It All Started with a Bench and an Umbrella...
An act of kindness that changed everything...
During lockdown, our founder, Milly sat on The Moor in Knutsford with nothing but an open heart and a quiet offer to listen. No signs. No forms. Just a place where anyone could sit, talk, and be heard
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What started as one simple act of kindness soon became something more — a connection, a movement, a safe space.
That moment planted the seed for Stable Minds, a community-led service for people who were falling through the gaps. People who were waiting too long, being passed from one service to another, or simply needed someone to really listen.
We created Stable Minds CIC to support people of all ages with their mental health in a way that feels real, kind, and accessible. No complicated systems. No judgement. Just good people, doing their best to help.
Today, we support over a thousand people each year across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
We offer one-to-one counselling, walk-and-talk therapy, group support, and community workshops. Our free mental health drop-in runs every weekday morning in the heart of Knutsford, no appointment needed. Just come in, grab a brew, and let us know what you need.
Our team is made up of qualified psychotherapists, counsellors, and volunteers, many with lived experience of trauma, loss, or mental health challenges. We bring warmth, honesty, and care to every conversation.
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We’re proud to be part of this community, shaped by the people we support every day. That’s what makes it work, and that’s what makes it feel different.
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Stable Minds exists because nobody should have to struggle alone.
We’re here for the moments when life feels heavy and you just need someone on your side.
