Groups & Community Programmes

Finding Connection, Belonging & Community

Sometimes it can help to discover that you are not the only person experiencing something.

For many young people, adolescence can be a lonely time. They may struggle to make friendships, feel different from those around them, find social situations difficult or simply feel that they don't quite belong anywhere.

For neurodivergent young people in particular, meeting others who understand some of the same experiences can be incredibly valuable.

Alongside my individual therapy work, I am interested in developing small groups and community-based programmes that create opportunities for young people to meet others, share experiences and develop a greater sense of connection and belonging.

The aim isn't simply to put people in a room together.

It is to create a space where people can feel accepted, understood and less alone.

A Sense of Belonging

Belonging can mean different things to different people.

It might mean finding people who share similar interests or experiences. It might mean connecting with others from a similar cultural background, meeting people who understand what it is like to be neurodivergent, or simply having an opportunity to develop friendships in a supportive environment.

Groups may explore themes such as:

  • Friendship and connection
  • Loneliness and isolation
  • Confidence in social situations
  • Identity and belonging
  • Cultural diversity and different experiences
  • Neurodiversity and feeling understood
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Building supportive relationships
  • Finding your voice
  • Developing community connections
  • Creating practical support networks

Groups for Young People

I am particularly interested in developing groups for adolescents and young adults who may be experiencing loneliness, social difficulties or a sense of not quite fitting in.

Some young people can find it difficult to meet others in everyday life. School, social media and wider expectations can sometimes make this even more complicated.

A group can provide an opportunity to meet others in a more supported environment, where there is less pressure to “fit in” and more opportunity to simply be yourself.

For neurodivergent young people, this can be particularly meaningful.

Sometimes being with people who understand can make you feel less different.

Groups may be organised around particular ages, experiences or interests, depending on demand.

Neurodiversity & Shared Experience

I am particularly interested in creating opportunities for neurodivergent adolescents to meet other young people who may understand some of the challenges they experience.

This might include young people navigating:

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Social communication difficulties
  • Executive functioning challenges
  • Emotional regulation
  • Sensory overwhelm
  • Anxiety and social confidence
  • Feeling different or misunderstood
  • Difficulties making or maintaining friendships

The focus would not be on diagnosis alone.

It would be on shared experience, connection, understanding and developing relationships with people who may see the world in a similar way.

Cultural Diversity & Community

I am also interested in developing groups that bring people together across different cultural backgrounds and life experiences.

Moving to a new country, adapting to a different culture or trying to build a new community can be exciting, but it can also be lonely.

Creating opportunities for people to meet others, share experiences and build connections can help develop a stronger sense of community and belonging.

Groups may provide space to talk about identity, culture, relationships, parenting, friendship, adjustment and the experience of finding your place in a new community.

More Than a Group

Where appropriate, I would like groups to be about more than simply meeting for a few sessions.

They could provide an opportunity to develop ongoing connections and support networks beyond the group itself.

That might mean discovering local activities, community resources, shared interests or simply leaving with one or two people you feel comfortable staying connected with.

The structure and focus of each group would depend on the people taking part and the purpose of the programme.

Groups & Workshops

Not every group would be therapy.

Some may be psychoeducational workshops, discussion-based groups or community programmes focused on learning, connection and wellbeing.

Others may have a more therapeutic focus.

Each programme will clearly explain its purpose, format and expectations so that people can decide whether it feels right for them.

Register Your Interest

I am currently exploring opportunities to develop groups and community programmes around belonging, connection, neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing and shared experience.

If you are interested in taking part in a future group — either for yourself, your teenager or your community — you can register your interest.

Registering your interest does not commit you to attending a group. It simply allows me to understand what people are looking for and contact you if a suitable programme is developed.

Interested in hearing about future groups?

→ Register Your Interest

If you are a parent, young person, community organisation or someone interested in developing a group around a particular need, you are also welcome to get in touch.