Support Groups in England
In Buddhism the Sangha or ‘Community of like minded Souls’ is considered one of the 3 essential parts of Human development, a part often sacrificed or missed in our busy lives. A Spiritual path or practice can feel lonely at times; this group’s principal intention is to provide an honouring space for individual growth and connection with others in community. A chance to be with others who are likewise interested in the deepening and broadening of their awareness and their capacity to hold their authentic Selves.

In Buddhism the Sangha or ‘Community of like minded Souls’ is considered one of the 3 essential parts of Human development, a part often sacrificed or missed in our busy lives. A Spiritual path or practice can feel lonely at times; this group’s principal intention is to provide an honouring space for individual growth and connection with others in community. A chance to be with others who are likewise interested in the deepening and broadening of their awareness and their capacity to hold their authentic Selves.
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.

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.
This is a Grief Support Group in Matlock, sponsored by Daisy Vision Counselling. It's for anyone who's struggling with loss and grieving, whether recent or from some time ago. It's often a very lonely journey as we try to deal with a wealth of emotions and struggles, but it's good to talk - it can really help with healing. Free coffee/tea and biscuits are served with a smile, and there's opportunity to share our experiences and find support and friendship with others who know what it's like.

This is a Grief Support Group in Matlock, sponsored by Daisy Vision Counselling. It's for anyone who's struggling with loss and grieving, whether recent or from some time ago. It's often a very lonely journey as we try to deal with a wealth of emotions and struggles, but it's good to talk - it can really help with healing. Free coffee/tea and biscuits are served with a smile, and there's opportunity to share our experiences and find support and friendship with others who know what it's like.
This is a long term group for people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or general feelings of unhappiness; it aims to facilitate growth and well being. The group provides a safe space to share experiences, fears and hopes and to explore meaning through talking. Speaking enables connection and the possibility of new thoughts and perspectives which become increasingly clear and articulate. Group members learn from and help each other. As old patterns become evident in the intimacy of the group there are opportunities for learning, belonging and a new outcome.

This is a long term group for people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or general feelings of unhappiness; it aims to facilitate growth and well being. The group provides a safe space to share experiences, fears and hopes and to explore meaning through talking. Speaking enables connection and the possibility of new thoughts and perspectives which become increasingly clear and articulate. Group members learn from and help each other. As old patterns become evident in the intimacy of the group there are opportunities for learning, belonging and a new outcome.
This group is for everyone that would like to do some personal work in group contest. Is a safe environment were you can bring what you want to explore. Me and you we will work together in the group, like a one to one session and at the end of the work we will have the feedbacks of other people in the group.

This group is for everyone that would like to do some personal work in group contest. Is a safe environment were you can bring what you want to explore. Me and you we will work together in the group, like a one to one session and at the end of the work we will have the feedbacks of other people in the group.
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.

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.
Engaging with others in a group can diminish feelings of isolation and foster understanding and a potent sense of belonging. Each member contributes unique experiences. Members benefit from multiple viewpoints, gaining deeper insights into their behaviours, emotional triggers, and coping mechanisms. Group sessions cost less than individual sessions. Members can refine their communication and interpersonal skills. The group becomes a microcosm of the outside world: in this environment, members can safely address and modify dysfunctional patterns of behaviour. Group therapy is an active, dynamic force driving transformative change. It harnesses the power of collective experience, shared wisdom, and mutual support.

Engaging with others in a group can diminish feelings of isolation and foster understanding and a potent sense of belonging. Each member contributes unique experiences. Members benefit from multiple viewpoints, gaining deeper insights into their behaviours, emotional triggers, and coping mechanisms. Group sessions cost less than individual sessions. Members can refine their communication and interpersonal skills. The group becomes a microcosm of the outside world: in this environment, members can safely address and modify dysfunctional patterns of behaviour. Group therapy is an active, dynamic force driving transformative change. It harnesses the power of collective experience, shared wisdom, and mutual support.
The project is a psychologically informed environment that encourages participants from backgrounds such as Mental Health, Domestic Abuse, Probation, Homelessness to express themselves. Through the positive use of their creativity and imagination it is hoped to support recovery, build resilience and provide a space from which to rebuild lives. Referrals to the project are from statutory and non statutory organisations as well as self referral. Participants will engage in individual and group orientated creative work across a variety of disciplines. We celebrate the individual and the work through exhibition. The project is ongoing.

The project is a psychologically informed environment that encourages participants from backgrounds such as Mental Health, Domestic Abuse, Probation, Homelessness to express themselves. Through the positive use of their creativity and imagination it is hoped to support recovery, build resilience and provide a space from which to rebuild lives. Referrals to the project are from statutory and non statutory organisations as well as self referral. Participants will engage in individual and group orientated creative work across a variety of disciplines. We celebrate the individual and the work through exhibition. The project is ongoing.
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.

