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This group focuses on fathers who are experiencing mental health challenges due to being separated from their partners, and where reconciliation appears unlikely. Our goal is to help fathers cope with separation and uncertainty, find meaning and purpose, rebuild their lives, and ultimately thrive.
Photo of Tom Skotidas, Psychotherapist, ACA-L1
Hosted by Tom Skotidas
Psychotherapist, ACA-L1
Group meets in Concord, NSW 2137
This group focuses on fathers who are experiencing mental health challenges due to being separated from their partners, and where reconciliation appears unlikely. Our goal is to help fathers cope with separation and uncertainty, find meaning and purpose, rebuild their lives, and ultimately thrive.
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ThriveHQ is a group coaching program focused on personal growth and connection. We create a supportive space where participants explore their strengths, build resilience, and develop self-awareness. Through guided discussions and practical exercises, members learn new ways to navigate life’s challenges while connecting with others who share similar goals. It’s all about growing together and building a stronger sense of self and community.
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Hosted by Cath Baker
Counsellor
Group meets in Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086
ThriveHQ is a group coaching program focused on personal growth and connection. We create a supportive space where participants explore their strengths, build resilience, and develop self-awareness. Through guided discussions and practical exercises, members learn new ways to navigate life’s challenges while connecting with others who share similar goals. It’s all about growing together and building a stronger sense of self and community.
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The gong is a supportive tool for the manifestation of our harmonious physical, mental, and emotional being. Just like being mindful of breath, being mindful of sound requires finding a happy balance between vigilance and relaxation. Gong meditation is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing. I run group Gong Bath Mindfulness Meditation ( limited to 6 participants) for the community on the first Sunday of each month + private mindfulness meditation for existing counselling clients.
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Hosted by Sylvia Chen
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Group meets in Gordon, NSW 2072
The gong is a supportive tool for the manifestation of our harmonious physical, mental, and emotional being. Just like being mindful of breath, being mindful of sound requires finding a happy balance between vigilance and relaxation. Gong meditation is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing. I run group Gong Bath Mindfulness Meditation ( limited to 6 participants) for the community on the first Sunday of each month + private mindfulness meditation for existing counselling clients.
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Have you at some point in your life felt you are not good enough? 4 in 5 women has low self esteem. This 6 week structured program is designed to help you overcome unhelpful thinking patterns and start believing in yourself. You will be sharing experiences with other women in a safe confidential setting. Sometimes, knowing that there are others who also feels the same way help validate your feelings and encourages you to do something and take that step. Register your interest by email admin@kairoscare.com.au.
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Hosted by Manna Maniago
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Group meets in Caringbah, NSW 2229
Have you at some point in your life felt you are not good enough? 4 in 5 women has low self esteem. This 6 week structured program is designed to help you overcome unhelpful thinking patterns and start believing in yourself. You will be sharing experiences with other women in a safe confidential setting. Sometimes, knowing that there are others who also feels the same way help validate your feelings and encourages you to do something and take that step. Register your interest by email admin@kairoscare.com.au.
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Queer Healing is a Group Process. Healing Queer is a therapy group for LGBTQQIP2SAA+ adults. Group therapy can be a powerful tool for growth and change through its focus on experience, sharing, encouragement and feedback between group members. Healing Queer is a reparative process group co-created by the members and facilitator. Join us and embark on a meaningful journey of self inquiry, interpersonal growth, relational healing and emotional expression. Participate in self care and development while providing and receiving support from peers through experiential learning.
Photo of Bronwyn Davies Glover - Bronwyn Davies Glover - As You Are Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hosted by Bronwyn Davies Glover - As You Are Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Group meets in Canterbury, NSW 2193
Queer Healing is a Group Process. Healing Queer is a therapy group for LGBTQQIP2SAA+ adults. Group therapy can be a powerful tool for growth and change through its focus on experience, sharing, encouragement and feedback between group members. Healing Queer is a reparative process group co-created by the members and facilitator. Join us and embark on a meaningful journey of self inquiry, interpersonal growth, relational healing and emotional expression. Participate in self care and development while providing and receiving support from peers through experiential learning.
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Principles that underlie the Circle of Security models of intervention: Early childhood attachment problems increase the probability of psychopathology later on in life; secure attachment relationships with caregivers are a protective factor for children, setting the foundation for social competence and promote effective emotion regulation and stress response systems; the quality of the attachment relationship is amenable to change; learning, including therapeutic change, occurs from within a secure base relationship; lasting change in the attachment relationship comes from caregivers’ developing specific relationship capacities rather than learning techniques to manage behavior; all caregivers want what is best for their children.
