Analytic Group Psychotherapy/Group Analysis
Group Analysis/Psychotherapy offers interaction with others that may open up new perspectives. Sharing experiences can remedy the belief that problems and inadequacies are unique and reduce feelings of embarrassment about one's shortcomings. At the same time, an individual's self worth increases as contributions are valued. Group Analysis may also be helpful where the individual finds it difficult to communicate about feelings, needs, and conflicts that arise in relationships. Group members can contribute valuable insight and feed-back to one another.
The following groups with a maximum membership of 8 participants, of mixed sexes, are currently taking place on a once weekly basis:
Tuesdays slow-open 20:15 - 21:45 Fees: £84 per person/per month/ 12 months per year Participants come from various backgrounds. They may have complex life experiences and conflicts they wish to reflect on and discuss. This group is also suitable for those in the helping professions, and some group psychotherapy trainees (once weekly). Some group members have had individual psychotherapy previously. Fridays slow-open 12:30 - 14:00 fee £7 - £18 per group session Participants may present with complex problems and life experiences, and some may have had psychotherapy or counselling previously, but would find it hard to afford this on a long-term basis. Members of this group pay a fee that is negotiated according to income until their financial situation is better. In some circumstances group psychotherapy can be accompanied by individual sessions on a regular or on an infrequent basis. Before commencing with group psychotherapy a minimum of six individual sessions will be arranged. This is to ensure that group and prospective participant are well matched. It allows the therapist a in-depth assessment of the individual, whilst providing the individual with time to get to know the therapist.