Leeds Group Therapy - Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is group therapy? A: It is a supportive and safe group which meets weekly to help each other understand and cope with difficult emotions and relationships. A qualified group therapist helps the group to work together, and ensures safe boundaries, confidentiality, and time limits. Q: How does group therapy compare to individual therapy? A: Group therapy is a different process and can be experienced as more helpful by some people. People sometimes join a therapy group after a period of individual therapy or counselling. Most people who join a therapy group feel they have benefited from doing so. Q: How can group therapy help me? A: It can be enormously helpful if you struggle with making and maintaining relationships. The group can present a ‘here and now’ opportunity to ‘repair’ past emotional damage by helping you to relate to others in progressively more healthy ways. You may find you can draw upon the group as a source of support during difficult times. Q: How do I join a group? A: If you are interested in joining a group, you’ll be able to meet a group therapist on a one-to-one basis to talk over what is involved. Each group starts with new members, and you will be under no pressure to join a group until you feel ready. Q: Will I have to reveal information about myself in a group immediately? A: No. Most people will take time to feel at ease in a new group, and this is expected. However, people usually feel better for having shared their problems and difficulties with others, and are reassured by the confidentiality of the group. Q: How long will the therapy take? A: The group has a fixed length, usually meeting for 1.5 hrs every week over 40 weeks. Q: If I decide to join a group how long will it take before I start? A: The group therapist will be able to give you a clearer idea of when a group might be starting and will keep in touch with you during that time. You will normally be able to join a group within a few weeks, depending on your availability. Q. When and where will the sessions take place? A: Each group will take place at a mutually convenient time for members who are interested in joining the group. The venue will be at premises in Leeds city centre. Q. How much will it cost? A. Leeds Counselling is a charity which provides professional counselling and therapy services. We will ask for a small contribution of £1.50 per session for group therapy, but no-one will be turned away on the grounds of inability to pay. Payment can be discussed at the free initial meeting with the group therapist.	To contact Leeds Group Therapy, please call 0113 245 0303. To request a free initial appointment, for yourself or a client, please click here.