Support Groups in Manchester
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Hosted by Sarah Hardy
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M4
Maybe you feel like you are carrying the weight of constant self-doubt, overwhelm, or simply feeling “stuck.” Perhaps you've been juggling the demands of work, family, or life changes and are struggling to balance it all. Are dealing with ADHD, or just finding it hard to feel productive, focused, and aligned with your goals? Do you want, above all clarity? A way to understand your strengths, let go of self-criticism, and move forward with confidence? Maybe you're looking for a space where you can explore what truly matters to you, build self-compassion, and find actionable steps to move forward.
The Imago monthly relationship group offers a distraction free space to focus on you and your relationship where you will learn effective new communication skills that will lead to more safety, connection, empathy, compassion and understanding in your relationship.
Hosted by CBT Therapy Manchester (Individuals & Couples)
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M25
Relationship struggles? Turn a good relationship into a great relationship. Resolve long standing difficulties. Relationship near break-up and you want to decide if the relationship can be saved? Imago Relationship Therapy can help towards more safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship. Anxious, worrying a lot, stressed, low in mood, irritable? CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help. Be in touch for a free initial discussion.
A group supporting people who are developing their recovery from addiction and dependence issues utilising Group therapy. Using the systemic approach and the A2R proven methods.
Hosted by Dave Cooper Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACC-AC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M2
I work with every kind of addiction and dependence. Unlike residential approaches, I work with you whilst you are at home and at work. In your real life. Issues that I consider my approach successful with are - alcohol, cocaine and other drugs. internet based dependencies such as social media and gaming. Workaholism and relationship depndency. Sexual and relationship addiction. prescription medication dependency. Comfort eating and overeating as well as restricting and self starving.
I offer schema therapy which explores early life experiences and childhood unmet need, this therapy is helpful for those whom have been experiences emotional dysregulation, engaging in unhelpful relationships and struggling to manage life without anxiety
Hosted by Paula Marie Reid
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M32
Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.
This is a group-based therapy also known as SPACE - supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions. It is an evidence based model, with good results for children just by working with parents. We do not currently have a start date, but you can be added to the waiting list at any time. It is a great group for parents who would like to learn more about supporting their children to overcome anxious experiences and develop resilience. Parents of children who are experiencing anxiety, OCD, separation anxiety, difficulties attending school and other anxiety related difficulties would benefit from this group.
Hosted by Altogether Human CIC - Dr Gemma Parker
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M21
I'm Gemma. I'm a clinical psychologist with a passion for working with families and wider systems around people. I work with couples, and parents who are struggling with the behaviour of their children, particularly aggression or other risky behaviours. I also work with couples who are experiencing significant levels of conflict and harmful or abusive behaviour. Sometimes, my work is with parents who have separated and are trying to work out how to reduce the impact of this separation on their children, or repair or reconstruct relationships that have become strained or distant.
This is a warm and friendly gathering for women going through the menopause and experiencing difficulties in managing symptoms like night sweats, hot flushes, anxiety etc. We use CBT techniques for calmer breathing, change unhelpful thoughts and develop more helpful tools to deal with these symptoms. Plus the added benefit of finding a safe space to talk about your experiences and share with other women in the same boat.
Hosted by Dr Sobia Khan
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M25
A warm welcome to my profile. I have been in the field of emotional health for over 20 years & have contributed, either through counselling or research, to many people making a positive change in their life. You may be feeling stressed or 'not good enough' in life. Or wanting to make a big life decision or small manageable changes. I use various solution-focussed interventions. Some of my areas of interest are Personal Development & Growth & Change, using a solution-focussed toolkit, Imposter syndrome, Self-esteem & Confidence issues. Through my coaching & counselling skills, I can assist you in this journey of achieving your goal.
A monthly online Art Therapy group. This group involves art making and sharing in a safe, confidential place.
Hosted by Rose Wild
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M4
I know how overwhelming it can feel trying to find a therapist who is right for you. It is sometimes hard to get a feel for what kind of person a therapist really is beyond their qualifications and training... which is kind of important if you are going to be vulnerable with them! Let me show you a little of who I am so you can see if we are a good match. My name is Rose. Before I began facilitating healing for others, I spent years dedicated to my own healing. I experienced severe & complex trauma as a child and teenager that resulted in various forms of dis-ease in my adult life.I tried talking therapies and although I could under
This group is based on Non-Violent Resistance principles. NVR is an empowering model for parents of children who are expressing their distress through aggression and controlling behaviour. The group setting also has a very supportive element which parents find helpful and grounding. We are planning a new group in the coming weeks, but you can be added to the waiting list now if you would like more details nearer the time.
