About GroupSpace
What is GroupSpace?
GroupSpace is a project designed to bring people together and provide affordable, meaningful mental health support. We run in-person groups across London, providing confidential spaces to connect over shared experiences.
Why groups?
Tried and tested
There's tons of research showing the benefits of groups on our mental health. Groups have been helping people overcome challenges and feel less alone for over a hundred years. It's time to bring them into the mainstream.
Connection matters
In an increasingly virtual world, we're big believers in the power of IRL connection. Groups bring people together to have meaningful conversations about things that matter.
Affordable
Groups are a much more accessible alternative to one-to-one support, which can be expensive and difficult to access. We believe groups can be the next frontier of mental health support.
Power of shared experience
When we're struggling, we often feel alone. There is something uniquely powerful about connecting with others who understand what you're going through.
Why do we exist?
LONELINESS IS
ON THE RISE
THERAPY IS
HARD TO ACCESS
We've noticed two worrying trends in the last few years. On the one hand, more and more of us are feeling lonely. We might be more digitally connected than ever, but when it comes to the real-world, we feel increasingly disconnected. We've particularly noticed this among young people in London, a city that can feel overwhelming and leave you feeling anonymous.
But young people aren't just struggling with loneliness. We're worried about the future, and our place in it. We're not sure if we'll ever be able to buy a house, get a job that fulfils us and pays the bills, or find a partner to settle down with. We need support, but when we look for it we're confronted with year-long NHS waiting lists, or unaffordable private therapy.
Many of us just need someone to talk to. We need community, meaningful connection, and a reminder that we're not alone. We hope GroupSpace can provide a small corner of community, solidarity and support.
