Swan Centre for Women
We work with women and girls aged 14+ years, who are affected by or experience anxiety, depression, stress, isolation or other mental health issues. We provide a range of services such as Counselling , as well as an Outreach Service for those who struggle to leave their home, a Befriending Service, as well as a number of Women's Support Groups.
We hold craft and activity groups such as card making, flower arranging, knitting as well as courses such as Creative Writing. We provide a range of services that promote mental well-being such as a Walking Group, Yoga and Complementary Therapies such as Reflexology, Thai Yoga, Reiki, Tui Na, Body Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Candles etc.
We also run a Therapeutic Allotment that women can get involved in, support each other, build friendships as well as their confidence.
Counselling
We provide a free counselling service for women in Sefton. Once you contact us we will arrange for you to see a Counsellor within the week to discuss your needs. If you and the Counsellor feel that service would be helpful for you, you will be able to access up to 12 weeks counselling. You will meet with the same Counsellor at the same time every week. If you would like to know more contact us.
Outreach
We provide an outreach service for women who cannot come into the centre due to social anxiety or other mental health issues. The Counsellor who meet with you in your home and implement a range of strategies to support you to access your local community.
Befriending Service
We provide a befriending service that gives informal support to women in Sefton who are isolated due to stress, anxiety, depression and low confidence.
Young Women's Counselling
We provide a counselling service for young women aged 14 - 18 years who experience anxiety, stress and/or depression. We can help you to develop positive coping strategies and improve your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Support groups
We recognise that not everyone needs or wishes to access one to one support and are more comfortable in a group environment. We provide support groups that are facilitated by a Counsellor, skilled in working within a group setting. We offer an afternoon group and an evening group for women who experience anxiety, depression, stress, isolation or other mental health issues.
Courses
We run a variety of courses throughout the year. Please check our courses page for more details.
Therapies
We offer a range of complementary therapies provided by qualified therapists priced at £20 per hour.
Groups and classes
We have a range of courses and classes throughout the year. Please check our groups and classes page for more details.
SWAN is situated in the heart of Bootle, supporting women in a community setting.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0151 933 3292 0151 933 3292
- Website
- www.swanwomenscentre.org/
- Social Media
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Where to go
- Name
- Swan Women's Centre
- Address
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Former Litherland Library,
Linacre Road
Litherland
Merseyside - Postcode
- L21 6NR
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Last Updated
Last updated: 04/03/2022