Hosted by Altogether Human CIC - Dr Gemma Parker
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M21
I'm Gemma. I'm a clinical psychologist with a passion for working with families and wider systems around people. I work with couples, and parents who are struggling with the behaviour of their children, particularly aggression or other risky behaviours. I also work with couples who are experiencing significant levels of conflict and harmful or abusive behaviour. Sometimes, my work is with parents who have separated and are trying to work out how to reduce the impact of this separation on their children, or repair or reconstruct relationships that have become strained or distant.
12 Week Therapeutic Support Group for Late-Identified Autistic Adults. 1.5 hour sessions of guided self-reflection and group discussion to aid participants' understanding of themselves and their autistic experience. groups are limited to 8 participants to foster close connection and community.
Hosted by Carly Radford
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M1
Do you find yourself getting easily overwhelmed? Perhaps you are tired of having a busy brain that overthinks, overanalyses, and critiques everything you do. Possibly you’ve been told you’re too sensitive, over-emotional or too caring. Unforeseen change and uncertainty may make you anxious and after periods of socialising, you need alone time to recharge. This might mean you feel different, or boring, leading you to think negatively about yourself. Perhaps you outwardly appear very “together” or successful but hide-away the fact that life seems harder for you than it does for others, leaving you feeling like an imposter.
The Imago Couple two day workshop offers you a distraction free space to focus on you and/or your relationship where you will learn effective new communication skills that will lead to more: safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship.
Hosted by CBT Therapy Manchester (Individuals & Couples)
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M25
Relationship struggles? Turn a good relationship into a great relationship. Resolve long standing difficulties. Relationship near break-up and you want to decide if the relationship can be saved? Imago Relationship Therapy can help towards more safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship. Anxious, worrying a lot, stressed, low in mood, irritable? CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help. Be in touch for a free initial discussion.
This is a safe space for women who are in their postnatal period who may be experiencing social isolation, low mood and anxiety, confidence and self-esteem issues, and/or putting a lot of pressure or having unrealistically high expectations of themselves. This is a safe space to work together using CBT techniques to help manage these symptoms and share your stories with other women experiencing these difficulties too.
Hosted by Dr Sobia Khan
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M25
A warm welcome to my profile. I have been in the field of emotional health for over 20 years & have contributed, either through counselling or research, to many people making a positive change in their life. You may be feeling stressed or 'not good enough' in life. Or wanting to make a big life decision or small manageable changes. I use various solution-focussed interventions. Some of my areas of interest are Personal Development & Growth & Change, using a solution-focussed toolkit, Imposter syndrome, Self-esteem & Confidence issues. Through my coaching & counselling skills, I can assist you in this journey of achieving your goal.
EMDR is a therapy often used (but not exclusively) when someone has experienced trauma either from early life experiences or single one off incidents. This is one of the therapies I offer to anyone wanting to delve deeper into their traumatic experiences. I can offer this either online or face to face.
Hosted by Paula Marie Reid
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M32
Do your suffer with anxiety and do you want help, then I am able to help with this. Anxiety can plague you throughout your life. If this describes you then I can help you understand the reasons why. Have you engaged in therapy before and nothing seems to work, then I can help you understand why. Do you struggle to regulate your emotions and you do not understand why, then therapy can help you explore why you have unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This may relate to early life experiences.
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Hosted by Martina Roberta Witter
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M3
Are you wanting to be happier? Are feeling stuck in life and constantly procrastinating ? Are you feeling down, fed up, worried or stressed? Are you struggling with the demands of life and feeling overwhelmed? I understand as I've been there and so have many of the young people and Adults that I work with. Remember that you're not alone in this journey of life and the season will change. . I can help YOU to be the best version of yourself whilst overcoming emotional difficulties which may prevent YOU from achieving your potential and being happy.
**Ignore location this group is online** Binge eating thrives in isolation. During these times of social distancing you may be struggling more than ever with your relationship with food. The aim of the group is to bring together people who are struggling with binge eating/overeating. Group work can be a very powerful tool to reduce the shame that often surrounds this issue. The group can provide a space for you to increase your awareness about how you relate to food and help you to understand what is keeping you stuck.
Hosted by The Binge Eating Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Manchester M2
Do you long to experience some peace, freedom and self trust around food? I believe this should be a birthright for everyone. If you are feeling out of control around food and concerned about the size or shape of your body, I get it because I've been there. I now use my professional and lived experience to help others find their way out of the prison of binge eating. I'm sure you have tried many times to gain control of your eating and maybe you're at a point where you're thinking there must be more going on than simply not being able to stick to a diet. Is therapy the answer?
