The Listening Circle is designed to help people overcome their negative emotions, including stress relief, anger management, anxiety, and depression. We meet fortnightly on a Thursday evening or Friday morning. The group is co-facilitated by Dr. Kate Alobaid. During the lockdown, we are communicating via Zoom.
The Listening Circle is designed to help people overcome their negative emotions, including stress relief, anger management, anxiety, and depression. We meet fortnightly on a Thursday evening or Friday morning. The group is co-facilitated by Dr. Kate Alobaid. During the lockdown, we are communicating via Zoom.
It is a small, friendly working group looking at the theory and techniques to help with generalised anxiety disorder.
We will begin first with the most problematic issue, setting a goal and using evidence based tools to alleviate any distress or anxiety symptoms.
It is a small, friendly working group looking at the theory and techniques to help with generalised anxiety disorder.
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I can offer group supervision for counsellors or trainee counsellors working with both adults and young people.
I am a systemic counsellor but I incorporate elements of CBT, especially ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) in my work where useful to address anxiety and OCD responses.
I can offer group supervision for counsellors or trainee counsellors working with both adults and young people.
This is a small, longer-term therapy group for men and women of all ages. Over time, members develop a deep sense of trust in each other, which supports them in working on whatever is most difficult in their lives: personal relationships, family relationships, work relationships, lack of confidence, feeling anxious or depressed, past traumas, lacking a sense of purpose or direction in life, and so on. There is no fixed topic or agenda for each meeting, instead we focus on whatever is important to the members at the time.
This is a small, longer-term therapy group for men and women of all ages. Over time, members develop a deep sense of trust in each other, which supports them in working on whatever is most difficult in their lives: personal relationships, family relationships, work relationships, lack of confidence, feeling anxious or depressed, past traumas, lacking a sense of purpose or direction in life, and so on. There is no fixed topic or agenda for each meeting, instead we focus on whatever is important to the members at the time.
Analytic group therapy - meeting in person weekly. People joining this carefully selected group seek to work through personal and/or professional issues. Group aims to achieve a climate where each member has the feeling of being supported towards creativity, freedom and connection. Hoping to work towards courage to go on, climbing the mountain, to understand self and others. To find out more please visit http://thegrouptherapyspace.com or any questions do get in touch on Vasili@thegrouptherapyspace.com for a discussion and a free 1-1
Analytic group therapy - meeting in person weekly. People joining this carefully selected group seek to work through personal and/or professional issues. Group aims to achieve a climate where each member has the feeling of being supported towards creativity, freedom and connection. Hoping to work towards courage to go on, climbing the mountain, to understand self and others. To find out more please visit http://thegrouptherapyspace.com or any questions do get in touch on Vasili@thegrouptherapyspace.com for a discussion and a free 1-1
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.
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.
Our Online Group starts on Thursday 11th September. Please get in touch for more details.
I specialise in Trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, Anxiety and late-diagnosed ADHD.
Our Online Group starts on Thursday 11th September. Please get in touch for more details.
We are CBT, Mindfulness and ACT focused therapy clinic, working in London and Online. We provide therapy in English and Italian. Our specialties include: Bipolar Disorder, Stress & Anxiety disorders ( Panic, GAD, OCD, HA, SA), Perfectionism and Impostor Syndrome, Trauma & PTSD, Long Term Conditions, Low Self Esteem, Depression.
We will start with psycho-education and symptoms reduction, being that of depression or anxiety.
We are CBT, Mindfulness and ACT focused therapy clinic, working in London and Online. We provide therapy in English and Italian. Our specialties include: Bipolar Disorder, Stress & Anxiety disorders ( Panic, GAD, OCD, HA, SA), Perfectionism and Impostor Syndrome, Trauma & PTSD, Long Term Conditions, Low Self Esteem, Depression.
Yoga Nidra, meaning, “sleep of the Yogi/psychic sleep”, practiced lying down comfortably on Yoga Mat. IRest produces a relaxed and deep state of meditation progressing through the mind’s stages. A journey through stillness and mindfulness, bringing clarity, calmness & serenity. The guided meditation is powerful, rejuvenating, restful practice for inducing mental, emotional, physical relaxation, intuition and self understanding. Guiding you through awareness of body, sensations, emotions, and visualization journeys, using a systematic method. It takes you to the borderline “state of mind” between sleep and wakefulness. Balancing Minds and wellbeing. Max 2 people.
