Online Group Therapy Programs for Depression & Emotional Regulation in Perth
The Cygnet Low-Cost Postgraduate Clinic (LCPC) runs structured online group therapy programs for adults across Western Australia. These programs focus on depression and emotional regulation skills, delivered entirely online so that participants from anywhere in Western Australia can attend. Groups are facilitated by provisionally registered psychologists completing their final year of an accredited Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical) program, under the direct supervision of the clinic's managing director — an Adjunct Associate Professor and registered clinical supervisor.
How the Programs Work
Each group therapy program runs as a structured 10-week course. Participants attend weekly facilitated sessions that combine evidence-based therapeutic content with practical skills development. The programs are designed to build participants' capacity for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and self-directed coping strategies that they can continue to apply after the program concludes. Facilitation draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions, adapted for group delivery.
Because the programs are delivered online, participants can join from Perth, other areas of Western Australia, or rural and remote locations. This accessibility is particularly valuable for adults who face barriers to attending in-person therapy — whether due to distance, work commitments, disability, or social-anxiety concerns about individual sessions. The group format also offers a supported, low-pressure environment where participants learn alongside peers facing similar challenges.
Pricing & Availability
Group therapy programs are currently free for a limited time across the structured 10-week program. This introductory pricing reflects the LCPC's commitment to making evidence-based psychological support accessible to as many adults as possible, particularly those who have exhausted their annual Medicare Better Access sessions or cannot afford standard private psychology fees.
The clinic operates in line with university semesters, typically running programs from February to June and July to November, with limited availability outside these periods. To register for an upcoming group therapy program, visit groups.cygnetclinic.com or email lcpc@cygnetclinic.com.au for current program dates and enrolment details.
Who the Programs Are Suitable
The group therapy programs are designed for adults experiencing depression, emotional regulation difficulties, chronic stress or burnout, grief-related distress, and related mental health concerns. Group therapy is an effective, affordable option for adults seeking evidence-based skills in a supported group environment, and it can be particularly helpful for individuals who would benefit from peer learning and the sense of community a facilitated group provides.
Group therapy is not appropriate for all presentations. The supervising clinical psychologist reviews enquiries and triages each prospective participant to confirm suitability. Where a presentation is assessed as too complex, involves significant risk, or requires individualised intervention, the client is referred to individual psychotherapy at the LCPC or to a more senior Cygnet practitioner. This triage process ensures every participant receives the right level of care.
Clinical Supervision & Quality
All group therapy facilitators receive intensive individual and group supervision from the clinic's managing director. Supervision sessions involve detailed case review, formulation refinement, and treatment planning to ensure the highest standard of care for every participant. With client consent, sessions may be audio- or video-recorded for supervision purposes, and selected cases may be presented at peer supervision meetings attended by senior clinical psychologists. This supervisory model often means participants receive more intensive clinical attention than they would in standard private practice.