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The theme for this our next meeting is:

OUR RELATIONSHIP TO HETEROSEXUAL MEN. ROOM 503

Welcome to our friendly and supportive Community.
Where do we meet and really connect with other gay men in London?
We do in Covent Garden. We are at the City Lit College in Room 113 (First floor)

Our discussion themes would always be advertised in advance.
We advertise the topic we’ll be discussing before each meeting, so that you know exactly what to expect before signing up for each particular meeting. Please see the list on our MeetUp profile for potential universal themes relevant to gay/bisexual men, to be covered in our sessions. Ideas are always welcome!

We offer workshops unlike most other gay/bisexual men's therapeutic discussion groups.

A Speaker
We will at times provide a Speaker for our meetings kickstarting interesting and stimulating discussions. The Speaker can be an expert in their field such as for example an author, a therapist or a philosopher but we are welcoming any of our members to be a Speaker or a demonstrator of exercises such as massage, pilates or yoga. Or perhaps you would want to talk about your profession, if you feel it has relevance to our group. You would just have to contact Dan first for a discussion and planning.

Frequency of meetings / fee
In 2026 we’ll only have one meeting per month in person at the City Lit College in Covent Garden and one meeting online. If there is a demand for more in person meetings we’ll consider having more. We are happy to confirm that our entry prices won’t be raised and that in person meetings remain at £10. Online meetings are currently FREE to attend.

Walks / museum visits
We will continue offering our occasional walking trips and also now include gay/bisexual themed history walks and visits to Museums.

WHAT WE ARE:
We are a group of supportive and insightful great men and we are looking forward to including you - this is what we do:

CONNECTING - It is a place where you will be able to connect with other gay and bi-sexual men and where you can exchange your life experiences with them and your everyday feelings, no matter what those feelings may be - and also a place where you will be able to just be with others who live similar lives to you.

EXPLORING SAFELY WITH SUPPORT - It is a place where you will experience support and growth and where you can feel safe enough to explore and reflect your feelings and life stories. Sharing is at the heart of the group but you share however much you are comfortable with - you're in charge.

CREATIVE STATE REGISTERED THERAPY - It is a therapeutic discussion group which at times offers workshops and borrows elements from Creative Arts Psychotherapies. The group is based on the Creative Arts Psychotherapy/Dramatherapy and counselling work I provided ongoing for the charity Positive East in London.

WHO IS IT FOR: This group is for men over 18 years old who either identifies as gay or bi-sexual or men who has sex with men - or feel emotionally connected to other men.

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY: We offer a social opportunity in the local pub after the meetings.
New members are always welcome as as well as our much appreciated familiar faces!

Address:
City Lit, 1-10 Keeley St, London WC2B 4BA
Time:
6:30 - 8:00 PM the room we meet in, may vary - look out for the room for each specific event!

The social part:
There is certainly an opportunity for social drinks after each meeting.

Cost: £10.00

The theme for this our next meeting is:
Welcome to our friendly and supportive Community.
Where do we meet and really connect with other gay men in London?
We do in Covent Garden. We are at the City Lit College in Room 113 (First floor)

Our discussion themes would always be advertised in advance.
We advertise the topic we’ll be discussing before each meeting, so that you know exactly what to expect before signing up for each particular meeting. Please see the list on our MeetUp profile for potential universal themes relevant to gay/bisexual men, to be covered in our sessions. Ideas are always welcome!

We offer workshops unlike most other gay/bisexual men's therapeutic discussion groups.

A Speaker
We will at times provide a Speaker for our meetings kickstarting interesting and stimulating discussions. The Speaker can be an expert in their field such as for example an author, a therapist or a philosopher but we are welcoming any of our members to be a Speaker or a demonstrator of exercises such as massage, pilates or yoga. Or perhaps you would want to talk about your profession, if you feel it has relevance to our group. You would just have to contact Dan first for a discussion and planning.

Frequency of meetings / fee
In 2026 we’ll only have one meeting per month in person at the City Lit College in Covent Garden and one meeting online. If there is a demand for more in person meetings we’ll consider having more. We are happy to confirm that our entry prices won’t be raised and that in person meetings remain at £10. Online meetings will be FREE in January and February after which it will be £5 to attend.

Walks / museum visits
We will continue offering our occasional walking trips and also now include gay/bisexual themed history walks and visits to Museums.

WHAT WE ARE:
We are a group of supportive and insightful great men and we are looking forward to including you - this is what we do:

CONNECTING - It is a place where you will be able to connect with other gay and bi-sexual men and where you can exchange your life experiences with them and your everyday feelings, no matter what those feelings may be - and also a place where you will be able to just be with others who live similar lives to you.

EXPLORING SAFELY WITH SUPPORT - It is a place where you will experience support and growth and where you can feel safe enough to explore and reflect your feelings and life stories. Sharing is at the heart of the group but you share however much you are comfortable with - you're in charge.

CREATIVE STATE REGISTERED THERAPY - It is a therapeutic discussion group which at times offers workshops and borrows elements from Creative Arts Psychotherapies. The group is based on the Creative Arts Psychotherapy/Dramatherapy and counselling work I provided ongoing for the charity Positive East in London.

WHO IS IT FOR: This group is for men over 18 years old who either identifies as gay or bi-sexual or men who has sex with men - or feel emotionally connected to other men.

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY: We offer a social opportunity in the local pub after the meetings.
New members are always welcome as as well as our much appreciated familiar faces!

Address:
City Lit, 1-10 Keeley St, London WC2B 4BA
Time:
6:30 - 8:00 PM

The social part:
There is certainly an opportunity for social drinks after each meeting.

Cost: £10.00

Introducing the Committed Men's Therapy Group
We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our affordable Committed Men's Therapy Group, held at City Lit College in Holborn/Covent Garden.

This closed group is designed for gay, bisexual, and queer men who would like to engage in regular, ongoing group therapy in Central London. It offers the chance to build meaningful connections, develop supportive relationships, and work therapeutically alongside a familiar group of members over a six-month period.

The group meets fortnightly for 12 sessions over six months, providing continuity, trust, and a deeper therapeutic experience. Members who join are asked to commit to attending the full programme wherever possible.

Cost
The fee is £40 per session. Once accepted into the group, members are kindly asked to set up a standing order of £80 per month for six months.

What to Expect
Each 90-minute session will provide a supportive, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which members can bring their own personal experiences, challenges, thoughts, and feelings for exploration. Together, we will reflect on these experiences within a familiar and trusting group environment.

The group is client-led and responsive to the needs of those attending. Sessions will follow an organic therapeutic process that encourages members to be present in the moment, while also allowing space for relevant themes, discussions, and occasional workshops when beneficial.

With a limited number of regular participants, members will collectively contribute to creating a respectful, compassionate, and supportive space where everyone can feel heard and valued.
There may also be an opportunity to continue the group beyond the initial six-month commitment, subject to interest from members.

Exact dates, times, and room details at City Lit College will be provided to accepted participants. Please note that our regular open Meetup groups will continue as usual alongside this programme.

About the Facilitator
The group will be facilitated by Dan Skili, a registered Creative Arts Therapist with over 26 years' experience working therapeutically with gay and bisexual men in groups, as well as with couples and individual clients.

Interested?
If this sounds like something you have been looking for, or if you would like to find out more, please get in touch. You will be offered a complimentary online consultation to discuss the group and explore whether it feels like the right fit for you.