Sydney Gay Counselling

Group Therapy Testimonials

"I found the mutual support that most people have similar issues most helpful. I realised that the way I see myself may not be the way others see me."

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"What helped me was being able to relate your challenges to ones others are experiencing-to know you are not alone. The group was a wonderful experience that helped me move forward and helped me recognise my issues and understand what others are going through."

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"I was skeptical about the group to start with and how it would help me. I knew I wanted to find out how to have better relationships with other gay men. And I was so over the bar and club scene, I didn't know where to go. I learned a lot about how I block guys from getting close to me and that I am scared of putting myself our there in case I get rejected. The group was an enormous support and encouraged me to try and take risks. I now feel so much more confident and ready to go after what I want in life. The group has played a really big part in that and I feel very positive about the next chapter in my life."

-- K.N.

“Adam is a most outstanding group facilitator. He seems to understand the group, the individual on all processes involved. Adam is inspirational in his work”.

-- U.G

"The flow of the group worked in part because of Clinton and Adam's skills in bringing it into focus and reaffirming thoughts, ideas and experiences of the group members. There was room for exploration and individual experiences, which was valuable and I am glad you allowed this to flourish. Overall, the group was valuable, enlightening, surprising and at times it was fun!"

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"I am really glad that I did this - it was a big risk for me. I think that I have come away with more strength and focus to move forward with my goals in life. I also got to meet and know a great, diverse group of men with whom I can hopefully count of for friendship and support in the future."

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"I was skeptical about the group to start with and how it would help me. I knew I wanted to find out how to have better relationships with other gay men. And I was so over the bar and club scene, I didn't know where to go. I learned a lot about how I block guys from getting close to me and that I am scared of putting myself our there in case I get rejected. The group was an enormous support and encouraged me to try and take risks. I now feel so much more confident and ready to go after what I want in life. The group has played a really big part in that and I feel very positive about the next chapter in my life."

-- K.N.

"What I learned from participating in the group is it is OK to trust people and let them into my thoughts and emotions. I also learnt that the negative impression I have of myself sometimes is not truly how other people see me."

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"I have learnt that putting emphasis on being gay is not always the way of life, we are just the same as everyone and also not to be so hard on myself personally."

-- M.C.

"This was a unique experience, which I forced myself to do so that I could listen and share my feelings about this stage of my gay and male life. I found identifying with others and being able to gain from a random group of men with whom I may never have otherwise met most helpful."

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