“The Covid Conscious Group was exactly what I needed as someone taking pandemic precautions without a support system. Madeleine created a wonderful space to share both grief and hope, ensuring everyone’s access needs were met, and I’ve come away with a reinvigorated sense of purpose. I cannot recommend it enough.” – testimonial from previous group participant
*** Signups for the Autumn 2025 group have now closed ***
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Who is this group for?
This group is for people (18+) based in the UK who are taking precautions against Covid in their everyday life.
If you’re not in the UK but are interested in joining, please email me at info@blackcatcounselling.co.uk – it depends on my insurance and your country’s regulations around therapy as to whether you’d be able to participate in the group.
“You are never alone. There are others – sometimes in other countries or even on other continents – who understand what you are going through. Once you no longer feel alone, things become easier. I have met wonderful people, felt heard and seen, have received and given support, and I am deeply grateful for the experiences I’ve had and the insights I’ve gained from the sessions.” – testimonial from previous group participant
When is it?
TBA, via Zoom.
I’ve had counselling sessions with you before, can I still join?
Yes! Previous individual counselling clients are welcome to join as long as there’s been a gap of at least a month since we finished working together. If you’ve attended one of my groups before, you’re welcome to join this one with no gap.
How much is it?
TBA
How big will the group be?
There will be a maximum of 6 people in the group (plus me as the facilitator!). The small group size allows everyone to be heard and supported.
What topics will we talk about?
Some potential topics are:
- Self-care strategies
- Boundaries around precautions
- Stress related to decisions around risk
- Relationships with friends and family
- Building community
- Processing grief, loss and anger
- Finding purpose and meaning
I’m chronically ill and worried about having enough energy for the group.
I realise that a lot of Covid-conscious people have chronic illnesses, and I try to make the group as accessible as possible. It’s fine to attend the group from bed (as long as you’re dressed, pyjamas etc are fine), you can keep your camera off if you don’t have the energy to have it on that day, and you can interact via the group chat if that’s easier for you – there’s no pressure to speak if you don’t feel up to it. If you’re not feeling well enough to attend a session or need to leave one partway through, that’s OK. If you need any other accommodations, just let me know.
What’s your experience in running groups?
I’m an accredited counsellor and I’ve undertaken extra training in facilitating therapeutic support groups. As well as running groups in my private practice, I’ve also run support groups in previous jobs.
Please feel free to email me at info@blackcatcounselling.co.uk with any questions about the group.
Are you covid-conscious and interested in 1-2-1 counselling? Find out more here.