Winter Group Therapy Taunton

Being in Winter Together is a 12-week winter therapy group in Taunton, meeting in Bishops Lydeard. It’s a donation-based group therapy space for adults who are struggling through the colder months, waiting for NHS counselling, or needing affordable professional support and real connection

Starting this Winter. Spaces Limited

David and Jacqui from Being In It Together, group therapy counsellors in Taunton

Being in Winter Together

Tuesdays, 19:00 – 20:15 & Fridays 11:00 – 12:15

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Are you stuck waiting for therapy on an NHS list?
Do you need professional support this winter but can’t afford private fees?
Would warmth, honesty, and connection help you get through the cold months?

You’re not alone. Across the country, thousands of people are waiting for help that never seems to arrive. Private therapy often costs £200–£300 a month — and for many, that’s simply impossible.

We wanted to do something about it.
This winter, we’re running two donation-based therapy groups: spaces for real conversation, honesty, and connection at a price people can genuinely afford. It’s our way of giving back and of making therapy human again.

These groups are for anyone who needs to talk, feel, and be met as a person — not a number on a list. You don’t need a diagnosis, or to have it all figured out. You just need to turn up.

Each group is co-facilitated by David and Jacqui, offering the depth of two counsellors and the warmth of a small community. Together, we create a grounded, safe, and confidential space to reflect, speak openly, and find connection through the darker months.

This isn’t a course or a clinic. It’s a room. With people. Talking.
And sometimes, that’s what changes everything.

If you’ve been waiting for help that never seems to come — don’t wait alone.
Spaces are limited, so get in touch if you’d like to join us.

Winter trees in fog, symbolising the quiet of the winter therapy group in Taunton

Winter asks us to pause,
to breathe in the stillness,
and remember that rest is not the end

Winter, Myth & Meaning

In Greek mythology, the seasons were born from grief.

Demeter, goddess of the harvest, adored her daughter Persephone, her joy, her mirror, her life’s purpose. While they were together, the earth flourished: wheat rose golden from the soil, the air was full of warmth and light.

But one day, Hades, god of the underworld, saw Persephone and desired her for his queen. He took her beneath the earth, and Demeter’s world went dark. In her mourning, she withdrew her gifts from the world. Crops failed. The ground froze. The first winter came.

When Persephone was finally found, she had eaten the food of the dead, a few seeds of the pomegranate, binding her to the underworld forever. A fragile peace was struck: she would spend part of each year below, and the rest above with her mother. When Persephone returns, the earth blooms again; when she departs, Demeter grieves, and the world grows cold.

Winter isn’t just a season. It’s a state of being, the long stillness after loss, the gathering of strength in the dark. It asks for patience, not performance. It strips life back to what endures.

These twelve weeks are an invitation to do that work together, to slow down, speak honestly, and find meaning in what remains. The aim isn’t to rush the thaw, but to notice what’s still alive beneath the frost, the part of you that’s waiting to grow again.

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Location – Winter Group Therapy in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton

Bishops Lydeard, Taunton.

Our group meets in person every Tuesday and Friday in our comfortable therapy room in Bishops Lydeard, Taunton. There is usually on free street parking nearby and car parks a short walk away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Being in Winter Together?

It’s a 12-week group therapy space for anyone struggling through the winter months — especially if you’re waiting for NHS support or simply need somewhere to talk, connect, and make sense of what’s happening in your life. It’s a place for real conversation, not clichés.

Who runs the group?

The groups are facilitated by David and Jacqui, two qualified counsellors from Being In It Together. They’ve both trained integratively, blending existential, Gestalt, and Jungian approaches. The focus is always relational — what happens between people, in the room, here and now.

How much does it cost?

The groups run on a donation basis. You pay whatever you can genuinely afford — no judgment, no minimum. The aim is to make therapy accessible during a difficult time.

Fees & Joining

Booking is essential and spaces are limited.

Sessions are charged with a Trust Model. Most groups like this would cost £30-50 a session. Pay whatever you can.

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Testimonials

What Our Group Members Say

Hear from some previous group members about their experience on Being in it Together groups.

★★★★★

I was a bit apprehensive starting group therapy not sure how it would work . But I found it really helpful, appreciating the build up of the relationships within the group.

I learned the importance of listening…to be listened to and to listen to each other. I found Jacqui and David to be very empathetic and understanding…kind and gentle.

Former Group Member, 2024

★★★★★

Jacqui and David have adapted to the challenge faced by me, encouraged me to look at myself, guided and challenged my thoughts and beliefs with a positive outcome.

At times I felt challenged, but safe, within the group. This was because of the careful guidance and support I experienced by the therapists.

Former Group Member, 2024

therapy that works – together

Why Group Therapy in Taunton can Help

Group therapy offers something powerful: a chance to grow, connect, and heal in the presence of others. It’s supportive, affordable, and surprisingly effective — here’s why it might be right for you.

Therapy That Fits Your Budget

Everyone deserves access to support. Our groups are professionally led and low-cost — making therapy more affordable without compromising on quality

Share The Journey Together

You don’t have to go through things alone. Group therapy offers connection, understanding, and healing in the company of others who truly get it.

Group Therapy Works

Group therapy is proven to be just as effective as individual therapy — sometimes more so. It’s a powerful space for insight, support, and real change.

Professional Counselling You Can Trust

We are both fully qualified, insured and registered professional counsellors in Somerset. We are both registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and are listed on verified directories, giving you peace of mind in working with us. Follow the links below for more information.

Jacqui

NCPS
Counselling Directory
Psychology Today

David

NCPS
Counselling Directory
Psychology Today