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Hosted by Helen Qin Counselling (English, Mandarin)
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Group meets in Sydney, NSW 2000
Principles that underlie the Circle of Security models of intervention: Early childhood attachment problems increase the probability of psychopathology later on in life; secure attachment relationships with caregivers are a protective factor for children, setting the foundation for social competence and promote effective emotion regulation and stress response systems; the quality of the attachment relationship is amenable to change; learning, including therapeutic change, occurs from within a secure base relationship; lasting change in the attachment relationship comes from caregivers’ developing specific relationship capacities rather than learning techniques to manage behavior; all caregivers want what is best for their children.
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Child Development Solutions Australia is proud to be launching a new set of groups in 2020 - our Growth Mindset and Resilience Groups For Kids! We will be offering 2 groups, 1 for primary school kids and 1 for early High School (grades 7-9) on Saturdays. Using creating therapy modalities, and principals drawn from positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive and behavioural therapies our Growth Mindset and Resilience Groups aim to foster the development of skills that can be used for a lifetime to promote good mental health.
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Hosted by Emma May Spencer
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Hornsby, NSW 2077
Child Development Solutions Australia is proud to be launching a new set of groups in 2020 - our Growth Mindset and Resilience Groups For Kids! We will be offering 2 groups, 1 for primary school kids and 1 for early High School (grades 7-9) on Saturdays. Using creating therapy modalities, and principals drawn from positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive and behavioural therapies our Growth Mindset and Resilience Groups aim to foster the development of skills that can be used for a lifetime to promote good mental health.
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Ready for change? Our four session course teaches practical skills to identify and manage stress. A small group, learn effective strategies each week to build your skill set to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
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Hosted by Mindworx Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
Ready for change? Our four session course teaches practical skills to identify and manage stress. A small group, learn effective strategies each week to build your skill set to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
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Join us for an immersive and hands-on four week art therapy group that will invite your curiosity to play and create, and support your mental health and wellbeing. Art Therapy for Wellbeing is a four week art therapy group facilitated by registered expressive arts therapist, Rosette Rouhana. Rosette will guide you through different art directives that will encourage you to explore a variety of art mediums; gain insight into feelings, thoughts and emotions; and to guide you towards creating a deeper relationship with yourself through creative expression. For more information visit www.rosetterouhana.com
Photo of Rosette Rouhana, Counsellor, PACFA
Hosted by Rosette Rouhana
Counsellor, PACFA
Group meets in Beverly Hills, NSW 2209
Join us for an immersive and hands-on four week art therapy group that will invite your curiosity to play and create, and support your mental health and wellbeing. Art Therapy for Wellbeing is a four week art therapy group facilitated by registered expressive arts therapist, Rosette Rouhana. Rosette will guide you through different art directives that will encourage you to explore a variety of art mediums; gain insight into feelings, thoughts and emotions; and to guide you towards creating a deeper relationship with yourself through creative expression. For more information visit www.rosetterouhana.com
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A 12 step group focusing on Addictions of all types: Alcohol, Drugs, Behaviours such as porn and co=dependency.
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Hosted by Geoff Miles Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Group meets in Redfern, NSW 2016
A 12 step group focusing on Addictions of all types: Alcohol, Drugs, Behaviours such as porn and co=dependency.
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After experiencing Trauma it understandably impacts on the way we see ourselves and often means that we are very compassionate to others but extremely hard and negative towards ourselves. This can impact on how much we can get from therapy and learning how to be more compassionate to ourselves, identifying the fears, blocks and resistances that stop us being compassionate to ourselves can really help us get more out of therapy and life.
Photo of Kaja Gregory - The Trauma and Anxiety Clinic, Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Hosted by The Trauma and Anxiety Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Balmain, NSW 2041
After experiencing Trauma it understandably impacts on the way we see ourselves and often means that we are very compassionate to others but extremely hard and negative towards ourselves. This can impact on how much we can get from therapy and learning how to be more compassionate to ourselves, identifying the fears, blocks and resistances that stop us being compassionate to ourselves can really help us get more out of therapy and life.
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The group program is designed for people stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, and mental exhaustion. Based on Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), the program helps you change how you relate to your thoughts—not their content. You'll learn how to step out of unhelpful patterns like rumination and threat monitoring, strengthen attention control, and develop practical strategies to regain clarity and emotional balance. This isn’t about diving into your past or fixing every thought. It’s about changing the process that keeps you stuck, and learning how to let go and refocus on what matters.
