Circle

Circle is a small therapeutic group designed for children and teens who would benefit from building confidence in friendships and social situations.

Many young people want connection but can find social situations confusing, overwhelming or exhausting to navigate. Some struggle with confidence, boundaries, reading social cues, maintaining friendships or knowing how to join in with peers in a way that feels comfortable and authentic.

Circle provides a supportive, neuroaffirming environment where young people can explore friendships, communication and connection in a way that feels safe, respectful and practical.

The group focuses on developing social confidence and relationship skills without encouraging young people to mask or change who they are. Instead, the emphasis is on helping participants better understand themselves and others while building meaningful and sustainable social connections.

The group draws on evidence-based and neuroaffirming approaches, with a strong focus on helping young people:

• build confidence in social situations;
• develop communication and conversation skills;
• understand boundaries and relationships;
• navigate peer conflict more effectively;
• increase self-awareness and emotional understanding; and
• develop stronger connection and belonging alongside peers.

Groups are kept intentionally small to support comfort, safety and connection.

Group Details

Dates: Tuesdays, 3 November – 8 December 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Sunrise Peak Psychology, 9 Ashgrove Avenue, Ashgrove
Duration: 6 weekly sessions (1 hour each), including final relaxed wrap-up session
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Age Range: Approximately 8–15 years (flexible depending on suitability)

Fees

Cost: $180 per session* or $1,000 upfront payment (includes $80 discount)

Rebates: Medicare Group Therapy rebate (where eligible)** and NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)

A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking when selecting the payment plan option. Remaining fees must be finalised prior to commencement of the program.

** Medicare group rebates are currently approximately $36.85 per session with a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral.

To claim the rebate, group numbers must remain within Medicare requirements (generally 4–10 participants). Rebates are not guaranteed and eligibility is determined individually.

Please note that enrolment is for the full 6-week program, as each session builds upon the previous week’s content and therapeutic skills.

Due to the small group format (12 maximum) and limited places available, refunds or make-up sessions are generally not available for missed sessions, non-attendance or withdrawal after commencement.

We strongly encourage families to consider attendance and availability prior to booking to ensure participants are able to gain the greatest benefit from the program.

Who Is This Group Suitable For?

Circle may be helpful for young people who:

• experience social anxiety or low confidence;
• find friendships difficult to navigate;
• struggle with communication or social boundaries;
• feel isolated or disconnected from peers;
• find group situations overwhelming; and
• would benefit from developing social confidence alongside peers in a supportive environment.

Facilitators

The group will be facilitated by Karen Breedon, Clinical Psychologist and one of her team from Sunrise Peak Psychology, with experience supporting children and adolescents with social, emotional and interpersonal challenges.

This group is not designed as a crisis or acute mental health service.

Register Your Interest

To enquire or register your interest, please contact [email protected] or use the booking link to book now.

Places are limited, and bookings are essential.