A 4-day Wilderness Retreat for Enchantment and Creative Renewal March 7-10, 2024 Wamoon, Gunaikurnai Country (Wilson’s Prom) Immersed in the beauty and stillness of Wamoon, we gather for a weekend of rich relational exploration, creation and deep restoration. Guided by the gentle wisdom of earth medicine and supported by the healing arts, together we’ll traverse the microcosm within and the macrocosm without. Your time will include: Creative and experiential arts, Medicinal nature hike, Vocal exploration workshops, Expressive dance and movement, Meditation and guided introspective inquiry and Reflective practices.
A 4-day Wilderness Retreat for Enchantment and Creative Renewal March 7-10, 2024 Wamoon, Gunaikurnai Country (Wilson’s Prom) Immersed in the beauty and stillness of Wamoon, we gather for a weekend of rich relational exploration, creation and deep restoration. Guided by the gentle wisdom of earth medicine and supported by the healing arts, together we’ll traverse the microcosm within and the macrocosm without. Your time will include: Creative and experiential arts, Medicinal nature hike, Vocal exploration workshops, Expressive dance and movement, Meditation and guided introspective inquiry and Reflective practices.
Making Space: Creative Peer Support for Carers is a peer-based creative wellbeing workshop for adults who care for others, including parents and people with diverse caring responsibilities, with scope to extend monthly if there is interest. The session offers time out, peer connection, and space to notice your own responses while caring for others -- including become more aware of your limits and what helps you continue when things feel stretched. The group is free for carers registered with Carer Gateway.
Making Space: Creative Peer Support for Carers is a peer-based creative wellbeing workshop for adults who care for others, including parents and people with diverse caring responsibilities, with scope to extend monthly if there is interest. The session offers time out, peer connection, and space to notice your own responses while caring for others -- including become more aware of your limits and what helps you continue when things feel stretched. The group is free for carers registered with Carer Gateway.
Experience the unique healing power of Horses. Please contact for Session details
Hosted by Stable & Nook - Counselling and Wellness
Counsellor, PACFA
Group meets in Fish Creek, VIC 3959
Experience the unique healing power of Horses. Please contact for Session details
Begins and ends with group sharing and discussion. Sessions involve listening to various musical instruments, relaxation, visualisation on a theme, set an intention and see what answers come up from your subconscious, give your mind a rest. Instruments include crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, medicine drum, Kosi chimes, flutes. Excellent stress relief. I offer individual sessions with sound as well caters to specific needs or as a tool in counselling.
Begins and ends with group sharing and discussion. Sessions involve listening to various musical instruments, relaxation, visualisation on a theme, set an intention and see what answers come up from your subconscious, give your mind a rest. Instruments include crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, medicine drum, Kosi chimes, flutes. Excellent stress relief. I offer individual sessions with sound as well caters to specific needs or as a tool in counselling.
Online Groups
This workshop offers a gentle, trauma-informed introduction to mindfulness meditation as a tool for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and inner clarity. Participants are guided to observe thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with curiosity rather than judgment, supporting a deeper understanding of habitual patterns and stress responses. Through short guided meditations and reflective practices, the workshop helps cultivate presence, self-compassion, and emotional steadiness. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, this session focuses on practical skills that can be integrated into daily life, fostering a more grounded and mindful relationship with oneself.
This workshop offers a gentle, trauma-informed introduction to mindfulness meditation as a tool for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and inner clarity. Participants are guided to observe thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with curiosity rather than judgment, supporting a deeper understanding of habitual patterns and stress responses. Through short guided meditations and reflective practices, the workshop helps cultivate presence, self-compassion, and emotional steadiness. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, this session focuses on practical skills that can be integrated into daily life, fostering a more grounded and mindful relationship with oneself.
A group program to teach you the tools to support you to better manage stress, anxiety and work with the challenges of life and relationships by becoming more self aware, calm and at ease through meditation practices as well as cognitive behavioral and somatic approaches which are taught through practical instruction and guidance as well as opportunities for discussion, connecting with others and reflection.
I have 25 years of experience helping adults, teens and families and hold undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in philosphy, psychology, family therapy and counselling and additional certification in Radical Exposure Tapping ( based in EMDR and Tapping) to treat complex PTSD, PTSD and anxiety.
A group program to teach you the tools to support you to better manage stress, anxiety and work with the challenges of life and relationships by becoming more self aware, calm and at ease through meditation practices as well as cognitive behavioral and somatic approaches which are taught through practical instruction and guidance as well as opportunities for discussion, connecting with others and reflection.
This program was created especially for carers and guardians, providing a safe, welcoming space to relax, connect, and share experiences with others who truly understand the challenges of caring for a loved one. The sessions will be led by Peter Uhd, an experienced group leader, mindfulness coach and provisional psychologist. Peter has a genuine passion for supporting those who dedicate so much of themselves to others. The group will explore mindfulness techniques, stress management tools, and practical strategies to maintain balance and wellbeing helping carers to look after themselves without compromising their own mental health.
