
Events, Workshops & Groups
We run regular workshops, events and groups for adults, young people and children. If you would like to run an event with us, for our Gloucestershire community, please get in touch with SJ@essentialspace.co.uk
Emotional Resilience Young Person Group (Home Ed)
A fortnightly group for young people who are not attending school or are home educated, aged 8 years - 13yrs and 14 - 18 yrs.
These sessions are around building emotional resilience and self esteem, covering a new theme, each time and creatively crafting through the topic and ideas.
Facilitated by Tess who has worked in education for over 12 years, and is passionate about encouraging young people to be them selves.
Held at Kingsley House, weekly or fortnightly on Wednesdays, 1 - 2.30pm £10 per person
paid in 8 week blocks
LGBTQIA+ YP Creative Group
This group space is specifically for young people ages 11+ who identify as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Being creative can be a big stress reliever and being creative together in a relaxed environment can be a great support and opportunity to meet others like you.
The format is relaxed and facilitated by Jules, who is a LGBTQIA+ mentor. Jules has a passion for using creativity and supporting people to be themselves.
Running weekly on a Wednesdays 5.30-7pm in our Kingsley House group room. £10 per person paid in monthly blocks.
Queer Crafts group
LGBTQIA+ creative group for anyone aged 18 years and over. A safe space to come together and be creative, crafting and using art to stay well.
Inclusive craft time to be yourself and use creative tools to express who you are, or just be in a calm and friendly atmosphere creating what you want! facilitated by SJ, who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and loves anything crafty.
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Held fortnightly at Kingsley House, on a Friday 10am - 11.30am and 7pm - 8.30 pm on Tuesdays in our Kingsley House group room.
Get in touch for the dates. £10 per person
Create & Chat Support Group
Being creative can be a big stress reliever and creating together in a relaxed environment can really help to add a social element into something you really enjoy.
These sessions can have a theme, and some are bring your own kit and be together as a group but doing your own thing.
The format is relaxed and facilitated by SJ who is a qualified counsellor who loves to chat and craft.
Adults only, fortnightly Tuesdays 1 - 2.30pm £10 per person
Neurodiversity Coaching Group
Do you identify with being Neurodivergent? or have been diagnosed as having ADHD, ASD, or something similar?
A group has been put together by Sara, a counsellor who specialises in supporting neurodiversity in people therapeutically.
Sara is a trained coach and is offering this group coaching space as a way to bring together people who understand, and who can support each other to tackle challenges they are facing.
Neurodiversity Support Group
This group is held fortnightly to support anyone who self identifies as not being Neurotypical, or is diagnosed as being Neurodivergent.
The support group is facilitated by someone who has lived experience of, and who can relate to what support may be needed.
The group is no more than 8 people and aims to offer therapeutic support that is facilitated by Sara, a qualified adhd coach and counsellor.
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These run during the day and there is an evening group. Please enquire for dates.
Parents/carer group of a gender non-conforming child
Are you a carer, parent or partner of someone who is questioning their gender, or are managing the process of gender transitioning? This group meets weekly for 1.5 hours for 6 weeks. Either face to face or online is available.
The group is based around connection and information on topics, and sharing experiences to benefit each other, and the people they care for. £100 per 6 weekly group.
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Please get in touch to register for the next group running.
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Transgender Support group
ages 16 years+
This is a relaxed support group, connecting trans people together on a fortnightly basis. The aim of the group is to combine a therapeutic environment with affirming support.
It doesn't matter what stage someone is at to attend, whether that be stages of questioning, or if you are a while into the transitioning process
People have said how the group reminds them that they are not alone, and that it is totally ok to be themselves. This group is running in Cheltenham Town Centre, please enquire for more information. £10 per person
Therapist Days
Are you someone who is supporting others in your role? a therapist, counsellor, social worker, or carer? We enjoy putting on these relaxing days to support you to take time out to unwind and have the opportunity to socialise with other people. We like to add a creative element to the day, some time to chat and time to chill with a wonderful sound bath! Next day is in February 2025 10.30 - 4.30pm
Sound Bath Meditations
Sound baths are performed by a qualified sound therapist, using sacred instruments like the gong, crystal and Tibetan bowls and chimes. Each instrument is attuned, and chosen to support the body to relax and unwind. This is a great way to aid better sleep, reduce stress levels and help stuck emotions to re-surface. These sessions can be 1-1 or in groups, they are especially good for people who have a busy life and need the scheduled time to fit in some self care and mind space or for people suffering from long term pain and/or discomfort. £20 per person in a group or £60 per session 1-1.