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Depression Support Group

Depression Support Group

A therapist-led support group to understand how depression impacts life and relationships, build coping skills, and reconnect with hope and self-compassion.

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Starts 10th December, 2025

6 Zoom sessions | Every Wednesday at 08:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by a Clinical Psychologist

Rs. 3,500.00
Rs. 3,500.00
Starts 10th Dec Booked out
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Who is the Group for?

  • Living with Depression

    Adults currently experiencing symptoms of depression—whether recent or long-term, mild or moderate.

  • Seeking Connection

    Individuals who feel isolated and want to share in a safe, supportive group environment.

  • Looking for Coping Tools

    Those who want practical strategies for managing emotions, energy, and relationships.

  • No Formal Diagnosis Required

    The group is open to anyone navigating depressive experiences, regardless of whether they have an official diagnosis.

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Goals of the Group

• Recognize how depression uniquely shows up in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
• Regain a sense of rhythm in daily routines and activities.
• Develop tools for grounding, anchoring, and emotional regulation.
• Explore the impact of depression on relationships and ways to reconnect.
• Strengthen supportive connections and communication skills.
• Cultivate self-compassion and counter patterns of self-neglect.
• Reconnect with personal values and set gentle, realistic goals for the future.

Glimpse of the regime

Sessions 1 & 2: Understanding and Daily Life

Session 1: Making Sense of Depression

• Identify how depression shows up in your mind, emotions, and behavior.
• Share and listen to lived experiences in a safe, guided environment.
• Challenge common myths and self-judgments around depression.

Session 2: Rediscovering Daily Rhythms

• Understand how depression disrupts energy, sleep, and motivation.
• Explore small, achievable routines that bring structure back.
• Learn tools to balance rest, pleasure, and mastery activities.

Sessions 3 & 4: Relationships and Connection

Session 3: Depression and Isolation

• Recognize how depression affects closeness, trust, and communication.
• Explore the cycle of withdrawal and loneliness.
• Reflect on personal patterns in relationships.

Session 4: Rebuilding Connection

• Practice expressing needs without guilt or shame.
• Learn ways to strengthen and nurture supportive bonds.
• Explore how to seek help and let others in meaningfully.

Session 5: Body, Energy and Regulation

• Notice how depression is carried in the body (tension, heaviness, fatigue).
• Learn grounding and self-soothing practices for low-energy days.
• Build a personalized toolkit for emotional and physical regulation.

Session 6: Values, Compassion and Closure

• Reconnect with personal values and what matters most.
• Practice self-compassion and counter harsh self-talk.
• Create small, realistic steps for moving forward with hope.
• Reflect on group learnings and bring closure together.

Meet your Facilitator

Veena Nair

• Years of Experience: 9+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 6
• Relevant Expertise: Depression and Emotional Overwhelm, Stress and Burnout, Identity Exploration, Trauma-sensitive Support, Collective Healing Spaces

With more than nine years of clinical practice, Veena has supported many individuals experiencing depression, emotional exhaustion and a loss of connection with themselves and others. Her work explores not only the emotional experience but also the life contexts, pressures and memories that shape it. She focuses on creating therapeutic spaces that are gentle and collaborative, where people can lean into healing without pressure or fear of judgment. Her experience facilitating group spaces has shown her how powerful community can be in restoring hope.

In SoulUp’s Depression Support Group, Veena supports participants in exploring their internal struggles at a pace that feels respectful. The group offers a mix of emotional support, reflective conversation and coping tools that help individuals regain small but significant moments of energy and hope. Veena believes that people experiencing depression deserve understanding rather than dismissal, presence rather than silence. She finds purpose in watching group members gradually rebuild their belief in themselves and rediscover what helps them feel grounded, comforted and alive.

Interested in multiple groups? Access at 60% off

What you get:

  • Unlimited Support Groups – Join any eligible group throughout the year at no extra cost.
  • Exclusive Weekly Series – Join our weekly Women/Men Unfiltered sessions on relationships, career, identity, and mental health.
  • 24 Free Peer Calls – Connect one-on-one with other members for support and shared experiences.
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FAQs

What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

How is confidentiality maintained in Groups?

Confidentiality in Support Groups is maintained using secure meeting links and enabling waiting rooms to control participant access. Participants are bound by mutual confidentiality clause within the group. and sessions are not recorded without explicit consent.

Are Group sessions done on video?

Yes, all group sessions are conducted on video via Zoom.

While participants are allowed to use pseudonyms - they need to be on video to make the most of the session.

What is SoulUp's refund policy on Groups?

1. After you have registered for the group and you'd like to opt out:
- Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the group start date.
- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-15 days before the group start date.

2. If SoulUp cancels a group, we will refund the entire signup fee.

3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

4. SoulUp reserves the right to remove participants from a group if found unsuitable to the group. In such cases participants are given the option of claiming the pro-rata amount left as a refund or using it for another service on SoulUp.

Can I use multiple discounts while signing up for a group?

You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

* Are FREE Peer calls available to everyone who signs-up for this group?

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are not only effective but also fun, social, and challenging.

Because nobody should be alone in a dark place

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More about Support Groups & Therapy Groups:

1. What is an online therapy or support group?

Online therapy groups or support groups are structured, therapist-led sessions where participants gather virtually to discuss and work on specific mental health or personal growth topics.

These groups offer a supportive environment and help members learn coping strategies and relevant techniques from the therapist. Participants offer each other encouragement, share advice, and provide emotional support, helping one another feel less isolated.

2. What benefits can I expect from joining an online therapy group or support group?

Participants in online therapy groups often experience improved mental health, a greater sense of connection, and enhanced coping skills. Group therapy provides structured guidance from a therapist, which can lead to valuable insights and personal growth.

3. How does online group therapy compare to one-on-one therapy?

One-on-one therapy is personalized, focusing solely on your needs, which can be ideal for in-depth, private work with a therapist.

Online group therapy, however, offers a sense of community and shared experience. In addition to learning from the therapist, members get to connect with others facing similar challenges. Group settings provide diverse perspectives and reduce isolation, which participants find valuable.

4. Are online groups effective?

Yes, studies show that online groups can be as effective as in-person groups. The online format provides convenience and accessibility while offering the same structured therapeutic benefits, especially for those who prefer the comfort of their home environment.

5. Will I have to share my personal journey in the group?

Sharing is encouraged but never forced. Participants are free to share only what they feel comfortable with, and many find that opening up gradually is natural and helpful for their own growth.

6. How do online therapy groups or support groups handle difficult emotions that arise?

The therapist leading the group is trained to manage challenging emotions. They provide tools and strategies for coping, helping participants process feelings safely.

7. Can I attend online therapy groups if I’m already in individual therapy?

Yes, many people find that group therapy superbly complements individual therapy, providing additional insights and social support, thus accelerating their healing. Also, users often join group therapy for a topic that they are not focusing on in their individual therapy sessions. Often, therapists themselves recommend their clients to group therapy for a specific area of their life.

8. How do I know if a support group is right for me?

If you’re looking for shared experiences and emotional support rather than structured therapeutic guidance, a support group may be ideal. Otherwise, consider a therapy group for a more structured approach.

You can also join more than one group if you feel it will benefit you, especially if each group focuses on a different aspect of your mental health journey.