Support Groups in East London, London
We are a group of experienced mental health clinicians who are passionate about providing high quality, evidenced - based and effective care. We believe in the importance of working holistically and considering your needs from multiple perspectives. We provide a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health and believe that this makes for a more effective clinical experience.
Hosted by Güllü Solak
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E1
Life can be a challenge. Sometimes stress, anxiety, or low mood can be overwhelming. You might be hurting, in pain and scared and have no idea who to trust. You are not alone. Whatever worries you about your psychological health, psychotherapy or counselling can help. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I can provide the safe and confidential space you need to be heard and seen to enable you to make sense of your experiences, be more alive, find your meaning and reclaim your life.
A two-day exploration, supporting you to uncover and work through the things you find most challenging about being in relationship with others, and with yourself. Introducing ideas from the Transactional Analysis school of psychotherapy, using everyday language to help us understand what underlies why we think, feel and behave as we do. Sharing and exploring your thoughts and feelings in a confidential, small-group setting, you will be guided to unpack any repeating struggles in relationships and consider healthier alternatives.
Hosted by Chris Elcombe
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E1
I am a qualified relational psychotherapist and counsellor, offering both short- and long-term therapy for individuals. I know from my own experience how powerful the therapy space can be for processing painful thoughts and feelings, and exploring ways in which we feel stuck, in confidence and without judgment. I am practised at working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. But whether you're struggling with something specific, or you can't put your finger on what's wrong, I can help you feel more equipped to deal with life's challenges, and more comfortable in your own skin.
Support group for people living with OCD. A safe space to discuss your own experience of living with and managing OCD. Share tips and ideas and explore effective strategies based on CBT and exposure and response prevention therapies. Explore alternatives such as metacognitive, acceptance & commitment therapy principles, mindfulness, relaxations and problem solving. Group number limited to 8 members.
Hosted by Forth Counselling & CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E1
Life can surprise and challenge us in many ways. Having a safe space and the support of a therapist can help you explore and 'make sense' of what's troubling you, build new perspectives and move forward in life in healthier ways.
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.
Hosted by Stefania Orsi
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, HCPC-Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E1
My main goal is to help people to achieve a better quality of life by helping them to develop awareness and responsibility on their needs and desires. I consider therapy as a creative process between the client and the therapist that starts from a stuck point in life due to a symptom, a feeling of loss, a fear or a transition from one life stage into the next one. For me therapy is not about “to cure something wrong inside us” but an opportunity to transform our dysfunctional way to live.
Do you feel stressed? Do you struggle on teaching your kids? Do your kids have any SEN problems? Do you want to find the best way to help you and your kids?This Play and Creative emotional group can help you start a new journey in your life.
Hosted by San Vtgotsky Wong
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E14
I am San Vtgotsky Wong. I am a senior Psychotherapist and University Supervisor, working for children, youth and mental health for more than 19 years. I am very passionate about therapeutic interventions that vary from deep psychological interventions based on the client's history and memories, to an emphasis on the relationship between therapist and client, including their cultural context and systems. I am also very interested in using symbolic representations and meanings in the therapeutic setting to assist clients on their reflections and self-awareness. I have worked in a variety of settings including psychiatric h
We meet monthly to explore our Dreams in a safe and confidential environment. Dreams circle might be helpful as an addition to your psychotherapy or if you dream a lot and feel confused about it. Also it helps to reduce everyday stress and raise your self-awareness. Please, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Hosted by Maxim Ilyashenko
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E8
I work with people experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety; I offer an initial consultation of Clinical assessment and further recommendations and referrals if needed; Besides, I offer a short-term EMDR therapy, Stress management and Clinical hypnosis
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.
Hosted by Mary Mulherin
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E10
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
MBSR is perhaps the best-known and established formal mindfulness course in the world. It was initially developed in the 1970s by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn, for people with a wide range of difficulties or conditions which were not improving with more standard treatment. Since then, it has helped millions of people handle stress, anxiety, low mood, or pain better, and generally, reduce suffering and improve mental and physical wellbeing. Learn more: https://www.projectevenkeel.com/ mindfulness-courses
Hosted by Carina Tudor-Sfetea | Mindfulness+Therapy For Anxious Overwhelmed Millennials
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E17
Do you feel overwhelmed and constantly in a rush, trying to balance all parts of your life during days that should have 50h, but only have 24h? Are you constantly overthinking, worried, tense, unfocused, critical of yourself and others? Maybe you’re feeling somehow stuck in a rut, unclear on what's really important, how you want to spend your time, how you want to show up for life. And maybe, to get rid of these confusing feelings, you distract yourself by binging - social media, tv series, food, alcohol, and so on. But nothing ever changes. If that's you, and you wish you had more of a say in how you handle all this, I've got you.