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.
The supervision group is currently online. Please contact me for more details

The supervision group is currently online. Please contact me for more details
Group therapy is a great way to access therapy, it reduces cost as you're sharing the time with others and it can take away some of the feared pressure or intensity of being one to one in the room. It can feel less exposing and you can be involved as much or as little as you like. It creates a great sense of belonging. It's a place of shared values and goals. You experience the impact of empathy from group members when you're sharing your experiences. You give & receive feedback leading to a greater awareness of self.

Group therapy is a great way to access therapy, it reduces cost as you're sharing the time with others and it can take away some of the feared pressure or intensity of being one to one in the room. It can feel less exposing and you can be involved as much or as little as you like. It creates a great sense of belonging. It's a place of shared values and goals. You experience the impact of empathy from group members when you're sharing your experiences. You give & receive feedback leading to a greater awareness of self.
This group is a peer support group, facilitated by qualified therapists and trained bereavement counsellors. A place to speak with others who have gone through something similar. We address the topics and emotions that arise on the day instead of having pre-planned sub-topics to discuss. Coping with grief can be an unpredictable experience, this group will give you a space to talk about whatever you need on the day.

This group is a peer support group, facilitated by qualified therapists and trained bereavement counsellors. A place to speak with others who have gone through something similar. We address the topics and emotions that arise on the day instead of having pre-planned sub-topics to discuss. Coping with grief can be an unpredictable experience, this group will give you a space to talk about whatever you need on the day.
I am interested in writing about sex addiction issues and also sex offending issues.

I am interested in writing about sex addiction issues and also sex offending issues.
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.

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.
This 8-week ONLINE therapy group is designed to help adults of all ages rebuild (or build from scratch) their self-esteem using evidence-based tools and guided support. Led by a BACP-registered therapist, each 90-minute session combines psycho-education, reflective exercises, and supportive group discussion in a safe, small group setting of 6–8 people. You’ll explore the roots of low self-esteem, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and strengthen self-compassion. This is more than a support group—it’s a structured reset, grounded in psychology and designed for lasting change. Flexible payment options are available.

This 8-week ONLINE therapy group is designed to help adults of all ages rebuild (or build from scratch) their self-esteem using evidence-based tools and guided support. Led by a BACP-registered therapist, each 90-minute session combines psycho-education, reflective exercises, and supportive group discussion in a safe, small group setting of 6–8 people. You’ll explore the roots of low self-esteem, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and strengthen self-compassion. This is more than a support group—it’s a structured reset, grounded in psychology and designed for lasting change. Flexible payment options are available.
My psychotherapy group is a mixed gender adult group, for people who are struggling with relationship difficulties, who feel that they have not achieved their full potential and want to better understand how their past has impacted on their present so that they can move forward in the here and now. They may have feelings of anxiety and depression and they want to genuinely feel better about themselves and improve their relationships. The group meets in person once a week on a Wednesday evening in NW3.

My psychotherapy group is a mixed gender adult group, for people who are struggling with relationship difficulties, who feel that they have not achieved their full potential and want to better understand how their past has impacted on their present so that they can move forward in the here and now. They may have feelings of anxiety and depression and they want to genuinely feel better about themselves and improve their relationships. The group meets in person once a week on a Wednesday evening in NW3.
Relationships shape every aspect of our lives, yet they can often feel complicated, challenging, or even overwhelming. This online group provides a supportive space to explore the dynamics of your relationships – whether with partners, family members, or friends – while developing deeper self-awareness and practical skills to foster healthier connections. Limited to 8 members, weekly sessions focus on understanding attachment styles and how they influence relationships; learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries; identifying patterns blocking connection; developing effective communication skills; and navigating conflict resolution with confidence and clarity.

Relationships shape every aspect of our lives, yet they can often feel complicated, challenging, or even overwhelming. This online group provides a supportive space to explore the dynamics of your relationships – whether with partners, family members, or friends – while developing deeper self-awareness and practical skills to foster healthier connections. Limited to 8 members, weekly sessions focus on understanding attachment styles and how they influence relationships; learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries; identifying patterns blocking connection; developing effective communication skills; and navigating conflict resolution with confidence and clarity.
A monthly online Art Therapy group. This group involves art making and sharing in a safe, confidential place.

A monthly online Art Therapy group. This group involves art making and sharing in a safe, confidential place.
Small groups for psychotherapists of all orientations and professional training backgrounds to explore areas of stuckness or challenge in the work. The 7 Eyed Model takes a systemic- relational perspective to enquiry and places process, rather than content, at the centre. Currently accepting expressions of interests by email.

Small groups for psychotherapists of all orientations and professional training backgrounds to explore areas of stuckness or challenge in the work. The 7 Eyed Model takes a systemic- relational perspective to enquiry and places process, rather than content, at the centre. Currently accepting expressions of interests by email.
The thought of joining a therapy group, might seem daunting, but it is a safe and confidential space. The group provides the opportunity to explore the interpersonal relationships that emerge between group members. This process facilitates personal understanding that can lead to change. A therapy group is particularly useful if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, a history of unprocessed trauma, bereavement or loss. There are up to eight members of the group with one therapist. The group is not structured and the members all contribute to the issues that are discussed. Please contact me for more information.

