Support Groups in Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Smiley Days was founded in hopes of bridging a gap for individuals seeking therapy. Whilst awaiting the commencement of individual sessions, Smiley Days specialised group programs offer practical skills and psychoeducation, so that clients can begin managing their current challenges with our support. By offering these programs alongside individual therapy and cognitive assessment services, Smiley Days is a wellness hub, ready to provide care in whichever capacity required for the individual.
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Hosted by Lauren Amber Fleurie
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
Lauren is a passionate psychologist with a background in child and adolescent therapy for those presenting with a variety of difficulties. Lauren aims to provide a safe, inclusive and affirming space for her clients, she prides herself on her ability to engage well with young people and has a warm, empathic and open therapeutic style.
Dance therapy and body image support for people in fat or big bodies.
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Hosted by Dr Jessica Green
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Collingwood, VIC 3066
I specialise in supporting kids, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or body image concerns. I also enjoy supporting people with fertility issues, or during pregnancy and the postpartum.
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Hosted by Jordan Djuric
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
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.
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Hosted by Justine Campbell
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Group meets in Armadale, VIC 3143
Don't expect to see a change if you don't make one. I enable positive change. My clients may have seen a therapist or coach before, but it didn't change anything for them. They then come to me. They want to make lasting positive change in their lives, but they need somebody to give them structured tools and support them in the growth process. Change can be good, but it is not easy. Typically, my clients come to me feeling that living on auto-pilot or that they have lost touch with who they are at their core. They desire more life satisfaction and are prepared to work for it. They want to thrive not just survive.
13 years running - conducted over Zoom. Two classes to choose from, Tuesday nights 8pm and Thursday Mornings 9am. (90 mins.) $15. See website for more information www.relaxedmind.com.
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I work as a Somatic Body/Subconscious based Psychotherapist. With a deep and strong expertise in helping clients release and heal complex trauma. In private practice since 1991. (Full-time since 1997.) Sessions are 90 mins long to allow deeper, more connected and focused work. There is less talking and more time focused on your internal body with very deep somatic mindfulness work. Help embody more of your spirit into your body. Help free the blocks to your aliveness, feelings, vitality, confidence, joy, love and peace of mind. Release chronic pain and anxiety. Move and feel your body into greater health and wellbeing.
The Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program can help you learn more about yourself and your child. For parents of children from 4 months of age up to 6 years old. Based on decades of research about secure relationships, it gives you a roadmap so you can feel more confident in your parenting and in meeting your child's emotional needs. Visit my website to learn more and join the waiting list for the next online round.
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Hosted by Lauren Beatty - Tend Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Group meets in Melbourne, VIC 3000
Personalised mental health support on your parenthood journey. You may be thinking about having a baby, trying to conceive, pregnant/expectant, postpartum, in the early years of parenthood or beyond. I offer one-to-one online therapy support (Australia wide) for many of the challenges that can be experienced along this journey. Areas of support include: anxiety, depression, adjusting to/coping with parenthood, connecting with your baby or child, loss and grief, stress, relationship difficulties, and parenting.
A process group centres on one's thoughts, feelings and reactions that come up in the presence of 5-6 other group members in each weekly 90 minute meeting. A process group is unique in that ones relationship patterns emerge in an environment that allows for self-reflection, thus holding great potential for self-other awareness and change. As group leader, I am responsible for creating and holding a safe space for each member to fully participate. The group runs for 6 months and it is a closed group (same members each week) [Update: there are currently 3 people interested]
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Hosted by Casey Anderson
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlton, VIC 3053
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
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.
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Hosted by Vas Clementine
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Do you need guidance, therapy, companionship, help to grieve, to feel heartache, to cry, to decide? A wise perspective, a dependable leaning post? Someone to walk with you by the river? Do you have a question? A deep longing, core concern, recurring problem, an emotional wound, an unmet need? Do you tire of idle chatter and long for a deep yarn with the world, with your tribe? Do you want to make your offering to your tribe and need help to find them? Most saliently, most poignantly, do you seek help to court your wild twin, your Soul? Do you prefer the pain of change to the pain of staying the same? If so, in earnest you are ready.
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. However, 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 to deal with them to promote healing and recovery.
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Hosted by Esther Sammut
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
I believe a life of meaning, fulfillment and happiness is possible for every person, from those with slightly tiresome moods or behaviours to those with severely wounded pasts. It can be achieved through a guided therapeutic process which combines scientific research and experience with careful assessment into each person's mental barriers, unhelpful traits and recurrent emotional patterns. My practice of over 16 years, offers a caring, intuitive, nuanced approach uniquely tailored to your needs while utilizing the latest evidence based, neuro-scientifically informed treatments
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after a threatening or traumatic event. It usually occurs because the memory is so frightening or uncomfortable that the brain doesn't process it completely and it remains fresh as though it is happening again. In these cases it can come back to re-traumatize you on any day or sometimes every day unless you avoid reminders. Join others who have been experiencing something similar to learn about what is happening in your brain and what you can do to move towards processing the memory which will bring healing and recovery.
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Hosted by Esther Sammut
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
I believe a life of meaning, fulfillment and happiness is possible for every person, from those with slightly tiresome moods or behaviours to those with severely wounded pasts. It can be achieved through a guided therapeutic process which combines scientific research and experience with careful assessment into each person's mental barriers, unhelpful traits and recurrent emotional patterns. My practice of over 16 years, offers a caring, intuitive, nuanced approach uniquely tailored to your needs while utilizing the latest evidence based, neuro-scientifically informed treatments
After completing the Complex Trauma/cPTSD Basics to Recovery, or a similar program, you might want to attend the advanced program for further monitoring and support to make your road to recovery even shorter and smoother. As you will have made some necessary changes for your health and well-being to emerge, your world will start to be different, especially because your relationships with people will improve or fall away if they were too unhealthy to fix. You will learn what to look out for, how to navigate these changes in future and you will be supported on the way.
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Hosted by Esther Sammut
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
I believe a life of meaning, fulfillment and happiness is possible for every person, from those with slightly tiresome moods or behaviours to those with severely wounded pasts. It can be achieved through a guided therapeutic process which combines scientific research and experience with careful assessment into each person's mental barriers, unhelpful traits and recurrent emotional patterns. My practice of over 16 years, offers a caring, intuitive, nuanced approach uniquely tailored to your needs while utilizing the latest evidence based, neuro-scientifically informed treatments
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Greater Melbourne (Inner)?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postcode, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average between $80 to $110. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $250. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
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 a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.