Current members

We provide information, support and advice for people affected by bipolar disorder / manic depression and those who care for them.

We also promote self-help throughout Scotland, and inform and educate about the condition.

Bipolar UK is the national charity supporting people affected by bipolar. We support 80,000 people through our information and advice publications and services, including 130 local volunteer-led support groups and an online eCommunity. As women with bipolar are at considerably higher risk of experiencing a mood disorder in the perinatal period - especially in the first few weeks after birth - it is important to seek advice before becoming pregnant. Leaflets, a podcast and more information can be found on our website and we also run workshops on bipolar and pregnancy.

Birth Companions is a women’s charity dedicated to tackling inequalities and disadvantage during pregnancy, birth and early motherhood. They were founded in 1996 to support pregnant women and new mothers in Holloway Prison. Since then they’ve become experts in meeting the needs of women living in the most challenging situations in prison and in the community.

The women Birth Comanions support face many difficulties which can often make the birth of their baby a time of anxiety, stress and hardship. These can include being in contact with the criminal justice system, involvement with children's social care, immigration issues, homelessness, poverty, mental ill-health and a history of domestic violence or sexual abuse. Time and again their work has shown that with the right support cycles of disadvantage can be broken, and the futures of mothers and their babies improved. 

Birth Companions are led by and for women. They provide practical and emotional support through services in prisons and the community. Many of those supported go on to join their Lived Experience Team; a group of over 50 women who are committed to drawing on their experiences through research and policy work. Together, they are achieving real change in the way women and their babies are cared for across the UK and beyond.

Practical and emotional support to pregnant women and new mothers experiencing severe and multiple disadvantage. Raising awareness and improving policy and practice of the needs of this group of women.

The National charity for all babies born premature or sick.

Our desired position: We act in the interest of the public as a professional, relevant, credible and communicative organisation for the counselling professions, bound by a common purpose, underpinned by clear philosophy and transparent values.

Our purpose: We will advocate the role and relevance of the practice of the counselling professions in improving psychological wellbeing and mental health, and promoting social justice, in our contemporary and diverse communities.

Centred Soul is a not-for-profit organisation, based in Newry, founded by Rosemary Deans. Rosemary's background is in Social Work, working with children and families, adults with mental health issues and learning needs.

Centred Soul is all about working with families, with a particular focus on keeping ourselves 'centred' and well during pregnancy, following the birth of our babies and when tackling the everyday ups & downs of family life. We do this by organising fun and down to earth events, therapeutic activities & experiences.

City Pregnancy Counselling and Psychotherapy (CPCP) is an independent charity (registration no. 1140992) providing counselling and psychotherapy to those who are suffering from difficulties connected with pregnancy, pregnancy loss and early years parenting. CPCP is located near the Barbican, adjacent to the City of London and offers its services to those living or working in London and the surrounding counties, either through self-referral or through referrals from GPs, Early Pregnancy Units, other local authority or NHS organisations and other charities. CPCP is fully accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

CrossReach Bluebell PND Service Scotland provides specialist counselling, art therapy, family therapy & Baby Massage on an individual, group & couple basis. The provision is underpinned by a specialist crèche. A training programme for Health Professionals is available “Working with Perinatal Mood Disorders – A Counselling Skills Approach”. Awareness training is also provided for those interested in Perinatal Mental Illness. Both training programmes are delivered by COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) accredited trainers who are specialist PND therapists.

Inspire Cornwall CIC (Trading as DadPad)

DadPad is the essential guide and app for new dads, developed with the NHS. As a new dad you will feel excited, but you may also feel left out, unsure or overwhelmed. The DadPad can help by giving new fathers the knowledge and practical skills that they need. The resources support them and their partner to give their baby the best possible start in life.

Dandelion Military Families is a grassroots organisation committed to improving military parental mental health and early parenthood experiences. We believe the key to ensuring military families enjoy a fulfilling life, despite the inevitable challenges parenthood and military life throw our way, is by bringing families together around shared attitudes, values, interests, experiences and goals. Thus improving the social and emotional connection often lacking in military life and strengthening protective factors in mental heath. We are here for all UK military families, irrespective of rank, service, location and circumstance.