How Culture Shapes Women’s Mental Health and Why It Matters in Therapy

Every woman has a unique story.
Her mental health is shaped not only by her personal experiences, but also by her gender, her culture, and the world around her.
Welcoming President Catherine Connolly & Supporting Irish Women’s Mental Health in London

On Monday 18th May, Mary Heffernan, Clinical Lead of the Irish Women’s Service at The Maya Centre, was warmly welcomed to the Irish Embassy in London. She joined others to mark the first official visit of Her Excellency Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland. President Connolly, who was elected in October 2025, is only the third […]
Women’s Wellbeing, Feminism and Healing. An Interview with Margaret Bluman

Margaret Bluman has been part of The Maya Centre’s story for over two decades. From serving as a trustee in the early 2000s, to becoming Chair of Trustees for five years, to cofounding the mind–body therapies