Group analysis for health professionals

In healthcare, the professional is personal. This group explores how relational patterns shape who you are - personally and professionally.

Group Analysis for Health Professionals is designed exclusively for health professionals, integrating the personal and professional self.

As health professionals, we listen, contain, and hold space for others. But where do we explore our own responses, identities, and emotional lives? Where can we bring the fullness of ourselves—both personal and professional.

A dedicated group for health professionals

Group Analysis for Health Professionals offers a rare therapeutic space for mental health professionals and healthcare practitioners. It is a place to explore both personal and professional selves within a therapeutic frame. There is no need to separate the personal from the professional, because in healthcare, they are never separate.

I practice within the tradition of Foulkesian group analysis, a group-psychoanalytic method that understands the individual through the network of relationships within the group. My approach draws from over 25 years of experience as a group analyst and trainer at the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA), London.

This group is distinctive

  • Exclusively for health professionals: All members are experienced clinicians - psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and psychotherapits—peers who share a depth of understanding about clinical work and its relational complexities.

  • Focused on personal–professional integration: We explore who you are in relation to others. This includes personal as well as professional relationships, linked to personal histories and relational patterns.

  • A group of peers: There is no separation of the personal from the professional—because in healthcare, the professional is always personal.

This unique focus creates a deeply reflective and meaningful experience. where the dynamics of everyday lives—influence, support, rivalry and collaboration—emerge and transform within the group. It is a transformational therapeutic experience, where personal and professional selves become integrated.

Who this group is for

This group is designed exclusively for experienced mental health professionals. It is ideal for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists.

This group is especially valuable for those who:

  • Seek a deeper, therapeutic encounter with their professional self—beyond what supervision offers.

  • Want to explore countertransference and emotional responses within a group of experienced peers.

  • Value a space that fully integrates personal and professional reflection—without separating one from the other.

This is a small, select group with members leaving usually after 2 or 3 years. If you are ready for a group analytic psychotherapy experience that integrates your personal and professional self in a profound and life-changing way, I invite you to speak with me to discuss Group Analysis for Health Professionals.

What clients say

  • “Michael is a phenomenal executive coach. I trust his advice because it is based on a stellar academic background plus a wealth of organisational and leadership experience. On my journey to expand the positive impact of my career, Michael is a supportive fellow traveller as well as a leader who helps me find my way.”

    Professor Jill Klein
    Professor of Marketing at Melbourne Business School. Professorial Fellow at Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne.

  • “Michael has helped me build self-awareness of my leadership strengths and directed me towards strategies which are authentic to me as a person and as a leader. As well as being empathetic and highly professional, he draws on an extensive knowledge to assist with my pursuit of leading cultural change.”

    Dr Carrie Kollias
    Deputy Director of Orthopaedics, Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.

  • “I had the pleasure of working with Michael during critical junctures in my career. His insightful guidance and coaching were instrumental in navigating complex negotiations. Michael’s expertise and genuine commitment to my success elevated the entire experience. I highly recommended him for anyone seeking exceptional coaching in their leadership and professional journeys.”

    Professor Mayowa Babalola
    Chair in Business Ethics at The University of Western Australia.

  • “Professor Michael Fischer is one of the brightest minds in organizational leadership I have ever met. When he taught me on the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme, he turned my leadership around into a more human, connected and energised approach. He inspired and helped me succeed in my executive roles. He’s one of the finest talents in leadership development.”

    Fabiola Garcia
    CEO of Thalatta Energy Consulting, Mexico

  • “Michael’s coaching has profoundly impacted my leadership. He helped me identify my strengths and facilitated crucial conversations with the Executive team. His guidance has been instrumental in propelling my career growth, aligned with my organisation’s strategy. His ability to cut through ‘white noise’ and focus on what truly matters, combined with his engaging, personalised approach, made every session invaluable. His insights have given me fresh perspectives, renewed energy and confidence as a leader.”

    Regan Harding
    Director Safety & Compliance, TAFE NSW

  • “Working with Michael was a fantastic experience. His interpersonal skills made it easy to open up and he always met my ideas with respect and understanding. His thoughtful advice allowed me to embrace my unique leadership style. An aspect I appreciated most was his expertise in providing insightful readings that directly supported my personal and professional growth. My confidence as a leader has grown tremendously, and thanks to his guidance I feel empowered to lead authentically. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.”

    Professor Jennifer Verduin
    Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Environmental and Life Sciences, Murdoch University

  • “Working with Michael has been an incredible experience. He is an exceptional listener and expert at asking probing questions that foster deep self-reflection and meaningful discussion. Rather than offering quick solutions to leadership issues, he enabled meaningful discussion that led to practical answers. His deep understanding of academia provided much-needed nuance to our conversations. Six months of coaching allowed me to better understand my leadership, and I feel vastly more confident and capable in my role. I can’t thank him enough.”

    Professor Martin Brueckner
    Pro Vice Chancellor Sustainability, Murdoch University