Group supervision for qualified therapists or students. Any modality including psychodynamic. Maximum three supervisees. I am accredited with COSRT and BACP and am UKCP. I have a post-graduate Diploma in Integrative Supervision for Individuals and Groups.
Hosted by Rosalind Simpson
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N16
I am Rosalind Simpson an individual and couples counsellor and psychotherapist at City Dynamic Therapy London offering psychosexual (sex) counselling and therapy in London face to face and worldwide on Zoom. I also offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy for anxiety and depression in London. I am a sex positive therapist offering face to face relationship counselling in London. I offer face to face evening counselling appointments until 9pm in London for any issue including trauma, abuse, stress, communication and intimacy issues. I offer counselling for couples in monogamous or open relationships.
This is the first friday of every month
Hosted by Mind Hubs
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in London NW1
In-person or online. With over 15 years clinical experience working for many years with complex trauma & PTSD in one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. Specialising in addictions and eating disorders. For the last 8 years, I have been in private practice and mostly working with intersectionality, ADHD, PTSD & racial trauma. I also run a monthly group to explore the intersectionality of ethnicity & gender for diverse corporate women creating a safe, welcoming space where you can explore, grow, and thrive. Book a 30 min consultation
The overall goal of DBT Skills training is to help you increase resilience and build a life experienced as 'worth living'. It teaches relevant skills for effectively coping with painful experiences and difficult emotions. Our groups run in 3 blocks, each covering a different set of skills: Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Our award-winning groups have 8-10 members and are taught by two highly-skilled Clinical Psychologists.
Hosted by The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London W1G
The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic is an award-winning, independent private practice providing psychological help and services across London and Surrey. Our clinicians are hand-selected, highly skilled clinical and counselling psychologists, who have established academic backgrounds and NHS careers, in addition to their private work. We provide interventions for a wide variety of mental health conditions and difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and eating disorders, all of which can have a hugely debilitating effect on our lives and the lives of people around us.
This is an ONLINE therapy group for Women who experience challenges with food, weight, codependency issues, and ED. This often happens when we: live accordingly to some dogmas, social or familial conditioning, don't not have tools to process emotions/grief, cannot set proper boundaries, choose safety and comfort over our true desires, believe shameful voices, push away our needs, have a wounded relationship with our wants and desires. Max 8 participants. Contact me for more info about the dates and times.
Hosted by Justine Wiercimok, IFS Therapy, MA, JD(LLM), MBACP
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London SW3
As an IFS therapist, I offer a safe space to help you understand challenges and where the emotional pain comes from. I focus therapy on working with core wounds. Core wounds are the reason why you might experience fear & anxiety. They can be a source of feelings of shame & abandonment which often lead to confusion, conflicts, and not feeling safe in meaningful relationships. Those feelings when not embraced can cause destructive behavior toward yourself, others, or your body. In our work together, we will use the pain as a guide, and catalyst for healing. This process will ultimately lead to life that is fulfilling & just easier.
I hold online support groups for women who would community and support in understanding themselves better in relationships and sexuality. These groups are an 8 week commitment to protect confidentiality and comfort with each other. Please email for the more information.
Hosted by Randi Hope Pritikin
MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in London SW3
BACP Registered ID: 01031898
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for over 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
Often, we may feel isolated with our problems, believing that no one truly understands what we’re going through. One of the greatest advantages of group therapy is the sense of connection it fosters, bringing together people who face similar challenges. Realizing that we’re not alone, and that we can also provide support to others, can be deeply comforting and empowering. Other key benefits of group therapy include: • Peer feedback and encouragement • Learning healthier coping strategies • Expressing feelings more clearly • Developing effective communication skills • Receiving emotional support • Offering support to others
Hosted by Stathi Anthopoulos
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London SW9
Life’s challenges can sometimes weigh us down and stop us from being healthy, happy, and successful. Emotional issues such as addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, do not just make us feel bad, but they also jeopardize our futures. Furthermore, problems with families, friends, domestic partners, or spouses can leave us feeling distressed, lonely, and unworthy. Additionally, serious health conditions, financial troubles, loss of loved ones, and other crises can devastate us and make it difficult to get back on track.
Support group for people living with OCD. A safe space to discuss your own experience of living with and managing OCD. Share tips and ideas and explore effective strategies based on CBT and exposure and response prevention therapies. Explore alternatives such as metacognitive, acceptance & commitment therapy principles, mindfulness, relaxations and problem solving. Group number limited to 8 members.
