Healing and Growth in a Supportive Community
At certain points in life, we all face challenges that feel overwhelming to handle alone — whether it’s grief, relationship change, identity struggles, or emotional stress.
Support groups offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can connect with others who share similar experiences, guided by a professional psychologist or psychotherapist.
In these small, confidential groups, participants share, listen, and learn from one another. Together, we explore emotions, patterns, and coping strategies that help foster resilience, self-awareness, and a deeper sense of belonging.
Support groups can complement individual therapy or stand alone as a powerful form of healing and personal development.
How Support Groups Work
Each group focuses on a specific theme or life situation. Sessions are usually held weekly or biweekly, lasting 90 minutes, either in-person in Budapest or online.
Groups are small (6–10 people) to create trust, safety, and space for genuine conversation and emotional exploration.
The psychologist’s role is to facilitate meaningful dialogue and reflection, ensuring that every participant feels seen, heard, and supported.
Benefits of Joining a Support Group
- Feel understood and less alone in your struggles
- Learn from others’ experiences and coping strategies
- Strengthen communication and emotional expression
- Gain insight into your own reactions and patterns
- Build confidence and connection in a supportive setting
- Experience growth and healing within a community
Support groups are particularly effective for expats, students, and international professionals in Budapest who may face cultural adjustment, isolation, or identity challenges while living abroad.
Types of Support and Thematic Groups
Here are examples of the kinds of groups typically offered — and similar English-speaking groups can be organized upon request:
- 💍 Premarital Group – Prepare for marriage through open discussions about expectations, communication, and commitment.
- 🕊️ Bereavement & Grief Group – Find comfort and healing after loss; process emotions of sadness, guilt, and longing in a supportive setting.
- 🌿 Self-Knowledge Group – A personal development group focused on increasing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authenticity.
- 🌍 Expat Support Group – For internationals adjusting to life in Budapest, coping with cultural transition, homesickness, or identity change.
- 👩🦰 Women’s Group – Explore shared experiences of womanhood, emotional balance, work-life challenges, and personal growth.
- 👨 Men’s Group – A safe space for men to reflect on emotional challenges, stress, work, and relationships.
- 👶 “I’d Like to Have a Baby” Group – For women and couples experiencing fertility stress or emotional struggles around parenthood.
- 💔 Divorce Support Group – Healing after separation, finding closure, and rebuilding self-confidence and new beginnings.
If you’re interested in joining a similar English-speaking group, please reach out. New groups can be opened based on interest and availability.
Why Choose Group Therapy or Support Groups in Budapest
Budapest’s international community is growing, and with that comes a greater need for mental health support in English.
Joining a support group gives you not only professional guidance but also the emotional comfort of shared understanding — something that can be profoundly healing when you’re far from home.
Whether you are grieving, preparing for a life change, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Book a Session
If you’re ready to take a step toward change, growth and better mental wellbeing, I invite you to get in touch.
📍 Location: Budapest XI. district, Fadrusz u.27., Hungary
💻 Online sessions available
📩 Email: info.pszichologia
gmail.com (info[dot]pszichologia[at]gmail[dot]com)
Let’s work together to make your experience in Hungary more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling.
Author: Gabriella Brédáné Kis, Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
I’m an English-speaking psychologist based in Budapest, offering in-person and online therapy for individuals seeking support with self-awareness, trauma and grief recovery, performance anxiety and relationship difficulties.
I help clients — including expats, international students, and professionals — gain deeper insight, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of connection in their personal and professional lives.