Peer Support & Community Groups
Please use this page to browse the various groups – you can find contact details and information about each group below.
KEY INFORMATION
All peer support and community groups listed here are self-managed – we host this central place for you to find out more information and contact each group indvidually. Groups are listed by specialism or theme, and also location (scroll down for location-specific groups).
We have a brief list of requirements for any group listed on this page, which you can find here >>
This is a general guide for anyone wanting to hold supportive spaces that offer longevity, continuity and onging connection >>
If you have any questions, would like to start a group of your own, or need to inform us that a certain group is no longer running, please contact Emma – emma.johnson@thepracticerooms.co.uk
SPECIALISMS
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Poetry Corner
A monthly online group to come together and explore a poem with a focus on what it means to us and how it makes us feel. No prior knowledge of poetry is needed, an interest alone shall suffice.
Meets: First Monday of the month, 7 – 9pm, Zoom
Contact: Emma Kay
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Neurodivergent talking therapists
A space to explore your experiences in the work, whether formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed or exploring the possibility of being neurodivergent.
Meets: Online, monthly
Contact: Fuchsia Curtis
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Mothers in private practice
A gentle, supportivr and open space for peer support, community and compassion, for all mothers working in private practice.
Meets: tbc
Contact: Molly Holland
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Nutrition group
Gather with like-minded nutritionists interested in progressing their business, discussing topical issues and sharing their experiences of the work.
Meets: Infrequently, on Zoom or Teams
Contact: Ellie Rhodes
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Antenatal, birth and postnatal support
A loving and thoughtful space held by birth and postnatal doula, hypnobirthing instructor and postnatal cook Soraia Torres-Lage.
Meets: TBC
Contact: Soraia Torres-Lage
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Menopause
A group for anyone working with women in the stages of both perimenopause and menopause, and for therapists and practitioners going through it personally, too.
Meets: Monthly, online
Contact: Alison Brake
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Working with men
A thoughtful and open group for all practitioners who would like to deepen into discussionsa and reflections around working with male clients.
Meets: tbc
Contact: Mark Bennett
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Psychodynamic academic reading group
We gather to read papers and articles around our chosen areas of interest, with a view to discussion in the context of (anonymous) clinical material.
Meets: (Currently not accepting new members)
Contact: Emma Bagnall
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Compassion-based approaches
A space for all therapists using compassion-based approaches, such as Compassion Focused Therapy to discuss all aspects of the work.
Meets: tbc
Contact: Zoe Shobbrook-Fisher
LOCAL GROUPS
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SOUTHVILLE – Peer Supervision
Explore the complexity and challenge of clinical work with curiosity and depth in a space grounded in safety and trust, with clear agreements, mindfulness woven throughout and the space to slow down and notice what is present.
Meets: Monthly, Friday, 4 – 5:30pm
Contact: Ana Corral
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QUEEN SQUARE – Peer Supervision
A peer-supervision group for trainees and qualified therapists – informal support, and a space to discuss all aspects of client work. Limited to five members.
Meets: Monthly, in-person
Contact: Will Gibson
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SALISBURY – Online
A safe, collaborative space to share experiences and challenges from therapeutic practice, nurture wellbeing and build community, with monthly discussion themes for reflection, insight, support and ongoing professional and personal development.
Meets: Monthly, every last Monday at 7:45 – 8:45pm
Contact: Katie Reid
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EXETER – Group Therapy
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EXETER – CPD
Peer Supervision/Reading/CPD – Exeter based
Meets: Monthly
Contact: Jane Jauncey
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CARDIFF
Talking Therapists’ Peer Supervision Group Cardiff
Meets: tbc
Contact: Lowri Smith
