Group Therapy in Melbourne
Group Psychotherapy
Group therapy in Melbourne offers a welcoming and reflective space to explore yourself through relationships with others. In this setting, we can become curious about recurring patterns, experiences of connection and belonging, and the ways you relate to yourself and those around you.
Psychodynamic and group-analytic psychotherapy in Melbourne.
Why Group Therapy in Melbourne?
This form of therapy offers a unique space to understand yourself through relationships with others, explore recurring patterns, and develop new ways of connecting, relating and belonging.
Within a small and confidential group, the ways we connect, withdraw, seek closeness, experience belonging, or respond to others can gradually become part of the therapeutic work.
Rather than only talking about relationships, group therapy allows us to experience and explore relational patterns as they emerge in the here and now. Over time, this can support greater self-understanding, emotional growth, and more meaningful ways of relating to ourselves and others.
Who Might Benefit from Group Therapy in Melbourne?
Group psychotherapy can help you explore:
- Relationships & intimacy
- Identity & belonging
- Recurring interpersonal patterns
- Loneliness & isolation
- Anxiety in relationships
- Self-esteem & self-understanding
- Life transitions & uncertainty
- Difficulties with trust or connection
- How you experience yourself in relation to others
You do not need previous experience of therapy or group therapy to participate.
Group Therapy Options
Psychodynamic Therapy Groups
An ongoing therapeutic space for exploring emotional patterns, relationships, self-understanding and the ways we connect with others.
Men’s Therapy Groups
Men can explore relationships, identity, emotional life, intimacy, vulnerability and life transitions in a supportive therapeutic space.
LGBTIQA+ Young Adults
A space for LGBTIQA+ young adults to explore identity, relationships, belonging, community, uncertainty and life transitions.
Groups for Older Adults
A reflective space to explore ageing, relationships, loss, change, identity, connection and the transitions of later life.
Joining a Group
Before joining a group, I meet individually with each prospective participant for an initial conversation. During this conversation, we can discuss what brings you to group therapy. Together, we can also explore your questions and consider whether a particular group may be a good fit.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is an important part of creating a safe and trustworthy group environment. I ask all participants to respect the privacy of other members and not share identifying information or personal material outside the group. Before joining, we discuss confidentiality, boundaries and expectations together.
Practical Information
- Location: East St Kilda, Melbourne
- Session length: 90 minutes
- Fee: $50 per session
- Frequency: Usually weekly
- Group size: Up to 8 participants
- Format: In-person
- Referral: You do not need a referral
- Medicare: Medicare rebates are not currently available
Interested in Joining a Group?
If you are interested in one of the groups or would like to explore whether group psychotherapy might suit you, please get in touch for an initial conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not need to be certain before getting in touch. An initial conversation gives us an opportunity to think together about what brings you to therapy, what you are hoping for, and whether a therapy group might be a helpful setting for you.
No. Instead, you are encouraged to participate at your own pace. There is no expectation that you disclose anything before you feel ready. Over time, as trust develops, many people find it easier to speak more openly about their experiences, relationships and feelings.
Group therapy offers an opportunity to explore not only what you think and feel, but also what happens in your relationships with others. In addition, the relationships that develop within the group can help us notice recurring patterns, understand ourselves more deeply and experiment with different ways of relating.
Confidentiality is an essential part of creating a safe therapeutic environment. Group members are asked to respect the privacy of others and not discuss outside the group what individual members share during sessions. For this reason, confidentiality and group boundaries are discussed carefully before joining.
Before joining, we will meet individually to talk about what brings you to therapy, your expectations and any questions or concerns you may have. In this way, we also have an opportunity to consider whether the particular group is a good fit for you before you decide to join.