Details of our groups
We currently run three groups in Bristol for people with social anxiety. These consist of one group in central Bristol, one group in north Bristol (Horfield) and a women only group (central Bristol). This page contains basic information about our groups including what they are, where and when they are, and what might be expected of you. More detailed information is available in the Session Information, Session Schedule and Joining sections of this website.
What are the groups?
The groups are safe spaces where you can come to meet other people who experience social anxiety. We provide different types of group session to help you increase your confidence and improve your quality of life. The group sessions are facilitated and the facilitator's role is to take you through the set session structure, welcome new members and make sure our basic rules are kept to. Please note that they are not there to give advice, act as a therapist or tell people what they should do. They will, however, provide you with information on overcoming social anxiety when you first attend, help create an environment that enables your personal development, and provide opportunities for you to build up your confidence.
Please note that we hire our venues from third party organisations, but we are not affiliated with them.
Central Bristol Mixed Group
The Central Bristol Mixed Group is currently full and cannot accept new members. We will announce in the news section on the front page when this situation changes. New members are still welcome to attend our other two groups.
| Frequency | Every Thursday except the last Thursday of the month |
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| Time | 7pm to 9pm (8:30 finish for a topic session) - Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time |
| Place | Bristol Mind,35 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0EZ [Map] [Street View] |
| Age Limit | 18 and over only (Please note that our groups have different age limits) |
| Other Limitations | No wheel chair access (stairs) |
| Facilities | Toilet, Kitchen, Water dispenser |
| Parking | Parking available on street at front after 7pm or directly against rear of building [Route] Note: Go up the Redcross Mews private road with the 'No unauthorised parking' sign and park in the end section only. |
| Buses | On a major bus route and a 15 minute walk from the bus station [Route] Note: You will need to go around the new Cabot Circus shopping centre |
| Trains | 20 minute walk from Temple Meads Station [Route] |
| Fee | £2 donation (optional) |
North Bristol Mixed Group
| Frequency | Every Sunday |
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| Time | 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time |
| Place | Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8PD [Map] [Picture ] |
| Age Limit | 16 and over only (Please note that our groups have different age limits) |
| Other Limitations | Please do not wear stiletto heals to protect the floor as this is a requirement of our room rental agreement. |
| Facilities | Wheelchair Accessible, Toilet, Kitchen, Garden, Bike Lock Area |
| Parking | Free parking available in nearby streets. |
| Buses | On a major bus route with the bus stop directly outside the building. From the centre catch 73, 75, 76 or 77 bus from the front of the Premier Travel Inn to Nevil Road bus stop. [More Info] |
| Trains | Approximately 20 minute bus journey from either Parkway or Temple Meads Station [More Info] |
| Fee | £2 donation (optional) |
Women Only Group (Central)
| Frequency | Every last Saturday of the month |
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| Time | 2pm to 4pm - Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time |
| Place | 35 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0EZ [Map] [Street View] |
| Age Limit | 18 and over only (Please note that our groups have different age limits) |
| Other Limitations | Women only, No wheel chair access (stairs) |
| Facilities | Toilet, Kitchen, Water dispenser |
| Parking | Parking available on street at front after 7pm or directly against rear of building [Route] Note: Go up the Redcross Mews private road with the 'No unauthorised parking' sign and park in the end section only. |
| Buses | On a major bus route and a 15 minute walk from the bus station [Route] Note: You will need to go around the new Cabot Circus shopping centre |
| Trains | 20 minute walk from Temple Meads Station [Route] |
| Fee | £2 donation (optional) |
