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Group therapy in Geelong

A safe and supportive space in Drysdale, supporting clients from Geelong

Participating in group therapy can be a powerful way to feel understood, supported and less alone. At Happy Minds Psychology, our group counselling programs are designed to offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where individuals can share, reflect and grow at their own pace.

Our mental health group programs are grounded in evidence-based research and guided by compassion. We create a space to explore emotions, patterns and challenges in a way that feels respectful and collaborative. Each group is facilitated by an experienced psychologist who prioritises psychological safety, emotional attunement and client-centred care.

What groups do we have on offer?

Regulate & restore: trauma skills and nervous system stabilisation group therapy

Build safety and stabilisation skills before (or alongside) deeper trauma therapy
Learn practical tools to settle, ground, and contain distress
Create a personalised regulation plan you can use anytime

Now taking bookings!

Navigating perimenopause: CBT skills for hot flush distress, sleep and emotional regulation

Support coping capacity and quality of life during perimenopause
Reduce distress linked to hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disruption, and mood changes
Build practical CBT-informed skills
Develop a personalised maintenance plan for ongoing wellbeing

Bridging the gap: a men’s therapy program for building healthy family relationships

Support clearer communication with partners and children
Increase confidence in responding during stress or conflict
Develop practical strategies for healthier relationships
Build emotional awareness and regulation skills that many men were never taught

Enough: a women’s group on burnout, boundaries and identity

Manage self-criticism and learn self-compassion
Support for mental load and invisible labour
Learn how to set effective boundaries and end people pleasing
Learn practical tools to settle, ground, and manage overwhelm

The value of shared therapeutic experience

In professionally facilitated group therapy sessions, participants often find comfort in recognising that others share similar struggles. This sense of connection can reduce shame and isolation while strengthening self-understanding.

Our support groups for adults offer structured opportunities for reflection and practical skill development. Within our mental health support groups, there is space to explore emotional responses, relationship patterns and coping strategies, all within a supportive and carefully guided setting. We emphasise collaboration, ensuring every participant feels heard and respected.

Small group counselling programs with personalised care

We intentionally offer small-group counselling programs to foster safety, trust, and meaningful participation. Smaller groups allow for deeper discussion while maintaining a contained and supportive atmosphere.

Each of our group counselling programs balances structured therapeutic content with open dialogue. Grounded in evidence-based practice and clinical expertise, our approach integrates practical strategies with attachment-informed understanding. Participants are supported to develop tools they can apply in daily life, while feeling connected within a safe, non-judgemental environment.

If you are considering group therapy in Geelong, Happy Minds Psychology offers a space to explore your experiences alongside others in a safe and supportive setting. We also provide individual mental health services and support for OCD, recognising that some people benefit from a combination of individual and group-based care.

Contact Happy Minds Psychology to learn more about upcoming group counselling programs and available mental health support groups.