Date: October 2026 (10 weeks)
Time: 12.30PM – 2.00PM
Frequency: Twice weekly
Location: Islington
Family relationships can be a source of love, support, and belonging. They can also be a source of hurt, confusion, and lasting pain. When family experiences have been difficult, their impact can follow us into adulthood, affecting how we feel about ourselves and how we connect with others.
The Spaces Between Love, Harm, and Self: Understanding Family Complexity is a 10-week therapeutic group that offers a safe and supportive space to explore the impact of family relationships and past experiences.
Together, we will reflect on how childhood experiences, family roles, attachment patterns, abuse, bullying, conflict, and relationship dynamics may continue to shape our lives today. Through shared learning and guided discussion, participants can develop greater understanding, self-compassion, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
This group may be helpful if you would like to better understand:
Participants will be encouraged to explore how these experiences may influence:
We recognise that every woman’s experience is unique. While everyone’s journey will be different, the group aims to provide opportunities for:
The group is not about telling participants what they should do about their family relationships. Instead, it is about creating space to explore experiences, develop understanding, and make informed choices that support wellbeing.
Group therapy is a safe and supportive form of counselling where women come together to share, learn, and grow.
Like one-to-one counselling, group therapy offers a space to talk openly about your experiences. What makes group therapy unique is the opportunity to connect with others. Some women may have experiences that feel familiar to your own, while others may offer different perspectives that help you see things in a new way.
Many women find comfort in knowing they are not alone and discover that hearing and sharing experiences can be a powerful part of healing.
All sessions are facilitated by qualified female therapists with specialist experience in supporting women and leading therapeutic groups.
This group may be suitable for women who would like to explore the impact of family relationships, childhood experiences, or family-related trauma in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Whether you are currently navigating difficult family relationships or reflecting on experiences from the past, you are welcome to register your interest.
To attend this group, a referral is required.
Referrals help us understand your needs and assess whether this group is the most appropriate support for you. In some cases, another service may be a better fit, and we will discuss available options with you.
No. All participants must be referred before joining a group. This helps us ensure that the group is suitable for your needs and that you receive the most appropriate support.
If you are unsure whether this group is right for you, we encourage you to complete a referral form and a member of our team will be in touch.
You can self-refer or refer someone else using our referral form: