During this session you will talk about what brought you to therapy, what are your current struggles, ask me questions and decide what kind of support you might benefit from

1. We will discuss group rules, expectations and goals for a 12-week journey.

2. We will talk about trauma, how it impacts life, common symptoms and your current ways of coping
3. Our focus is going to be on understanding how trauma affects our nervous system and how to break the trauma loop through self-regulation and other practices and understanding your trigger. 
4. Trauma affects the way we perceive ourselves, and our emotional reaction to the world and others. During this session, we will talk and learn to process emotions. 
5. "Body keeps the score" of all our life experiences. We will look at how it's manifested in our bodily sensations. 

6. It's vital to become aware of how we cope with life stressors. We will look at our current strategies and find new constructive ways to deal with emotions and challenging situations.

We will have a one-week break to ensure you have an opportunity to relax and get yourself ready to plan a different life strategy you want for yourself.

7. We will dive into how trauma impacted the way we interact with others and what I can start doing to improve it. 

8. Let's talk about self-image and how it impacts our self-esteem. Some of the perceptions about yourself you've learnt early in life and it's never too late to re-evaluate this picture and make a new decision.  
9. Pillars of support (internal and external recourses that keep us going).
10-11. Re-creating the narrative and creating steps towards a more fulfilling future.
12. Group ending.

1. Free introductory session to map what you need. 
2. If you decide to join, I will send you a contract with an intake form.

2. The group will meet for 12 online weekly 2-hour sessions on Thursday.  Time: 6-8 pm (UK time).
3. The group will start on the 1st week of November and run for 6 weeks before Christmas.
3. We will have a Christmas break (approx. 24 of Dec. to the 10th of Jan.).
4. In January we will continue working with the second block of themes with a focus on growth and development, re-gaining your authorship in life.
5. Number of participants: up to 6-8
6. Cost per 2-hour session: £50

The issues vary from person to person, below are just some of the examples:

• I have difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships with others
• I avoid intimacy and have trust issues when forming connections with others
• I feel strongly that I need to take care of everything myself
• I need a relationship but also have an intense fear of abandonment
• I need everything to be perfect
• Putting others first and neglecting one’s own needs
• When something triggers me I feel overwhelmed and have difficulty coping with my emotions. 
• People say I blow everything out of proportion
• I lack self-regulation and impulse control
• I have intrusive disturbing thoughts, panic attacks, nightmares

This is a short-term group that runs for 12 weeks with a break half way through. 

The group meets online on zoom

Our group meets every Thursday for 6 weeks, then we have a break and will resume work for another 6 weekly sessions. 

The group is run by me. I am a professional accredited counsellor and trauma-informed therapist.

Confidentiality is a paramount rule in the group. What is shared in this room, stays in this room. 

It is not okay to share other people’s stories or details of their lives that they might choose to reveal in a support group.

It’s easy to do great work when you believe in what you do. That’s why we’re committed to helping more people like you, every day.

This is a therapeutic support group that aims to provide emotional, psychological, and moral support. 
Each of us is encouraged to participate to whatever extent we feel comfortable. 

The following ground rules are at the core of our group.
1. Confidentiality is essential, thus, it's important for each member to respect and maintain confidentiality of the group. What is said in the group is not to be repeated or discussed at any other time or place.
2. Participants are here to share their feelings and experiences and could ask for positive feedback and support.
3. Each of the group members shares the responsibility for making this group work.
4. The group space is non-judgmental and gives everyone an opportunity to share.
6. You have the right to speak and the right to remain silent.
7. We give supportive attention to the person who is speaking and avoid interrupting. We kindly ask if we want to add something or ask a question and we have the right to refuse to answer.
8. We do not discuss group members who are not present.
9. We begin and end our meetings on time.
10. If for whatever reason you decide this group is not for you, I hope you will attend at least two sessions.

The first introductory meeting is free and lasts an hour.
 
Cost per group session: £30 (for 2 hours).

It's quite common for people to be nervous to share personal issues with people they just met. If it's helpful, you may, at first, be simply listening. 

Over time, however, it might be very helpful if you contribute your thoughts, ideas and experiences to the group as it will help you to get more out of a support group. 

This support group isn't a substitute for your medical care but can be a great addition that will help you get through your life challenges. 

If you feel that you may need extra help with the issues you are dealing with, talk to your doctor about counselling or other types of therapy.

Let's talk and discuss what could be most helpful for you at this stage.  I offer free introductory 60-minute sessions to all my clients where they can discuss their issues and find strategies to deal with their lives.