Support Groups in N1
These therapy groups are run along Group Analytic lines. They provide a safe , confidential setting for addressing issues such as difficulties around relationships ,family and work, depression,anxiety ,self esteem ,life transitions, and meaning They can be the treatment of choice for developing one's potential for establishing more rewarding and creative relationships with oneself, partners, family and work colleagues The Group has up to 8 participants plus the Group Therapist
Hosted by Dr Jessica Mayer Johnson
Psychotherapist, PhD, BPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N1
I have over 18 years post qualification experience as a psychotherapist/ counsellor Jungian analyst and Group Therapist working privately and in the NHS. I also work as a psychotherapist at the University of London and teach and supervise trainee counsellors and psychotherapists.
MBT is recommended for people who experience intense emotions, impulsive behaviours and intense and chaotic relationships. It is an evidence based programme that was initially developed for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) by clinicians and researchers at the Anna Freud Centre, London. The therapy consists of both group and individual components and for MBT to be successful it is highly recommended that participants attend both. The group therapy sessions are different to individual therapy in that participants get a variety of people in the group who might evoke different responses and create opportunities for therapeutic shifts.
Hosted by Claudio Parretti
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N1
I provide psychological treatment to clients suffering from a wide range of difficulties and conditions, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal problems, PTSD, Complex trauma and Anger management. Some of my clients may suffer from longterm difficulties, such as struggling to manage strong emotions and struggle to maintain close and significant relationships with others. Other clients may present with specific difficulties, such as career changes, family tensions or facing periods of particular stress. I also work with parents, who are struggling to bond with their children.
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You might be going through tough times; struggling with past trauma, feeling anxious, moody, rejected and depressed; or having difficulty maintaining romantic or family relationships and friendships. Maybe you're not sure what is real or unreal anymore. Perhaps, you are not sure what you believe, or you feel you are struggling with your faith in God. I want to help you. We'll work together using not only evidenced based practices, but also biblical principles to help you sort things out. Let's blend psychological tools with life coaching, and the power of faith to help you bounce back, embrace who you are, and walk in your purpose.
DBT programme consists of weekly individual therapy and skills modules in core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Fees for individual sessions begin at £100 and for the skills classes £85 per session. It is also possible to commit to attending skills classes alone without individual therapy. They can be attended at King's Cross or Angel (Mondays at 5:45pm, Tuesdays at 1:30pm, 4pm or 6pm, Wednesdays at 4pm or 6pm, Thursdays at 5:30pm and on Saturdays at 10am or 12:15pm).
We specialise in supporting people who are highly sensitive and experience difficulties regulating emotions. Our intensive programme in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy equips people, whose challenges get described as “borderline personality disorder" in the medical world, with robust skills to recognise and manage overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviours. Mentalization-Based Therapy is another twice weekly programme we offer which is of particular relevance to those who would like to identify and work through thinking and behavioural patterns of relating to themselves and others that no longer serve them.
This group has been designed to help those who have struggled to find a meaningful relationship after being affected by Domestic Violence
Hosted by Couple's Counsellor @ Islington & Brixton
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N1
Welcome to my page. If you and your partner arguing or have deafening silence due to unresolved issues, please call! I'm a couple’s psychotherapist who has worked with Relate and now focuses solely on relationships and some sexual difficulties. Whether your partner has had an affair, or you've realised that you no longer have the connection /intimacy, from before, therapy can help. Maybe you're single and have been struggling to meet someone whom you can share your life with. Sometimes it's our families or friends we are struggling with. I am based near Brixton Station and happy to do online sessions, I'm here to help.
DBT is one of the most researched treatments for people with difficulties in regulating their emotions. It is a team-based programme which entails weekly individual therapy, skills class, access to phone skills coaching available seven days a week and DBT team consultation. DBT can assist you in coping effectively with extreme sensitivity, impulsivity, “roller coaster” emotions, self-harm, ADHD, eating difficulties, anger, depression, anxiety, shame, intense relationships, and ultimately in building a fruitful, satisfying life. To find out more about our DBT offering at www.mind-reframed.com/dbtskills.
Luka is an experienced psychotherapist, intensively trained dialectical behaviour therapist and mindfulness teacher. As part of his commitment to support people in breaking out of stuckness and chronic suffering, he was trained and supervised by some of the leading therapists in the fields of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals and most recently Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
We are CBT, Mindfulness and ACT focused therapy clinic, working in London and Online. We provide therapy in English and Italian. Our specialties include: Bipolar Disorder, Stress & Anxiety disorders (Panic, GAD, OCD, HA, SA), Perfectionism and Impostor Syndrome, Trauma & PTSD, Long Term Conditions, Low Self Esteem, Depression.
Hosted by Dr Alice Fiorica
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N1
Hello, I am Alice. I am a registered Psychologist and CBT therapist. I am experienced in Mindfulness and third wave CBT developments such as ACT. I work primarily with adults 18+ and couples. I specialise in the treatment of Stress and Anxiety disorders (such as OCD, PTSD, Panic, Perfectionism, Social Anxiety and Impostor Syndrome); Depression and Bipolar Disorder; Trauma and relationship problems. I also help clients to achieve the life they want to live through self development and working on living their values.
MBT is recommended for people who experience intense emotions, impulsive behaviours and intense and chaotic relationships. It is an evidence based programme that was initially developed for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) by clinicians and researchers at the Anna Freud Centre, London. The therapy consists of both group and individual components and for MBT to be successful it is highly recommended that participants attend both. The group therapy sessions are different to individual therapy in that participants get a variety of people in the group who might evoke different responses and create opportunities for therapeutic shifts.
