A group of members with common diagnosis of chronic illness or pain e,g Fibromyalgia, diabetes, chronic fatigue etc. The group meets fortnightly to learn various coping skills to manage and navigate the effects of chronic illness on daily living or functioning. It is effectively facilitated by an experienced and knowledgable therapist (sufferer of fibromyalgia), with the help of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). This teaches members about the power of self accepting, acceptance of the illness, commitment and determination.Members learn to turn off the tap of self-pity and turn on the fountain of inner strength (self acceptance).
Hosted by 'Mulika' Counselling, Training & Supervision Svcs
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L1
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with many years of experience working with people who have diverse needs, and from diverse cultural backgrounds. I posses high degree of empathy, compassion, understanding and creativity as well as cultural competences. This enhances my excellent knowledge of the principles of all counselling approaches that I subscribe to. I have proven track record of effective therapeutic outcomes with clients I have worked with in different settings. I have a strong sense of integrity when dealing with clients, a commitment to keeping information confidential when necessary in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
Weekly group session providing tips and tools about how to live the 8 Wise way for better mental heath and wellbeing using the 8Wise™ approach. Attendees can identify their own mental health and wellbeing baseline needs, set goals and develop practical based action plans for making positive changes and achieving those goals.
Hosted by Kim Rutherford
Psychotherapist, PsychD, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L1
Hi, I’m Kim, an Executive Psychotherapist & Coach, Business Mentor and published Author. I support Entrepreneurs, Executives, Business Owners, Business Leaders and other Therapists and Coaches to navigate the psychological challenges of balancing highly demanding lives and businesses whilst managing high-powered careers. In a world where professional demands are ever-increasing, therapeutic coaching stands out as an essential tool for those seeking to develop thriving minds, lives and businesses.
People can benefit immensely from shared experiences in a group setting. Group therapy emphasises the importance of interaction between group members as a driving force for change and growth. This group will not be about me imparting wisdom or advice to you, but It is about everyone interacting, supporting, and learning from each other under the guidance of a Clinical Psychologist. This will enable you to gain insights into your relationships and interactions, fostering personal growth and change.
Hosted by Lewis Marston
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L19
I'm Lewis, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience in the NHS and Private Practice. I offer assessment and therapy for people of all ages. I do try to stay away from labels and diagnoses and look to work with you as a person. I will endeavour to meet you where you are at and offer you support that we both agree will be helpful.
A group of likeminded people, who suffer from an anxiety disorder OCD. A safe space to share stories, learn and grow with others. Using your own lives experience, not only can you empower others but help with your own journey of shame reducing out of the labyrinth of OCD.
Welcome to my profile. As you are looking for help, it’s important to find the right fit for you. Therapy with me is welcoming and non-judgmental. I’m an experienced counsellor and EMDR therapist and have many ways to work to help each unique person. I work with individuals on a short, or long term basis. My practice is in Meols, near Hoylake, Wirral. I am trained in several theories including person centred, cognitive behavioural (CBT), psychodynamic and trauma. I hope using a blended approach, I can help on your way to feeling better soon.
Starting in September 2019 myself and an experienced colleague of mine are in the process of advertising a therapy group for men only, concentrating specifically on issues affecting men in today's society, how they relate to themselves, others and the world around them.
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)
For adults who experience psychosis. Please note this is a network group rather than a therapy group.
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and also have trained and gained experience utilising hypnotherapy, person centred, transactional analysis, solution focused and NLP approaches. Initial experience working in the field of domestic abuse included working with complex co-existing issues. I have also gained experience with dependency issues and duel diagnosis. I volunteered with the Liverpool Hearing Voices Group for three years, this has allowed me to gain invaluable experience working with more challenging Mental Health and Emotional issues.
This is a group for people who are struggling to live well with Long Covid symptoms. I developed this group due to the loneliness patients were reporting because they didn't know anyone with symptoms such as theirs. It is really important to note: I cannot help you with breathlessness because I am not physiotherapy trained. But I can support with fatigue, pain, sleep, worry and goal setting. The group is 6 weeks long, for 90 minutes a week.
Hosted by Dr Louise Roper
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L18
I am a Principal Health Psychologist (part time) in the NHS who supports people with chronic illness, including Long Covid. I also support people with a range of physical health issues as well as with their sleep, fatigue, worry and other illness related issues. I would like to help you get back to the life you want to live and support you to live well despite what is going on for you at this point in time. I also work with people who are experiencing burnout or stress, anxiety or depression. I am qualified to assess and diagnosis ADHD
A support group for women who have been diagnosed or suspect they may be living with adhd. I see as a therapist more and more women fitting into this. My best friend recently discovered this, and it has been cathartic for her to understanding herself better. 'life makes sense". We will explore and support the challenges faced living with adhd, the impact it has had on life so far and gain a greater self awareness. Although this group is focused around adhd, quite often it supports a person's life as a whole. Sessions are £5
Hosted by Joanne Ramsdale
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L22
Unheard, misunderstood, confused, unsure, lost, desperate, feeling stuck, wanting to feel 'normal'. Any of these reasons and more can lead us to seek Counselling. I have been a therapist for 12 years, and practice in a Person-Centred way. What this means is, I truly believe when someone comes to see me they want to be listened to, not told it will be OK, or try this and do that. You have probably tried those things and still feel the same. What's needed is someone with the skill to help you navigate your feelings on a deeper level, to give you greater understanding of how you have come to feel the way you do.