This program was created especially for carers and guardians, providing a safe, welcoming space to relax, connect, and share experiences with others who truly understand the challenges of caring for a loved one. The sessions will be led by Peter Uhd, an experienced group leader, mindfulness coach and provisional psychologist. Peter has a genuine passion for supporting those who dedicate so much of themselves to others. The group will explore mindfulness techniques, stress management tools, and practical strategies to maintain balance and wellbeing helping carers to look after themselves without compromising their own mental health.
A fortnightly online support group. Group size: 8–10 women (closed group) Length: 1 hour per session Format: Strength-based approaches, psychoeducation, and topics guided by the group’s needs Extra support: I’ll be available for quick check-ins in the weeks we don’t meet Fee: Reduced fee - $20 per session/check-in (for a minimum of 7 women), knowing the emotional and financial challenges many of us face.
Hosted by Parenting & Beyond - Vered Harel
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Group meets in Bentleigh East, VIC 3165
A fortnightly online support group. Group size: 8–10 women (closed group) Length: 1 hour per session Format: Strength-based approaches, psychoeducation, and topics guided by the group’s needs Extra support: I’ll be available for quick check-ins in the weeks we don’t meet Fee: Reduced fee - $20 per session/check-in (for a minimum of 7 women), knowing the emotional and financial challenges many of us face.
Understand what is keeping us awake and learn how to have a good night's sleep.
Understand what is keeping us awake and learn how to have a good night's sleep.
Shagufta facilitates the group the mothers who are struggling juggling their life aspects, eg. home, relationships, parenting, mental health. With minimum three mothers I work in a group with similar issues, where in a nurturing and trusting environment mothers unfold their issues, to share and find solutions in effective ways.
Shagufta facilitates the group the mothers who are struggling juggling their life aspects, eg. home, relationships, parenting, mental health. With minimum three mothers I work in a group with similar issues, where in a nurturing and trusting environment mothers unfold their issues, to share and find solutions in effective ways.
This is a group for women supporting women after experiencing Family or Domestic Violence, Psycho educational, empowering group, developing a stronger sense of self, healthy and unhealthy relationships, anger management, calming the limbic system, strategies to improve coping skills, Emotion Focused Therapy, grounding and calming techniques and an audio support tool box for you to collect over your time in the group. This is a non judgemental group and everything we discuss in the group is confidential. Please don't hesitate to call for more information. We look forward travelling alongside you through the healing journey.
This is a group for women supporting women after experiencing Family or Domestic Violence, Psycho educational, empowering group, developing a stronger sense of self, healthy and unhealthy relationships, anger management, calming the limbic system, strategies to improve coping skills, Emotion Focused Therapy, grounding and calming techniques and an audio support tool box for you to collect over your time in the group. This is a non judgemental group and everything we discuss in the group is confidential. Please don't hesitate to call for more information. We look forward travelling alongside you through the healing journey.
Women’s Positive Life Group is a supportive space where women come together to build confidence, improve emotional wellbeing, and learn practical tools for everyday life. In a warm and welcoming environment, participants explore topics like stress management, self-talk, and resilience through guided discussions and simple activities. This group is ideal for women feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or seeking personal growth. You can share at your own pace while connecting with others in a safe, non-judgmental setting. Each session offers take-home strategies to support positive change, helping you feel more balanced, empowered, and supported in your daily life.
Women’s Positive Life Group is a supportive space where women come together to build confidence, improve emotional wellbeing, and learn practical tools for everyday life. In a warm and welcoming environment, participants explore topics like stress management, self-talk, and resilience through guided discussions and simple activities. This group is ideal for women feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or seeking personal growth. You can share at your own pace while connecting with others in a safe, non-judgmental setting. Each session offers take-home strategies to support positive change, helping you feel more balanced, empowered, and supported in your daily life.
At Back On Track Psychology, we provide individual, family, and couples therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach supports mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Our therapy services are designed to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change in your life. We value diversity and offer services in the language you are most comfortable with. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neuropsychological assessments for children and adults. Our assessments are evidence-based and tailored to each individual, ensuring accurate insights and practical recommendations.
Hosted by Back On Track Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Group meets in Kew, VIC 3101
At Back On Track Psychology, we provide individual, family, and couples therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach supports mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Our therapy services are designed to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change in your life. We value diversity and offer services in the language you are most comfortable with. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neuropsychological assessments for children and adults. Our assessments are evidence-based and tailored to each individual, ensuring accurate insights and practical recommendations.
