Our support starts with an initial assessment. Our therapists map each woman’s basic needs and check their physical and mental safety, focusing on preventing harm and relieving distress. This allows each woman to feel heard, to be assured about confidentiality, and to start building trust.

We provide weekly individual face-to-face counselling and therapy sessions. We also provide telephone support if women seeking asylum are dispersed to other parts of the country. Sessions include psychological support, listening to their full stories and discussing their rights with practical next steps.

In London, psychosocial groups offer a safe space to share similar experiences. While there, the women are given information, social support, coping mechanisms and tips to stay safe. Groups focus on creative activities, writing and English conversation.

Life for any new mother can be lonely. But for refugee women in an unfamiliar country with no other family or support network, it can be especially isolating. Our London-based Mother and Toddler group brings women with shared experiences together to socialise. Children play together, and we hold birthday parties held for every child. Facilitated by a clinical psychologist, women can use the time to talk through any worries in a safe and welcoming environment.

You can help refugee women by making a donation or volunteering on one of our projects.

If you would like to refer a client living in the London area to us please contact us at the email address below.