Providing women with the skills, support and safe place to thrive

Whatever you’re going through, we can be there with you.

Our centre offers women-only, trauma-informed support for any woman living in Stockport. 

You don’t have to choose one problem – we can help you look at what’s happening in your life as a whole. 

All our services are free and confidential and we’re there for as long as you need us.

Message card reads 'today is just the beginning'

What we can we help you with:

  • Domestic abuse and relationships
  • Parenting and family support
  • Mental health – depression, anxiety and low mood
  • Debt, understanding your finances and eligibility for benefits and other support
  • Managing long term health conditions and finding the right NHS services
  • Understanding trauma and overcoming PTSD
  • Loneliness and feeling isolated
  • Building skills and self-confidence

The most important thing to remember is – you are not alone! 

Services on offer:

All our support is free to access, non-judgemental and trauma-informed – you just need to register 

  • Counselling and psychotherapy – individual and group support to work with your trauma and build resilience
  • Physical health & wellbeing – workshops and individual support to manage long term health conditions, find the right NHS services, attend medical appointments and learn healthy living skills 
  • Practical advice – casework support and referral on issues including domestic abuse, housing, employment and benefits, substance abuse and addiction 
  • Community & friendship – activity groups and drop-in sessions to meet other women and build your support network 
  • Specialist domestic abuse support – peer support groups to understand and overcome domestic abuse and build resilience, boundaries and self confidence

Rhianna’s Story: exploring a journey to support at Stockport Women’s Centre and the difference it makes

"I felt understood, validated and not judged. All staff have been really friendly and helpful. I found the compassion for women incredibly validating, safe and empowering." 

Counselling service user

“The women’s centre has really helped me when no other service has… I don’t know where I would be without the centre and the friends I have met.” 

Trauma Toolbox service user

“The service was shame free and understanding of needs… I felt comfortable and safe to talk about my issues from the start.”

Art therapy service user

Need Help Out Of Hours?

To speak to someone outside office hours, the Samaritans are there for you on 116 123. If you don’t feel able to keep yourself safe, please call 999 for free or go to your local A&E.

Support if you’re under 18

Our services are available for women who are 18 and over. If you are under 18 and need help or support you can contact the services listed below:

Centrepoint Helpline

Homeless or at risk? Centrepoint offer advice to anyone in England aged 16-25. Free call Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)

Young Manchester

A charity that strives to improve opportunities for all children and young people across Manchester.

Manchester Mind

Children & Young People’s services, including young people’s counselling and advice. Open Monday to Friday (10am-2pm). If you are low on credit, request a call back.

42nd Street

Supporting young people (16-25) with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Open Monday to Friday (9.30am-5pm)

Funders and Commissioners: