Support Groups in HA4
An intimate therapeutic space to Learn, Heal and Grow. Exploring the roles you play, the impact of racism, the glass ceiling in the work place, work life balance, emotional well-being, and self care. Monday's at 7.00pm starting March 1st 2021, for 8 weeks £60 pay as you or £480.00 upfront. Information session Monday 11th September email dee@room2talk to register your interest.
An intimate therapeutic space to Learn, Heal and Grow. Exploring the roles you play, the impact of racism, the glass ceiling in the work place, work life balance, emotional well-being, and self care. Monday's at 7.00pm starting March 1st 2021, for 8 weeks £60 pay as you or £480.00 upfront. Information session Monday 11th September email dee@room2talk to register your interest.
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This is a therapeutic support group for parents of children and adults with additional needs. Additional needs being defined as learning disabilities, neurodivergence, mental health difficulties or long term health conditions. The focus will primarily be upon the emotional and psychological challenges of being a carer, with some space to think about the practical implications. We will look at family dynamics with a view to enhancing the well being of all family members, including the person with additional needs. This will be a small group setting as I would like to focus on generating a safe and supportive environment.
Hosted by Zoe Hedderly Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Group meets in London SE18
This is a therapeutic support group for parents of children and adults with additional needs. Additional needs being defined as learning disabilities, neurodivergence, mental health difficulties or long term health conditions. The focus will primarily be upon the emotional and psychological challenges of being a carer, with some space to think about the practical implications. We will look at family dynamics with a view to enhancing the well being of all family members, including the person with additional needs. This will be a small group setting as I would like to focus on generating a safe and supportive environment.
Online group sharing experiences of living with adult ADHD and learning techniques and coping strategies to optimise potential. Group meets locally in London Borough of Sutton or surrounding locations
Online group sharing experiences of living with adult ADHD and learning techniques and coping strategies to optimise potential. Group meets locally in London Borough of Sutton or surrounding locations
I offer a 6 week group that focuses on psychological adjustment to illness or injury. The course will give you an opportunity to hear from and learn from the experience of others, as well as learning ways to navigate your own journey. Group structure varies depending on the participants that attend and what they would like to focus on. The below is a rough guide however of general structure: Session 1: What is adjustment? Session 2: Grief and Loss Session 3: Identity Session 4: Values and Goals Session 5: Coping Session 6: Looking forwards
I offer a 6 week group that focuses on psychological adjustment to illness or injury. The course will give you an opportunity to hear from and learn from the experience of others, as well as learning ways to navigate your own journey. Group structure varies depending on the participants that attend and what they would like to focus on. The below is a rough guide however of general structure: Session 1: What is adjustment? Session 2: Grief and Loss Session 3: Identity Session 4: Values and Goals Session 5: Coping Session 6: Looking forwards
This is an analytic therapy group which takes place one weekend a month, for people who live out of London or who can’t attend during weekdays. It runs on Saturdays 3.00pm to 6.30pm, with a break, and Sundays 8.30am to 2.30pm, with 2 breaks. It is open to anyone who wants to work towards greater self understanding and deeper and more satisfying relationships. The fees are £185 per weekend.
This is an analytic therapy group which takes place one weekend a month, for people who live out of London or who can’t attend during weekdays. It runs on Saturdays 3.00pm to 6.30pm, with a break, and Sundays 8.30am to 2.30pm, with 2 breaks. It is open to anyone who wants to work towards greater self understanding and deeper and more satisfying relationships. The fees are £185 per weekend.
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 :).
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 :).
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.
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 connection, belonging, mutual respect and understanding. The insights gained in the group can be transferred to support important relationships and address life goals outside of the group. All new members will be supported through a series of individual meetings before joining the group. There is space for 6 members. The fee is £140 per month.
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 connection, belonging, mutual respect and understanding. The insights gained in the group can be transferred to support important relationships and address life goals outside of the group. All new members will be supported through a series of individual meetings before joining the group. There is space for 6 members. The fee is £140 per month.
Ever wondered why you feel so burn out in clinical practice? Build you awareness to compassion fatigue, moral injury and vicarious trauma. A deeply reflective and engaging training aimed at enhancing your clinical competencies. Aimed at clinicians in therapeutic practice, e.g. counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, crisis workers, psychologists, nurses and psychiatrists
Ever wondered why you feel so burn out in clinical practice? Build you awareness to compassion fatigue, moral injury and vicarious trauma. A deeply reflective and engaging training aimed at enhancing your clinical competencies. Aimed at clinicians in therapeutic practice, e.g. counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, crisis workers, psychologists, nurses and psychiatrists
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.
