The Council is pleased to announce that based on feedback from local residents, we have secured funding for free creative therapy sessions for Waltham Forest residents, including drop-in sessions for all ages and group therapy aimed at people who have been impacted by violence against young people locally. All sessions will last for 30 minutes and they will run for twelve weeks on Saturdays starting from Saturday 15 February, with the last one on Saturday 3 May. All sessions will take place at Lea Bridge Road library, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7HU. The following options are available for residents of all ages to access for free, with no need to book ahead: 🧠 9.30am – 12pm – Drop in, one-to-one sessions for people in need of short term mental health support including depression and anxiety 🗣️ 1pm – 2.15pm – Group sessions for people who have been affected by violence against or amongst young people. A safe space to share experiences and gain support. 🎤 3pm – 4pm – Lyrical therapy. Group sessions where individuals can express themselves through rap, spoken word and poetry. All sessions will be facilitated by a qualified therapist and are open for any resident to access. If you have any queries please contact [email protected].