A Sandbach-based organisation which helps people with autism, counselling and runs a Ukrainian support group is celebrating after winning a £10,000 grant.

Brightstone Clinic in Hope Street, which opened in 2020, has won the funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

Th clinic runs a support group for Ukrainian women liviing in the UK. (Image: Brightstone Clinic)

The clinic offers a range of range of services including counselling, psychotherapy and complementary therapies. 

Jessica Woolliscroft, founder and director said: "When the war in Ukraine started, we were approached by Cheshire East Refugee Support Team to see if we could offer a meeting space for a Ukrainian support group for women traumatised by the war.

"The Ukrainian Circle of Resource now meets at the clinic every Friday evening, facilitated by an experienced and qualified Ukrainian trauma therapist."

Jessica Woolliscroft is a member of the International Society for Trauma and Dissociation and the UK Trauma Register. (Photo: Brightstone Clinic)

The clinic, which applied for the funding in the summer, also runs a group called 'Food for the Soul' held on the last Sunday of the month to help those suffering from anxiety or loneliness.

"After lockdown, we noticed a spike in people coming to us suffering from anxiety and loneliness."

This group runs from 9.30 am 12 noon once a month and covers topics such as becoming your own best friend and discovering the link between mind and body.

These workshops are free to the local community. (Image: Brightstone Clinic)

"This is series of workshops offered free to the local community in a warm and friendly place," said Jessica who is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and a member of the International Society for Trauma and Dissociation and the UK Trauma Register.

The clinic runs a 10-week mentoring programme to help people diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD.

Further details about the clinic's work can be found from their website here .

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