I have 20+ years experience working with clients who have complex mental health needs and a forensic past, and those who are highly sensitive and experience their emotions more intensely than the average person. I support clients who present with a wide range of interpersonal and relationship difficulties, emotion regulation disorders such as BPD, childhood abuse, bereavement and loss, eating disorders, depression and anxiety and suicidal and self-harming behaviours. I offer clients a thorough assessment of their life history as well as identifying current needs and goals, and a clear, well-defined treatment package.
Why do actions arise from motivation but are still welcomed with frustration? The self-preservation instinct becomes an inner purpose for the unconscious and only a grounded self can face the challenge. It is well known that accomplishment should be an opportunity for self-fulfillment. Yet you rarely expect positive things to come. The future only seems uncertain, because of all the distracting thoughts you are trying to keep in order. It's difficult to focus, prioritise and commit to something meaningful while struggling to achieve control over your life. This is not the scenario you wish to follow.
Hosted by Dr Cristian A Nica
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N1
Psychologist, HCPC-registered supervisor in clinical, counselling, health and occupational psychology. Providing services for individuals, couples and families beginning from eclectic CBT interventions (ACT, DBT, ST) - the most effective and intuitive psychological framework. I address all psychopathologies. My goal is to provide you with a strong mental platform and the skills to help you keep your life in reach. Progress means change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or a range of strategies to iterate development safely. The result, a genuine approach for you to always find a better way forward.
If any of the following challenges interfere with the quality of your life MBT is highly recommended: Difficulties regulating intense emotions that lead you to behaving in ways you don’t understand; Chaotic relationships where you either frantically pursue or impulsively cut the other person off; Fear of abandonment and trying to avoid it at all costs; Impulsive urges and risky behaviours that lead to feelings of self-hate or shame; Episodes of extreme emotional pain and attempts to stop it with self-harm, alcohol, drugs or sex; Anger, emotional sensitivity and recurrent depression.
We are a team of experienced therapists providing specialist support for people living with emotion regulation difficulties whose challenges get described in the medical world as "borderline personality disorder" (BPD/EUPD). We offer the intensive programmes in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mentalisation Based Treatment and are committed to providing research-based and compassionate therapies developed specifically for intensely-feeling individuals. We are here to support you on your journey toward greater control over your emotions, behaviour and relationships.
We offer five DBT skills modules which can attended as part of the comprehensive DBT programme or on a modular basis: 1) 6-week Core Mindfulness and Middle Path module, 2) 8-week Distress Tolerance module 3) 12-week Emotion Regulation module, 4) 8-week Interpersonal Effectiveness module and 5) 10-week Advanced Relationship Skills in Action module. These groups are available on most days of the week and on Saturdays. To learn more about the content and entry points please go to www.mind-reframed.com/dbtskills.
Luka is an experienced psychotherapist, intensively trained dialectical behaviour therapist and mindfulness teacher. As part of his commitment to support people in breaking out of stuckness and chronic suffering, he was trained and supervised by some of the leading therapists in the fields of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals and most recently Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
This group is for people who have left the abusive partner, worked on themselves and grieved the life they thought they would have for them and maybe for their children, and are ready to move on and would like a loving relationship that isn?;(tm)t built on control. I have worked with a number of people who are struggling to build healthy relationships that work for them. They may not have necessarily had an abusive relationship before but they often haven?;(tm)t had positive dating experiences and long for a connection with someone that can have longevity.
Hosted by Couple's Counsellor @The Practice, Angel Islington
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in London N1
Welcome to my page. If you have been stuck indoors with your partner and are now realising you have problems, please call me before calling it quits! I'm a couple’s psychotherapist whom having worked with Relate for a number of years now focuses solely on relationships. Whether your partner has had an affair, or you've realised that you no longer have a connection /intimacy, therapy can help. Maybe you're single and have been struggling to meet someone whom you can share your life with. Sometimes it's our families or friends we are struggling with. I am based near Angel Station and uses Online methods and I'm here to help.
MBT treatment is relevant if you have experienced any of the following: 1) difficulties regulating intense emotions that lead you to behaving in ways you don't understand, 2) chaotic relationships where you either frantically pursue or impulsively cut the other person off, 3) enormous fear of abandonment and trying to avoid it at all costs, 4) impulsive urges that make your life unbearable or lead to feelings of self-hate, 5) episodes of extreme emotional pain and attempts to stop it with self-harm, alcohol, drugs or sex, 6) rapidly changing moods for no apparent reason.
We specialise in supporting people who are highly sensitive and experience difficulties regulating emotions. Our intensive programme in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy equips people, whose challenges get described as “borderline personality disorder" in the medical world, with robust skills to recognise and manage overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviours. Mentalization-Based Therapy is another twice weekly programme we offer which is of particular relevance to those who would like to identify and work through thinking and behavioural patterns of relating to themselves and others that no longer serve them.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is one of the most researched treatments for people with difficulties in regulating their emotions. It was originally developed by Dr Marsha Linehan for self-harming individuals who met criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD). DBT was proven effective in reducing suicidal behaviour, self-injury, impulsivity, disruptions to personal relationships and improving social functioning, eating and mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual abuse and substance dependency, and is now the go-to treatment for improving emotional regulation skills in those diagnosed with ADHD or ADD.
We specialise in supporting people who are highly sensitive and experience difficulties regulating emotions. Our intensive programme in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy equips people, whose challenges get described as “borderline personality disorder" in the medical world, with robust skills to recognise and manage overwhelming emotions and impulsive behaviours. Mentalization-Based Therapy is another twice weekly programme we offer which is of particular relevance to those who would like to identify and work through thinking and behavioural patterns of relating to themselves and others that no longer serve them.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in N1?
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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.