Group Psychotherapy

What is Group Psychotherapy?

Group psychotherapy is an effective form of therapy in which a small number of people (typically 6-8) meet under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist – in this case, me! It aims to help people manage mental health conditions or cope with negative experiences and behaviours.

Although there are several different approaches to group therapy, you can be rest assured that all sessions provide you with a safe and supportive environment – what’s said in group, stays in group.

Who is it for?

Group psychotherapy can be beneficial for anyone. Sharing personal experiences with a group of strangers may feel intimidating at first however, it may be more rewarding than you think.

Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction or anything else, group therapy can offer you a safe and confidential space to open up and talk things through.

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Just £55 for a one-hour session, either face -to-face or online

What are the benefits of Group Psychotherapy?

Group psychotherapy offers something truly unique – a support network, shared thoughts and experiences, and a professional psychotherapist to help guide each session. It can be just as effective as one-to-one therapy and can provide many positive outcomes, here’s why…

It gives you a different perspective

People have different personalities and backgrounds and they look at situations in different ways. By seeing how other people tackle problems and make positive changes, you can discover a whole range of strategies for facing your own concerns.

It’s a safe environment

Group therapy enables people to express themselves without feeling judged and can provide a sense of safety in which you are encouraged to learn and grow.

It gives you access to a valuable support network

It can be a relief to hear others discuss what they're going through and realise you're not alone. By interacting and working together on common issues, group therapy encourages you to put your own problems into perspective and find healthy ways to deal with them.

It gives you a welcoming feeling of hope

As you see others progress and share strategies for overcoming any difficulties they face, it can make you feel hopeful that you too can overcome your difficulties.

What should I expect?

While each group therapy session is different, they typically consist of 6-8 participants who are all in similar circumstances. However, they may not all be dealing with the same problem. Sessions tend to last for around two hours, either on a weekly or fortnightly basis, and will take place either in person or online.

My role as a therapist is to ensure that groups are formed with the right mix of people so that everyone has the support they need. Each session will give you a safe space to share your problems or concerns, to better understand your own situation, and to learn from and with each other.

We’ll talk about struggles that people are faced with, any accomplishments that people have made, and any thoughts that are on people’s minds. I will ensure that discussions remain productive, on-topic, and safe for everyone. As and when required I will incorporate somatic practices such as breathing techniques and exercises, which will help to give you additional coping mechanisms.

My aim is to create an air of hope, encourage participants to reach out, and ask questions as and when you feel the need.

A final bit of advice…

Remember that you’re not the only one sharing your personal story. Groups work best where there is open and honest communication between members.

What will start out as a group of strangers, will most likely (in a short amount of time) become a valuable and trusted source of support.

Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?

As an integrative therapist in Bury, I am able to use different tools which enables me to tailor my approach to suit your needs.
This is your therapy, I aim to empower you to find your own solutions to your difficulties to ensure you live a happy and fulfilled life.