Our Services
 

Assessment Sessions

Counselling Sessions

Counselling with
Shirley Smith

  Our Programs
 

The Set Yourself
Free Programs

SYF Weekly Teleclass

Weekly Group Therapy

Empowering Communications

Facilitator and
Internship Training

Cancellation Policies

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Initial Assessment Session

An initial consultation is required for us to understand your individual situation. We will also help you get clarity on how to resolve the issues concerning you that you discuss in the session. During the consultation your practitioner will gather important information about your history and current situation so we can best assist you to discover the support that is right for you. It may be services we offer at The Radiant Group or we may refer you to services and practitioners outside of our organisation.

How?
Consultations can be done over the phone or face to face or via Skype:
Face to Face: Assessments take place in Sydney at our Centre in Neutral Bay.
Phone Sessions: When you call to book we arrange a suitable time and organise to get the necessary paperwork to you (via email, fax or post).
Skype Sessions: When you call to book we arrange a suitable time and organise to get the necessary paperwork to you (via email, fax or post).

When?
Appointments are available Monday to Friday, some evenings and Saturday’s.
To book please call the office on 02 9953 7000 or e-mail info@theradiantgroup.com.au


Counselling with Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith has a limited number of sessions available per week.

Individual Counselling
1½ hours is required for the initial assessment. This includes ½ hour to complete a confidential assessment form. 1 Hour follow up sessions are available depending on individual circumstances.

Couples Counselling
Initial 2 hour session (includes a general initial assessment).
Follow up 1 - 1½ hour session.

Family Counselling
Please contact our office on 02 9953 7000 to discuss your requirements.

 

Counselling Sessions

One hour counselling sessions are available with the following practitioners:

Grace Merrick
Emma Wright


 
   
   
 

The Set Yourself Free Programs

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Our Set Yourself Free Programs are especially for people making a lifestyle change, or those facing an important transition in their relationships or their lives, and want to make the best choices possible.

The programs are customised to address the needs of the participants and incorporate education, as well as individual and group therapy. Using an eclectic mix of healing modalities drawn from psychoanalytic therapies, our proven techniques and methodology will fast track healing and deliver lasting change in your life.

We offer 4 different themes (outlined in detail below), which have all been designed by Shirley Smith, and are facilitated by Shirley and her team of therapists. All of the programs address:

  • Breaking distractive, destructive or addictive behaviour patterns;
  • Learning how to have healthy relationships with your partner/spouse, family friends and especially with yourself;
  • Impaired stages of development from your formative years, which causes you to be reactive, make bad choices and feel destabilised.

Each program primarily benefits the participant, however, we can confidently say they have powerful and far reaching positive impact on family, significant others, friends and even generations to follow.

Contact us on 02 9953 7000 if you have any further questions or are interested in participating in an upcoming Set Yourself Free program.

 

Program Format

Each of our 4 Set Yourself Free themed programs are offered in a 12 day format.

Attending for a minimum of 12 consecutive days, combined with the unique design of our programs, allows participants to safely take down their defences and get to the core of their issues very quickly. Healing doesn’t have to take as long as people think, as you will discover in this deep and life-changing program.

Program Includes:

  • Twelve days of treatment including lectures, group therapy and an outdoor Adventure Therapy Program (eg. Challenge High Ropes Course or an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program).
  • Two individual sessions: a pre-assessment and integration session after the program, valued at $300.00.
  • 1 copy of Shirley’s book valued at $29.95.
  • Set of 4 audio CD’s, valued at $99.00.
  • Series of video lectures valued at $500.00.

This program format is equivalent to 6 months of individual and group therapy and offers the best value for time and money.

 

Themes

1. Break The Cycle and Gain Control of Your Life

Focus:
The focus of this program is fear and shame, which can lead to self-sabotage; reactive behaviour; lonely or destructive relationships; and overwhelming or frozen feelings.

Overview:
Fear has many faces: apprehension – anxiety – nervous indecision – worry – panic – dread.

Becoming aware – cognitively and viscerally - of the feelings of fear and shame stored deeply in the unconscious is a necessary step in breaking free.

The problem with fear is not the fear itself. The ‘problem’ is the consequences of fear based decisions and behaviours (especially the unconscious fears) that cause unhappiness, destruction and drama in our lives.

