This service is for parents who:
Want professional support that respects culture, identity, and context
Are struggling emotionally during or after pregnancy
Are living with the impact of birth trauma, infertility, or loss
Feel unheard or misunderstood in mainstream mental health services
What makes our counselling different
Delivered by Qualified, Black Therapists
Work with accredited professionals who share cultural context and lived understanding, so you don’t have to explain your identity before you can begin healing.
Rooted in Cultural Understanding
We recognise how race, culture, family, and community shape mental health, and we hold space for those realities with respect and care.
Trauma-Informed & Perinatal-Aware
Support that understands birth trauma, pregnancy loss, identity shifts, and the emotional weight of early parenthood, at your pace, in your way.
Connected to Community Support
You’re not just receiving therapy in isolation. We can gently connect you to trusted peer groups and local support if and when it feels right.
Confidentiality
In counselling, you’ll have a confidential space to talk openly about what you’re experiencing.
Your therapist will listen without judgement, help you make sense of what you’re feeling, and support you to move forward at your own pace.
Who this support is for
We focus our support on parents experiencing emotional or mental health challenges during pregnancy or early parenthood.
Prioritising Those Who Need It Most
We are actively working to expand this service as funding and partnerships grow
Currently available to families living in Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Southend and Chelmsford.
Mid South Essex Parents
You can refer yourself, join through a B3 group, or be referred by a professional supporting you.
Simple Referral Routes
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"I wish I had found B3 sooner. Those early weeks were so much harder than they needed to be. The reassurance and real life support would have saved me so much stress."
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Everything you share in your sessions stays private. The only exception is if there’s a serious risk to you, your baby, or someone else, and we will always discuss any necessary action with you first wherever possible.
Our counselling is available to parents living in Mid South Essex (Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Southend, and Chelmsford) who are pregnant or have a child up to two years old and need emotional or mental health support. We centre Black, African, Caribbean and mixed-heritage families in this service, but we welcome any parent seeking culturally grounded support.
You can self-refer through our website, join via one of our peer support groups, or be referred by a professional who supports you. Once we receive your referral, a member of our team will contact you within a week to discuss your needs and next steps.
You’ll work with a qualified Black therapist who understands the challenges our community faces and delivers care that is trauma-informed, perinatal-aware, and culturally grounded.
Counselling is a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk about your feelings and experiences. Your therapist will listen, help you explore your emotions, and guide you toward strategies and resources that work for you (you won’t be told what to do).
