Free Online Therapeutic Support Groups
Therapeutic Groups for Mental Health, Autism & Bereavement
Our free online therapeutic groups are led by qualified counsellors and psychotherapists. Each group focuses on a particular area of mental health and offers a supportive space to share experiences, build understanding and explore practical ways to cope, all over Zoom.
Bereavement Group
This group is for people who are struggling to move forward after a bereavement.
Our “Bereavement” group takes place at the same time and on the same day each week for 8 weeks. It provides information and practical support, as well as an opportunity to hear from others about their experiences and how they have coped so far.
Our groups are designed to adapt to the needs of the people taking part. In the first session, the group will decide what would be most helpful for them. Every group will also include information and strategies relevant to the topic.
Maria Robinson and Elissa Vale will be facilitating the courses. They are trained and registered counsellors and psychotherapists who have worked with bereavement for many years. They also have experience of writing and running training courses over the last 25 years.
Group for Autistic 18 to 25 Year Olds
Our free online group is focused on diagnosed or undiagnosed autistic people aged 18 to 25. It is a good opportunity to meet others, socialise and share experiences. The group offers a safe and supportive space, led by psychotherapists and counsellors with experience of neurodiversity. They will provide practical support and coping strategies, adapted to meet the needs of the group. A WhatsApp group will also be offered for members who wish to participate, giving everyone the chance to develop a supportive network. If participants agree, this can continue independently after the group sessions have ended.
There are currently daytime and evening National Lottery-funded groups, running once a week over 4 to 8 weeks. These are available through the 'Book Now' button on the right. You are welcome to join as many groups as you wish.
Maria Robinson and Elissa Vale will be facilitating the courses. They are trained and registered counsellors and psychotherapists who have, among other things, worked with both autistic people and their parents and carers, for many years. They also have experience of writing and running training courses over the last 26 years.