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Hosted by Dr Gabe Marranci
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L2
Group meets in Berowra, NSW 2081
The group program is designed for people stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, and mental exhaustion. Based on Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), the program helps you change how you relate to your thoughts—not their content. You'll learn how to step out of unhelpful patterns like rumination and threat monitoring, strengthen attention control, and develop practical strategies to regain clarity and emotional balance. This isn’t about diving into your past or fixing every thought. It’s about changing the process that keeps you stuck, and learning how to let go and refocus on what matters.
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Empowered Recovery® Groups program supports you to take action, build resilience and find purpose into your recovery. This curated 15 month program supports you through weekly online learning, regular interactive online group sessions, and regular individual counselling sessions to guide you through your individualised treatment plan. As this is a Closed Group with small numbers, please be in touch for the next intake. Please visit our website for more information or book your intake call with our team.
Photo of Tara Hurster - The TARA Clinic, Psychologist, PsyBA General
Hosted by The TARA Clinic
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Group meets in Waverley, NSW 2024
Empowered Recovery® Groups program supports you to take action, build resilience and find purpose into your recovery. This curated 15 month program supports you through weekly online learning, regular interactive online group sessions, and regular individual counselling sessions to guide you through your individualised treatment plan. As this is a Closed Group with small numbers, please be in touch for the next intake. Please visit our website for more information or book your intake call with our team.
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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
Photo of Trevor John Armitage, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Hosted by Trevor John Armitage
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Group meets in Waverley, NSW 2024
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
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The Mind Health Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is very helpful for those who experience lots of extreme ups and downs in their life. It is most helpful for people who have unhelpful coping strategies, such as self-harm. DBT is broken up into three modules: Distress tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it Interpersonal effectiveness: how to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others Emotion regulation: how to change emotions that you want to change.
Photo of Bulent Bill Ada, Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Hosted by Bulent Bill Ada
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Group meets in Parramatta, NSW 2150
The Mind Health Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is very helpful for those who experience lots of extreme ups and downs in their life. It is most helpful for people who have unhelpful coping strategies, such as self-harm. DBT is broken up into three modules: Distress tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it Interpersonal effectiveness: how to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others Emotion regulation: how to change emotions that you want to change.
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ADHD support group has its origin in assisting those that are living with adhd, we here assist each other to understand an adhd persons role in the current society and the things that effect adhd affirming person, here we support for not feeling bad about being adhd but feeling good about being adhd and adhd is the brand of the way certain shared characteristics among us in this group, we like to highlight the importance being an adhd affirmative personand how adhd gives us abilities that is unique to adhd individuals and its positive
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Hosted by HD Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Group meets in Sydney, NSW 2000
ADHD support group has its origin in assisting those that are living with adhd, we here assist each other to understand an adhd persons role in the current society and the things that effect adhd affirming person, here we support for not feeling bad about being adhd but feeling good about being adhd and adhd is the brand of the way certain shared characteristics among us in this group, we like to highlight the importance being an adhd affirmative personand how adhd gives us abilities that is unique to adhd individuals and its positive
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I am the facilitator of the Networks Bereaved by Suicide Support Group in Penrith
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Hosted by Louise Jeanette Evans
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Group meets in Penrith, NSW 2750
I am the facilitator of the Networks Bereaved by Suicide Support Group in Penrith
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Recognizing the profound experiences that can arise from psychedelic journeys, this group is dedicated to offering a safe space for psychedelic integration. Integration involves making sense of psychedelic experiences and implementing insights into daily life. The psychedelic integration groups allow participants to share and process these experiences, fostering a deeper understanding and facilitating personal growth.
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Hosted by Sebastian Kinne
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Group meets in Coogee, NSW 2034
Recognizing the profound experiences that can arise from psychedelic journeys, this group is dedicated to offering a safe space for psychedelic integration. Integration involves making sense of psychedelic experiences and implementing insights into daily life. The psychedelic integration groups allow participants to share and process these experiences, fostering a deeper understanding and facilitating personal growth.
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Hosted by Christopher James
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Group meets in Waterloo, NSW 2017
Coming soon.
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Interpersonal group therapy is a great way to learn about yourself and your relationships with others. The group experience will help you develop a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings and emotions. You will learn to identify any negative relational patterns that you have developed, and their origins. It will help you develop a greater capacity to establish healthier boundaries which contribute to you experiencing a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
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Hosted by Vass Tsiakalis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Group meets in Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Interpersonal group therapy is a great way to learn about yourself and your relationships with others. The group experience will help you develop a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings and emotions. You will learn to identify any negative relational patterns that you have developed, and their origins. It will help you develop a greater capacity to establish healthier boundaries which contribute to you experiencing a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in Sydney?

To find a support group in your area, start by entering your suburb, postcode, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.