Loneliness is one of the most pervasive yet overlooked aspects of mental health struggles, silently deepening the challenges faced by many. For individuals living with trauma, this sense of isolation can feel particularly profound, as it amplifies self-doubt, erodes trust, and stifles attempts to seek support. Over years of working in mental health, I’ve seen firsthand how loneliness not only exacerbates psychological distress but becomes a self-reinforcing cycle: mental health struggles lead to disconnection, and disconnection leads to worsening mental health. While individual therapy remains indispensable for addressing personal mental health concerns, it’s not always enough. Increasingly, I’ve found that the solutions to loneliness and isolation lie not just in one-on-one interventions, but in creating opportunities for connection through community-based approaches. Group psychological therapy, particularly when delivered through a trauma-informed framework, offers something profoun