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Counselling & Psychotherapy in Bristol, Bath & Online
Practical details
When
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Every two weeks on a Thursday evening in-person
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14th January to 25th March 2027
Group size
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The group will run with 5-8 men
Cost
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For 6 two-hour meetings:
- £210 - feeling abundant
- £180 - standard
- £150 - low cost
You are free to choose the level of contribution that feels right for you depending on your circumstances, no explanation needed.
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A £40 deposit secures your place, with the remaining balance due by 14th January. The deposit is non-refundable unless the group doesn't run.
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Group facilitator
Joss Lloyd
I am a Gestalt therapist and a son, brother and partner.
I have experience mentoring teenagers and young men through my work as a teacher, and working with men of all ages as a counsellor, experience which I bring to the role of facilitator.
I've taken part in experiential groups and men's groups over the years which I have found healing and supportive. I've also trained in Authentic Relating and have experience of Circling.
I'm interested in the support we as men can be for each other, particularly through issues that commonly affect men such as addiction, depression, anger/rage or relationship difficulties.
Experiential men's group
Bristol Stokes Croft
A place to be (with) yourself - with other men
What is the group about?
What is your experience of being with other men? What's it like when you you speak, listen, disagree or hold something back? How easy do you find it to ask for support? And when someone offers it, how easy is it to receive?
The group is an opportunity to explore these questions and feel connected with other men.
How you can benefit
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Having a confidential space to talk about things that might be difficult to share elsewhere.
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Feeling supported and less alone.
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Learning more about how you connect and relate to other people.
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Noticing how you communicate, what you hold back and what you find difficult to express.
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Exploring how you give and receive support, and how to ask for the support you want.
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Developing meaningful connections with other men.
Why join a men's group?
You might be curious about yourself and your relationships, or would like extra support as you go through a difficult time.
Perhaps you've been thinking about starting therapy but feel unsure about the financial commitment.
You don't need to have a particular problem or know exactly what you want to get out of the group. An openness to being alongside other men is enough.
Who is the group for?
The group is open to men from all backgrounds, whatever their sexuality, relationship status, faith or culture.
If you've found relating to other men difficult, this may be a group for you.
What happens in the group?
This is not group therapy, nor is it a discussion group.
We meet for two hours every fortnightly and seek to attend to the needs that emerge in the group. There may be activities, exercises or suggestions to explore together, but these will be invitations rather than instructions.
I invite you to take responsibility for yourself in the group, checking in with yourself about how you want to participate.
Do I have to speak?
No. Listening without words is also participation. You are free to decide how much or how little you want to share.
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