported with weekly online learning, weekly interactive online group sessions, and fortnightly individual sessions with your primary therapist to work through your individualised treatment plan. You will learn what addiction is, how it develops, and what the process is to build and maintain long-term recovery. Please visit our website for more information or book an intake call with our team and we look forward to helping you to meet your goals.
Groups will be back in 2026 - email to register your interest. chris@sydneycounsellor.org
Groups will be back in 2026 - email to register your interest. chris@sydneycounsellor.org
Existential group psychotherapy is a framework developed by Professor Irvin Yalom and research has demonstrated that it is a highly beneficial way of creating change and developing insight. It's particularly useful for clinicians or student-clinicians who work in health and mental health fields, such as counsellors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and doctors. It is helpful for clinicians or student-clinicians seeking to expand their psychotherapeutic and counselling skills, learn from experienced facilitators, build resilience, manage compassion-fatigue and burn-out, and receive feedback and support in a safe, respectful environment.
Existential group psychotherapy is a framework developed by Professor Irvin Yalom and research has demonstrated that it is a highly beneficial way of creating change and developing insight. It's particularly useful for clinicians or student-clinicians who work in health and mental health fields, such as counsellors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and doctors. It is helpful for clinicians or student-clinicians seeking to expand their psychotherapeutic and counselling skills, learn from experienced facilitators, build resilience, manage compassion-fatigue and burn-out, and receive feedback and support in a safe, respectful environment.
Small group self-care sessions where you will use art/craft materials or photography, to enhance wellbeing in a supportive environment. Guided art making activities foster connections between participants, promote team building and creative thinking. Groups are cost effective and a great way to meet new people in the community. The sessions are perfect for gaining new perspectives and exploring solutions to obstacles getting in the way of a fulfilling life.
Small group self-care sessions where you will use art/craft materials or photography, to enhance wellbeing in a supportive environment. Guided art making activities foster connections between participants, promote team building and creative thinking. Groups are cost effective and a great way to meet new people in the community. The sessions are perfect for gaining new perspectives and exploring solutions to obstacles getting in the way of a fulfilling life.
Through once weekly groups during the school year the KIDSLINK team helps children identify what’s getting in their way socially, name it, and learn strategies and coping skills to compensate for these difficulties. Skills that are focused on include:? Friendship skills Coping with feelings Ability to control impulses Conversation skills Successful play skills Developing a sense of belonging with their peers
Through once weekly groups during the school year the KIDSLINK team helps children identify what’s getting in their way socially, name it, and learn strategies and coping skills to compensate for these difficulties. Skills that are focused on include:? Friendship skills Coping with feelings Ability to control impulses Conversation skills Successful play skills Developing a sense of belonging with their peers
Clinical supervision groups are run monthly for practicing counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and community health/ NGO/social support service teams - both in person and online. Supervision training groups for new or early career counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists and social workers with a focus on skill development, experiential learning and case presentation discussions. All supervision is approved through industry associations - ACA, PACFA, AASW, APS and delivered by Registered Clinical Supervisor. We even cater for 1:1 support, teams through to organizational support, operational strategies and planning.
Clinical supervision groups are run monthly for practicing counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and community health/ NGO/social support service teams - both in person and online. Supervision training groups for new or early career counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists and social workers with a focus on skill development, experiential learning and case presentation discussions. All supervision is approved through industry associations - ACA, PACFA, AASW, APS and delivered by Registered Clinical Supervisor. We even cater for 1:1 support, teams through to organizational support, operational strategies and planning.
Regular Mindfulness and Compassion Classes, for Women, Online zoom to register visit www.compassionecology.com Join one of our nourishing circles where together we cultivate safe hubs where everyone has the opportunity to be heard, understood, and valued. Join a Reflective Practice Circle for Practitioners, where you gain important insight and self care opportunities to sustain you in your role. Cultivate self compassion, overcome perfectionism and boost confidence in your inner wisdom. You are facilitated by Simonette who holds compassionate and mindful spaces for workplaces and communities.
