GROUP THERAPY 

 

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Group therapy offers a powerful opportunity to connect with others who are navigating similar challenges. In a safe, confidential space, you’ll share your experiences, listen to others, and begin to understand yourself in new and meaningful ways.

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship struggles, being part of a group can help you feel less alone. You’ll receive support not just from a therapist, but from a circle of people who ‘get it’, often because they’ve been there too.

Group therapy is a safe and confidential environment, that is carefully structured to foster trust, safety, and respect. Everything shared stays within the group. As your group facilitator, I’ll help ensure the space remains supportive, balanced, and therapeutic for everyone. Group work helps you see how you relate to others and explore patterns that may be affecting your relationships outside the room. Hearing others’ stories can bring powerful moments of recognition, insight, and shared healing.

Many people are unsure at first, and it’s absolutely natural to feel hesitant. However, group therapy can be a deeply rewarding and transformational experience. You don’t need to ‘have it all together’ or be a confident speaker to take part, just a willingness to show up and be open to the process.

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Current Groups

I offer a both online and in-person groups. These may focus on themes such as:

  • Men’s Mental Health
  • Anxiety & Overwhelm
  • Relationships & Boundaries
  • Creative Identity & Self-Esteem

Please get in touch to find out about current or upcoming groups, or to express interest in a particular theme.

FAQs

Can anyone join a group?

These are closed, long-term groups, not open to the public or for drop-in participation. Joining a group is something we’d carefully consider together after a significant period of individual psychotherapy together. It’s important that the timing is right and that the group feels like a meaningful next step in your process. I run both in-person and online groups.

Why do I need to do individual therapy first?

Group therapy can bring up powerful emotions and relational dynamics. Having a solid foundation in individual work means you’ll be better prepared to engage with the group in a grounded, reflective way. Having completed significant individual work, also helps create a stable and safe environment for everyone involved.

How many people are in a group?

Groups usually consist of 4 to 8 people. This allows for rich and varied interactions while ensuring each member has time and space to be heard.

Is everything confidential?

Yes, completely. All members agree to strict confidentiality as a core group commitment. I also adhere to UKCP ethical guidelines to protect your privacy.

How long do groups run?

These are ongoing, long-term groups with no set end date. This allows relationships, trust, and insight to deepen over time. something that can be difficult to achieve in shorter-term formats.

What if I feel unsure about being in a group?

It’s very normal to feel anxious or uncertain. Those feelings often become part of the work we do. Being in group therapy can help you explore how you relate to others, where those patterns come from, and what might be ready to change. There’s no rush or pressure to join; we’ll only consider it when it feels right.

Sources:

Braddock, K. (2023) Group Dynamics. The New Psychotherapist,  84 (Autumn) pp 14-18