Professional Peer Reflection Groups 2026 – ASPM

Focused Psychological Strategies Training and webinars, please contact [email protected]

PPRG First Cycle 2025 information

All registrations for First Cycle 2025 are now closed.

First Tuesday evenings of the month from Mar 2025

Mar 7:00pm - 8.30pm (AEDT)
01 Apr 7:00pm - 8.30pm (AEDT)
06 May 7:00pm - 8.30pm (AEST)
03 Jun 7:00pm - 8.30pm (AEST)
01 Jul 7:00pm - 8.30pm (AEST)

Dr Cathy Andronis (Faculty)

Dr. Cathy Andronis works as a GP and psychotherapist in inner Melbourne and is a clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy.

Cathy is the current chair of the RACGP NFSI in Psychological Medicine, a member of the Victorian RACGP-RANZP liaison sub-committee, a FPS trainer with the Australian Society of Psychological Medicine and RACGP, and is the RACGP representative for Mental Health Australia and the MHPN QACEC. She is a tutor at Monash and Deakin Universities and the GP lead for Deakin University Eastern Health clinical school.

Various Wed evenings (Groups run from Feb to May)

12 Feb 7.30pm - 9.00pm (AEDT)
05 Mar 7.30pm - 9.00pm (AEDT)
02 Apr 7.30pm - 9.00pm (AEDT)
30 Apr 7.30pm - 9.00pm (AEST)
28 May 7.30pm - 9.00pm (AEST)

Dr Jill Gordon (Faculty)

Dr Jill Gordon is a highly experienced GP psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. Alongside her clinical practice, she has held key academic roles and contributed to major curriculum reforms in medical education. Her qualifications include a medical degree from the University of Sydney, a Master’s in Psychological Medicine (UNSW), a Master of Arts in English Literature, and a PhD in educational assessment. In 2025, she will begin a Master of Creative Non-Fiction at Macquarie University. Dr Gordon has led group facilitation and training programs, including serving as RACGP’s Director of GP Training in NSW. She was awarded an AM in 2020 for her contributions to medicine and education.

Various Friday mornings (Groups run from Feb to June, except April)

21 Feb 8:30am - 10:00am (AEDT)
21 Mar 8:30am - 10:00am (AEDT)
02 May 8:30am - 10:00am (AEST)
30 May 8:30am - 10:00am (AEST)
20 Jun 8:30am - 10:00am (AEST)

Dr Jo-Anne Zappia (Faculty)

MBBS, MP, FRACGP, FASPM, DRANZCOG, Cert Clin Hypnosis Dr Jo-Anne Zappia is a Melbourne-based GP with over 25 years’ experience, now practicing at her private psychotherapy clinic, Coze Health in Armadale. She focuses on mental health, using a blend of therapeutic approaches and practical insight. She values creativity and connection in healing and is passionate about supporting GPs through education, advocacy, and collegiate support as part of the ASPM Committee. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, crafts, and reading—currently inspired by It Ends With Us and the work of Dan Siegel and Richard C. Schwartz.

Second Monday evenings of the month

10 Feb 7:30pm - 9pm (AEDT)
10 Mar 7:30pm - 9pm (AEDT)
14 Apr 7:30pm - 9pm (AEST)
12 May 7:30pm - 9pm (AEST)
09 June 7:30pm - 9pm (AEST)

Third Thursday evenings of the month

20 Feb 7:30pm - 9pm (AEDT)
20 Mar 7:30pm - 9pm (AEDT)
17 Apr 7:30pm - 9pm (AEST)
22 May 7:30pm - 9pm (AEST)
19 Jun 7:30pm - 9pm (AEST)

Dr Susan Barnett (Faculty)

MBBS, FRACGP, FASPM Dr Susan Barnett has been a GP since 2003 and then completed her FPS in 2014. She is currently the Education Chair and Vice President for ASPM, a GP Psycho-therapist in Private Practice and a Medical Educator for EVGPT, Black Dog Institute and RACGP. Susan is involved in running ASPM's monthly webinar series, and is a facilitator for the FPS training and CCGs. Susan is a very proud ASPM member and loves being involved in creating psychological educational experiences for all GPs. Susan's passion is sharing the most current evidence in Psychology to explain important concepts related to interpersonal relationship and individuals' emotional distress.

Third Thursday lunch times of the month

20 Feb 1:30pm – 3pm (AEDT
20 Mar 1:30pm – 3pm (AEDT)
17 Apr 12:30pm – 1pm (AEST)
15 May 12:30pm – 1pm (AEST)
19 Jun 12:30pm – 1pm (AEST)

PPRG spaces fill up quickly, ensure you register before 20 Dec to access the early bird rate!