What is a group?
- In-person groups offer a space for between 8-12 members.
- Each group is facilitated by experienced practitioners.
- Most groups meet weekly for 90 minutes.
- Sessions are held at the Student Services Centre or University Centre.
Some groups focus on discussion, with the content of each session evolving from what you and the other members bring each week.
Others take a more experiential approach, where you'll explore your thoughts and gain insight through hands-on activities and practical exercises.
Every group is founded on the principles of trust, respect, and confidentiality.
Why join a group?
Group work is as effective as individual counselling for many.
Benefits include:
- Recognising that you're not alone.
- Receiving and offering support to others in a safe and consistent environment.
- A supportive space to openly share your perspectives and experiences.
- Developing self-awareness/compassion and exploring how you relate to others.
Sign up for a group
Groups are open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students, and you can attend one per term.
It's important to attend every session, so please check your schedule before you complete a registration form.
You can search and register for a group running this term below.
What happens after you’ve submitted a form
A group facilitator will contact you to arrange a 1:1 pre-group appointment.
These appointments last around 30 minutes and give you the opportunity to learn more about the group. The facilitator will also talk to you about your needs and any mental health support you’re currently accessing.
It’s not always suitable to attend both individual counselling and a therapeutic group at the same time. Together, you’ll decide whether the group is the right one for you.
Groups for Easter term 2024
A safe space to express your feelings and share your experience of bereavement if you've lost someone close to you.
- Time: 15:30 - 17:00
- Starts on: Wednesday 1 May
- Continues weekly until: Wednesday 5 June
A group to work on practical ways to make positive change and better manage your relationship with alcohol or other substance use.
- Time: 15:00 - 16:30
- Starts on: Tuesday 7 May
- Continues weekly on a rolling basis and can be joined at any point in the year during term time
- Location: University Centre, Granta Pl, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RU
A support group for students who have experienced sexual harassment, violence and/or intimate partner abuse at any time in their lives.
- Time: 14:00 - 15:30
- Starts on: Tuesday 7 May
- Continues weekly until: Tuesday 11 June
A therapeutic group for postgraduates to explore any life issues, experience mutual support, and gain personal insights from being part of the group.
- Time: 15:15 - 16:45
- Starts on: Wednesday 3 April
- Continues weekly on a rolling basis and can be joined at any point in the year
- You must attend a minimum of 6 sessions
A group to connect and share with other student carers about the challenges you face in your day-to-day life. Together, we'll explore helpful coping strategies, self-care, and useful support networks available to student carers.
- Time: 15:00 - 16:30
- Starts on: Thursday 9 May
- Continues weekly until: Thursday 13 June
A therapeutic group for undergraduates to explore life issues, experience mutual support, and gain personal insights from being part of the group.
- Time: 15:00 - 16:30
- Starts on: Monday 22 April
- Continues weekly on a rolling basis and can be joined at any point in the year during term time
- You must attend a minimum of 6 sessions