Group therapy sessions offer a confidential, safe, and supportive environment where participants can share experiences and explore their problems and difficulties, under the guidance of a psychologist. These sessions are designed to create a setting where group members can learn from each other, gain support, and develop communication and problem-solving skills. Group therapy provides a space where clients can receive constructive feedback, share different perspectives, and find support and understanding from other group members. Participants in group therapy can gain a better understanding of themselves and others, as well as foster personal growth. The aim of group therapy is to offer a setting where participants can work together to (1) achieve individual therapeutic goals and (2) support each other in the process of healing and personal development.
Group therapy is similar to individual therapy in its characteristics and aims. Therapy groups are made up of 2 to 6 people with similar symptoms (in the case of group psychotherapy) or participants with common goals (in the case of group counseling). A session lasts approximately 2 hours.