About Mothers Matter
Mothers Matter is a perinatal mental health project offering free counselling and psychotherapy for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Registered with both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), the service provides compassionate, accessible support during prenatal and postnatal experiences.
Beyond one-to-one counselling sessions, Mothers Matter runs Wellbeing Hubs where new parents can connect with others and access peer support in a welcoming community setting. The service also offers mental health awareness workshops, empowerment groups, and drop-in sessions. If attending in person isn't possible, the team will visit you at home, removing barriers to getting help when you need it most.
Whether you're struggling with prenatal or postnatal depression, navigating baby loss, or supporting a partner through their own mental health challenges, Mothers Matter provides holistic, family-centred care. The service recognises that perinatal mental health affects the whole family and tailors support accordingly. This is mental health care designed around your life, not the other way around.
Treatments & Pricing
Counselling Sessions
Free counselling service for families struggling with their perinatal journey.
Wellbeing Hubs
Safe environment for new parents to make friends and access support.
Home Support
Community home support visits for perinatal women and families.
Wellbeing Workshops
Workshops and mental health awareness sessions for expectant and new parents.
Peer Groups
Local groups for parents to build friendships and exchange stories.
Drop-in Service
Mental health drop-in sessions for perinatal women and families.
Empowerment Groups
Groups focused on empowering mums to know their worth.
Mental Health Awareness Classes
Educational classes on mental health for expectant and new parents.
Family Events
Social events and activities for families.
Advice Clinics
Advice services for women and parents.
Clothing and Food Banks
Donation banks providing clothing and food support.
Photos
Frequently asked questions
Is counselling at Mothers Matter free?
Yes, we offer a free counselling service for families struggling with their perinatal journey. Our support is accessible to those who need it most during this important time.
What areas of mental health do you support?
We provide mental health support for families during prenatal and postnatal experience, including support for prenatal depression, postnatal depression, dads' mental health, and baby loss.
Do you offer support at home?
Yes, if you need us to visit, we'll come to you. We provide community home support as part of our perinatal mental health services.
What services do you offer beyond counselling?
We're a perinatal mental health project offering free counselling, community home support, wellbeing workshops, peer groups, drop-in services, empowerment groups, mental health awareness classes and family events. Our Wellbeing Hubs are also a place for new parents to make friends and access support.
Are your counsellors and therapists qualified?
Yes, we are registered with both the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society).
Know Mothers Matter? Reviews from clients appear here.