The Chrysalis Centre For Change (CCC) offer a variety of services. They are dedicated to achieving the highest standards to improve the lives of women through self-empowerment and self-belief.
All services at CCC are aimed at promoting positive mental health and empowering women into changes that improve their mental wellbeing. At CCC they believe positive mental health is about building your self-esteem and self-worth to realise your own needs are as important as everyone else’s.
The services they offer are outlined below. Find more information on the the Chrysalis Centre For Change.
Professional Counselling Service
Counselling offers the opportunity to talk about your problems in a safe and supportive environment. The relationship between you and the counsellor is confidential and non-judgemental. The safety of this relationship offers the opportunity for you to explore your feelings and work towards making positive life changes.
On your first visit, you will have an informal chat with the counsellor. During this visit, the counsellor will ensure that you understand what counselling is and what it is not, and what is meant by confidentiality. If you have any concerns, your counsellor will be only too happy to discuss them at this initial pre-counselling appointment.
Supported Drop-In
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
The supported drop-in service is open at the centre two afternoons a week. Women can come along and chat to others who may be experiencing similar issues, or they can talk to one of our trained support workers.
This informal group can help women who feel isolated or lonely or who just want some time or space of their own.
They also offer therapeutic craft activities, such as card-making, within the supported drop-in sessions.
The supported drop-in is immediately accessible to women once they have had an assessment appointment and been accepted into the services.
'Positive Me' Programme for Depression
Thursdays, 9.30am-12.00pm
An eight-week programme, using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help women suffering from the symptoms of depression to develop long-term positive coping strategies. Women can join the programme at any time.
What is CBT?
CBT is a form of therapy that looks at the links between what we do, how we think and how we feel. CBT focuses not on the past or how our problems have arisen but on looking for ways to improve your mental wellbeing NOW.
Sharing your feelings with others who are going through a similar experience can be highly beneficial. Working together in a group the programme will look at the causes and symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety and together work towards developing long-term coping skills that will help you to change, feel better and take positive steps to a brighter future.
Stress and Anxiety Management
Tuesdays, 1.00-3.30pm
This eight-week course offers you the opportunity to understand stress and anxiety, identify your own stress levels and to manage them with positive strategies. It also gives you the opportunity to learn and practise relaxation techniques.
Please contact the centre for start dates or more information.
Domestic Abuse Support Group
Thursdays, 1.00-3.30pm
This support group is for any woman affected by domestic abuse, directly or indirectly. No appointment is necessary.
Please contact the centre for further information.
Confidence and Assertion Courses
CCC offer a 10-week personal development course for confidence and assertion. The course covers confidence-building, assertiveness, saying no without feeling guilty, managing change, anger, self-esteem and positive communication skills.
Creative Crafts for Therapy
CCC run a program of crafts throughout the year including card-making, colouring for therapy, relaxation sessions and more. These friendly craft sessions offer you the opportunity to develop new skills and to meet new people.
Mindful Yoga
A gentle paced yoga with an experienced and fully qualified yoga instructor, Jen Kay from Yoga Reach. Suitable for all abilities, this class focuses on being mindful, breathing techniques and getting in touch with yourself. We ask for a small charge of £1 to cover the cost of hiring the room.
