Support Groups in Bourne End
The group purpose is to empower women in a safe, supportive, confidential, non judgemental environment, helping them to discover solutions to problems, reach their full potential, develop self awareness, build self esteem, self worth and grow in confidence. The group facilitates & enables members to understand themselves better, to find out what is causing disharmony in life, help build healthy relationships while building trust and connecting to others.
Hosted by Soulworks Counselling Limited
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bourne End SL8
Hello, my name is Lynn Turner. I have over 28 years counselling, therapy and life coaching experience, with expertise in addiction, codependency, complex and abusive relationships (including being in a relationship with a sociopath, narcissist, or someone with a mental health issue or a personality disorder). I specialise in, and have a Diploma in 'Dealing with Narcissism'. I provide a non-judgemental, safe, confidential and professional space for you to talk about, and work through, your problems. I believe the counselling relationship needs to be authentic, honest and safe in order for healthy change to happen.
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Hosted by Bogdan Micu
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rickmansworth WD3
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Hosted by Max Ryz
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Group meets in St Albans AL3
If you are struggling with your emotions, relationships or feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy could help bring about meaningful change. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore underlying dynamics and emotional conflicts. Gaining a better understanding of yourself can make it possible to move away from the unhelpful patterns and can help facilitate healthy developments within your personal and professional life.
Online anxiety support group. Includes: Anxiety and brain: biology and psychology of anxiety. Anxiety disorders. Anxiety and trauma. Anxiety and thinking styles. Anxiety and self talk. Tools to manage and reduce anxiety. Breathing, relaxation, mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques. I am also facilitating face to face anxiety support groups in Women's centre locally but this new online group modality is flexible to attend where ever you live and it is open for everybody suffering from anxiety. Contact me to know more and book yourself to the next online group.
Hosted by Mia Malama
Psychotherapist, PhD, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Luton LU1
Don't be alone with your challenges, it is time to take care of your mental health and wellbeing and I am here for you. Anxious? Stressed? Depressed? Relationship issues? OCD? Eating disorders? Panic symptoms? Grieving? I am here to help. I also offer my clients free resources to read and exercises they can do between sessions to gain skills for well-being and permanent change. Besides professional qualifications, I have also my own personal experiences of mental health issues in my past. This has helped me better understand clients’ experiences. I am experienced in working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Hosted by Renata Harris
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Harpenden AL5
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How can I find a support group in Bourne End?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postcode, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average between £45 to £60. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from £60 to £150. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.