Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Counselling Partner in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Counselling Service has been a cornerstone of mental health support in Gloucestershire for over four decades. Established in 1984, we are a registered charity dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality counselling services to individuals, couples, and organisations. Our BACP-accredited Adult Counselling Service ensures clients receive care aligned with the highest ethical and professional standards. With a team of experienced counsellors, we create safe, confidential spaces for clients to explore personal challenges, fostering resilience and self-awareness.Our services extend to schools, workplaces, and remote settings, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity. We also offer nationally recognised training programmes, including our BPC-accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling, to cultivate the next generation of mental health professionals. Through fundraising and community partnerships, we subsidise costs to ensure counselling remains accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.
Services
Adult Counselling
Couples Therapy
Child Counselling
Psychodynamic Training
CPD Workshops
School Counselling
Remote Sessions
Bereavement Support
Trauma Therapy
Employee Counselling
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40 years of experience delivering accessible mental health support in Gloucestershire
- BACP-accredited Adult Counselling Service ensuring ethical standards
- Flexible session formats including remote options
- Experienced counsellors with supervised clinical practice
- Nationally recognised BPC-accredited training programmes
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
What people say
Life-changing support
Safe and trusted space
Non-judgmental approach
Improved self-worth
Effective coping strategies
Services
Adult Counselling
Our Adult Counselling Service provides confidential, one-to-one sessions with BACP-registered professionals. Clients explore personal challenges in a safe environment, developing coping strategies for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions occur weekly at fixed times, with flexible evening appointments available.
Couples Counselling
Remote couples counselling helps partners improve communication and resolve conflicts. Sessions focus on understanding relationship dynamics and building mutual understanding. Delivered via secure video calls by experienced psychodynamic practitioners.
Psychodynamic Training
The BPC-accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling offers three-year clinical training. Combining theory and practice, it prepares graduates for professional practice. Requires weekly personal therapy and 45 CPD hours during training.
Child Counselling
Specialised counselling supports children and young people facing family changes, bullying, or emotional difficulties. Sessions in Stroud, Cheltenham, and Gloucester use age-appropriate techniques to build resilience and self-expression.
CPD Workshops
Continuing Professional Development workshops enhance practitioners' skills in areas like dementia care and trauma therapy. Delivered by industry experts, these interactive sessions meet annual accreditation requirements for counsellors.
Questions
What is your counsellors' qualification level?
All counsellors work within BACP ethical framework. Most are qualified, some in training with equivalent supervision standards.
How long does counselling typically last?
Sessions are weekly, 50 minutes each. Duration varies - open-ended or focused 12-week options available based on client needs.
Where are your counselling venues located?
We operate in Stroud (main centre), Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, and Cirencester with remote options available.
What if I need to cancel a session?
Missed sessions require payment unless cancelled by the counsellor. Discuss any scheduling issues directly with your therapist.
Do you offer financial assistance?
We use a progressive fee scale and offer funded counselling through partner organisations. Contact us to discuss affordability options.
How quickly can I start counselling?
Assessment appointments typically occur within 2-4 weeks. Ongoing sessions depend on availability and service demand.
