Support Groups in Edinburgh
Do any of these sound familiar? Are you or your child: + Struggling to sleep through the night + Having difficulty falling asleep at bedtime + Only able to sleep in your bed. + Waking often during the night. + ...
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH12
Do any of these sound familiar? Are you or your child: + Struggling to sleep through the night + Having difficulty falling asleep at bedtime + Only able to sleep in your bed. + Waking often during the night. + ...
Reflections Therapy Centre is a counselling service based in Edinburgh. Due to the pandemic, Reflections Therapy Centre therapists offer online counselling sessions.
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH3
Reflections Therapy Centre is a counselling service based in Edinburgh. Due to the pandemic, Reflections Therapy Centre therapists offer online counselling sessions.
In our busy lives so many of us feel like we don’t have time to slow down, take stock, nourish ourselves and focus on the things that really matter. We all deserve to live rich and fulfilling lives that honour ...
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Counsellor, MCOSCA
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH1
In our busy lives so many of us feel like we don’t have time to slow down, take stock, nourish ourselves and focus on the things that really matter. We all deserve to live rich and fulfilling lives that honour ...
I run online, ongoing groups for therapists. Get in touch if you'd like to join a new cohort. Groups meet twice monthly for 1.5 hours. If you are looking for a space to connect with other people who get it, ...
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Hosted by Taylor Broughton
Psychotherapist, MA, MCOSCA
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH2
I run online, ongoing groups for therapists. Get in touch if you'd like to join a new cohort. Groups meet twice monthly for 1.5 hours. If you are looking for a space to connect with other people who get it, ...
Loss is part of living so eventually we all experience it. Examples of loss that may have affected you include: end of a significant relationship, including a friendship, the death of someone close to you, the loss of your good ...
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Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH12
Loss is part of living so eventually we all experience it. Examples of loss that may have affected you include: end of a significant relationship, including a friendship, the death of someone close to you, the loss of your good ...
Group supervision can be a great learning experience and really rewarding, through sharing and receiving feedback. It's important for the group to be professionally facilitated with sensitivity and care, making sure each participant gets space to bring their client work ...
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Hosted by Lynn Artesse
Counsellor, MBACP
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH1
Group supervision can be a great learning experience and really rewarding, through sharing and receiving feedback. It's important for the group to be professionally facilitated with sensitivity and care, making sure each participant gets space to bring their client work ...
Do you struggle with anxious thoughts? Do you find it difficult to relax due to tension, stress and anxiety? Do you want to feel more present, grounded and relaxed in 2021? Discover techniques to cope, whilst meeting people going through ...
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH1
Do you struggle with anxious thoughts? Do you find it difficult to relax due to tension, stress and anxiety? Do you want to feel more present, grounded and relaxed in 2021? Discover techniques to cope, whilst meeting people going through ...
I currently have a private office in the Southside of Edinburgh where I consult and provide psychoeducational talks free of charge.
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Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edinburgh EH10
I currently have a private office in the Southside of Edinburgh where I consult and provide psychoeducational talks free of charge.
There can be a great benefit to sharing difficult and painful life experiences with others. The feeling of being heard in therapy can be liberating, empowering and lead to feeling less isolated. The group experience enables this to take place ...
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Psychotherapist, MUKCP
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH6
There can be a great benefit to sharing difficult and painful life experiences with others. The feeling of being heard in therapy can be liberating, empowering and lead to feeling less isolated. The group experience enables this to take place ...
A M E Counselling & Psychotherapy is the name of my private practice, based in Edinburgh City Centre.
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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Group meets in Edinburgh EH3
A M E Counselling & Psychotherapy is the name of my private practice, based in Edinburgh City Centre.
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Group supervision has a maximum of 4 counsellors in the group. Sharing your practice with other counsellors is a great space to be challenged and challenge. The shared experience is a great space to learn from each other; learn from ...
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Psychotherapist, PMCOSCA
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Group meets in Prestonpans EH32
Group supervision has a maximum of 4 counsellors in the group. Sharing your practice with other counsellors is a great space to be challenged and challenge. The shared experience is a great space to learn from each other; learn from ...
This is for you if you have lost your sparkle. Hair and Nails done? Time to transform any negative thoughts and habits - easily. Untangle your emotional knots. Address your emotional eating. Get your inner glow on.
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Hosted by Cathie Hutchison
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in Musselburgh EH21
This is for you if you have lost your sparkle. Hair and Nails done? Time to transform any negative thoughts and habits - easily. Untangle your emotional knots. Address your emotional eating. Get your inner glow on.
Both guided meditation and deep relaxation have a number of amazing effects on your body and hormones. Meditation slows down brain wave activity and subdues stress all the while triggering human growth hormones (HGH) . Meditation also improves the quality ...
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Hosted by Kelly Combe
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bilston EH25
Both guided meditation and deep relaxation have a number of amazing effects on your body and hormones. Meditation slows down brain wave activity and subdues stress all the while triggering human growth hormones (HGH) . Meditation also improves the quality ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Edinburgh?
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.