Group therapy
in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
As social beings we develop and shape our sense of self-identity in interaction with others. For this reason group therapy is uniquely suited for exploring the aspects of our being within the social context.
Group Therapy can be helpful in many ways. This is what one person says about his experiences of group therapy:
“For me the main thing about therapy group was the opportunity to learn about other people’s lives and witness their fluctuating emotional states. This can be quite a surprising eye opener. Sometimes quite cathartic. You can be profoundly moved. It certainly helped me to become more attuned to other people and more empathetic.”
Most importantly, Group Therapy allows us to interact with others in a safe and nourishing space and thus can be very effective in enabling us to
- Improve our interpersonal and social skills
- Express and explore our emotional challenges in a supportive environment
- Overcome loneliness and create the sense of connectedness
- Alleviate anxiety
- Develop our self-awareness and empathy
I ran therapy groups for many years and both myself and the participants found it to be a very enriching and gratifying experience. Recently I have also introduced the online format which opens the group for people from different parts of the country and indeed of the world!
I normally try to keep the group fairly small though (5-8 people) to enable interaction within an intimate circle. If you or a friend of yours may be interested in attending a group please get in touch with me.
