What is Group Analytic Therapy?

Group Analytic therapy offers a powerful experience of personal discovery and healing. It is based on the view that deep and lasting  change is possible at any stage of life and by attendance over a period of time much can be achieved. In the group setting members can explore their difficulties in an atmosphere of honesty, respect, trust and confidentiality. Through this process each member can gain deeper insight to themselves and their relationships with others. Group will be of benefit to those who want to improve the quality of their life. It will suit individuals who feel confused, anxious or depressed or those who have problems at home, at work or in their family. Although the group provides a shared experience of growth and change each individual comes to the group for different reasons and is invited to work at his or her own pace.

Group Analytic Psychotherapy offers the time and space to explore your life in a supportive and safe setting.

This form of therapy may suit if you would like to:

• Understand more about yourself and who you are.

• Improve relationships with people who are close to you.

• Explore different ways to resolve conflict.

• Support change and transition in your life.

• Reflect on how best to meet personal difficulties.

• Learn how others relate to you.

• Develop deep and rich connections with others.

• Become more comfortable and confident in a group setting.

Group Analytic Psychotherapy is an effective and economical form of therapy that can help you enjoy a more fulfilled life.

Joining the Group

Initially you can have an informal conversation to see if a group might suit what you are looking for. Then you can meet the conductor for exploratory individual sessions to learn more about group as well as establish if the group will meet your needs at this time. This consultation process also provides the opportunity to prepare for joining the group. The group will meet with up to eight members on a weekly basis for one and an half hours. Confidentiality is very important. It is a stranger group where members will not have known each other previously.

Holidays will be taken at Christmas, Easter and for a month during the summer.