Want to know a little more about us?
Why we're here
Mothering Minds exists because before us, there was no go-to place for maternal and parental mental health support in the UK.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of expecting and new parents across the country need help with their mental health.
Most never get any: their struggles are minimised and dismissed (by themselves or others), or they end up stuck on months-long waitlists, if they meet thresholds for help at all.
We know because we’ve been there – and we’re changing things by offering quick access to 1:1 and couples therapy, no matter your “level” of struggle.
Who we are
You won’t find big investment companies or obscure shareholders behind the scenes here: Instead, Mothering Minds is run by a small team of women working hard to create an amazing service that benefits both the people receiving, and those delivering therapy through us. Click on our pictures to find out how we do that.
Would you like to talk to us? Get in touch below!
Our Therapists
We screen and interview every single therapist we allow into our network to ensure they meet the highest standards for perinatal psychotherapy. Each of our therapists has:
- Accredited postgraduate qualifications to practice psychotherapy
- Specialised training in perinatal mental health and matrescence
- Registration with official body (BACP, UKCP)
- Ongoing supervision and professional development
- Experience supporting women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and the early years of parenthood
- Commitment to compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based care
Listen to our therapist and mum of three Holly talk you through therapy at Mothering Minds
Our Approach
We make getting mental health support for the journey into parenthood as easy as possible.
When you book in with us, we take everything you tell us in your intake form (and your consultation, if you have one), to match you with a therapist who suits your needs – no endless scrolling profiles, no decision paralysis.
Your therapist then schedules your assessment with you: A structured 50 minute session to thoroughly explore your needs and requirements, and decide on the right therapeutic approach for you.
After that, you can start sessions – and stay with us for as long as you like.
We’re biased, but if you’re wondering if you’ve found the right people to support your mental health through parenthood, we think you have.
We've had press!
Have a look at our press features
In the media
Behind Mothering Minds
Vanessa spoke to Alexa Starks about the postpartum experience that led to building Mothering Minds, and how being a mother has shaped her team, purpose and resolve to create a company that centres the mothers it serves.
In the media
Don't call me mum
We're in the Stylist! For this issue, our founder Vanessa spoke to Abigail Kibuchi about identity shifts and life changes in motherhood - and why being called mum by professionals can feel so alienating. Worth a read? We think so!
In the media
It takes a village
For their new year's day issue, the Times reported on our founder's journey into motherhood, starting Mothering Minds, and designing the kind of community she believes new parents need.
In the media
Spotlight on Maternal Mental Health
Maternal mental health is getting more awareness! How to spot issues early and what to do about them in Absolutely Mama's special issue from October 2025.
In the media
Parents need a lifeline
Our launch interview fresh out of Cambridge Judge Business School - all about how Mothering Minds came to be and the service we're offering to parents across the country.