Regular Mindfulness and Compassion Classes, for Women, Online zoom to register visit www.compassionecology.com Join one of our nourishing circles where together we cultivate safe hubs where everyone has the opportunity to be heard, understood, and valued. Join a Reflective Practice Circle for Practitioners, where you gain important insight and self care opportunities to sustain you in your role. Cultivate self compassion, overcome perfectionism and boost confidence in your inner wisdom. You are facilitated by Simonette who holds compassionate and mindful spaces for workplaces and communities.
We are connection and movement first. Designed to be part of something. To belong. But in modern life we can lose our connection to ourselves and others. Avoiding conflict or difficult conversations, our relationships can stay on the surface. But healthy, vibrant relationships are our bedrock, our birthright. And we all have the inbuilt technology, the raw material, to build and sustain them. Unlike any other, this circle will allow you to dive deep. Through the combination of heartful sharing and truth; and guided practices for nervous system regulation and embodiment; this confidential circle will offer growth only possible through the container of community.
We are connection and movement first. Designed to be part of something. To belong. But in modern life we can lose our connection to ourselves and others. Avoiding conflict or difficult conversations, our relationships can stay on the surface. But healthy, vibrant relationships are our bedrock, our birthright. And we all have the inbuilt technology, the raw material, to build and sustain them. Unlike any other, this circle will allow you to dive deep. Through the combination of heartful sharing and truth; and guided practices for nervous system regulation and embodiment; this confidential circle will offer growth only possible through the container of community.
An adult psychology practice in Newtown specialising in assessment and treatment of mental health conditions. Offering practical support with a strong record of treating anxiety, trauma and relationship issues.
An adult psychology practice in Newtown specialising in assessment and treatment of mental health conditions. Offering practical support with a strong record of treating anxiety, trauma and relationship issues.
The DBT Skills Group is a 10 week evidence-based skills group for anyone wanting to learn new healthy strategies to cope with stress and distress, recognise and cope with emotions and improve communication and relationship skills. Topics include mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and emotion regulation.
The DBT Skills Group is a 10 week evidence-based skills group for anyone wanting to learn new healthy strategies to cope with stress and distress, recognise and cope with emotions and improve communication and relationship skills. Topics include mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and emotion regulation.
Tribe Wellness is an LGBTQ+ affirming counselling practice supporting adults across Australia via secure online therapy. We specialising in working with gay men and queer women navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, burnout, grief, and life transitions. Our approach is warm, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, creating a space where clients feel understood without needing to explain or justify who they are. Tribe Wellness offers accessible telehealth support with no waitlists and a focus on clarity, self-trust, and meaningful change.
Hosted by Josh Feeney | Gay Counsellor for LGBTQ+ Adults
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Group meets in Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Tribe Wellness is an LGBTQ+ affirming counselling practice supporting adults across Australia via secure online therapy. We specialising in working with gay men and queer women navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, burnout, grief, and life transitions. Our approach is warm, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, creating a space where clients feel understood without needing to explain or justify who they are. Tribe Wellness offers accessible telehealth support with no waitlists and a focus on clarity, self-trust, and meaningful change.
In collaboration with Healing Holidays, Samantha Forbes Counselling is hosting a healing retreat in Ubud, Bali from October 6 to 13, 2025. The retreat is designed to support women to heal from relationship distress and trauma. The retreat is all inclusive - accommodation, transport, meals, and group therapy participation with optional extras such as personal counselling, EMDR, massage and spa treatments, and traditional Balinese healing. You will be able to truly recover and relax. https://www.healingholidays.com.au/ Please contact for further information.
In collaboration with Healing Holidays, Samantha Forbes Counselling is hosting a healing retreat in Ubud, Bali from October 6 to 13, 2025. The retreat is designed to support women to heal from relationship distress and trauma. The retreat is all inclusive - accommodation, transport, meals, and group therapy participation with optional extras such as personal counselling, EMDR, massage and spa treatments, and traditional Balinese healing. You will be able to truly recover and relax. https://www.healingholidays.com.au/ Please contact for further information.
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How can I find a support group in Bondi Junction?
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Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioural exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioural exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between $80 and $110 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or non-profit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalised and specialised care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.