Support Groups in Kew, VIC
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.
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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
Get the support and information you need to foster the wellbeing and resilience of your gender diverse child.

Get the support and information you need to foster the wellbeing and resilience of your gender diverse child.
Daring Greatly™ offers an innovative and transformative approach to the way that we live, love and parent. Based on Dr Brené Brown’s revolutionary work on courage, shame, vulnerability and worthiness this programme will help you live more courageously and better manage the experiences of uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure that are part of everyday life. You will cultivate the courage to lean into living authentically and wholeheartedly by developing the skills associated with shame-resilience and connectedness. You will learn how to live your life in a more authentic and wholehearted way.

Daring Greatly™ offers an innovative and transformative approach to the way that we live, love and parent. Based on Dr Brené Brown’s revolutionary work on courage, shame, vulnerability and worthiness this programme will help you live more courageously and better manage the experiences of uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure that are part of everyday life. You will cultivate the courage to lean into living authentically and wholeheartedly by developing the skills associated with shame-resilience and connectedness. You will learn how to live your life in a more authentic and wholehearted way.
Discover inner peace and tranquility. Our guided meditation classes offer a serene space to relax, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. No experience is necessary. All are welcome. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in 6-week blocks through out the year.

Discover inner peace and tranquility. Our guided meditation classes offer a serene space to relax, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. No experience is necessary. All are welcome. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in 6-week blocks through out the year.
Be met. Be known. Belong. This group is for anyone who wants to learn how to connect emotionally, who wants to learn how to relate from their nervous system, who wants to feel more connected in their lives. We explore how to be authentic and how to belong at the same time. The pre-eminent question of our times. "Group sessions run by Vas each week are a lifeline to me. I am so grateful this safe space exists where I can connect with others at a deep level and be my true self." - Llew.

Be met. Be known. Belong. This group is for anyone who wants to learn how to connect emotionally, who wants to learn how to relate from their nervous system, who wants to feel more connected in their lives. We explore how to be authentic and how to belong at the same time. The pre-eminent question of our times. "Group sessions run by Vas each week are a lifeline to me. I am so grateful this safe space exists where I can connect with others at a deep level and be my true self." - Llew.
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.
Online Group Supervision - Low cost. Book online

Online Group Supervision - Low cost. Book online
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.
Does your child struggle to navigate social relationships? Does your child lack confidence in initiating social interactions? Is your child exploring self-identity issues? Can your child find it difficult to understand their emotions? If you said yes to any of these questions then the Social Self Esteem Success art therapy group may be a great fit for your child. This intensive school holiday program is developed and facilitated by an experienced and qualified Art Therapist, Jodie Fairweather. Goals/benefits: - build self confidence - explore self identity - develop social competence - emotional regulation - encourage creativity

Hosted by South Eastern Play & Creative Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Group meets in Officer, VIC 3809
Does your child struggle to navigate social relationships? Does your child lack confidence in initiating social interactions? Is your child exploring self-identity issues? Can your child find it difficult to understand their emotions? If you said yes to any of these questions then the Social Self Esteem Success art therapy group may be a great fit for your child. This intensive school holiday program is developed and facilitated by an experienced and qualified Art Therapist, Jodie Fairweather. Goals/benefits: - build self confidence - explore self identity - develop social competence - emotional regulation - encourage creativity
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
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!
Does your teen find it difficult to express their emotions? Does your teen struggle to identify feelings in their body? Do they suffer from anxiety or depression? Is your teen finding it hard to regulate their emotions? If you said yes to any of these questions then the Exploring Emotions with Nature art therapy group may be a great fit for your teen. This intensive school holiday program is developed and facilitated by an experienced and qualified Art Therapist, Jodie Fairweather. Goals/benefits: - explore emotional patterns - develop self reflection - understand bodily responses - build emotional regulation - encourage creativity Ages: 12-16

Hosted by South Eastern Play & Creative Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Group meets in Officer, VIC 3809
Does your teen find it difficult to express their emotions? Does your teen struggle to identify feelings in their body? Do they suffer from anxiety or depression? Is your teen finding it hard to regulate their emotions? If you said yes to any of these questions then the Exploring Emotions with Nature art therapy group may be a great fit for your teen. This intensive school holiday program is developed and facilitated by an experienced and qualified Art Therapist, Jodie Fairweather. Goals/benefits: - explore emotional patterns - develop self reflection - understand bodily responses - build emotional regulation - encourage creativity Ages: 12-16
Our training program, acknowledged by renowned MNCs like Johnson & Johnson and healthcare sector training organizations like the HKSPT, empowers managers, healthcare professionals, teachers, and parents with theoretical and practical neuroscientific play therapy, social-emotional, and creativity training to understand better and meet the emotional and behavioural needs of their staff, clients, students, and children. The program covers neuroscience, Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, play therapy mechanisms, research, clinical cases, techniques, SEL, and creativity presented in the actionable BREAD model, i.e. Boundary Setting & Enforcement, Reflective Techniques, Emotion Expression & Exploration, Assertive Boundary Needs Communication, and Deriving Win-Win Solutions.

