Mental health and wellbeing service

 

We take a holistic approach to women’s lives and their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

We know that life experiences such as:

  • relationship difficulties
  • childhood abuse
  • sexual violence
  • domestic abuse
  • caring responsibilities
  • exploitation and persecution

can have a profound impact our mental health and wellbeing.

We offer a range of group based activities to help build resilience, confidence and self esteem and reduce isolation. You can find out about the groups we offer here on our current timetable. 

At the core of all our services  is the concept the each woman leads the way out of  her presenting difficulties with the resources, support and understanding offered by staff, volunteers and other group members at WomenCentre.

We are open to any women aged 18+ who lives in Kirklees.

How to join

Please call us on 01484 450866 if you would like to join WomenCentre and attend any of our groups. We will book you onto one of our Welcome workshops or arrange a meeting with one of our facilitators.

We offer a range of group based activities to help build resilience confidence and self esteem and reduce isolation. See timetable below.

WomenCentre is part of the Working Together Better Partnership and provides gender-specific support for women in Kirklees. See leaflet below.

 

Our Current Kirklees Wellbeing Timetable

Our current groups and activities:

Wellbeing for Women in Later Life Group

A group for women in their late 30’s+ who want to explore new ways to improve their mental and physical health holistically.

Relationship Group

A 6 week group for women who have difficulty in relationships, in the past or present, with family, partners or peers.

Walking Group

Join the Women’s Centre Steps for Wellbeing – friendly walks in Huddersfield. The group will meet fortnightly on Thursday mornings. The walks are free to join, however you must be registered with WomenCentre in Huddersfield.

Dance / Movement Therapy Group

New Dance / Movement Therapy Group in Huddersfield. Starting on Wednesday 25th Feb, 1:30pm-3pm at WomenCentre Kirklees, 15 Lord Street, HD1 1QB. Come back to yourself through dance and movement… Connect your feet to the earth and feel at ease in your body. Have fun, play imaginatively and share favourite music. Learn to listen to your body and the intuition that it holds. Plant seeds of creativity, as we welcome the Spring. Contact WomenCentre on 01484 450866 to book your place

Sewing Circle

A small sewing circle with our volunteer Barbara. In a warm comfortable space, come and learn everyday sewing skills such as threading a sewing machine, sewing in a straight line, sewing a button on a shirt, turning up trousers and much more. A relaxed, supportive setting to build confidence and practical skills. Mondays at our Dewsbury Hub.

Art Therapy Group

Looking for a gentle, supportive space just for you? Our new Art Therapy Group at our Dewsbury centre offers women a safe, welcoming environment to explore mental health and emotional wellbeing through creative expression. Led by a registered art therapist. All materials provided. We are currently gathering interest for this group (so no exact dates or times have been set yet). If you fancy joining us, please email sophie.norgrove@womencentre.org.uk or call 01484 450866 to register your interest.

Yoga Videos with Ellie

Click here to view the Yoga videos.

Pausing Together Videos

The Creative Arts Therapies Team at WomenCentre Kirklees ran a project to nurture creativity and connection with nature. Workshops took place outdoors in various parks and allotments in Kirklees; women were invited to connect with nature and then respond creatively in music, movement and poetry.

Creative work

Some of the creative work by women in lockdown.

Rough Tracks for Life

Music created by women in music therapy and supported by our Music Therapist.