The Sea Change Trust’s Early Years Projects provide much needed therapeutic support for new parents or carers and their babies and toddlers. Our community-based Early Intervention services offer a safe, non-judgmental space where families can connect, share experiences, and access expert help.

Drop-Ins

A safe space

Our charity’s specialist therapeutic support services help parents to make sense of early parenthood experiences by offering an environment where mental health, emotional well-being, and family dynamics can be thought about and understood. We provide compassionate, expert support that empowers parents and young children, creating strong foundations for lifelong emotional resilience and connection.

  • Delivered by specialist psychotherapists, ensuring high-quality support
  • Funded sessions, removing financial barriers for families under pressure
  • Combination of group drop-ins and one-to-one ‘Listening Space’ sessions
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Our drop-in locations

The Sea Change Trust runs community drop-in spaces for parents and carers with babies and toddlers. Thanks to our funders, all sessions are free of charge and delivered by specialist child and family psychotherapists in a supportive group setting.

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

For: Parents/carers with babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers

Mondays (Term Time) 10am - 3pm
Bell Tent, Quarry Park
Pontesbury

Pontesbury

For: Parents/carers with babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers Special Feature: Includes a craft activity for children to get creative

Wednesdays (Term Time) 10am - 12pm
Pavillion Community Hub
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Consult an expert and connect with others

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or have concerns about your baby or child, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our experienced therapists run welcoming drop-ins and are here to support you. Contact us today to find out how to join a session or learn more.

Contact our team to learn more

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all our drop-in and group sessions are provided free of charge. We are grateful for the generous support of donors, fundraisers, and grant-makers that allow us to offer these vital services without any financial barriers.
No prior booking is necessary for our drop-in sessions. Families are welcome to come along during the scheduled times.
During group sessions, you can expect a relaxed environment where parents can share their experiences and feelings. Each session typically includes structured activities such as crafts or playtime for children, allowing them to engage creatively while parents connect and speak to our experts.

Listening Space for Parents & Carers

A Space to be Heard

Parenting brings both joy and significant challenges. At times, it can feel overwhelming to balance the emotional, practical and developmental needs of children and young people while also managing the demands of daily life.

Our Listening Space offers a confidential, compassionate setting where parents and caregivers can talk openly about their experiences and concerns. The service is designed to provide a non-judgemental environment in which individuals are supported to reflect, gain perspective, and explore ways of coping with the challenges of parenting.

We offer six sessions that will be facilitated by a trained psychotherapists who understand the pressures that family life can bring. They do not offer advice or solutions, but rather create space for you to be heard and to find clarity in your own way.

Whether you are facing a specific difficulty or simply wish to share your thoughts with someone who will listen, the Listening Space provides time for understanding, calm, and connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a pre-school child, and would like the chance to talk with someone individually, you can either go to one of the drop-in sessions and speak with one of the therapists, or contact us directly and ask for Becky.
You would be offered an initial consultation, followed by five sessions, then if needed, a further six, making twelve in total.
Your meetings would be either at our Shrewsbury centre, or online if this is easier for you.
No, sessions are free thanks to our funders, but any contributions are very welcome in helping us keep this service going.