Therapeutic Support Groups

Therapeutic Support groups are a highly effective alternative way of gaining psychotherapeutic support. I believe that there is great healing power within the dynamics of the group and that the community can be a site for healing. Group therapeutic support can be a way of breaking down feelings of isolation and that you are not the only person who is affected in this way by what you are/have experienced. I feel that this is especially pertinent when you come from a marginalised group within society.

Group of adults sitting in a circle for group therapy.

Autistic Discovery & Me Therapeutic Support Group launched in February 2025. I feel very excited about this group, as a late-identified autist I know the struggle of questioning your neurotype and wanting some answers. I will not be able to tell you whether you are autistic or not but I will provide the space, information and conditions for you to explore your emerging autistic identity in a safe and supportive environment.

The therapeutic support group is 8 weeks long and each week we will approach a different aspect of the autistic experience, engage in gentle activities and group discussions with the aim to promote your exploration of your identity and experiences. Every week you will also be given the opportunity to engage in two somatic based exercises that can help promote your emotional wellbeing and nervous system regulation. This will be supported with handouts, worksheets and audio recordings to support your individual journey.

In week one participants are encouraged to choose 6 topics, which will be covered from week 2-7 from the following list:

Autistic Communication
Se nsory Experiences
Autistic Masking
Intersectionality
Autism & Chronic Illness
Autistic Emotional Experiences
Interests, Passions and Monotropism
Ableism
Imposter Syndrome

The aim is that by the end of the therapeutic group support you will have a clear idea of whether you wish to identify as autistic. The Autistic Discovery & Me Group will be delivered online and with a maximum of 6 particpant who need to commit to the whole 8 week programme. Participants will not be able to join part way through.

The next Autistic Discovery & Me: Therapy Group will begin on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 5:30pm-7pm.

The cost is £25 per session or £200 for all 8 sessions. These can be purchased via the book online section of my website or preferably contact me by filling in this Google Form or emailing me and I will be in touch to arrange a chat.

Book early to avoid disappointment, as there are limited spaces and it is a first come first served basis.

Thank you visiting this page and showing an interest in the group and I hope to hear from you soon.