Our psychoeducation groups are structured learning sessions designed to help women better understand mental health and wellbeing in a small group of up to 10 women. They are led by qualified and specialist therapists with experience in running group settings.
Unlike group therapy, psychoeducation groups focus more on learning, rather than deep emotional exploration. They are a great starting point for those considering 1-to-1 counselling or group therapy, offering a gentle introduction to therapeutic spaces.
Psychoeducation groups typically run for 4 to 8 weeks, on the same day and time each week, often during school hours to support mothers in our community.
Each group is:
Themes vary and may include:
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: 6 weeks
Frequency: Weekly
Location: Islington
Start Date: April 2027
Duration: 6 weeks
Frequency: Weekly
Location: Islington
Dates, places and programmes may change depending on funding and available resources.
Women aged 18+ in North London boroughs. We welcome and prioritise women who have experienced domestic abuse, violence, rape, child sex abuse, trauma, discrimination, survivors of abuse or violence, women from minoritised communities, refugees, disabled women, LGBTQ+ women, and migrants. If you’ve experienced abuse, violence, trauma, or discrimination, you are very welcome here.
Yes. All therapy spaces and sessions are women-only; abuse survivors often tell us this makes it easier to feel safe, heard, and understood.
Children or animals (except guide dogs or certified support animals) cannot accompany you to the centre.
No. You can self-refer directly – please see our referrals page, otherwise referrals can be made by a GP, a support worker, or other organisations, but this is optional. We process referrals on a first come, first served basis.
Since we encourage face to face sessions, we do have lift access for those with mobility issues.
We are a charity, so we aim to keep therapy as accessible as possible.
Sessions are free and length of counselling contracts depends on funding criteria. Though sessions are free at the point of service to the client, it costs the centre £95+ per session to deliver one counselling session. Therefore, cancellations and DNAs come at a great cost to the centre in terms of time, money and resources.
Once you get in touch:
If we are full, we will be honest about waiting times and help you look at other options if needed.
Yes. All therapists are fully qualified, trauma-informed, and professionally supervised. We also have monitored and supervised trainees who are on placement.
Yes. Depending on your needs, preferences and availability, you may attend a Psychoeducation Workshop (PEW) alongside one of the main therapy options. A screening call is required before joining a PEW.
No. Group Therapy and Art Therapy programmes depend on available funding and resources. Their schedules may therefore change.
