Group Therapy
Group therapy enables people to understand themselves better by
exploring how they relate to others within their group and how
these relationships mirror those in the outside world.
It can be particularly helpful in understanding recurring
patterns of behaviour in relationships.
This can be very helpful in developing interpersonal skills,
communication, team building, for 'survivors of restructuring' in
the workplace, and for teams with issues, perhaps following
specific events such as the death of a colleague or other traumatic
event at work.
Some people find support and encouragement in talking with
others who are tackling, and making progress with, similar
problems.
Sessions have no fixed agenda and members are encouraged to
raise any concerns or issues that come to mind.
Group therapy sessions can also be helpful after an initial
period of one-to-one therapy.
As group therapy is a long-term approach clients are asked to
make a commitment to attending sessions for at least a year and to
maintain group stability and mutual confidentiality so that
whatever is discussed in the group stays within the group.
At group therapy sessions up to eight people - usually the
same members - meet weekly for 90 minutes together with a trained
group conductor or facilitator. Membership may change over
time.
Specialist Groups
Gay Men's Therapy Group
A specialist group for gay men operates weekly on
Wednesday evenings from 6:10-7:40pm.
Life Histories Group*
A ten week group for the over sixties to explore and
share the stories of their lives and to provide witness to the life
stories of others. Currently only available to those living
in the London Borough of
Wandsworth. Following the popular and
successful pilot groups, new Life Histories Groups will start
in January, May and October 2012. For
further information please contact Prue Whyte, Group Analytic
Psychotherapist on 020 8378 2002 or email prue.whyte@wpftherapy.co.uk.
*This group is FREE to those over 60 and living in the
London Borough of Wandsworth.
Fee structure
Fees are calculated on a sliding scale depending on income.
There is a one-off non-refundable registration charge of £25 and an
initial in-depth consultation is £60 if your income is less than
£45K and £90 if your income is more than £45K.
Group fees are calculated according to income bands with a
minimum fee of £30 and a maximum of £60.
You will be expected to pay for missed or cancelled sessions,
except for those cancelled by the therapist.