Group Work

Group therapy offers participants a safe and supportive environment to explore their thoughts, feelings and their life experiences. It builds a sense of connections with others and reduces feelings of isolation.

It is a space where individuals come together, typically comprising 6-10 members, under the guidance of a therapist qualified in group facilitation. This setting provides a space where you can engage authentically with others, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself and enhancing your interpersonal relationships.

At the heart of group therapy is the collective experience. You and your fellow group members will meet regularly, creating a consistent and reliable space for exploration and growth. The group therapist, an will help to ensure that each session is balanced and productive. They guide the group’s dynamics, encouraging open dialogue, mutual respect, and confidentiality. This ensures that every member feels safe to express themselves freely and without judgement.

  • Group therapy is suitable for a wide range of people. It can be particularly beneficial for those who:
  • Are seeking to connect with others who might understand what they’re going through.
  • Wish to learn from the experiences of others facing similar issues.
  • Are looking for a cost-effective form of therapy with proven effectiveness.
  • Want to improve their social skills in a supportive setting.
  • Are open to giving and receiving feedback as part of the therapeutic process.

We require all members to share in the responsibility of making the therapy space safe and respectful for everyone. By joining our group therapy sessions, you will agree to abide by a therapeutic ‘contract’ that includes among other things, maintaining confidentiality and being respectful of each other. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every individual feels valued, understood, and supported.

Joining group sessions is subject to a pre-assessment meeting with the therapist and a willingness to commit to a trial period.

Accessibility Notice:

It is with regret that our current venue is not accessible to wheelchair users and being an old building, will likely be problematic for anyone who struggles with steps/stairs. We are on the second floor and there is no lift.

Therapeutic Support for Late-Identified, High-Masking Autistic and/or ADHD Adults

This discussion-based group explores issues around identity, authenticity and ways of navigating a later-in-life realisation that you’re Autistic and/or ADHD.

group size

Small group with a maximum of 6 participants (plus the therapist)

frequency

Every other week to allow for decompression and processing

days / times

This group meets in Hythe, every other week on a Tuesday  between 18:00 – 19:30 (6pm – 7.30pm)

fees

Attendance costs £25 per session, payable in advance

This group is suitable for: Adults (18+) who have either been formally confirmed as Autistic / ADHD / AuDHD or self describe as such; this group does not require formal confirmation.

Our group embraces the neurodiversity paradigm, meaning that we view neurological differences such as Autism and ADHD as natural and valuable parts of human diversity. We focus on understanding and addressing societal barriers rather than trying to ‘fix’ individuals. We respect individual choice in the language that we use, however, by default we adopt identity first language (‘Autistic person’ rather than ‘person with Autism’)

Common themes explored in this group are masking, stimming, authenticity, sense of identity and burnout (among other things).

Join us to connect, share, and grow in a supportive group designed specifically for late-identified, high-masking neurodivergent adults. Together, we’ll explore ways to thrive as our authentic selves in a neuro-normative world.

A Therapy Group for Counselling Professionals

This group offers a unique space for trainee and qualified therapists to engage in personal development through group therapy, away from the structured environment of a training provider.

group size

Standard group with a maximum of 8 participants (plus the therapist)

frequency

Every two weeks to accomodate busy schedules and allow fro processing

days / times

This group meets in Hythe, every other week on a Tuesday  between 18:00 – 19:30 (6pm – 7.30pm)

fees

Attendance costs £25 per session, payable in advance

Our group embraces Humanistic principles whilst acknowledging the complexities of group dynamics, valuing each member’s unique experiences and perspectives and embracing the web of relationships that form within a group such as this. We create a space where individuals can be vulnerable, challenge themselves, and grow both personally and professionally.

This group is  not a supervisory group and is not intended as a space for discussing client work. The focus is on the personal development of the therapists themselves, through exploration of their own experiences, feelings, and interpersonal dynamics within the group. Participants should continue to seek appropriate supervision for client-related matters through their usual professional channels.

Time spent with this group can be claimed towards SCoPEd personal development requirements (I’m happy to confirm attendance)