Hosted by Forth Counselling & CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London E1
Life can surprise and challenge us in many ways. Having a safe space and the support of a therapist can help you explore and 'make sense' of what's troubling you, build new perspectives and move forward in life in healthier ways.
Open to Everyone looking for meaningful interactions, our regular Social Connection Groups will help you to develop the social connections you desire. As part of the Awareness, Courage and Love Global Project (ACL), you’ll take part in exercises that allow you to experience, practice and balance the core principles of awareness, courage and love in real interactions.
Hosted by The Power to Live Foundation
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London W1T
We believe no one should struggle alone. Therefore, accessibility to high-quality, evidence based therapeutic treatment is at the core of what we do at Power to Live. We are a charity offering means-tested third wave cognitive behavioural therapy. Sessions can cost as low as £10 a week. With waiting times of less than three weeks, you will be able to access affordable, effective and compassionate care when you need it.
Hosted by Julia Peters
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N8
Ongoing support group to help couples or individuals going through fertility treatments or considering adoption. We work on: enhacing coping skills to deal with infertility stress and social stress, looking beyond childlessness, bereavement process, couple dynamics and many other issues associated with infertility.
Hosted by Dr Valérie Wendorff-CPsychol/Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London W1G
I have 15 years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan in both public and private sectors. My roles were not limited to clinical work but also at a management level such as being the Supervisor and Training Manager at an eating disorders facility and head of a disability department at a school. I have extensive experience in different presentations: OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, and psychological assessments. I am recognised by Bupa Global, Aviva and WPA.
A small analytic group (up to 8 members): a safe, confidential space, specifically aimed at younger adults, to explore difficulties around relationships, family, depression, anxiety, self esteem, work and transitions. The group provides a space for connection and belonging where members can provide support to each other, benefit from the development of trust and honesty, and gain insight from the communication patterns that emerge. AVAILABILITY UPDATE: One space currently available for entry in Autumn 2024.
Hosted by Andrew Mallett
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London W1U
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and group analyst. I provide a safe and confidential space in which together we can explore your experiences and difficulties. We would seek to understand your past and current patterns and relationships in order to enable change - a process that combines coming to terms with aspects of your past, managing your thoughts and feelings in the present, and helping you to equip yourself for your future. Psychotherapy provides a supportive reflective space in which to examine, explore and make changes to your relationship with others and, most profoundly, with yourself.
An online community for individuals to attend and witness each other, and to contribute as and when comfortable, to share their experiences, stresses and mental health challenges, in a confidential safe space. The group will be ‘held‘ by a BACP Registered Relational Transactional Analysis therapist, and regular attendees will enjoy the healing power of being part of a private therapeutic group. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn evidence-based, takeaway tools to use at home, to feel grounded, present, and to enhance their well-being. Please enquire to find out about the course dates and available times.
Hosted by Robin Robinson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London W6
Sometimes life can be challenging. The cost of living crisis has triggered uncertainty, anxiety, and stress in many. Perhaps you’ve suffered from workplace issues or a redundancy? You may have experienced traumatic loss or a bereavement and want to make sense of this? Do you feel anxious or under pressure about deadlines or exams? Maybe you are in the midst of a career change? If you don’t feel like yourself & need unbiased, confidential support, whatever the challenge, I will empower you to transform. I work in W1 in Central London, in SW7, Kensington, and Hammersmith, W6. Contact me for an initial free consultation.
MBT is recommended for people who experience intense emotions, impulsive behaviours and intense and chaotic relationships. It is an evidence based programme that was initially developed for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) by clinicians and researchers at the Anna Freud Centre, London. The therapy consists of both group and individual components and for MBT to be successful it is highly recommended that participants attend both. The group therapy sessions are different to individual therapy in that participants get a variety of people in the group who might evoke different responses and create opportunities for therapeutic shifts.
Hosted by Claudio Parretti
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N1
I provide psychological treatment to clients suffering from a wide range of difficulties and conditions, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal problems, PTSD, Complex trauma and Anger management. Some of my clients may suffer from longterm difficulties, such as struggling to manage strong emotions and struggle to maintain close and significant relationships with others. Other clients may present with specific difficulties, such as career changes, family tensions or facing periods of particular stress. I also work with parents, who are struggling to bond with their children.