The thought of joining a therapy group, might seem daunting, but it is a safe and confidential space. The group provides the opportunity to explore the interpersonal relationships that emerge between group members. This process facilitates personal understanding that can lead to change. A therapy group is particularly useful if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, a history of unprocessed trauma, bereavement or loss. There are up to eight members of the group with one therapist. The group is not structured and the members all contribute to the issues that are discussed. Please contact me for more information.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in England?
To find a support group in your area, start by entering your city, postcode, or the name of the group into the search bar at the top of the page. When searching, consider whether you prefer an in-person or virtual group. This can help you decide how broad your geographic search should be. If you are open to virtual groups, you might want to search by state instead of just your city, especially if there are limited options nearby.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
Once you complete your search, you can use the filters to narrow the results by selecting specialties (such as grief, trauma, or eating disorders), therapeutic approaches, age groups, and other criteria to find a group that best fits your needs.
How does group therapy work?
Group therapy is led by one or more trained therapists and provides a space where participants can process their experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. Groups may focus on a specific issue—such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, or caregiving—or they may center around a particular therapeutic approach, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), social skill development, or Exposure Therapy. Some groups are also designed for specific populations, such as teens, veterans, or LGBTQ+ individuals.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
It’s also important to distinguish group therapy from peer-led support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous. While both can offer valuable support, therapy groups are typically led by licensed professionals and follow a more structured format. Therapy groups often meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many peer support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy offers several important benefits. It brings together people facing similar challenges—whether related to mental health, physical health, or life transitions—and creates a supportive environment where participants can exchange feedback, share experiences, and learn from one another. Hearing different perspectives can help individuals discover new coping strategies and practical tools they may not have encountered on their own. Sharing personal experiences, such as coping with a serious illness or navigating family struggles, can also reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of connection and understanding. In addition to emotional support, group members often gain useful, real-world advice from peers who have faced similar situations.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioural exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Group therapy is typically more affordable than individual therapy and, for certain conditions, can be equally effective. Many groups also include structured activities—such as guided journaling, cognitive-behavioural exercises, or role-playing—to help participants develop concrete skills they can apply in daily life.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
It is difficult to make a blanket statement about the effectiveness of support groups, as they vary widely in focus and the conditions they address. However, support groups can be highly valuable in helping individuals gain emotional support and achieve meaningful treatment outcomes. For certain conditions, such as substance use, research has shown that group therapy can be particularly effective—sometimes just as effective as individual therapy—in supporting long-term recovery.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
Many professionals attribute the effectiveness of group therapy to the unique benefits of the group setting, which fosters peer-to-peer learning and a sense of connection through shared experiences. Group settings also offer accountability and encouragement from both facilitators and fellow participants, which helps sustain motivation and supports continued progress. These factors together play a key role in promoting the overall effectiveness of group therapy.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group therapy is typically less expensive than individual therapy, with sessions typically costing between £45 to £60 each. In comparison, individual therapy can cost anywhere from £60 to £150 or more per session, even with insurance. Some therapists or organizations offer low-cost or free group therapy options, particularly through community centers or non-profit organizations. In some cases, groups may require payment upfront for a set number of sessions, such as paying for six weekly sessions at the first meeting. However, many providers offer payment plans to help make participation more accessible if this upfront payment is required.
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 each group therapy session typically ranges from 45 minutes to two hours, depending on the therapy approach, the group’s goals, and how often the group meets. In some cases, group therapy is part of a larger treatment program, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), where group sessions complement individual therapy and are scheduled as part of the program’s overall structure.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
The duration of participation in a group also varies. Some groups are designed to be short-term, lasting anywhere from 6 to 24 weeks—for example, bereavement groups or skills-based groups like those using Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Other groups may be longer-term, lasting a year or more, and some ongoing support groups meet indefinitely, allowing participants to stay as long as they find the group helpful.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups offer many benefits, but they also have certain limitations. Unlike therapy groups, many support groups do not provide formal therapeutic treatment and are not led by licensed mental health professionals. For individuals seeking clinical treatment for specific mental health diagnoses—such as depression, eating disorders, or substance use—individual therapy or group therapy led by a licensed professional may offer more personalised and specialised care.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.
The effectiveness of a support group also depends heavily on the group’s participants and the overall group dynamic. When members engage respectfully and offer constructive support, the group can foster valuable peer-to-peer learning. However, if certain participants dominate discussions, provide inaccurate advice, or create conflict, it can disrupt the group’s sense of safety and reduce its effectiveness. Confidentiality can also be harder to maintain in support groups, particularly in open groups where participants can join or leave at any time. With new members regularly entering the group, it can be more difficult to build and sustain a consistent sense of trust and privacy.