I found my passion and deep interest to help people through my inbuilt therapeutic counselling ability, more than two decades ago. I am a qualified Counsellor and Family Therapist. I work with individuals who struggling living lives without fear and stress. My therapeutic sessions are based on various effective therapeutic tools and theories which help finding solutions together by removing the mental agony and sufferings, those may have due to PTSD or past trauma. The safe and nurturing atmosphere created here, helps individuals to be at ease that leads to organic solutions through quality coaching and counselling.
I found my passion and deep interest to help people through my inbuilt therapeutic counselling ability, more than two decades ago. I am a qualified Counsellor and Family Therapist. I work with individuals who struggling living lives without fear and stress. My therapeutic sessions are based on various effective therapeutic tools and theories which help finding solutions together by removing the mental agony and sufferings, those may have due to PTSD or past trauma. The safe and nurturing atmosphere created here, helps individuals to be at ease that leads to organic solutions through quality coaching and counselling.
Online Group Supervision - Low cost. Book online
Online Group Supervision - Low cost. Book online
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program is an evidence-based experiential educational program, developed by Jon Kabat Zinn from the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. The 8- week program is an suitable for people who are presently experiencing stress and anxiety in their lives or for those who are looking for self-care skills. In this program you will be encouraged to have a regular practice of mindfulness meditation and will be guided and supported through the period of the program. Maximum group size is 20 participants.
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program is an evidence-based experiential educational program, developed by Jon Kabat Zinn from the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. The 8- week program is an suitable for people who are presently experiencing stress and anxiety in their lives or for those who are looking for self-care skills. In this program you will be encouraged to have a regular practice of mindfulness meditation and will be guided and supported through the period of the program. Maximum group size is 20 participants.
If you are shy and or socially anxious this group provides a safe and supportive environment in which to overcome your fears. You learn what you need to know to conquer social anxiety and have the opportunity to practice: conversations, job interviews, being in a date, public speaking, etc. You choose the social activity you would like to practice with the group .The 8 week course is Medicare rebateable and provides video feedback. Groups are conducted in Hawthorn and are run at regular intervals throughout the year. Comprehensive resources are provided and participants find the course enjoyable.
If you are shy and or socially anxious this group provides a safe and supportive environment in which to overcome your fears. You learn what you need to know to conquer social anxiety and have the opportunity to practice: conversations, job interviews, being in a date, public speaking, etc. You choose the social activity you would like to practice with the group .The 8 week course is Medicare rebateable and provides video feedback. Groups are conducted in Hawthorn and are run at regular intervals throughout the year. Comprehensive resources are provided and participants find the course enjoyable.
Women’s Create Retreats
Hosted by Creative Healing counselling & art therapy
Social Worker, AMHSW
Group meets in Kinglake, VIC 3763
I support children, young people, and adults to build confidence, emotional regulation, and wellbeing through creative, capacity-building approaches.
Women’s Create Retreats
Do you struggle with your sleep? Getting to sleep? Staying asleep? Always feeling tired? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can negatively affect daytime functioning. This 6-week program will assist all you in treating the underlying causes of your insomnia in a warm and accepting group environment. This program the most effective, evidence-based, and long-term treatment for insomnia, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). You’ll learn lifelong skills and strategies to help you achieve consistently healthy sleep. Would you like to begin improving your sleep? Email or ring us today to join!
Hosted by Talking Sleep Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Group meets in Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Do you struggle with your sleep? Getting to sleep? Staying asleep? Always feeling tired? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can negatively affect daytime functioning. This 6-week program will assist all you in treating the underlying causes of your insomnia in a warm and accepting group environment. This program the most effective, evidence-based, and long-term treatment for insomnia, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). You’ll learn lifelong skills and strategies to help you achieve consistently healthy sleep. Would you like to begin improving your sleep? Email or ring us today to join!
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support for their relationship. All MRCC’s therapists hold a Masters Degree in Couple Counselling. We also specialise in neurodiversity, trauma, LBGTQI+, sex therapy, affair recovery, cultural differences and separation couple therapy. Our extensive specialist training allows us to assist you in negotiating your relationship challenges. Our therapists provide simple, practical, effective strategies to intervene in negative cycles, teach you how to interact constructively, and create more meaningful relationship built on understanding and compassion for each other’s needs and wants.
Hosted by MSRCC - Specialist Relationship Therapists
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Group meets in Malvern, VIC 3144
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support for their relationship. All MRCC’s therapists hold a Masters Degree in Couple Counselling. We also specialise in neurodiversity, trauma, LBGTQI+, sex therapy, affair recovery, cultural differences and separation couple therapy. Our extensive specialist training allows us to assist you in negotiating your relationship challenges. Our therapists provide simple, practical, effective strategies to intervene in negative cycles, teach you how to interact constructively, and create more meaningful relationship built on understanding and compassion for each other’s needs and wants.
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.