Support Groups in Norwich

Group therapy is an excellent way for people suffering from anxiety to deal with this disorder. Group therapy is an effective mental health treatment that encourages you to communicate with others and explore your emotions - this boosts confidence and ...
Hosted by CKB Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich NR11
Group therapy is an excellent way for people suffering from anxiety to deal with this disorder. Group therapy is an effective mental health treatment that encourages you to communicate with others and explore your emotions - this boosts confidence and ...
01263 801919 View 01263 801919
I am offering weekly group meetings (groups no more than 6) supporting those with bereavement and loss as a specific focus. Sessions will commence with a minimum of 3 people and will continue on a rolling basis with members joining ...
Hosted by Angela Bedford
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich NR2
I am offering weekly group meetings (groups no more than 6) supporting those with bereavement and loss as a specific focus. Sessions will commence with a minimum of 3 people and will continue on a rolling basis with members joining ...
01603 361368 View 01603 361368
Groups can be run at various times when several clients have similar challenges and behavioural changes to make relating to sleep, chronic pain or chronic illness impacts. When a group runs it runs weekly for between 6-10 weeks, depending on ...
Hosted by Rejig Solutions
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich NR15
Groups can be run at various times when several clients have similar challenges and behavioural changes to make relating to sleep, chronic pain or chronic illness impacts. When a group runs it runs weekly for between 6-10 weeks, depending on ...
01508 505233 View 01508 505233
The community group is known to be a place to grow experientially. From my years of training therapist and counselling people, I'm extending this type of therapeutic space for your personal development. This is open to anyone who feels they ...
Hosted by Jamie Carl Geary
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich NR3
The community group is known to be a place to grow experientially. From my years of training therapist and counselling people, I'm extending this type of therapeutic space for your personal development. This is open to anyone who feels they ...
01603 980289 View 01603 980289
This is a new group that will be offered to those who have experienced direct biological, social and/or psychological impacts from having had, and surviving COVID. The group will work using a combined ACT and CBT process in order to ...
Hosted by Rejig Solutions
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norwich NR15
This is a new group that will be offered to those who have experienced direct biological, social and/or psychological impacts from having had, and surviving COVID. The group will work using a combined ACT and CBT process in order to ...
01508 505233 View 01508 505233

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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups

How can I find a support group in Norwich?

Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postcode, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

How does group therapy work?

Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.

Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.

What are the benefits of group therapy?

Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.

Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?

Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.

How much does group therapy cost?

Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average between £45 to £60. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from £60 to £150. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.

Does insurance cover group therapy?

If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

How long does group therapy last?

The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.

What are the limitations of support groups?

Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.