Therapy for struggling mothers from Breaking the Cycle

Published: 18th February, 2011
by TERRY MESSENGER

HELP is at hand for young mothers facing difficulties bringing up their children.

Mothers aged 18 to 25 can now seek psycho­therapy from the “Break­ing the Cycle” project, which is funded by a £60,000 Lottery grant. The scheme assists mothers to become better parents by helping them to understand the root of their difficulties.

Breaking the Cycle is a four-year-project being organised by the Women’s Therapy Centre in Manor Gardens, Holloway.

Chief executive Ann Byrne said: “If a young mum has been neglected in her childhood there is a danger she might 

imitate the way she was brought up with her own children. The psycho­therapy we offer helps women to feel less depressed and anxious and have a greater ability to relate to those around them.”

The Women’s Therapy Centre is a charity which aims to give access to psychotherapy to women on low incomes.    

It can be contacted on 020 7263 7860.