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.
I use an integrative approach to counselling, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, & Mindfulness approaches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All group supervision and individual supervision are facilitated online and held two or three times per month at 6.30 pm for a duration of 2 hours. Group discussion covers varied applicable topics and clinical cases. Six participants in each group. Groups are open to all allied health practitioners, such as counsellors, psychotherapists, NDIS recovery coaches, and more. Call 0447262130 for more information. Book online.
All group supervision and individual supervision are facilitated online and held two or three times per month at 6.30 pm for a duration of 2 hours. Group discussion covers varied applicable topics and clinical cases. Six participants in each group. Groups are open to all allied health practitioners, such as counsellors, psychotherapists, NDIS recovery coaches, and more. Call 0447262130 for more information. Book online.
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.
I work mainly with anxious and/or depressed people, offering cognitive behavioural therapy.
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.
This 6-week program is for parents of adolescents aged 12+. This program aims to foster emotional intelligence in your and your teen. You will learn how to better communicate with and understand your teen, leading to a stronger healthier relationship. You will also learn how how manage your teen's big emotions and behaviours, as well as develop skills on how to help your teen manage conflict. Research shows teen's with greater emotional intelligence do better academically, socially, and emotionally. Would you like to begin improving your relationship with your teen? Program begins Monday 18th July. Join today!
Hosted by Talking Sleep Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Group meets in Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
From there, treatment draws on CBT-I, CFT, ACT, and EMDR where indicated.
This 6-week program is for parents of adolescents aged 12+. This program aims to foster emotional intelligence in your and your teen. You will learn how to better communicate with and understand your teen, leading to a stronger healthier relationship. You will also learn how how manage your teen's big emotions and behaviours, as well as develop skills on how to help your teen manage conflict. Research shows teen's with greater emotional intelligence do better academically, socially, and emotionally. Would you like to begin improving your relationship with your teen? Program begins Monday 18th July. Join today!
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
From there, treatment draws on CBT-I, CFT, ACT, and EMDR where indicated.
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!
Does the thought of public speaking fill you with dread? Do you fear :blushing, sweating, shaking or your mind going blank?Do you worry that other people can see you are anxious? Overcome your fear in a safe and supportive environment in a group limited to 10 participants who share your fear of public speaking. I use evidence based treatment And provide video and written feedback to participants.Comprehensive resources are provided in this 8 week Cbt based program. Medicare and private health fund rebates are available.
I work mainly with anxious and/or depressed people, offering cognitive behavioural therapy.
Does the thought of public speaking fill you with dread? Do you fear :blushing, sweating, shaking or your mind going blank?Do you worry that other people can see you are anxious? Overcome your fear in a safe and supportive environment in a group limited to 10 participants who share your fear of public speaking. I use evidence based treatment And provide video and written feedback to participants.Comprehensive resources are provided in this 8 week Cbt based program. Medicare and private health fund rebates are available.
This short 4-week program will provide your teenager an inclusive space to discuss their sleep habits, or lack thereof, with similar-aged peers. Your teen will learn how to achieve healthy sleep and create a functional sleep routine without restricting them from engaging in the things they love. In addition, teens will be guided to identify, understand, and challenge their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours surrounding sleep using evidence-based, long-term treatments. These skills can also be applied to a range of issues including anxiety, stress, and depression. Email or ring us today to join!
Hosted by Talking Sleep Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Group meets in Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
From there, treatment draws on CBT-I, CFT, ACT, and EMDR where indicated.
This short 4-week program will provide your teenager an inclusive space to discuss their sleep habits, or lack thereof, with similar-aged peers. Your teen will learn how to achieve healthy sleep and create a functional sleep routine without restricting them from engaging in the things they love. In addition, teens will be guided to identify, understand, and challenge their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours surrounding sleep using evidence-based, long-term treatments. These skills can also be applied to a range of issues including anxiety, stress, and depression. Email or ring us today to join!
Online Groups
A group of private practitioners who support each other in a professional sense.
Hosted by Ballarat online Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Group meets in Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience.
A group of private practitioners who support each other in a professional sense.
A 12-week course to provide anger management strategies to individuals who have difficulty managing their anger. This could be for people who have been mandated to attend an anger management course or people who want to understand and manage their anger.
A 12-week course to provide anger management strategies to individuals who have difficulty managing their anger. This could be for people who have been mandated to attend an anger management course or people who want to understand and manage their anger.
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.
Sniff and stroll therapy group aims to increase people’s social and community connection, manage anxiety and stress and increase physical activity with the help of three certified therapy dogs! Sessions typically involve an interactive mental health workshop , a nature walk , followed by gentle stretching and meditation.
Sniff and stroll therapy group aims to increase people’s social and community connection, manage anxiety and stress and increase physical activity with the help of three certified therapy dogs! Sessions typically involve an interactive mental health workshop , a nature walk , followed by gentle stretching and meditation.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that affects many people. At Perpetual Wellness Counselling Service, we understand the challenges that come with anxiety, and that's why we offer a support group to help individuals overcome their anxiety and find a sense of calm in a safe and supportive environment. Our anxiety group is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is struggling with anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Group is confidential, members are encouraged to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with.
Hosted by Perpetual Wellness Counselling Service
Social Worker, AMHSW
Group meets in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
I would normally work with you for 12 sessions with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or EMDR.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that affects many people. At Perpetual Wellness Counselling Service, we understand the challenges that come with anxiety, and that's why we offer a support group to help individuals overcome their anxiety and find a sense of calm in a safe and supportive environment. Our anxiety group is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is struggling with anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Group is confidential, members are encouraged to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with.
