Therapy Support Group

What is group therapy?

Many groups are designed to target a specific problem, such as depression, obesity, panic disorder, social anxiety, chronic pain or substance abuse. Other groups focus more generally on improving social skills, helping people deal with a range of issues such as anger, shyness, loneliness and low self-esteem. Groups often help those who have experienced loss, whether it be a spouse, a child or someone who died by suicide.

Joining a group of strangers may sound intimidating at first, but group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. Psychologists say, in fact, that group members are almost always surprised by how rewarding the group experience can be.
Groups can act as a support network and a sounding board. Other members of the group often help you come up with specific ideas for improving a difficult situation or life challenge, and hold you accountable along the way.

Regularly talking and listening to others also helps you put your own problems in perspective. Many people experience mental health difficulties, but few speak openly about them to people they don’t know well. Oftentimes, you may feel like you are the only one struggling — but you’re not. It can be a relief to hear others discuss what they’re going through, and – you’re not alone.

Diversity is another important benefit of group therapy. People have different personalities and backgrounds, and they look at situations in different ways. By seeing how other people tackle problems and make positive changes, you can discover a whole range of strategies for facing your own concerns.

Is Group Therapy enough?

Many people find it’s helpful to participate in both group therapy and individual psychotherapy. Participating in both types of psychotherapy can boost your chances of making valuable, lasting changes. If you’ve been involved in individual psychotherapy and your progress has stalled, joining a group may jump-start your personal growth.

How much should I share?

Confidentiality is an important part of the ground rules for group therapy. However, there’s no absolute guarantee of privacy when sharing with others, so use common sense when divulging personal information. That said, remember that you’re not the only one sharing your personal story. Groups work best where there is open and honest communication between members.

Group members will start out as strangers, but in a short amount of time, you’ll most likely view them as a valuable and trusted source of support.

True-Change Group Therapy

This group is to enable individuals to bring whatever issues are troubling them in their life.  It will give individuals a chance to discover what blocks we have created to prevent us from reaching our true potential and long lasting inner peace and happiness. Equally you may be on a journey of self discovery and want to delve deeper into yourself. The group will be there to support individuals in bringing out the best of what we are all capable of.

Tuesday Women’s Therapy Group which started on 30th September 2014.

The group has now changed and is a mixed group (men and women) starting 6th September 2022. The group runs fortnightly face to face at St John’s Parish Centre Stoneleigh Epsom.

Group Dates on Tuesday for 2027 at St John’s Parish Centre:-

Fee –  £35

12th January
26th January
9th February
23rd February
9th March
23rd March
25th May
8th June 
22nd June  
Summer break
14th September
28th September
12th October
26th October
9th November
23th November
7th December
Christmas break

If you wish to attend, please email me on Sadiyetherapy@gmail.com or call me on 07903419703.