Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapists in London
Maya Centre has been providing culturally sensitive mental health support for women since 1984. Our team of experienced female counsellors and therapists offers free, trauma-informed services including one-to-one counselling, group therapy, art therapy, and holistic mind-body treatments. We specialise in supporting women from migrant, refugee, and Global Majority backgrounds, delivering services in 13 languages. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), we combine 40+ years of operational experience with evidence-based practices to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and domestic abuse.Our intercultural approach prioritises trust, resilience, and empowerment, with 85% of service users reporting improved mental health outcomes. We maintain transparent operations through annual impact reports and collaborate with local authorities to enhance accessibility for low-income women across North London boroughs.
Services
Counselling
Psychoeducation Workshops
Group Therapy
Art Therapy
Holistic Mind-body Therapies
Irish Women's Service
Black Women's Project
Reflexology
Reiki
Holistic Massage
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialist experience in women's mental health
- Culturally sensitive services available in 13 languages
- BACP-accredited trauma-informed therapeutic approaches
- Specialist programmes for Irish and Black women's mental health
- Holistic therapies integrating mind-body wellness practices
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
What people say
Safe space
Regain voice
Improved confidence
Cultural understanding
Trauma recovery
Services
Counselling
Our qualified female counsellors provide one-to-one therapy for women experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma. Sessions use psychodynamic and intercultural approaches tailored to individual needs. Clients receive up to 22 sessions with pre-therapy assessment and language-specific support available.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions led by specialist therapists address specific issues like domestic abuse or cultural identity. Groups run for 10-16 weeks with 50-minute weekly meetings, combining creative expression and peer support in safe, women-only spaces.
Art Therapy
12-week art therapy programmes help refugee and asylum-seeking women process trauma through non-verbal expression. Sessions use painting, sculpture, and mixed media in individual and group settings to rebuild self-esteem and emotional resilience.
Holistic Therapies
Reflexology, Reiki, and holistic massage complement traditional therapy. These six-session courses help clients reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and achieve emotional balance through non-invasive, trauma-sensitive techniques.
Psychoeducation Workshops
Six-week workshops educate women about mental health topics like self-trust and grief management. Facilitated by experts, these sessions combine theory with practical exercises to improve coping strategies and build community connections.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide free counselling, group therapy, art therapy, and holistic mind-body treatments for women experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and domestic abuse.
Who qualifies for your services?
Our services prioritise women on low incomes in Islington and North London, including migrant, refugee, and minoritised communities, with specialist programmes for Irish and Black women.
How can I access therapy?
Complete our online referral form or contact us directly. We'll arrange an initial assessment to match you with appropriate services in your preferred language.
Are your therapists qualified?
All therapists are BACP/UKCP-registered professionals with specialist training in trauma-informed care and intercultural mental health support for women.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes, we provide remote counselling via phone or video call when face-to-face attendance isn't possible, maintaining the same high standard of care.
