Group Therapy

What is Group Therapy?

Group Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves working with several people at the same time in groups of up to eight members together with a qualified groupwork specialist. Please enquire about up and coming online groups.

The prospect of joining a group may seem a bit daunting at first, however research shows that group therapy is at least as effective as individual therapy. We are often daunted by the prospect of speaking out but learning to share experience in the group context can deliver many benefits.

Groups are a particularly beneficial way to explore our inter-personal relationship styles, particularly how we interact and are perceived by others within a social context.

The principal advantages of group therapy include:

• Group therapy allows people to receive the support and encouragement of the other members of the group. People participating in the group can see that others are going through the same thing, which can help them feel less alone.
• Group members can serve as role models for other members of the group. By observing someone successfully coping with a problem, other members of the group can see that there is hope for recovery. As each person progresses, they can, in turn, serve as a role model and support figure for others. This can help foster feelings of success and accomplishment.
• Group therapy is often very affordable. Instead of focusing on just one client at a time, the therapist can devote his or her time to a much larger group of people.
• Group therapy offers a safe haven. The setting allows people to practice behaviours and actions within the safety and security of the group.
• By working in a group, the therapist can see first-hand how each person responds to other people and behaves in social situations. Using this information, the therapist can provide valuable feedback to each client.