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.

Group therapy is a space where individuals come together (typically 5–8 members) under the guidance of a therapist trained in group facilitation. It offers an opportunity to engage with others authentically, deepening your understanding of yourself and your relationships.

At the heart of group therapy is the shared, collective experience. The group meets regularly, creating a consistent and reliable space for reflection, dialogue, and mutual support. As the facilitator, my role is to attend to the process and dynamics of the group, encouraging openness, mutual respect, and emotional safety. I do not ‘curate’ the space or direct it toward specific outcomes, but instead support the group in navigating its own direction and meaning-making. Confidentiality and respect are essential foundations of this work, allowing members to speak freely and without fear of judgement.

Group therapy may be suitable for those who:

• Wish to explore themselves in connection with others
• Value learning through shared experience
• Are looking for a cost-effective form of therapy grounded in research and relational depth
• Are open to expressing themselves within a shared therapeutic space

All group members share responsibility for cultivating a respectful and nourishing environment. On joining, you will be asked to agree to a group contract that includes maintaining confidentiality and honouring each other’s experiences, beliefs, and differences. Together, we create a space where each person can feel seen, heard, and valued.

Before joining, each prospective member is invited to a one-to-one pre-assessment to explore whether group work feels like the right fit at this time. If you decide you would like to move forward, you will be invited to commit to a four-session trial period, which offers enough time to get a genuine sense of the group and reflect on whether the experience feels like it’s for you.

All groups are run as semi-open, which means that new members may join periodically when space allows, but only at carefully considered points in the group’s life. This approach offers a balance between stability and accessibility – giving existing members time to build trust and cohesion, while still creating space for new voices and perspectives to join the process when the group is ready.

I am an experienced therapist and a qualified group facilitator and I personally facilitate all groups. Sessions take place in-person at a bespoke therapy space on Hythe High Street, with full details provided upon booking your assessment.

The one-to-one assessment is a free, informal chat lasting around 20 to 30 minutes. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other a little and explore whether group therapy feels like a good fit for you at this time. We’ll talk about what you’re hoping to gain from the group, how you feel about being in a group setting, and whether this kind of space feels supportive of your growth. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about making sure the group feels like the right place for you to do the work you want to do.

You’re also very welcome to ask any questions and get a clearer sense of how the group runs and what to expect. If we come to the conclusion that the group isn’t quite the right fit or that the timing isn’t ideal, I’ll offer some other options, such as individual therapy with me or help finding another therapist or service that may suit you better. If the group feels like a good match, I’ll reserve your place and we’ll make arrangements for you to begin attending.

Please take a moment to explore the groups currently available below, and feel free to get in touch to arrange your assessment.

Accessibility Notice:

It is with regret that my 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.

I am currently exploring other possible venues, so feel free to reach out and I can add your name to a wait list.

Fees and Attendance:

Group therapy sessions are held twice per month. The fee is £30 per session, payable as a £60 monthly charge in advance. This is a rolling monthly agreement that you are free to cancel at any time with no penalties.

Please note that refunds cannot be issued for missed sessions unless the group is cancelled by the facilitator.

This discussion-based group explores issues around identity, authenticity, and ways of navigating a later in life realisation that you are neurodivergent. Late identification does not always mean it is something newly discovered and it includes those who have always known they were, but are only now beginning to identify with or embrace that part of themselves more fully.

This group is suitable for adults (18+) who identify as neurodivergent, whether or not they’ve received formal confirmation. No diagnosis is required; lived experience and self-identification are fully recognised and respected.

This group is shaped by the neurodiversity paradigm, which sees differences like Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, dyslexia, dyspraxia, OCD and others as natural variations and not ‘problems’ to be fixed. Rather than focusing on ‘changing’ individuals, we explore the impact of a world that often isn’t built with neurodivergent people in mind.

In this group, we make space for the full range of experiences that can come with being neurodivergent in a world not built with us in mind. Whether you’re feeling grief, pride, anger, relief, confusion, or all of those at once, you’re welcome here. We explore both the painful and the life affirming aspects of neurodivergence without needing to mask or minimise what’s true for you. All parts of your experience are valid, and there’s no pressure to feel or be a certain way.

Each week, we create space to explore experiences such as masking, stimming, sensory overload, identity, burnout, relationships, emotional regulation, and the search for authenticity. The group is especially supportive for adults who were confirmed as neurodivergent later in life, or who have spent years masking in order to fit in.

If you’re looking for a space where you can show up as you are, connect with others who are likely to relate to your experiences, and explore what it means to be authentically you; this group might be the right fit. You’ll be joining a supportive, respectful environment where we value each other’s experiences and work together to make sense of what it means to live more fully and authentically.