Do you have an inner critic that can be harsh, blaming, critical or shaming, especially during times of struggle or perceived inadequacy? How do we create a different, kinder, relationship with ourselves and ease our suffering? This Self-Compassion workshop will focus on how to tame the inner-critic and learn skills to sooth and ease toxic inner criticisms while promoting confidence and inner strength. The workshop consists of guided meditations, visualisations, experiential exercises, self-reflective writing and strategies. For more info visit www.samsolly.com.au
Hosted by Sam Solly
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
Do you have an inner critic that can be harsh, blaming, critical or shaming, especially during times of struggle or perceived inadequacy? How do we create a different, kinder, relationship with ourselves and ease our suffering? This Self-Compassion workshop will focus on how to tame the inner-critic and learn skills to sooth and ease toxic inner criticisms while promoting confidence and inner strength. The workshop consists of guided meditations, visualisations, experiential exercises, self-reflective writing and strategies. For more info visit www.samsolly.com.au
Are you a midlife woman quietly asking 'who am I now?' This small group program helps you clarify your values, reconnect with what matters most, and move into this next chapter with intention rather than drift. Over 4 weekly sessions with up to 6 midlife women, you will explore what you actually want from this stage of life in a warm, supportive and confidential space. Led by counsellor Joanna Wood. $180 ($45 per session) for the full program, including workbook. Online across Australia.
Are you a midlife woman quietly asking 'who am I now?' This small group program helps you clarify your values, reconnect with what matters most, and move into this next chapter with intention rather than drift. Over 4 weekly sessions with up to 6 midlife women, you will explore what you actually want from this stage of life in a warm, supportive and confidential space. Led by counsellor Joanna Wood. $180 ($45 per session) for the full program, including workbook. Online across Australia.
The aims of the group course is to put you in touch with your own thoughts, feelings & capacities. To foster in you a richer, deeper insight into what's important for your life now & into the future. To help you gain a greater understand & take responsibility for your feelings, actions & interactions with yourself, your life & other people. To help you appreciate & engage in your life's direction in a self assured & more satisfying way. The course operates in a structured way offering tips, tools & strategies to allow participants to engage, practice & test ways of being individually & in a group setting.
The aims of the group course is to put you in touch with your own thoughts, feelings & capacities. To foster in you a richer, deeper insight into what's important for your life now & into the future. To help you gain a greater understand & take responsibility for your feelings, actions & interactions with yourself, your life & other people. To help you appreciate & engage in your life's direction in a self assured & more satisfying way. The course operates in a structured way offering tips, tools & strategies to allow participants to engage, practice & test ways of being individually & in a group setting.
A monthly experiential group for wellbeing, connection and resilience building. Come preferred sessions or join them all! This group journey is grounded in nervous system science (Polyvagal theory), psychological flexibility (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and EMDR principles. Supported by nature and horses at liberty, a different theme is explored each month, offering a gentle, paced space to slow down, reconnect, embody awareness and cultivate meaning. (*This is a wellbeing and personal development group, not psychotherapy or equine-assisted therapy. No trauma processing or treatment is provided. Participation is choice based, with encouragement to maintain external therapeutic support if needed)
Hosted by Clàudia Paretilla Guardi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Maldon, VIC 3463
A monthly experiential group for wellbeing, connection and resilience building. Come preferred sessions or join them all! This group journey is grounded in nervous system science (Polyvagal theory), psychological flexibility (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and EMDR principles. Supported by nature and horses at liberty, a different theme is explored each month, offering a gentle, paced space to slow down, reconnect, embody awareness and cultivate meaning. (*This is a wellbeing and personal development group, not psychotherapy or equine-assisted therapy. No trauma processing or treatment is provided. Participation is choice based, with encouragement to maintain external therapeutic support if needed)
Our unique stress, resilience, wellbeing and welfare workshop is tailored specifically for people living with disabilities. Navigating the demands of of the NDIS and facing health challenges can be difficult and that is why learning to manage your own wellbeing is important. This program goes beyond conventional training, delving into the intricacies of personal wellbeing, aiming to foster a holistic approach to caring for yourself. Participants can expect to gain insights into stress relief techniques, resilience-building strategies and methods to enhance personal productivity. This program can be funded by the NDIS and falls under capacity building support for participants.
Our unique stress, resilience, wellbeing and welfare workshop is tailored specifically for people living with disabilities. Navigating the demands of of the NDIS and facing health challenges can be difficult and that is why learning to manage your own wellbeing is important. This program goes beyond conventional training, delving into the intricacies of personal wellbeing, aiming to foster a holistic approach to caring for yourself. Participants can expect to gain insights into stress relief techniques, resilience-building strategies and methods to enhance personal productivity. This program can be funded by the NDIS and falls under capacity building support for participants.
Are you a midlife woman thinking about dating again but not sure how to take the leap? Over 4 weekly sessions with up to 6 women, this program helps you crystallise your values, rebuild confidence and change the narrative about who you are and what you deserve. Not strategy or performance. Clarity, self trust and the courage to put yourself out there again. Women leave feeling light-hearted, ready and grounded in what matters most. Led by counsellor Joanna Wood. $45 per session. Online across Australia.
Are you a midlife woman thinking about dating again but not sure how to take the leap? Over 4 weekly sessions with up to 6 women, this program helps you crystallise your values, rebuild confidence and change the narrative about who you are and what you deserve. Not strategy or performance. Clarity, self trust and the courage to put yourself out there again. Women leave feeling light-hearted, ready and grounded in what matters most. Led by counsellor Joanna Wood. $45 per session. Online across Australia.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.