This is a group for all mums who parent on their own and want to talk about their experiences and struggles
Hosted by Valentina Mengarelli
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E5
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or simply curious about aspects of your personality that you have perhaps not discovered yet? Does life feel a bit much sometimes and you would like to find purpose and feel happier? Do your relationships suffer as a result and does it feel like you do not know what you want or need? Therapy helps immensely with all this as it provides you a new pair of lenses to really meet yourself and re-establish the trust and connection with your heart and soul. This results in connecting with the world around you on a very different level, based on trust and an open heart, which inevitably leads to healing
Hosted by One -&- One
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E18
Individual and couples therapy
Hosted by NeuroAffective-CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E14
Sarah is a successful paralegal in the City who struggled with shameful feelings and self-disgust most of her life. Typically as Christmas was approaching and lots of parties invitations started to arrive on her desk, she would surrender into procrastination and self-criticism, in order to avoid a situation she felt likely to fail, supported by an exaggerated set of predictions about social embarrassment or other social disasters. Sarah struggles to improve her confidence and esteem - in spite of a successful academic and professional life. Her efforts are genuine but exhausting and she often is trapped by episodes of depression.
Groups normally convene for 90 minutes each week. They are closed groups which consist of 5 to 10 participants and run for 6 Weeks. The groups aim to assist participants in overcoming their anxiety and depression. For further information, please contact me directly. Note, however: I also conduct therapy groups for organisations on request. The main focus of these groups are also on Anxiety and Depression.
Hosted by Esther Emanuel
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E18
Whatever your reason is for seeking therapy, I am here to help. I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner and Time Line Therapist. I have been a therapist for 25+ years and I assist my clients in overcoming a range of issues. I am open to self and third-party referrals and, I am also a private mental healthcare provider-practitioner for BUPA, Aviva, Cigna, WPA - to mention a few. My main focus and therefore my specialism is often in the treatment of Stress, Anxiety and Depression - but tend to work with of relational issues too. I work both face-to-face and by telephone. I also run therapy groups.
A relaxed and supportive therapeutic environment in which those who have suffered significant loss may receive the support of others with similar experience and the insight of a specialist practitioner in the field of grief work. You will be enabled to successfully negotiate the challenges of the grief process through the provision of an evidence-based and proven successful package of information and resources both within the group sessions and for your continued effective progress between sessions. The group can be run online via video or face to face and is weekly for 12 weeks. Days/times are negotiable.
Hosted by Chris Eggleton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E1
My experience as a therapist: As a BACP accredited Integrative counsellor, I have worked with clients in the NHS and private practice since 2003. Although I have worked successfully with clients presenting with a variety of life challenges, I specialise in working with those suffering with loss/grief or addiction challenges. Resources are available on my website. I bring to our work empathy, acceptance and authenticity that nurtures and enables genuine therapeutic progress. I work with you both in the ‘here and now’ and with your life experience to truly understand your needs, goals, and Authentic life path.
Get in touch to express your interest for our next start date in SEPT '22. An 8-week psychoeducational group for males to learn, gather and connect, to experience each other and be witnessed as you are. We will invite your unique experience of living as a man, so all is accepted, but some themes we touch on may be around: struggling with intimate relationships/friendships and not knowing why; Being confused of what society expects of you as a man; Not fulfilling your potential or struggle with confidence. You may have issues with anger/rage, depression or loneliness.
Hosted by Tom Evans
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E10
Welcome. I'm Tom, I offer culturally sensitive therapy through an intersectional lens. As a therapist, my primary responsibility is to create a safe space for you to feel accepted and valued for who you are. A space for you to bring your whole self without judgement. To explore the identities and intricacies you hold, and how these many facets make you, and your reasons for coming to therapy, unique. I hope we may find our way of working together, suited to wherever you are on your journey at this moment.
