Holding Space

02/11/2026

The location may have changed but our support hasn't.

I'm now set up at home and offering online and telephone support. This is how Holding Space started 8 years ago.

So please do reach out if you need support.

25/10/2026

I know Sam who is doing incredible work in the area of parent support and anxiety.

Looks like a really good webinar! 💻💫

How can we help anxious parents raise confident children?

Internationally renowned expert Professor Sam Cartwright-Hatton will introduce a brief, evidence-based parenting intervention developed specifically for parents experiencing significant anxiety. Attendees will learn practical strategies for helping anxious parents to raise confident children. Findings from randomised controlled trials of both face-to-face and digital versions of the programme will be presented, including evidence that relatively brief, scalable interventions can improve parenting and reduce children’s anxiety symptoms.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your clinical skills, stay up to date with the latest research, or enhance your approach to interventions, this session offers a unique opportunity for professional development.

Book now: https://bit.ly/4yjsNTI

21/10/2026

We're at Bede's Senior School today for their Wellbeing Fayre. ✨

We're encouraging students to write 5 nice things about each other. 📝

💜 Spreading love and kindness
💜 Funny
💜 Caring
💜 Smiley
💜 Supportive
💜 Handsome

12/10/2026

We've been asked to share this opportunity for parents and carers to have their experiences and voices heard. 🗣️

You will help to shape further research in this area. You do not need any research background or knowledge. They want to hear lived experience.

Scan the QR code or contact them directly for further information. 💫

Please use this link to register: https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.cloud.microsoft%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DIj1-N6FOLUKwrY_MiUBrnsnTvX4xFsZNlEPYjKnUplNUN1ZKWUhCWkpXTERMUTNDNzlOR1lZSlpZRi4u&data=05%7C02%7Chansa%40holdingspace.org.uk%7C1bbd56298901456c3f4e08df2901a93e%7Cadbaf5f5f97f43b7bba45741c4c3c17c%7C0%7C0%7C639274759317359821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SUThYuhtzgHugrBuV7bvOufskX5brFCpdWw3eTF%2FqQ8%3D&reserved=0

10/10/2026

The theme this year for is: “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change" 🗯️

All my work is embedded in .

Parenting is one of the most amazing experiences in life. But when your child is struggling with their mental health it can also be one of the loneliest journeys you take. I know because I have walked this journey. I had no support; no village around me when I needed it. I was fighting a system that should have supported my daughter and family.

My trauma became my passon and why. Lived experience is at the heart of what we do. We have walked this journey and we understand. We don't aim to fix it. We don't have all the answers. But we will walk with you. 💜

I've heard stories from parents who are surviving not thriving. We offer you a safe space to talk. A safe space to be heard. Every parent who walks through our door says "you are the first person who has listened". That's the power of parent peer support. Knowing you are not alone.

If you need support please reach out. We offer online and telephone support. 💻📞

I share my lived experience and journey through podcasts, speaking engagements, workshops, training and events. Lived experience comes from the heart and creates real change.

If you’re looking for someone to bring lived experience, honesty and a human perspective to your podcast, event or workplace, I’d love to hear from you. Please do get in touch! 😄

04/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we will be closing our high street office. Along with many other charities we are struggling to raise much needed funds and we need to make some cost savings. This wasn't an easy decision to make.

When I started Holding Space it was my vision to have a high street presence. A place where we could normalise conversations around mental health. An open door. A place where parents could pop in without waiting or appointments. We've been incredibly lucky to be here for 3 years.

Nothing will change. We will still offer the same level of support but it will be online and telephone.

We aren't moving just yet! You can still pop into our offices.

We have a sofa and stools free to anyone who would like them. It may suit a community group.

If you would like to support our work you can donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-18126

21/09/2026

They did it and came in the top 40! 🎉

The team from Global WealthMap undertook the Tough Mudder challenge on Friday. Luckily the weather stayed dry so no mud, but they will definitely tell you it was tough!

A huge well done to everyone. Lots of team work and lots of laughs. 👏

They would love your support and boost after a challenging event. Please help them reach their target and donate:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/tough-mudder

18/09/2026

The team from Global WealthMap have arrived and are warming up to start their Tough Mudder challenge. 🏃🏽

Its all smiles now, but wait for the after muddy photos! 📸😅

Please support them and donate:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/tough-mudder

14/09/2026

The Tough Mudder Challenge is on Friday and the the team at Global WealthMap are training and getting ready for this!

If you don't know what we do, Holdig Space provides parent peer support to families whose children and young people are struggling with their emotonal and/or mental health. We know that children and young people struggle to access support and intervention. However there is even less support for parents.

As a parent watching your child struggle is one of the hardest things in the world. On top of that you find yourself fighting a system that should be supporting them. And you feels so alone. I know I've been there.

We are finding it increasingly difficult to access funding and keep our services open. Please help us and encourage the team by making a donation
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/tough-mudder

09/09/2026

We heard the sad news yesterday that PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de has closed. This is devasting for everyone, especially those children and young people who are struggling and feeling suicidal.

There is so much pressure on charities at the moment with funding harder to come by and statutory contracts being cut.

We need urgent investment into children's mental health. We need to fund and support organisations that are doing incredible work. And we need long term funding.

So many charities are working on the breadline, year on year. The statutory sector cannot cope alone with the rise in children and young people's mental health.

Our hearts go out to those who have lost their jobs, who have been doing incredible work through Papyrus and have supported and saved so many lives. 💜

If you or someone you know needs support please reach out:
Hub of Hope- www.hubofhope.co.uk
Samaritans — 116 123, free,
Shout UK— text SHOUT to 85258,
YoungMinds Text line — text YM to 85258,
The Mix text THEMIX to 85258
NHS 24 — call 111 and choose option 2
Call 999 o if someone's life is at immediate risk