Are you often finding yourself feeling sad, worried, stressed or angry? Are you experiencing difficulties in relationships or perhaps struggling to adjust to change or finding yourself isolated? Do you have questions or face challenges relating to aspects of your identity? If so, this group could be for you. Group Therapy is a powerful medium for processing, connection, belonging, mutual respect and understanding. The benefits, insights and learning gained in the group can be transferred to support interactions and important relationships outside of the group.
Hosted by Dr Dean Flanagan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London WC1B
I am a HCPC registered Psychologist who specialises in supporting teens and young adults 14 to 25 years old. I have helped young people with various difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationships, loss as well as life transitions and identity. I can draw upon a range of evidence based psychological approaches to meet needs and achieve personal goals. I offer individual as well as group psychotherapy.
Getting the right help can change your life. I offer evidence-based therapy and coaching, for couples and individuals, drawing on the latest research into what works. I am a previous Chair of The Bowlby Centre and currently the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology. I am also author of “Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy” and am an ILM-accredited Coach. Going to therapy when you feel overwhelmed should be as normal as going to the doctor for unexplained pain or a persistent cough. If you’re serious about change, come and get the help you need.
Hosted by CBT & Coaching for Couples & Individuals
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London SE1
Getting the right help at the right time can change your life. I offer evidence-based therapy & coaching, drawing on the latest research into what works. Whatever issues you’re facing, my aim is to help relieve your distress as quickly as possible. I do that by drawing on approaches backed by decades of research. I am a previous Chair of The Bowlby Centre (leading body in the UK for attachment-based therapy) and the co-Director of The London Centre for Applied Psychology (providing training to other mental health professional and consulting to business about wellbeing in the workplace). I am also an ILM-accredited Coach.
Gentle somatic yoga and chi gong for women affected by disability. Includes any disability and those who are parents/carers
Hosted by London Accessible Psychotherapy Independent Svc
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N10
LAPIS serves people with disabilities, carers and NHS workers/ healthworkers. LAPIS addresses the disadvantage in accessing therapy so people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and life-changing physical health issues as well as those with learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD can address mental health issues. We do this by making available an accessible service that offers specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy as a low cost service that we strive to make available to all.
Why do actions arise from motivation but are still welcomed with frustration? The self-preservation instinct becomes an inner purpose for the unconscious and only a grounded self can face the challenge. It is well known that accomplishment should be an opportunity for self-fulfillment. Yet you rarely expect positive things to come. The future only seems uncertain, because of all the distracting thoughts you are trying to keep in order. It's difficult to focus, prioritise and commit to something meaningful while struggling to achieve control over your life. This is not the scenario you wish to follow.
Hosted by Dr Cristian A Nica
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London W2
My goal is to enable a strong mental foundation where mindful skills will help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward. I am HCPC-registered in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Supervisor, providing services beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT or ST), the most effective and intuitive psychological framework.
If you like reading and you have interest in personal growth, connection, welbeing and mental health, this group might be for you. Join us either in person, at The Telegraph Hill Centre, or virtually, for our 4-week book discussion. We meet quarterly and read a selection of literary texts, as well as non-fiction books. In March/April, we will read a novel 'The Midnight Library', by Matt Haig. And In June, we are rading 'Wild, A Journey from Lost to Found', a memoir by Cheryl Strayed. Please get in touch to join or find out more.
Hosted by Lila Despotovic
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London SE14
Hello, I'm Lila, a UKCP acredited psychotherapist. I am passionate about helping others and excited to witness clients' positive change and growth through therapy.
Among my particular professional interests are eating dissorders, self-esteem and relationship problems, and issues facing women and girls.
My own life journey has allowed me to gain invaluable lived experience of many things that my clients are going through, which have helped greatly with my personal growth and empathy towards my clients.
Whether you're taking first steps in therapy, or returning to it, I welcome you and look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Online group where I treat low self-esteem in a group setting, lead in English. Covers psychoeducation, practising on real-life scenarios and examples. Max 4 people in a group, 60min per session. Please let me know if you would like to join. All of you are welcome :). Thanks :).
Hosted by Petra Zemankova
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London NW2
I am still accepting new clients for a fee £63 per session, couples for £85 per session and I am offering phone and video sessions via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp or any other online platform also for clients who are distancing or quarantined. At the moment I am helping lots of clients with anxiety as well as self-esteem issues as that is something that lots of clients struggle with, however, the spectrum of the problems I work with is much broader.
Hosted by One -&- One
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London E18
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in London?
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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.