Yoga Nidra, meaning, “sleep of the Yogi/psychic sleep”, practiced lying down comfortably on Yoga Mat. IRest produces a relaxed and deep state of meditation progressing through the mind’s stages. A journey through stillness and mindfulness, bringing clarity, calmness & serenity. The guided meditation is powerful, rejuvenating, restful practice for inducing mental, emotional, physical relaxation, intuition and self understanding. Guiding you through awareness of body, sensations, emotions, and visualization journeys, using a systematic method. It takes you to the borderline “state of mind” between sleep and wakefulness. Balancing Minds and wellbeing. Max 2 people.
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
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
Ecotherapy weaves together the relational aspects of self, others (group participants) and nature to regain a sense of belonging, identity and collective healing. The group experience draws upon spiritual elements and psychotherapeutic theories to create a relational wholeness of our inner and outer worlds.
I work with individuals whom are experiencing various forms of anxiety, struggles with life transitions and identity, unresloved trauma impacting current life and relationships.
Ecotherapy weaves together the relational aspects of self, others (group participants) and nature to regain a sense of belonging, identity and collective healing. The group experience draws upon spiritual elements and psychotherapeutic theories to create a relational wholeness of our inner and outer worlds.
If you experience social- anxiety, feel excluded in social situations or insecure in your relationships, psychodrama could be for you. Psychodrama offers a dynamic and creative way to explore your emotions, relationships, and personal challenges in a group context. Psychodrama works creatively, through action and role-play to bring your experiences to life, helping you gain insight, develop spontaneity, and build emotional resilience within a supportive group setting. No acting experience is needed. Whether you want to process past experiences, improve relationships, or discover new ways of being, this group offers a safe, evidence-based and transformative space.
If you experience social- anxiety, feel excluded in social situations or insecure in your relationships, psychodrama could be for you. Psychodrama offers a dynamic and creative way to explore your emotions, relationships, and personal challenges in a group context. Psychodrama works creatively, through action and role-play to bring your experiences to life, helping you gain insight, develop spontaneity, and build emotional resilience within a supportive group setting. No acting experience is needed. Whether you want to process past experiences, improve relationships, or discover new ways of being, this group offers a safe, evidence-based and transformative space.
YANA is a 8 week support and development group for people struggling with anxiety. The group aims to help you feel less isolated, and find new ways dealing with the nervous feelings. It combines Mindfulness and CBT approaches to assist you in developing coping strategies to live your life in a more fulfilled way. The experience of hearing from and being with others, helps to create a confidential and safe place to explore difficult feelings.
YANA is a 8 week support and development group for people struggling with anxiety. The group aims to help you feel less isolated, and find new ways dealing with the nervous feelings. It combines Mindfulness and CBT approaches to assist you in developing coping strategies to live your life in a more fulfilled way. The experience of hearing from and being with others, helps to create a confidential and safe place to explore difficult feelings.
Often times, the spouses/partners of the index client, go through vicarious trauma and/or experience depressive symptoms following the primary client's diagnosis and prognosis particularly in cases where the diagnosis is to do with a chronic/ Long Term Condition (LTC)/ Road Traffic Collision (RTC). Over the last few years, I have completed a CBT based training in Couples Therapy & LTC. Along with a colleague who is a Mindfulness practitioner, we have put together a 10-session module for such couples called 'Navigating the new normal together' (NTNNT). It will be run online in a course/ group format.
Often times, the spouses/partners of the index client, go through vicarious trauma and/or experience depressive symptoms following the primary client's diagnosis and prognosis particularly in cases where the diagnosis is to do with a chronic/ Long Term Condition (LTC)/ Road Traffic Collision (RTC). Over the last few years, I have completed a CBT based training in Couples Therapy & LTC. Along with a colleague who is a Mindfulness practitioner, we have put together a 10-session module for such couples called 'Navigating the new normal together' (NTNNT). It will be run online in a course/ group format.
