Group Therapy

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Thoughtful, trauma-informed group work for adults who want connection without overwhelm.
Alongside individual therapy, I offer structured in-person group therapy designed to support reflection, nervous system regulation, and shared understanding, without pressure to perform, disclose, or “keep up”.
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Group therapy can be a powerful way to explore patterns in relationship, reduce shame, and feel less alone, while still working within clear boundaries and a contained therapeutic framework.
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What my groups are like
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Groups are:
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trauma-informed and carefully facilitated
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paced to support nervous system safety
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structured, with clear boundaries and expectations
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reflective rather than confrontational
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supportive without being overwhelming
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This is not uncontained sharing or open-ended processing. Time, focus, and participation are held intentionally.
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Who group therapy may suit
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Group work may be a good fit if you:
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feel isolated in your struggles and want relational support
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are curious about your patterns in connection with others
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want to explore themes such as food, control, shame, or self-criticism
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are neurodivergent and benefit from predictable structure
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value depth, reflection, and mutual respect
Readiness, capacity, and fit matter more than intensity.
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Group themes
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Planned in-person group offerings include:
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Midlife Eating, Without the Shame - Group Therapy Pilot - see below
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Beyond Control
A therapy group exploring over-control, self-criticism, perfectionism, and the ways control can develop as a response to anxiety, trauma, or early responsibility.
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Binge Eating & ADHD
A neurodiversity-affirming group focused on the intersection of binge eating, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and ADHD, with an emphasis on understanding patterns rather than enforcing rules.
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Exact themes may evolve slightly as groups are shaped and referrals are assessed.
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Structure and format
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Groups will be offered as closed, in-person therapy groups held at my Norwich office.
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Planned structure:
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90-minute sessions
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8–10 participants maximum
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8–10 week duration
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£80 per session
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This format supports safety, continuity, and trust within the group.
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How group therapy fits within my wider work
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Group therapy may be offered as a standalone piece of work or alongside individual therapy where appropriate.
I don’t run groups continuously. Each group is shaped intentionally, with attention to:
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group composition
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therapeutic focus
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pacing and containment
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sustainability for participants and facilitator
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This ensures the work remains ethical, supportive, and clinically sound.
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Timing
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I’m aiming to begin group therapy in September 2026.
Full details, including dates, referral criteria, and booking information, will be shared in advance once groups are ready to open.
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Accessibility & travel
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Group therapy sessions are held in person at my Norwich (NR3) office.
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The space is chosen to support calm, contained group work and is suitable for people who value a quieter, structured environment.
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Before joining a group, we’ll check:
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access needs and sensory considerations
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travel distance and timing
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whether the in-person format feels manageable and supportive for you
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If you have specific accessibility requirements or concerns about travel, these can be discussed as part of the initial conversation so we can consider fit carefully and realistically.
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Registering interest
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If you’d like to be notified when group therapy opens for booking, you’re welcome to email:
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There’s no obligation and no waiting list at this stage, this simply allows me to share information when the next group is ready.
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Future group offerings
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Alongside process-based therapy groups, I may also offer EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP) groups in the future, where clinically appropriate.
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EMDR GTEP is a structured, evidence-based group protocol designed to support the processing of shared or single-incident trauma in a contained and carefully facilitated way.
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Any EMDR GTEP groups would be:
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offered in person
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clearly structured and time-limited
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preceded by individual screening and preparation
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offered only when the format feels clinically appropriate and well-supported
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Details would be shared separately if and when this option becomes available.
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Midlife Eating, Without the Shame – Group Therapy Pilot
A small, therapist-led group for adults in midlife who feel stuck in exhausting cycles with food.
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This 6-week group therapy pilot is designed for adults who have often “held it together” for years, but are now noticing how stress, burnout, life transitions or long-standing coping patterns are impacting their relationship with food, body and energy.
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Many people in midlife experience eating difficulties that don’t fit neat labels — bingeing, restriction, emotional eating, food overwhelm, or a constant sense of being “out of control” around food. These patterns are not failures of willpower. They are often intelligent survival responses to long-term stress, nervous system overload, trauma, or neurodivergent ways of processing the world.
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This group offers a compassionate, structured space to understand why these patterns exist, reduce shame, and begin rebuilding trust with food and with yourself.
Who this group is for
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This group may be a good fit if you:
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Are in midlife (typically 35+)
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Have a long-standing or recurring struggle with food, eating or body trust
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Feel exhausted by cycles of “trying to fix it”
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Are high-functioning on the outside but depleted inside
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May identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, AuDHD) or feel particularly sensitive or overwhelmed
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Want therapeutic support rather than advice, rules or quick fixes
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This group is ND-affirming, trauma-informed and designed to feel safe, contained and relational.
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What we’ll explore together
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Across six weeks, the group will gently explore:
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How eating patterns develop in response to stress, burnout and nervous system overload
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The link between emotions, regulation, dopamine and food
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Body signals, hunger, fullness and sensory experiences
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The impact of masking, caretaking and midlife exhaustion on eating
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Moving away from all-or-nothing approaches towards sustainable, flexible support
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Each session combines therapeutic guidance, shared reflection and space for personal integration.
Practical details
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Format: Small in-person therapy group (Norwich) - NR3 - Sackville Place
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Duration: 6 weeks - 90 min sessions - Saturdays 9am - Starts Sat 18th April 2026
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Group size: Limited places to support safety and depth (no more than 7)
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Price: £395 for the 6 weeks (works out at £56 per week)
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Facilitator: Becky Grace Irwing – BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist, specialising in eating disorders, neurodiversity and complex trauma
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Places are intentionally limited, and all participants will complete a brief screening process to ensure the group is appropriate and supportive.