I'm in the process of creating therapeutic groups based on a model of reducing shame and self-criticism, and increasing self-compassion and kindness ?? I will be using a Compassion Focused Therapy approach. Please see my website for updates ??
Hosted by Dr Heather Boland
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Helens WA10
We all dream of the way we want our life to be. Then life happens and sometimes it can feel like we are stuck in a pattern of living that we do not want to be in. Or we live through painful experiences that days, months, or years later continue to influence how we feel, think and act. Or maybe our family life and relationships feel out of balance, we may feel out of control, overwhelmed or disconnected from our loved ones. I am here to listen to your story, your difficulties and your dreams of how you wish your life, relationships, work, and family to be. Therapy can help you feel unstuck, so you can enjoy being who you are.
This is an online group for people with inflammatory bowel disease (crohns and ulcerative colitis) who are struggling to manage their symptoms alongside their goals for life. The group: runs for 8 weeks x 2 hours long (with a 10 min break in the middle). The group starts in October, 2024 and will run every other week, over 16 weeks. Before you start the group you will be offered an assessment. The group will be facilitated by two Trainee Health Psychologists, one of whom is a specialist in IBD. The reduced fee is reflective of this. Total cost £470.
Hosted by Dr Louise Roper
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L18
I am a Principal Health Psychologist (part time) in the NHS who supports people with chronic illness, including Long Covid. I also support people with a range of physical health issues as well as with their sleep, fatigue, worry and other illness related issues. I would like to help you get back to the life you want to live and support you to live well despite what is going on for you at this point in time. I also work with people who are experiencing burnout or stress, anxiety or depression. I am qualified to assess and diagnosis ADHD
I am looking at setting up a therapist peer support group. Sometimes supervison is not enough, we need more. This group will be a holding safe space for therapists to explore their client issues and own process. During my training in Person Centred Therapy, the 90 min PD sessions at the end of the academic day, was where I garnered a lot of understanding and learning about self. We are impacted as therapists all the time by our clients and it can be isolating and lonely work. This group bridges the gap. Tea/coffee provided. Crosby/Waterloo Joanne
Hosted by Joanne Ramsdale
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L22
Unheard, misunderstood, confused, unsure, lost, desperate, feeling stuck, wanting to feel 'normal'. Any of these reasons and more can lead us to seek Counselling. I have been a therapist for 12 years, and practice in a Person-Centred way. What this means is, I truly believe when someone comes to see me they want to be listened to, not told it will be OK, or try this and do that. You have probably tried those things and still feel the same. What's needed is someone with the skill to help you navigate your feelings on a deeper level, to give you greater understanding of how you have come to feel the way you do.
I'm in the process of creating therapeutic groups based on a model of reducing shame and self-criticism, and increasing self-compassion and kindness ?? I will be using a Compassion Focused Therapy approach. Please see my website for updates ??
Hosted by Dr Heather Boland
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Helens WA10
We all dream of the way we want our life to be. Then life happens and sometimes it can feel like we are stuck in a pattern of living that we do not want to be in. Or we live through painful experiences that days, months, or years later continue to influence how we feel, think and act. Or maybe our family life and relationships feel out of balance, we may feel out of control, overwhelmed or disconnected from our loved ones. I am here to listen to your story, your difficulties and your dreams of how you wish your life, relationships, work, and family to be. Therapy can help you feel unstuck, so you can enjoy being who you are.
I hold regular 2hr group sessions that anyone can come to and try out some of the techniques from The Art of Emotions Programme. The cost for these sessions is £20 but if you are unable to afford this price I accept donations to suit your budget. To stay informed about these sessions 'like' The Art Clinic Liverpool facebook page.
Hosted by Michelle Richards
Counsellor, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Liverpool L3
Hi I'm Michelle Richards, Creative arts Therapist /Drama Therapist. I provide services for people who would like to learn effective and creative ways to process their emotions. Emotions are excellent navigators however we are rarely taught how to use them and experience their value. Instead we have been trained to bury them and we allow them to become obstacles. Through private one to one sessions, group workshops or via online Programmes I will assist you to learn important themes and practical techniques which will enhance your Emotional Empowerment and your ability to relate to others.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Merseyside?
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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.