Business Details
37 Years
experience
Free Professional Counselling Services in Stockport
Established in 1989 as Stockport Christian Counselling and rebranded in February 2024, our organisation remains rooted in Christian values while offering inclusive support to all adults across Stockport. Our team comprises trained counsellors, qualified listeners, and supervisors who deliver person-centred services focused on emotional and psychological well-being. We adhere strictly to the ethical codes of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC), ensuring professional standards and client confidentiality.With over three decades of experience, we provide free counselling and listening sessions to address life's challenges, regardless of clients' backgrounds. Our volunteers' expertise extends to crisis intervention, relationship dynamics, and mental health advocacy. As a registered charity (No. 1025437), we prioritise accessibility by removing financial barriers through donations-funded operations. We also offer community training programmes on counselling best practices, further demonstrating our commitment to raising local support networks' standards.
Services
Counselling Sessions
Listening Service
Community Training
Volunteer Support
Mental Health Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We provide free counselling services with no income barriers
- Our counsellors hold nationally recognised qualifications
- We maintain strict confidentiality under BACP & ACC ethical codes
- 35 years of continuous service to the Stockport community
- Volunteer team includes qualified supervisors and administrative professionals
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Association of Christian Counsellors
Services
Counselling Sessions
Our core service offers one-on-one counselling sessions addressing emotional and psychological challenges. Clients receive professional support through active listening and guided exploration of personal difficulties. Sessions focus on empowering individuals to develop coping strategies and gain self-understanding, with counsellors maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the therapeutic process.
Listening Service
This service provides non-judgmental, confidential listening support for individuals needing immediate emotional relief. Trained listeners help clients process immediate concerns while maintaining professional boundaries. The service acts as both a standalone resource and an entry point for longer-term counselling when appropriate, ensuring accessible mental health support for all community members.
Community Training
We deliver professional development training programmes on counselling best practices to local organisations. Training covers ethical frameworks, active listening techniques, and mental health first aid principles. Participants gain practical skills for supporting others while understanding appropriate referral pathways to professional counselling services when required by their roles.
Questions
What is person-centred counselling?
Our person-centred approach focuses on your unique experiences, providing non-judgmental support as you explore personal challenges at your own pace.
Are services available to everyone?
Yes, we welcome all adults over 18 regardless of religious beliefs, cultural background, or sexual orientation.
How much do counselling sessions cost?
All our services are provided free of charge through charitable donations and volunteer contributions.
What counselling qualifications do your staff hold?
Our counsellors possess nationally recognised qualifications and maintain professional memberships with BACP and ACC.
Do you offer couple's counselling?
Yes, we provide relationship counselling for couples facing communication challenges or difficult life transitions together.
