Mothers Helpers services are available nationwide. Our aim is to provide support to mothers experiencing distress. Our counselling and group therapy services are low-cost and we fundraise to provide free options to those that cannot afford them. Our team of clinicians are qualified and receive special training and clinical supervision in Maternal Mental Health.
Our Services
- Preparing for Parenthood course – A six week course for expecting parents to help them prepare for the psychological transition of becoming a parent. An opportunity to join a small group of expecting parents, form friendships, and talk through what is about to be one of the biggest changes you will ever experience in life. This program helps to reduce the overwhelm and conflict that comes up as a result of that change.
- Perinatal Depression Recovery Course – Our “Out of the Fog” 9-week therapeutic support group is facilitated by a qualiafied clinician. 10 years of data has shown that 65-90% of mothers are well by course end with Edinburgh scores reduced by 48% so it is very effective and mothers find it to be very supportive.
- Birth trauma or individual counselling
- Return to Work program – ideal for mothers currently on maternity leave or have returned to work within the last 12 months
To refer a mother to our service CLICK HERE
For enquiries leave a voice message at this number: 0800-002-717
Our Philosophy
Mothers Helpers supports evidenced-based prevention, treatment and recovery options for mothers. We recognize that research in New Zealand of mothers with postnatal depression is limited and that there are some types of treatment that are difficult to measure. Mothers Helpers supports continued research and seeks opportunities to measure recovery options including their own service to ensure mothers have the opportunity to recover quickly and more fully and preventing various consequences of perinatal depression in terms of its longevity and severity.
Mothers Helpers does not have a bias toward any one treatment option but presents factual information to mothers so that they can make the best choice for them and their family.
Mothers Helpers vision is to prevent the occurrence, the longevity and the severity of postnatal depression and the significant effects these have on a mother and her family.
Mothers Helpers believes in a holistic approach to health incorporating the physical, psychological, social, mental, cultural and spiritual aspects of a person. Our values are aroha, family/whanau, knowledge, community and resources. We believe that when someone is supported in their experience of these, they flourish.
Mothers Helpers embraces and is committed to supporting any spiritual or religious faith/belief or culture. We are particularly committed to Maori, Pasifika, Asian, new migrant, differently abled, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary communities. We know that these communities are at greater risk of mental health issues, and we endeavour to be inclusive and support their values or what is most important to them. Our commitment is reflected in our seeking representation on our Board of Trustees and clinical staff, professional development of clinicians and our adoption of relevant models and tools.
We are registered with the Charities Commission and our number is: CC48369
