Providing women with the skills, support and safe place to thrive

Welcome! Our centre offers free, women-only support for any woman aged 18 or over living in Stockport. Whatever you’ve got going on, we can help you build confidence, understand your relationships, learn new skills and make positive changes. 

Got a lot going on? You don’t have to choose one problem. We can help you look at what’s happening in your life as a whole and work towards your goals with counselling, case work, activities and social groups – whatever is right for you. 

All our services are free and confidential. Have a look at some of the things we can help you with below. 

Message card reads 'today is just the beginning'

Relationships & Families

Are you worried about a relationship, experiencing domestic abuse, struggling with parenting or not sure if what’s happening is okay? We can help.

Mental Health

Struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma or your emotional wellbeing? We can help you find the right support.

Wellbeing

Need support to find the right services for women’s health or to manage your wellbeing? We can help

“Stockport Women’s centre have changed my life for the better. The level of support I received was second to none. I couldn’t have got through the last two years without them.” 

Service User

“The service was shame free and understanding of needs… I felt comfortable and safe from the start. My sessions with [therapist] have allowed me to gain confidence in speaking about things from my past. The sessions have allowed me to have an improved outlook on my life and my sense of self.” 

Service User (art therapy)

“I’ve walked into this programme with little confidence and I’m walking out very empowered. I feel more confident. I have more self worth.” 

Service User (Freedom Programme)

Rhianna’s Story

Discover Rhianna’s journey to support and the difference it has made to her life.

This short film was created with women who use our centre, sharing their experiences in their own way.

Latest News & Updates:

Centre closed for staff wellbeing day

Oct 2026 – Our centre will be closed for the day on Friday 16 October for a staff wellbeing day. All appointments due to take place on this day will be rearranged to the next closest date possible. If you are due to attend the centre for a counselling or casework appointment on Friday 16 and haven’t heard from us, please contact reception.

Our calls to government as part of the National Women’s Justice Coalition – new report

Oct 2026 – The latest briefing from the National Women’s Justice Coalition sets out six recommendations for Government, including recognising women’s centres as essential early intervention infrastructure and using devolution to strengthen early intervention for women and girls.

Flowers and plants in the planters at SWC garden

SWC garden transformed thanks to Marple Men In Sheds & High Lane W.I.

Oct 2026 – We are so grateful to Marple Men In Sheds and High Lane Women’s Institute who have refurbished the planters in the garden at the back of our centre. The planters have been repaired, re-painted and are now re-filled with stunning plants and flowers, making the area look beautiful once again. The garden is an important place for women to relax, chat and make new friends.

If you’d like to find out how you or your organisation could support our centre and improve the lives of women in Stockport, find out more below.

Need help out of hours?

To speak to someone outside office hours, the Samaritans are there for you on 116 123. If you don’t feel able to keep yourself safe, please call 999 for free or go to your local A&E.

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