Sometimes the most powerful part of therapy is discovering that others understand what you're going through. Group therapy brings together people facing similar experiences in a safe, professionally guided space to share, listen, learn and grow together.
Groups are intentionally kept relatively small so everyone has an opportunity to participate and the therapist can maintain a supportive environment.
No. Participation is encouraged, but you won't be forced to speak or share something you're not comfortable discussing.
Confidentiality is an important part of creating a safe group. The therapist will explain the group's confidentiality expectations before you begin.
If this happens, speak privately with the therapist. Together, you can consider whether being in the same group would be comfortable and appropriate.
They serve different purposes. For some people, group therapy is enough; others benefit from combining group and individual therapy.
This depends on the programme. Some groups run for a fixed number of sessions, while others may be ongoing. You'll know the structure before deciding to join.
