Why a Group?

As human beings we are all born into a group. Sometimes our relationships with each other may be problematic or difficult. Group analytic psychotherapy aims to help you improve the way you relate with others and with the world around you, helping you to live a more connected, social and happy life.

What Happens:

Group analytic psychotherapy requires you to attend meetings once or twice a week on an ongoing basis. There are usually up to eight group members plus the group conductor, and members are asked to limit contact to group sessions only, so that the safe and confidential nature of the group can be maintained.

How can it help:

You will be able to share your problems in the group, where you will be able to receive and offer support and encouragement.

You will have the opportunity to gain deeper understanding of your issues from hearing different perspectives from other group members.

You will be able to develop meaningful relationships in the group and this will increase your ability to see yourself as others see you, as well as helping you to understand other people better.

You may feel that you are on your own with your problems or that you have no-one with whom you can share them. Coming to a group offers an opportunity to share concerns with others, so that you start to feel less isolated and alone. 

Joining a therapy group can help improve both your social and intimate relationships in all spheres of life and thus support the process of change, which in turn will help you to achieve greater happiness and fulfilment.

The process of deep and lasting change is sometimes slow and you may expect to attend a group for about two years.

Fees:

Group fees:

Per calendar month:

• £150 for twice weekly groups,

• £80 for once weekly group

Location:

GROUP ANALYTIC NETWORK WEST
12 Sydenham Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5SH