Becoming a mother can be one of the most joyful experiences in one’s life, but it can also be overwhelming for many new mums. A lot of women experience emotional and mental health challenges after giving birth. Postpartum anxiety and depression are common but often under-recognised conditions. The good news is that support is available, including affordable therapy for mothers, making early intervention accessible and extremely effective.

In our series where we talk with inspirational people changing the world one step at a time, today we speak with Hannah Kashman, the inspirational force behind the development of The Nest, the London Borough of Southwark’s first open-access mental health service for young people aged 0–25. Armed with a positivity that belies the emotional complexity she faces daily - the kind most of us can barely imagine (she politely asked to pause our conversation to take a safe-guarding call), read on to learn more about her incredible story, her theory around lasting change (something a lot of overpaid management consultants could learn a thing or two about) and the future that she hopes to build.

If starting therapy isn’t easy, starting group therapy can feel even more daunting. Rest assured, this feeling is exceptionally common and often disappears quickly, once sessions begin. In this post, we look at the most frequent fears that come up in people’s minds before joining group therapy. We also look into why these fears are completely normal, and what actually takes place in well-run, evidence-based therapeutic groups.

Although the format of group therapy can vary based on various factors such as the nature of a group’s participants, theme and the therapist, we sat down with Circe’s clinical advisor, Eva Papadpoulou, a UK based integrative counsellor with over 25 years of experience, to help explain how she structures her group therapy sessions at Circe.

Therapy, be it group or individual, is meant to feel safe, respectful, and supportive. Knowing how to raise a concern is an important part of protecting your mental wellbeing. You don’t need to be “certain that something is wrong” to speak up. Your comfort is important, and it’s always okay to ask questions or voice concerns.

If you’ve ever thought of signing up for a group therapy programme, there’s a good chance you might have wondered: “Is it safe? Is it confidential? What if I’m not feeling great?”

These are completely normal questions to be asking, and they’re exactly why clinical risk protocols exist. In this write-up, we look how responsible group therapy platforms manage risk so that every participant can be supported adequately, while preserving confidentiality, dignity, and emotional safety.

Titi Solarin, founder of Tailored Futures, shares her journey supporting people with criminal convictions and irregular migration pathways, balancing motherhood and building impact.

Discover why group therapy for women is clinically proven to reduce anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout. Learn how it works, why it’s effective, and how to get started with trusted UK programs like Circe.

This interview with Gideon Stott, Marketing Executive at Founder Catalyst, takes us on a journey of purpose, resilience, and innovation with Claudia Radu, co-founder of Circe. A champion of impact-driven ventures and a firm believer in the power of therapy and community, Claudia brings a refreshingly honest and engaging voice to the entrepreneurial space. I, FC, had the pleasure of speaking with Claudia following her win at a Web Summit side event in Lisbon (yes, she won the pitch competition!), and it was a conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and a few unexpected twists.

Around the UK, women face barriers that make accessing clinically informed, women-focused therapy more difficult, especially for those navigating NHS wait times or looking for UK-wide online women’s therapy. This is why we created Circe — a women-first mental health platform designed to recognise the patterns conventional services often miss.