Foundations: A Men’s Group That Actually Goes Somewhere

I’ve worked with a lot of men over the years and one of the hardest things I keep seeing is this quiet sense of collapse. Guys who are holding it together on the surface, doing everything they’re supposed to work, family, showing up but underneath, they’re barely holding on.

This group exists for that.

Foundations is a 12-week online men’s therapy group I run through my practice, Next Steps Counselling and Psychotherapy. It’s open to men across Sydney and all of Australia, and it’s for men who are ready to do the work not just talk about doing it.

What it actually is

This isn’t just a check-in group. It’s not a bunch of advice or a circle of guys swapping opinions. It’s a professionally led group therapy space where real shifts happen.

• We meet every Monday at 6:30pm (AEST) for 80 minutes

• It runs online, same Zoom link each week

• We cap it at 12 men only so the space stays focused

• It’s structured across 12 weeks, with each second session focused on tools (emotional regulation, boundaries, relational patterns)

• In between, we go deeper processing what’s actually going on beneath the surface

It’s practical and grounded. But it’s also honest and confronting in the way men need.

Why a men’s group?

Because we disappear in plain sight. Most men don’t talk about what’s going on until it hits breaking point. And by then, it’s often too late.

Group work is one of the most powerful ways to get out of isolation and start seeing yourself more clearly. You show up, you speak honestly, and you realise you’re not alone but you’re also not off the hook.

You get challenged. You get supported. And slowly, something shifts.

Who is it for?

• Men who are burnt out, flat, stuck, or overwhelmed

• Men who are tired of hiding it

• Men who want more out of their life, relationships, and inner world

• Men who are ready to stop performing and start being real

You don’t need to be in crisis. But you do need to be willing to show up.

Details

• Starts: Monday 11 August 2025

• Time: 6:30–7:45 PM AEST

• Where: Online (same Zoom link weekly)

• Price options: $60/week pay-as-you-go– $600 upfront ($50/session) – includes a free 1:1 therapy session with me

• WhatsApp group for check-ins and reminders

• Limited to 12 men only

Booking

There are two ways to join:

Book week-to-week (flexible)

Pay upfront and lock in your spot for the full 12 weeks (includes a free individual session)

All bookings are now open. Once the 12 spots are taken, that’s it.

Final word

This isn’t a polished self-development group. It’s not for performance. It’s for men who are ready to look at what’s underneath and figure out where they go from here.

If you’ve been thinking about doing the work this is a place to start.