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.
These therapy groups are run along Group Analytic lines. They provide a safe , confidential setting for addressing issues such as difficulties around relationships ,family and work, depression,anxiety ,self esteem ,life transitions, and meaning They can be the treatment of choice for developing one's potential for establishing more rewarding and creative relationships with oneself, partners, family and work colleagues The Group has up to 8 participants plus the Group Therapist
These therapy groups are run along Group Analytic lines. They provide a safe , confidential setting for addressing issues such as difficulties around relationships ,family and work, depression,anxiety ,self esteem ,life transitions, and meaning They can be the treatment of choice for developing one's potential for establishing more rewarding and creative relationships with oneself, partners, family and work colleagues The Group has up to 8 participants plus the Group Therapist
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is one of the most researched treatments for people with difficulties in regulating their emotions. It was originally developed by Dr Marsha Linehan for self-harming individuals who met criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT was proven effective in reducing suicidal behaviour, self-injury, impulsivity, disruptions to personal relationships and improving social functioning, eating and mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual abuse and substance dependency, and is now the go-to treatment for improving emotional regulation skills in those diagnosed with ADHD or ADD.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is one of the most researched treatments for people with difficulties in regulating their emotions. It was originally developed by Dr Marsha Linehan for self-harming individuals who met criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT was proven effective in reducing suicidal behaviour, self-injury, impulsivity, disruptions to personal relationships and improving social functioning, eating and mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual abuse and substance dependency, and is now the go-to treatment for improving emotional regulation skills in those diagnosed with ADHD or ADD.
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 DBT Skills group is part of our DBT full programme. The DBT skills groups run online, and run more like a class. The DBT therapists teach you DBT skills from the Linehan skills training manual. We cover a number of key modules including mindfulness skills, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
Our DBT Skills group is part of our DBT full programme. The DBT skills groups run online, and run more like a class. The DBT therapists teach you DBT skills from the Linehan skills training manual. We cover a number of key modules including mindfulness skills, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
Living Life to the full for BAME community will help boost feeling of contentment and life satisfaction despite the problems, challenges, and upheavals of life. Actively, consciously and intentionally directing your thoughts and actions toward the goal of a satisfying and flourishing life. You will become aware of and make choices towards a more successful existence. Maximising your quality and state of health in body and mind. Whilst balancing the dimension of your life. You will reach the capacity to live in a resourceful and fulfilling manner, having the resilience to deal with the challenges which life presents.
Living Life to the full for BAME community will help boost feeling of contentment and life satisfaction despite the problems, challenges, and upheavals of life. Actively, consciously and intentionally directing your thoughts and actions toward the goal of a satisfying and flourishing life. You will become aware of and make choices towards a more successful existence. Maximising your quality and state of health in body and mind. Whilst balancing the dimension of your life. You will reach the capacity to live in a resourceful and fulfilling manner, having the resilience to deal with the challenges which life presents.
This is a challenging and nourishing space for personal growth. We meet online Thursday mornings and in person on Monday evenings in NW3. People stay for at least a year which enables them to make deep and lasting changes. It is helpful for people who would like to achieve their life ambitions, get a stronger sense of self, be more confident, better at saying no, less anxious/depressed and more connected to others. This is a space to slow down, get to know yourself more and experience yourself as others see you. Clients work with Anna 1-1 before joining.
This is a challenging and nourishing space for personal growth. We meet online Thursday mornings and in person on Monday evenings in NW3. People stay for at least a year which enables them to make deep and lasting changes. It is helpful for people who would like to achieve their life ambitions, get a stronger sense of self, be more confident, better at saying no, less anxious/depressed and more connected to others. This is a space to slow down, get to know yourself more and experience yourself as others see you. Clients work with Anna 1-1 before joining.
Group therapy offers a safe, therapeutic place to speak about yourself, your family and other relationships. Conflicts and worries can be explored with others who are going through similar issues. Groups of up to 8 members meet once or twice a week in a safe and confidential space. Each session lasts 90 minutes. Before joining the group, you will meet several times with me. This type of therapy is especially recommended for those who are having problems in relationships with others, feel isolated, depressed or suffer from social anxiety.
Group therapy offers a safe, therapeutic place to speak about yourself, your family and other relationships. Conflicts and worries can be explored with others who are going through similar issues. Groups of up to 8 members meet once or twice a week in a safe and confidential space. Each session lasts 90 minutes. Before joining the group, you will meet several times with me. This type of therapy is especially recommended for those who are having problems in relationships with others, feel isolated, depressed or suffer from social anxiety.
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.
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
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in HA4?
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.