If you feel blocked or immobilised in a part of your life that is very important to you, and would like to lessen the intensity that fear has on your life, this 12-day program is the right choice for you.

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To register your interest, book your place or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

 

2. Breaking the Fantasy Bond

Focus:
This program concentrates on arresting destructive relationship patterns that cause drama, pain, guilt and frustration.

Overview:
Participating in Breaking the Fantasy Bond will help you uncover the unconscious psychological defences, which create destructive habits and behaviour patterns that keep you stuck; recycling the same unfulfilling relationships and circumstances in your life.

Dr Robert Firestone, the originator of this work says, “people’s psychological defences put in place to protect them from pain in childhood, later play destructive, limiting roles in their adult life”.

If you are ready to address the core issues that prevent you from experiencing success, freedom, deep fulfilment and love, then this program is for you.

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To register your interest, book your place or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

 

3. Breaking the Family Trance

Focus:
This program focuses on identifying and breaking free of adapted family roles so that you can experience true freedom, live an authentic life, and feel satisfied in your personal and professional relationships.

Overview:
Children learn to adapt from their authentic self in order to get the needs of the family system met. This creates huge problems with identity in later years, particularly if our relationships, our careers or our health breaks down. We lose hope and depression sets in.

How do you know if you need to break free?

  • Do you struggle to meet your own needs and wants, placing friends and family first?
  • Are you overly responsible for others?
  • Do you suffer from repetitive, frustrating situations and unhealthy behaviours in your personal and professional relationships?
  • Are you “the one” who listens to others problems?
  • Do you feel uncomfortable asking others for help?
  • Are you tired of being invisible?
  • Do you find yourself feeling compelled to use humour to ease emotional tension?
  • Are you tired of searching for what you can do or acquire to feel happy and satisfied?

Maybe it’s time to think about what you can undo!

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, it’s likely that you are carrying a family legacy and a role from your formative years that doesn’t belong to you. HISTORY DOESN’T HAVE TO REPEAT ITSELF! Learn to break free and start living life as the “real” you.

Next Program: September 2013

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To register your interest, book your place or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

 

4. Healing the Wounds of Adolescence

Focus:
Relieve emotional pain especially reducing shame, anger and other overwhelming feelings; learn boundaries to experience healthy adult relationships; grieve childhood and adult losses you can move on; move away from blame and victim to regain freedom and choice.

Overview:
Adolescence is a powerful time in life because this is the natural time when we differentiate our identity from our family. We begin the process of ‘leaving home’ emotionally. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen for most people, leaving them feeling wounded, broken-spirited and emotionally stunted. This program deals with shame, anger and sexuality and will give you the opportunity to:

  • FREE YOURSELF…..from shame so you can have more of what you want.
  • LEARN…to use healthy anger as a boundary rather than a defence.
  • CLARIFY….your values regarding your sexuality, how you want to express it and learn to accept pleasure rather than feel guilty.

An adolescent is the explorer, and the adventurer who likes to learn, take risks and enjoy life. Reclaiming the spirit of the adolescent within will allow you to be more authentic, spontaneous and secure, enhancing your ability to create a satisfying and happy life.

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To register your interest, book your place or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

 
   
 

New Set Yourself Free Weekly Teleclass
With Video Lectures and Workbook Facilitated by Shirley Smith

Many of our clients live in other states and other countries and would like ongoing support from Shirley. This medium allows all of us to connect and participate from anywhere in the world.

What Can I Expect From The Class?

  • Imagine a virtual classroom where you can share live with Shirley and other class participants about the journey you are on. You will receive a special telephone bridge number to call in and connect with others.
  • Before each weekly class you will receive a video lecture from Shirley with the week’s topic to view before the class.
  • During the class you can ask Shirley specific questions that relate to the topic and to your individual circumstances.
  • At the end of each week, you will be emailed handouts and an exercise to complete before the next class.
  • We will set up a confidential class email to share your experiences during the class.

How Do I Know If This Class Is For Me?

  • Are you tired of feeling stuck, even though you’ve been doing therapy or personal development work for a long time?
  • Do you spend too much time feeling miserable, frustrated, anxious or lonely?
  • Do you need to clear up the negative consequences from past mistakes?
  • Has anyone ever told you you’re too controlling and you need to learn how to let go?
  • Would you like ongoing support to integrate the shifts you’ve made into your daily living?

