Evidence-based group therapy, led by registered psychologists.

Group programs at Succoris complement individual therapy or stand alone as a focused learning experience. Groups are facilitated by registered psychologists with training in group work.

Programs run online and in selected clinics. Timetables, pricing, and enrolment details vary by program. Contact the relevant clinic or visit Succoris Academy for coaching programs delivered online.

What group programs look like at Succoris

Groups are structured with clear boundaries, session themes, and participant limits so the space stays psychologically safe. Some programs are Medicare-rebatable with the right referral; others are fee-for-service or coaching-based. Call us to confirm eligibility for your situation.

Grey Area Drinking and Intentional Choice

A seven-week live online coaching program for people who do not identify as having an alcohol problem but feel stuck in ongoing uncertainty or quiet dissatisfaction with their drinking.

The focus is clarity, values, and intentional choice rather than abstinence or moderation as a prescribed outcome. Enrolment is capped at 15 participants. Commences Wednesday 18 February, 5:30pm (Vic time), seven weeks. Cost $697; payment plans available.

This program is educational and coaching-based. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or individualised treatment. Facilitated by Dr Catherine Hart. Full details and enrolment: Succoris Academy.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills groups

DBT skills training helps with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Modules include Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path (adolescent stream).

Face-to-face and online options are available in Sunbury and Bendigo. Online groups are coordinated from Tweed Heads. Adolescent groups (ages 13–18 with a caregiver) run from Succoris Sunbury; call (03) 5454 3958 as places are limited.

A DBT Graduate Group (online) is open to anyone who has completed all four DBT modules, regardless of where they were completed. Contact the practice to enrol.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for anxious teens

An eight-week online ACT group for Year 11 and 12 students who experience anxiety and want practical strategies for worry thoughts and difficult feelings.

Facilitated by an experienced clinical psychologist. Price $602 for the eight-week module ($75.25 per week). Rebates may apply with a Mental Health Treatment Plan ($50.25 rebate per session in eligible areas). NDIS funding may also apply.

Contact Succoris Tweed Heads on (02) 8338 1502 for information or to secure a place.

Who group programs are for

• People who benefit from learning alongside others with similar experiences
• Clients completing DBT skills training alongside or after individual therapy
• Teenagers and parents seeking structured skills groups
• Adults exploring mindful drinking through the Grey Area Drinking coaching program (not suitable for alcohol dependence or acute crisis)

Questions and answers

Are groups therapy? Most psychologist-led groups are therapeutic in nature. The Grey Area Drinking program is coaching-based and is not a substitute for individual treatment where that is needed.

How do I enrol? Contact the clinic listed for your program, book via links on Succoris Academy where provided, or call our reception team for guidance.