Estrangement Support Drop-In Sessions

For women affected by maternal estrangement.

When the relationship with a mother is painful, distant or broken down, it can bring a unique kind of grief. These sessions offer a space where you don’t have to explain or justify yourself and where your experience is recognised and taken seriously.

What these sessions offer

Each drop-in is a one-hour, free facilitated session with a theme relevant to estrangement, such as boundaries, guilt, grief, identity or building supportive relationships. Drop-ins are facilitated by Helen Catterall, a (MBACP) qualified Person-Centred Counsellor with a background in adult education and training. You can read more about Helen below.

You can expect:

A short psychoeducation piece to introduce the theme
Small-group breakout conversations with prompts to guide reflection and sharing
A whole-group space to come back together, gain insight and feel supported.

There’s no expectation to share more than feels comfortable. Listening is participation too.

About Helen

Helen Catterall is a (MBACP) qualified Person-Centred Counsellor with a background in adult education and training. She works with clients navigating complex family relationships, grief and trauma, and is passionate about creating safe spaces for people whose experiences are often unseen or misunderstood. Helen brings warmth, clarity and deep respect to her facilitation.