Special Programmes

and Projects

Becoming a mother is a unique time of change in a person’s life. A time when you may experience transformation in some, or all aspects of your self; physical, social, psychological and spiritual. Currently little acknowledges or addresses this major life transition, which can leave new mothers feeling shocked and unprepared, on top of the everyday challenges of new motherhood.

Project Matrescence is a collaboration between Room Psychotherapy and The Parenting Project aiming to support new mothers navigate their transition to and through early motherhood. Project Matrescence is a six-week psychotherapist-led circle providing a space for new mums (6-12 months postpartum) to connect with self, with other mums. First time mums are invited to creatively explore the real impact of becoming a mother on identity, relationships and emotions in a safe, small group environment.

Through sharing experiences with others, without judgement, and creative exploration which may include clay work, genograms and poetry, participants can expect to increase awareness of their individual matrescence experience and understand how it impacts them and their relationships.

Project Matrescence is fully funded by The Parenting Project and therefore free for participants. It is a closed group, and numbers are strictly limited to a maximum of 12, therefore pre-booking is essential and subject to an initial consultation with the group facilitator. T&Cs apply.

This group is intended to be a therapeutic space for mothers and therefore children are not permitted into the group encounter. Childcare can be a barrier to finding space for self and therefore support can be provided upon request.

What: The Project Matrescence pilot will run for 6 consecutive Mondays.
When: 10am – 11.30am, 9th September – 14th October 2024. Participants must be able to commit to attend all sessions within reason.
Where: The Kenilworth Centre, 170 Abbey End, Kenilworth CV8 1QJ
To book: To enquire about a space or for more information please email matrescence@room-psychotherapy.com

2025 Groups:

1. Mondays, 10am-11.30am, 9th June – 14th July @ The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ
2. Fridays, 10am-11.30am, 19th September – 24th October @ The Stratford Children and Family Centre, Drayton Ave, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9PB
3. Fridays, 10am-11.30am, 14th November – 19th December, St Michael’s Children’s Centre, Hazel Grove, Bedworth CV12 9DA

We are approved by Warwickshire County Council as a provider on the Mental Health Interventions for School Children (MHISC) framework, to deliver counselling in schools for children and young people accessing Early Support. Click link to take to MHISC Counselling

The Wellbeing programme consists of Brick Club and Friendship Groups delivered by The Parenting Project. The aim of the programme is to build the self-esteem, confidence and resilience of children and young people to improve everyday experiences of school and home life.

The support is available for school-aged children and young people who are on the school roll in Warwickshire and whose family have a multi-agency plan in place.

Recommendations for a referral can be made by the Lead Professional overseeing the Early Support Assessment to a WCC Early Support Officer.

For more information, please download the Wellbeing Programme leaflet here:

We are funded by Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner to provide counselling for people in Warwickshire who are victims of Domestic Abuse. Counselling is person centred and trauma informed and delivered over 18 sessions either face to face, via telephone or Zoom.

Anyone aged 18 and over who has been a victim of domestic abuse and is now in a safe space and able to access 1-1 counselling.

Referrals can be made directly via: counselling@parentingproject.org.uk