Benefits Of The Set Yourself Free Teleclasses:

  • Learn how to recognise what you really need and want, and how to let yourself have it.
  • Boost your self-esteem and confidence.
  • Reduce over-reactive behaviour.
  • Free yourself from past regrets and resentments.
  • Create more balance in your life.
  • Integrate spiritual principles into your life in a practical way.

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To register your interest, book your place or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

 
 
 
 

Weekly Group Therapy

Weekly group therapy gives you on-going support to integrate changes in your life on a daily basis. Group helps you to anchor these changes in a concrete way and you also find that behavioural change is lasting, because we address underlying core conditions that drive disruptive, habitual behaviour. The process gives you an incredible amount of clarity, personal freedom, self-esteem, and validation for who you are as opposed to what you do.

Initially, the idea of group therapy can be an intimidating prospect for those who have never experienced it. Contrary to what most people think, studies show that the healing process, which occurs in group therapy, is even more effective for an individual than one on one counselling (it’s also more cost effective than one on one counselling).

Important: Group therapy is by invitation only and requires an initial consultation with our practitioners and previous participation in a program

To register your interest, or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

 
   
 

Empowering Communications
Make Presentations for Maximum Impact and Master Communication Styles for Personal and Business Success

If growing your business, increasing sales and improving key business relationships are a priority for YOU, it is imperative that you become an expert communicator.

In this program you will:

  • Design and deliver persuasive presentations that get results
  • Tailor communication to suit different types of people and deliver your message with maximum impact
  • Improve your marketing effectiveness
  • Harness the pressure (stress) of presentations into excitement and enthusiasm
  • Transform technical material into presentations that are interesting and engaging
  • Overcome objections to get the outcomes you want
  • Reduce conflict due to personality clashes and power struggles
  • Create trust and rapport with new clients and build robust relationships
  • Frame and deliver winning presentations quickly (often within minutes)
  • Feel confident to deliver impromptu presentations

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To register your interest, book your place or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

 
   
 

Facilitator and Internship Training Program

Shirley offers limited spaces to graduates or students who require supervision or training hours, and would like training in the area of group facilitation, co-dependency, addictive behaviours and Pia Mellody's model of Post-Induction Therapy (Shirley Smith is one of the few Australian psychotherapists approved by Pia Mellody to provide this training).

To register your interest, or to find out more information please contact us on 02 9953 7000 or via email info@theradiantgroup.com.au

Upcoming Programs:
Facilitator Training - Therapeutic focus – May 2013 Click Here to download the complete brochure in PDF Format

Facilitator Training - Leadership focus – July 2013 Click Here to download the complete brochure in PDF Format

 
   
 

Cancellation Policies of The Radiant Group

Therapy is most effective when it takes place consistently, with best results occurring when appointments are kept and regularly attended. The following information outlines our standard policies and procedures on cancellations, missed appointments and course withdrawals. This enables us to keep costs to a minimum, make times available for other clients and schedule participants into our group programs to work for everyone’s benefit.

Cancellations & Missed Appointments
Our one-on-one sessions with the team at The Radiant Group are limited. Missed appointments not only jeopardise successful treatment, they prevent others from having the session time.

  • Appointments cancelled with less than 36 hours notice will be charged a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the normal counselling fee for the session.
  • If you give less than 24 hours notice, or simply fail or forget to turn up for a session then the full fee will be charged. This policy is representative of the industry standard within the Counselling/Psychotherapy profession.
  • Cancellations and/or rescheduling must be notified within The Radiant Group's business hours.
  • Appointments on Mondays need to be cancelled or rescheduled by close of business on Thursday.

Course Withdrawal
In the event that a participant wishes to withdraw or leave without completion from any program run by The Radiant Group, the fee is non-refundable. The fee may be transferable toward another program run by The Radiant Group, but must be agreed & discussed with the director Shirley Smith.

Refund Policy
The Radiant Group does not offer refunds on any programs or sessions as a standard company policy. If you have completed a program and honestly feel that you have not received any value, then we will gladly discuss the possibility of repeating a program.

There are no refunds available for one on one sessions.