Derby Women's Centre is a registered charity. We aim to empower women to be more independent. We have evolved from humble beginnings to become a leading provider of support services for women in and around Derby.

Our mission is to empower women to lead more independent lives. We aim to reduce economic inequality, improve mental well being and facilitate personal development. To do this, we offer support and guidance, signposting, counselling, legal advice and social activities and courses.

Services Offered

We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for all women regardless of situation or background. Our services are completely confidential.

Women's Counselling

At Derby Women's Centre, we provide low cost counselling for women in a predominantly female-only environment. During counselling support, women can work through issues such as low confidence and poor self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, distress following abuse or trauma, stress, anxiety and bereavement. Our counsellors will listen to your worries and concerns and empower you how to resolve issues or to change the situation. Sometimes, it can help just to share your feelings with your counsellor. We have received impressive feedback from our previous counselling clients.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Providing mental health support to women in Derby and Derbyshire is one of our key priorities. According to research from MIND, women are more likely to suffer from mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Our mental health support includes counselling, a support group, therapeutic and confidence building activities and complementary therapies.

Domestic Violence Support

At Derby Women's Centre, we are a leading provider of domestic violence support in the Derbyshire area. We offer support to women who have experienced any form of domestic violence. Our domestic violence services include the Freedom Programme ( a support group aimed at survivors of domestic abuse) and counselling support. Less obviously, our range of social and creative activities can help women who have experienced domestic abuse to rebuild confidence and self esteem, reduce isolation and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly setting. All of our services are confidential and non-judgemental.

Men's Counselling Service

We are now providing low cost counselling for men as part of our newly launched Derby Men's Wellbeing Service.

During counselling, men can work through a range of issues relating to low confidence, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, parenthood, depression, distress following abuse or trauma, stress, anxiety and bereavement.

Fees and Payment

This is a registered charity

We aim to provide a low cost counselling service with affordable fees that are less than private counselling. Fees vary according to income and ability to pay and are agreed to at the initial assessment stage.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Couples
Teens
Children

Special Groups:
LGBTQ

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Pro-bono