Our training program, acknowledged by renowned MNCs like Johnson & Johnson and healthcare sector training organizations like the HKSPT, empowers managers, healthcare professionals, teachers, and parents with theoretical and practical neuroscientific play therapy, social-emotional, and creativity training to understand better and meet the emotional and behavioural needs of their staff, clients, students, and children. The program covers neuroscience, Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, play therapy mechanisms, research, clinical cases, techniques, SEL, and creativity presented in the actionable BREAD model, i.e. Boundary Setting & Enforcement, Reflective Techniques, Emotion Expression & Exploration, Assertive Boundary Needs Communication, and Deriving Win-Win Solutions.
Research and diagnosis of Complex Trauma/Complex PTSD have only been in mainstream Psychology, less than 10 years. Treatments are therefore new and underdeveloped worldwide. I have seen excellent results in my practice so far using a model developed from the available literature and my 15 years of clinical experience working with adults with backgrounds of childhood trauma. I invite anyone who has undergone adverse childhood experiences, and were unsupported through them, to join others experiencing similar challenges to understand the 4 most fundamental presentations of cPTSD and practice strategies which promote healing and recovery. PLEASE NOTE: Group intake is currently waitlist only for 2025

Hosted by Esther Sammut Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
Research and diagnosis of Complex Trauma/Complex PTSD have only been in mainstream Psychology, less than 10 years. Treatments are therefore new and underdeveloped worldwide. I have seen excellent results in my practice so far using a model developed from the available literature and my 15 years of clinical experience working with adults with backgrounds of childhood trauma. I invite anyone who has undergone adverse childhood experiences, and were unsupported through them, to join others experiencing similar challenges to understand the 4 most fundamental presentations of cPTSD and practice strategies which promote healing and recovery. PLEASE NOTE: Group intake is currently waitlist only for 2025
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
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Group meets in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
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.
Our 4-Week ADHD Group Coaching Program is designed to help you build practical skills for managing your diagnosis, daily life, and academic or professional challenges. Led by an experienced psychologist, these sessions provide evidence-based strategies in a supportive and interactive environment. Why Join a Group? Shared Experience – Connect with others who understand your struggles. Expert Guidance – Learn from a psychologist specialising in adult ADHD. Actionable Strategies – Gain tools that you can apply immediately. Cost-Effective – Benefit from professional coaching at a fraction of the cost of 1:1 sessions.

Hosted by Brenda Taylor
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
Our 4-Week ADHD Group Coaching Program is designed to help you build practical skills for managing your diagnosis, daily life, and academic or professional challenges. Led by an experienced psychologist, these sessions provide evidence-based strategies in a supportive and interactive environment. Why Join a Group? Shared Experience – Connect with others who understand your struggles. Expert Guidance – Learn from a psychologist specialising in adult ADHD. Actionable Strategies – Gain tools that you can apply immediately. Cost-Effective – Benefit from professional coaching at a fraction of the cost of 1:1 sessions.
Online series to experience the intersection of creative arts, Psychodrama & somatic practices.

Online series to experience the intersection of creative arts, Psychodrama & somatic practices.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into everyday life by teaching specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion.

Hosted by Ingrid Jolley - IFS Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Group meets in Thornbury, VIC 3071
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into everyday life by teaching specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion.
I run a few non clinical groups in a zen environment to promote safety. Building self-awareness, self-acceptance and feeling heard without judgment. Discussions around the difficulties of ADHD, providing education and support for ADHD and building tools and strategies to manage symptoms of ADHD and common co-morbidities. Currently on offer is; A parent support and education group. A teen group. An adult female only group. Each group is small (6-8 participants) to ensure safety, tailor-made to suit each group (the arts, meditation, self reflection, books).

I run a few non clinical groups in a zen environment to promote safety. Building self-awareness, self-acceptance and feeling heard without judgment. Discussions around the difficulties of ADHD, providing education and support for ADHD and building tools and strategies to manage symptoms of ADHD and common co-morbidities. Currently on offer is; A parent support and education group. A teen group. An adult female only group. Each group is small (6-8 participants) to ensure safety, tailor-made to suit each group (the arts, meditation, self reflection, books).
QUIT SMOKING | WEIGHT LOSS | CONCEPTION | IVF CONCEPTION | HYPNO BIRTH | BAD HABITS | SPORTS PERFORMANCE | BEDWETTING

Hosted by Kyssanda Robinson - Holistic Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Group meets in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
QUIT SMOKING | WEIGHT LOSS | CONCEPTION | IVF CONCEPTION | HYPNO BIRTH | BAD HABITS | SPORTS PERFORMANCE | BEDWETTING
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Kew?
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.
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.