Is self doubt and self-criticism blocking your ability to express yourself freely? Join us for a safe and supportive group offering you the chance to boost your natural creativity and connection with others, while working through personal issues in a dynamic creative recovery process. In this personal development group you can expect to sharpen your imagination, learn more about yourself and experience 'aha!' moments of insight.
Hosted by Kelly Field
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E9
Perhaps you find yourself in the midst of a crisis or struggling with a specific issue. You may be feeling dissatisfied with life, or simply looking for a safe space to unburden your thoughts and feelings. I am interested in everything about you that sheds light on your problems and how you might cope better. My job is to bring your awareness to all of who you are so you can start living spontaneously through creativity rather than habit.
Break free of the comparing, codependency and the need to please others. Build a new foundation of self love, self esteem and self confidence so that you can boldly create the vision you have for an extraordinary life. Identify your limiting beliefs, heal your wounds and finally be free to achieve your next level of joy, abundance, health, and connection.
Hosted by Lorraine Martin
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E11
As your counsellor, I create a safe and confidential space to help you explore issues that may be troubling you today. You may have identified issues that are holding you back like trauma, low self-esteem, addiction, anger, depression, or relationship problems. I offer a warm presence and a safe and compassionate space for you to share what is happening for you. I am a highly skilled counsellor with 18 years clinical experience. My approach is practical, empathic, and humanistic. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Online support group for men and individuals who identify as a person with penis. Safe environment to explore sexual addiction and compulsivity problems, sexuality or genders, and the impact of these on the individual and people around them. Supporting individuals affected by infidelity and affairs. Exchange helpful ideas, support each other and learn some therapy basics in a sex positive, kink-aware environment. Group number limited to 8 members.
Hosted by Forth Counselling & CBT
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E1
Life can surprise and challenge us in many ways. Having a safe space and the support of a therapist can help you explore and 'make sense' of what's troubling you, build new perspectives and move forward in life in healthier ways.
This is a space where we doodle , sculpt or write , an open creative brief whilst thinking and feeling our losses . You are invited to be able to talk openly , feel quiet ,or sensitive. We will hold the others' losses , be patient with ourselves and others
Hosted by ATTIC Therapy London
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E17
Hello ! Welcome to starting something. Art and therapeutic working can help navigate complicated and unresolved feelings. You will be offered choices and preferences on how we work together. You may or may not want to make art, maybe you want someone to join in. You might want to have your thinking challenged. It is your space to feel able to speak without protecting others. It is your time to imagine things from different perspectives. What you will always receive is unconditional support and a will to understand. I invite you to bring your enquiring mind and complexities to 1-1 or group therapy with me.
An 8 week therapeutic support group for LGBTQIA+ and gender nonconforming/gender questioning people to explore their identity. Are you LGBTQIA+ and questioning your identity? Feeling alone and have no-one to talk to? Join my therapeutic support group and experience the power of group therapy, a safe space with like minded people. Give and receive support. Build relationships and gain a more solid sense of identity. Build confidence and start to feel secure and happy in your own skin. Learn about yourself and what you'd like from your life, living as your authentic self.
Hosted by Mary Mulherin
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E10
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
Depression is a mood state ranging from sadness and unhappiness to feelings of dejection and hopelessness. At their most severe these emotions are usually accompanied by high levels of pessimism with lack of hope for the future. On completion of the group programme members will understand the cycle of depression. Develop skills and coping strategies to manage the symptoms and achieve their personal goals and use contingency planning strategies to resolve any setbacks in their progress. Closed group. Attendance is weekly for 9 sessions inclusive of one follow up session. Groups are a safe and confidential method of therapeutic intervention.
Hosted by One -&- One
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in East London, London E18
‘We all need someone to talk to some of the time’ and across the multi-dimensional layers of personality and global connectedness, to be human means we will be faced with situations and events during our lifetime that we believe a hundred percent, we will have little or no chance of sorting out or finding solutions to. The truism is there are always solutions, some more easily achievable and likeable, others less so. Nonetheless these too are solutions and place ALL at the doorway of all possibility. The wisdom then is to stand in the doorway to commence the healing transformations of finding answers and pathways towards resolution.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in East London, London?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postcode, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average between £45 to £60. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from £60 to £150. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
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 a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.