We run a variety of low-intensity CBT psycho-educational groups for managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. These courses take place in a learning environment and adopt a “self-help” approach, where our facilitators will introduce evidence-based CBT techniques to help manage your mood, with the expectation that you will practice the tools outside of the sessions. We aim to empower you to become your own therapist and take agency in your recovery journey, with the support of our therapists.
Each course runs for 6-weeks, and each session is 90-minutes long. We run a mixture of online via MS Teams and in-person groups. We run our courses on different days and times so that you can attend one that is convenient for you.
Treatment groups
We run our evidence based high intensity CBT groups tailored for specific problems, each course runs for 8-12 weeks and has 8-10 people taking part. We run these online, with some groups also in person, the groups last 1.5-2 hours and there is an expectation to practice what you have learned each week in between.
These groups may build on what you have learned through a shorter course and we ask group members to have their cameras on and to participate to get the most out of the sessions.
To get the most from the treatment, it is important you can attend all the sessions as each session is designed to follow on from the one before. It is also important to find time to practice the strategies and techniques regularly in your everyday life. CBT is a “doing” not just a talking therapy! We know this is crucial in terms of being able to make good progress in overcoming difficulties.
The facilitators will ensure the space is a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental setting. Each session will be structured and led by the clinicians. Group rules will be set out at the beginning of the first session. There will be opportunities to feedback how you found applying the skills and to ask questions. You will not be asked to share anything that you do not wish to.
Benefits of attending:
- Research trials have shown that CBT is one of the most effective ways to help people to recover from depression and anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and phobias.
- You will develop an understanding of your difficulties and learn skills and strategies to support you in managing them more effectively.
- They provide an opportunity to access support from others facing similar challenges, helping you to feel less alone with your difficulties.
We receive lots of positive feedback about the courses and groups from people who have attended them.