How should we meditate? Some choose a reliable technique (backed by science), others the technique they are most familiar with. But familiarity doesn't always lead to greater meaning. In a meaningful meditation session, insights trigger mental events you can relate to. When ideas follow a logical approach, better coping options can be considered, and experience is translated into mental skills. Join me every Sunday for a meaningful meditation session. Zoom link will be provided upon request. Hours may change based on availability - please check for updates.
How should we meditate? Some choose a reliable technique (backed by science), others the technique they are most familiar with. But familiarity doesn't always lead to greater meaning. In a meaningful meditation session, insights trigger mental events you can relate to. When ideas follow a logical approach, better coping options can be considered, and experience is translated into mental skills. Join me every Sunday for a meaningful meditation session. Zoom link will be provided upon request. Hours may change based on availability - please check for updates.
A group offering support to parents in understanding and managing their children's special educational needs and behaviour. The focus of the group is on providing positive behaviour management strategies and support. The aim is to support parent in reflecting on their parenting styles and identifying coping strategies and solutions which they can implement and then evaluate within the group in safe space.
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Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Group meets in Guildford GU2
A group offering support to parents in understanding and managing their children's special educational needs and behaviour. The focus of the group is on providing positive behaviour management strategies and support. The aim is to support parent in reflecting on their parenting styles and identifying coping strategies and solutions which they can implement and then evaluate within the group in safe space.
If worry has been sitting heavily with you lately, this online support group offers a safe place to pause and connect. “Are You Worried?” brings people together to share experiences, listen to one another, and feel less alone. There is no pressure to speak, fix, or explain. You are welcome to share at your own pace or simply listen. This is a gentle, confidential space built on empathy, respect, and mutual support. Sometimes, being heard and knowing others understand can make worry feel a little lighter. You are welcome exactly as you are.
I support people working through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, identity challenges, and life transitions.
If worry has been sitting heavily with you lately, this online support group offers a safe place to pause and connect. “Are You Worried?” brings people together to share experiences, listen to one another, and feel less alone. There is no pressure to speak, fix, or explain. You are welcome to share at your own pace or simply listen. This is a gentle, confidential space built on empathy, respect, and mutual support. Sometimes, being heard and knowing others understand can make worry feel a little lighter. You are welcome exactly as you are.
We believe that there has never been a better time to experience your beautiful mind than right now so join us on these weekly workshops to explore your truth in a safe and welcoming creative environment.
Following the workshops, there will be an opportunity to exhibit your work in the gallery and to continue to work alongside our curators and therapists to receive guidance as to the next steps in both your professional and personal journeys.
We believe that there has never been a better time to experience your beautiful mind than right now so join us on these weekly workshops to explore your truth in a safe and welcoming creative environment.
Following the workshops, there will be an opportunity to exhibit your work in the gallery and to continue to work alongside our curators and therapists to receive guidance as to the next steps in both your professional and personal journeys.
We are all born into a family group, this is were we first learn to relate to others. Our first experiences are also lived in groups: nursery, school, groups of friends. Groups are our natural environment. Our difficulties in many cases are also experienced in groups and these are the natural place to deal with our stresses and anxieties. Group therapy offers a safe place to speak about yourself, your family and other relationships. Conflicts and worries can be explored with others who are going through similar issues.
We are all born into a family group, this is were we first learn to relate to others. Our first experiences are also lived in groups: nursery, school, groups of friends. Groups are our natural environment. Our difficulties in many cases are also experienced in groups and these are the natural place to deal with our stresses and anxieties. Group therapy offers a safe place to speak about yourself, your family and other relationships. Conflicts and worries can be explored with others who are going through similar issues.
Do you feel isolated or suffer with social anxiety? Do you sometimes feel excluded in social situations? Do you feel insecure in your relationships? This is a small group of up to eight members in which you can explore and change how you relate to others. The group provides a safe and confidential space which provides a range of perspectives and enables a sense of belonging. I also run a more intensive twice weekly group and would be pleased to provide information if you are interested.
Do you feel isolated or suffer with social anxiety? Do you sometimes feel excluded in social situations? Do you feel insecure in your relationships? This is a small group of up to eight members in which you can explore and change how you relate to others. The group provides a safe and confidential space which provides a range of perspectives and enables a sense of belonging. I also run a more intensive twice weekly group and would be pleased to provide information if you are interested.
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Anxiety Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.