There are two main types of therapy, individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. Group therapy could be considered more useful than individual therapy because group therapy gathers people with similar problems and allows them to have a discussion about them rather than a one-on-one session with a therapist.
If a patient chooses to participate in group therapy, they should be aware that it is most effective if it is long term and can be combined with some individual therapy. Group therapy can help a person break out of their comfort level and improve their social skills. It is important for the patient to realize that they are not alone and that there is nothing wrong with asking for help.

Advantages of group therapy:
1. Group Therapy usually costs much less compare to individual therapy.
2. Meeting different people with the problems can give a wider perspective of your own problems.
3. Listening to other people helps understand that you can view and handle problem more than one way.
4. Others people can provide more encouragement and emotional support.
5. Group therapy is of special value in treating problems involving communication with others, such as social phobia.

Disadvantages of group therapy:
1. The most common disadvantage of group therapy is that the therapy is generalized, and not always specific to the needs of the individual. Not all clients receive any more attention than any others, so it is often unfocused and impersonal.
2. In any situation where there is more than one person, there are going to be different personalities. Different personalities can obviously clash when they disagree; therefore changing the outcome of the session. A dominant personality can also influence the way the rest of the group acts, which can make it difficult for others to air their own opinions.
3. There are individuals that get nervous about being in social situations or speaking in front of people. A group session requires individuals to come together, talk amongst themselves and often address the entire group on their own. Fears of interacting with other people or speaking in front of others can make it difficult for individuals in the group to be forthcoming and create results.



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