Being with others can bring a sense of connection, but it can also stir uncertainty. You might find yourself wondering how much to share, whether your needs matter or what you need to do to feel accepted.
Group therapy offers space to explore these experiences alongside other people, supported by a therapist. Through talking, listening, and noticing what happens between us, you can deepen your understanding of yourself and explore different ways of relating.
You can bring whatever feels important to you, including experiences you find difficult to put into words.
Each person brings their own history, feelings and hopes. As we spend time together, relationships develop and we begin to notice how we experience ourselves alongside others.
Perhaps you find it easier to listen than to speak. You might worry about taking too much space, feel responsible for other people’s feelings or notice an urge to withdraw when something feels uncomfortable.
We can explore these moments together as they happen. This attention to here and now allows us to be curious about familiar responses and what they might mean for you.
Group therapy can help you become more aware of your feelings and needs, including those you tend to set aside. Hearing how others experience you may offer something different from what you expect, while listening to their experiences can bring recognition or a new perspective.
Over time, you may find opportunities to ask for support, express disagreement or let someone know how they have affected you. There is room to try something different and reflect together how it feels.
Your hopes for the group will be personal to you. We can keep these in mind as the work develops.
It’s understandable to feel hesitant about joining a therapeutic group. You might wonder whether you’ll fit in, know what to say or feel comfortable sharing personal experiences.
You don’t need to feel confident before you begin or share everything at once. We can talk about what feels difficult and consider what would help you participate.
Quietness, uncertainty and mixed feelings can all become part of the conversation.
I welcome people of all identities, genders and sexualities, including queer and neurodivergent experiences and diverse relationship styles.
Our ways of relating develop within families, communities and cultures. Experiences of acceptance, exclusion and inequality can influence how we feel with others and whether we feel able to be ourselves.
There is room to explore these experiences without assuming that belonging means being the same.
My approach is warm, relational and grounded in Transactional Analysis, informed by Co-creative principles. Our work develops through what we each bring and what we discover together.
We begin with respect for ourselves and another. Each person’s experience matters, including when our perspectives differ. When misunderstandings or difficulties arise, we can explore them with curiosity and consider how we might find a way forward together.
We pay attention to the present moment: what you’re feeling, what you need and what is happening between us. We also take account of your circumstances, strengths and the support available to you.
Over time, we work towards a sense of being part of something together, with room for individuality and difference. Everyone contributes to the group’s development, while I remain responsible for its therapeutic boundaries and facilitation.
A clear contract helps provide consistency and supports the group’s work. Before joining, we’ll discuss confidentiality and its limits, respectful participation and everyone’s responsibility to protect other members’ privacy.
We’ll also talk through attendance, fees, cancellation arrangements and endings. Regular attendance matters because each person’s presence contributes to the group and to the therapeutic relationship we develop.
For online groups, we’ll discuss practical arrangements such as having a private space, protecting confidentiality and managing interruptions and connection difficulties.
We’ll arrange a brief individual conversation to discuss what draws you to group therapy, answer your questions and consider whether a particular group is appropriate for you.
We can talk about your previous experience of therapy, any support you currently have and anything that might affect your participation. You’re welcome to bring questions or reservations. There is no expectation that you will have decided before we speak.
