Counselling and Mental Health Support Services

Our Vision 

 "Where women and teenage girls feel secure, confident and positive, where they can transform their lives and celebrate their true worth" 

 Our Mission 

 " To support and empower women and teenage girls to improve their mental health and wellbeing"

Our Values 

Female focused: a gendered response to mental health issues as they effect women and teenage girls. 

Empathy: Demonstrating compassion and understanding toward women's mental health challenges 

Mental Resilience: Encouraging the development of mental resilience to help women better cope with life's challenges. 

Autonomy: Respecting women's autonomy in making decisions about their own mental health and well-being. 

Listening: Demonstrating active and compassionate listening to women's experiences and concerns, making them feel heard and valued. 

Empowerment: Fostering a sense of empowerment, enabling women to take control of their mental well-being. 

Safety: Creating a safe space where women can openly discuss their mental health.

About us

SWAN Women’s Centre was founded by local women who recognised that traditional health services weren’t always meeting women’s needs – so they created something that did.

Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted, community-based charity supporting women and girls aged 13 years and over. As the demand for trauma-informed and gender-specific mental health support has increased, so have the services we offer. Our services are trauma informed and Neurodivergent aware.

Who We Support

We’re here for women and girls who may be experiencing:

Anxiety

Depression

Isolation or loneliness

Low confidence or self-esteem

Trauma or difficult life experiences

Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone.

What We Offer – 

We provide a wide range of support services, including:

One-to-one counselling for adults, young people (aged 13+), counselling for adults who have experienced or currently experiencing domestic abuse.

Befriending  

peer support groups

Counsellor-led support groups

Confidence & resilience-building workshops

Advocacy and information

Legal advice

Activities throughout the year

Holistic therapies carried out by qualified experienced Therapists (Charged for service: currently £22 per hour)

Food vouchers - on behalf of Food Bank.

Our services are designed to empower women and girls to improve their mental health, build strong connections, and move forward with confidence.

Why We Do It

Because we believe every woman and girl deserves to feel safe, heard and supported. At SWAN, we’re more than a service – we’re a community. And we’re here for you.