Breaking Patterns: A Therapy Group for Relationships and Self
At Perth Psychology Collective, we understand that meaningful change in how we relate often begins in relationship with others.
Breaking Patterns is a small, psychologist-led therapy group designed for people who find themselves repeating the same relational patterns across different parts of life, even when they are trying to do things differently.
These patterns may show up in romantic relationships, friendships, work, or family dynamics. They can involve cycles such as withdrawing, over-giving, fawning, conflict, feeling misunderstood, or ending up in relationships that feel stuck or unsatisfying. Over time, these experiences can contribute to distress, frustration, and a sense of disconnection from self and others.
Group therapy offers a supportive and structured space to explore these patterns as they unfold in real time, with the guidance of an experienced psychologist. Through this process, participants can develop participants can develop greater self-awareness, emotional insight, and more secure and sustainable ways of relating.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
If you have found yourself feeling stuck in the same relational patterns, group therapy can offer a meaningful way to begin making sense of your experiences. A psychologist-led group may help you to:
This therapy is designed to support people who are ready to engage in reflective work and who may benefit from a relational and experiential approach to therapy. It may also provide a cost-effective alternative to, or supplement for, individual therapy.
Would you like to know more about Group Therapy?
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About the Group Therapy
Therapeutic Approach
The group integrates:
Assessment and suitability
All participants complete a pre-group assessment to determine suitability and to support the development of a safe, cohesive group environment.
Referral Information
Referrals are welcome for clients who:
- Experience ongoing relational difficulties across contexts
- Demonstrate some capacity for reflection and psychological mindedness
- May benefit from a more relational and experiential modality
- Provides a cost-effective alternative and or supplement to 1 on 1 therapy
Group-based therapy
Group-based therapy recognises that change often happens not just through insight, but through experience. In a well-supported group, participants have the opportunity to notice patterns as they emerge, reflect on them with the support of others, and experiment with new ways of relating.
At Perth Psychology Collective, we aim to create a group environment that feels contained, respectful, and psychologically safe. Our focus is on helping people better understand themselves, their attachment patterns, and the ways they connect with others.
Facilitator
Ian Hartley
Independent Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Ian Hartley is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience working across inpatient psychiatric settings and private practice. He has extensive experience facilitating group therapy within inpatient environments and brings a strong focus on interpersonal process,
relational dynamics, containment, and psychological safety within group work.
In his work with a broad spectrum of mental health challenges over the years, it continues to remain glaringly evident that psychological suffering is inextricably linked to how people relate with others and themselves.
Developing insight and awareness into the patterns, defences, attachment and relational styles while noticing and experiencing them as they play out creates opportunities to make sustainable changes that improve the quality of relationships and ultimately plays a key role in helping people live fuller and more meaningful lives.
“Therapeutic change is… an interplay of human experiences.” — Irvin Yalom