Personal issues are explored in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality. Through the relationships which develop within the group a living demonstration is provided of how past patterns of behaviour can reproduce themselves in the present and block growth and creativity. Analysis of this process opens the way for change. The group consists of up to eight people, meeting weekly or twice weekly with a conductor.
Most groups are mixed although there are some single sex groups available.
The therapeutic group also provides a nurturing environment within which it becomes possible to recover from traumatic life experiences. Other therapeutic effects arise from the opportunity to see oneself through the eyes of others and to participate in the therapy of other group members. Everyone uses the group differently, and at his or her own pace. Group Analysis is applied to a variety of problems and life situations. Anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and low self-esteem are typical problems for which a group might be recommended.