Group Therapy at Entangled Minds

Where healing happens in connection — not in isolation.

Group therapy isn’t an afterthought in my practice — it’s the heart of the work.

Inspired by the pioneering approach of Irvin D. Yalom, and informed by contemporary thinkers exploring our deep entanglements with the world, I view therapy groups as living, breathing ecosystems. In this microcosm of everyday life, relational patterns come alive — often revealing how our individual stories are woven into larger narratives. Together, we begin to see how anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-worth are not just internal experiences — they’re rooted in relationship and in our connection (or disconnection) to the broader web of life.

Group offers a rare opportunity to trace these threads back to their origins — to family dynamics, social scripts, and unspoken rules that shaped us, and even to collective stories and ecological forces that continue to move through us. Here, we begin to listen to how these threads shape our experience alongside others doing the same — moving beyond mere ‘fixing’ towards a more attuned, relational, and flexible way of being.

Why Group?

Because so much of what brings people to therapy — chronic disconnection, unmet needs, people-pleasing, perfectionism, emotional shutdown, internalised shame — arises in relationship. And while one-on-one work can be powerful, it has limits when it comes to exploring our relational selves.

Group therapy allows you to:

• See yourself through others’ eyes
• Receive feedback you never knew you needed
• Experiment with new ways of being in a supportive space — including cultivating the courage to not know or be unfixed
• Discover how your coping strategies serve you — and where they hold you back
• Build honest, imperfect, nourishing human connection — recognising that our relationships extend beyond the human realm

Sessions are unstructured and process-oriented. There’s no agenda, no performance. The focus is on deep attunement to what’s unfolding in the room — moment to moment, together. This often involves embracing the messy, the unspoken, and even the “monstrous” elements that arise when we gather. Over time, this deep work fosters emotional courage, flexibility, and relational clarity. Members learn to name their needs, offer feedback with care, and reclaim parts of themselves long left behind — discovering that transformation often lies in embracing uncertainty and finding wisdom in the liminal.

Details

Groups are intentionally small — maximum 10 participants — to foster close connection and hold the dynamic, sometimes unpredictable process that unfolds in the group.

Location: 

596 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Group Options:

• Weekly Group: Saturdays, 12:00–1:30 pm | $65 per week
• Fortnightly Group: Sundays, 2:00–4:00 pm | $80 per fortnight

Payment: 

A regular membership fee secures your place in the group, supporting stability and cohesion within the group process. Payment is required regardless of attendance once your place is confirmed. Medicare rebates are not available for group therapy.

Withdrawal and Re-Entry

Membership continues until a participant formally or decisively withdraws. Withdrawal is an autonomous decision ideally made with intentional reflection and, where possible, grounded in the group process. Participants are encouraged to consider their decision thoughtfully and, if appropriate, discuss it within the group or with the therapist to honour relational dynamics.

Please note that once withdrawn, returning to the same group may not be possible due to group dynamics and availability.

Getting Started

I offer a free 30-minute phone call before you join. This is a chance to get a feel for group work, ask questions, and explore whether it’s the right fit for you.

I generally seek to exclude rather than include — not out of gatekeeping, but to protect the integrity of the space. Group is not for everyone. It’s deep, sometimes confronting work that relies on mutual commitment and readiness.

If you’re in a place where you can show up honestly and stay curious, it can be profoundly transformative. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit — you just need the courage to sit in a room with others, speak the unspeakable, and listen with your whole self.