Psychoanalytic Group Therapy
Psychoanalytic group therapy provides a stable therapeutic setting in which a person can explore not only the difficulties and conflicts that concern them, but also the deeper, often unconscious ways in which they relate to others.
The particular therapeutic potential of the group lies in the fact that relationships are not merely discussed; they are formed and experienced within the therapy itself. Feelings such as closeness, distance, trust, fear of rejection, the need for validation, competition, jealousy, anger, or difficulty understanding one's place among others may gradually emerge within the group setting. In this way, recurring patterns of relating can become more visible and acquire psychological meaning.
The group does not function as a place for giving advice, nor is it simply a discussion group. Through the relationships that develop among the members and with the therapist, participants have the opportunity to explore aspects of themselves that are often difficult to recognize in other circumstances. The aim is a deeper understanding of oneself and one's relationships, and the gradual development of different ways of psychological and relational functioning.
Participation in an Analytic Therapy Group requires four preliminary individual assessment sessions with the Founder & Director of the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies (CPS), Michalis Paterakis. These sessions are intended to explore and understand the therapeutic request, assess whether analytic group therapy constitutes an appropriate therapeutic setting for the individual, and prepare for possible admission to a suitable therapy group.
For more information about how the Psychoanalytic Group works, the process of joining the group, suitability for group therapy, and the course of treatment, read the full presentation here:
Psychoanalytic Group – More Information
If you would like the possibility of your participation in an Analytic Therapy Group to be explored, you can complete the Expression of Interest Form.