Entering a group therapy setting can feel daunting to begin with, but once the group has formed for the first meeting, the process that follows can be both empowering and transformative.

Group therapy provides a safe space to connect with others and witness their progress, which can allow you to acknowledge improvements in your own life too.

Sharing perspectives with others can help you to identify challenges you are facing and learn new ways to address them.

Therapy groups are facilitated by Tanya, who trained in group work at the British Psychological Society and has led many group sessions since 2015 for leading mental health charity Mind, as well as privately.

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