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Are you interested in dreams? Would you like to explore you dreams in the company of others? I offer an online dream sharing group, primarily for people who are currently or have previously been in individual therapy with me. Dream sharing is a way to explore our interior world, the external world and our relationships in a group. This group offers opportunities for reflection, creativity, making connections, problem solving and gaining insight into ourselves and our relationships with others. The group takes place monthly online. Numbers are limited to eight per group. Please contact me for details.
Hosted by Karen Nolan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wigan WN3
If you're thinking about therapy, you may have reached a stage in your life where you're ready to make some changes and don't know how to begin. Possibly you're experiencing anxiety, sleep difficulties, burnout or overwhelm. Your relationships may be under strain and your confidence has taken a knock. Maybe you're struggling to process a traumatic event or find painful experiences from your past prevent you from achieving your goals in the present. If any of this resonates with what you're feeling right now, please read on.
This ongoing psychotherapy group is a place for men to talk about their mental health, learn about themselves and how they relate to others, explore different ways of being in the world, and receive support to make positive changes in their lives. The group seeks to affirm diverse expressions of masculinity, and so welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community, including trans men and non binary people.
Hosted by Ben Rath
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stockport SK4
I'm an experienced therapist offering individual and group therapy sessions (see details below). I believe deeply in the potentials of compassion, empathy and self-awareness as a means of healing psychological wounds and helping us reach our full potential. People seek counselling for all kinds of different reasons, from stress, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship problems, and many others. I aim to build an authentic and trusting relationship with the clients I work with and cultivate an environment of unconditional acceptance and non-judgement to work through whatever issues they may need to explore.
This workshop is suitable for adults who are willing to work as part of small group in a confidential, non-judgemental way. All participants need to be able to manage their emotions within a group environment where people will share different experiences. It will run over 6 evening sessions and incorporate exploration into: anger behaviours, sadness, anxiety, and stress states, developing a personal anger scale how to identify risk areas and triggers, realistic goal setting to maintain a change in anger behaviours, how to build in healthier coping mechanisms developing mindfulness approaches.
Hosted by The Wellness Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bolton BL1
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
I run a FREE Peer Support Group for the charity Emotional Wellbeing Counselling, in Wigan, 2 Mondays per month, on a fortnightly basis. The group is small, confidential, and is open to anyone that suffer from anxiety, depression or chronic pain. Some group sessions may involve discussion only, while others may involve group therapy activities. For some people, it takes a few weeks of sitting in and listening before they feel ready to talk about their own experience, so you will never be pressured to do anything you don't want to do. For more info, visit https://ewgcounselling.co.uk/peersupport
Hosted by Virginia Messina
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wigan WN1
Welcome to this page. I’m Virginia, an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor passionate about supporting clients who have experienced abuse in meaningful relationships, whether parental or romantic. I work with individuals who are ready to rebuild their self-esteem, trust in themselves, and create safe, fulfilling, and reciprocal connections. If you’re prepared to roll up your sleeves and commit to a deeper work, I would love to hear from you. Together we'll explore the root causes and find a way to empower you making new choices. Trust that wellbeing is possible,and that you are never too broken to build a more fulfilling life.
Finding Rainbows is a charity that offers support to anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby, child or through early pregnancy loss. At Finding Rainbows we work together as part of a close-knit team to be able to provide unique support that is personally adapted to each individual client, based on the support they feel they need and in the specific areas required.
Hosted by Anya Zinkivskay
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashton-under-Lyne OL6
As private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ Evidence-based techniques such as CBT, ERP and EMDR, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK and Europe.
A professional counselling services for individuals, couples and families. Governed by the Code of Ethics of the BACP. Providing supervision for qualified and trainee counsellors. A safe, non-judgmental environment where your feelings and emotions can be expressed and explored in a highly specialised and interactive way, helping to resolve distress and conflict and give a clearer understanding of your situation and needs. Counselling can also support you with personal change helping you to realise your own inner strengths.
Hosted by Julie Ashworth
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warrington WA3
Hi, my name is Julie. I am a professional Counsellor and Supervisor and an member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling Society. I provide a confidential, counselling service to meet your individual needs providing a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can work at your own pace in a place of safety and comfort where your feelings and emotions can be expressed and explored. I offer support and understanding in a non-critical way and appreciate and respect differences and diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, physical ability and spirituality
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Manchester?
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.