Jo Solomon

I offer both individual and group therapy. My theoretical framework is psychodynamic, drawing on psychoanalytic thinking and developmental and attachment theory. My practice is relational, recognising that our interconnectedness at all levels is the key agent for change.

I hope the following information helps you to consider whether we might be a good fit to work together. If so, I warmly invite you to get in touch, so that together we can consider your needs, and explore what could be most helpful for you.

 Individual Therapy

Working individually offers a safe and consistent relationship in which to explore yourself and make sense of your experiences. Harnessing your curiosity, individual therapy can help you to understand confusing feelings and aspects of yourself which may currently be out of awareness. You are invited to talk about any and all parts of your life, going at your own pace and finding the words which have meaning for you.

Experience in the here and now is shaped by the past as well as by the present, and our identities are continually being formed and reformed, according to our relationships and environment. Through sharing your thoughts and feelings and exploring how you have arrived at this point in your life, new insight can emerge. This process offers relief from distress, enabling greater freedom in your relationship with yourself and with others.

Please see my other listings for information about group therapy and supervision.

Weekly in-person therapy group in Nottingham, Wednesdays 5.30pm-7pm

About Group Therapy

Given our social nature, both our growth and our injuries derive from our being in groups, including families. Groups form us - as we form them - and just as they make us, so they sometimes seem to break us. So where better to explore and make sense of ourselves than in groups? Group therapy is often helpful in overcoming difficult experiences from the past, which may still shape your sense of identity and your current relationships. It is a safe space in which to work on the feelings which drive unhelpful thoughts, behaviours, and emotional patterns. A therapy group offers the consistency to connect with other people and explore yourself. Through sharing and gaining new experiences in the group, feelings can shift and insights emerge, leading to a greater sense of connectedness and wholeness.

You may find the idea of being in a group daunting, and it can be unsettling at times. However, the process of finding that you are not alone in your experiences is hugely reassuring, and a therapy group allows the space in which to adjust and settle at your own pace. Over time, being part of a therapy group can repair what was previously broken, and offers opportunities for developing trust, communicating authentically, and enjoying playfulness.

What can I expect from a therapy group?

There is no set agenda; members are encouraged to bring whatever is on their mind and to respond to each other freely. The therapist plays an important role in overseeing emotional safety in the group, as this is the basis upon which individuals can build trust and talk openly. To support this, the discussions are confidential, and members are discouraged from meeting outside the group.

What is the process of joining?

You will be invited for some individual sessions, to consider whether a group could be helpful for you and to prepare for joining. In these sessions, we will explore your past as well as your current life situation, and we will discuss your thoughts and feelings about joining a group. These sessions help you to feel ready and to get the most from the group experience.