Business Details
35 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Gloucestershire
Listening Post is a professional voluntary counselling service established in 1991, rooted in Christian values. We specialise in providing accessible emotional and psychological support to adults across Gloucestershire, operating under the ethical framework of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Our team of trained professionals and volunteers delivers face-to-face counselling sessions on a donation basis, ensuring financial barriers do not prevent access to critical mental health support. With centres in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, and Lydney, we combine decades of collective experience with a commitment to therapeutic excellence.Our services extend to short-term counselling for carers, couples therapy, and corporate wellbeing partnerships, reflecting our mission to walk alongside individuals during life's most challenging moments. Through continuous professional development seminars and accredited training courses, we also cultivate the next generation of counselling professionals while maintaining rigorous organisational and therapeutic standards.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Carer Support
Training Courses
Seminars
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We are organisational members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Counselling available on a donation basis regardless of financial circumstances
- Four accessible locations across Gloucestershire
- Trained professionals with extensive therapeutic experience
- Specialist services for carers and corporate wellbeing partnerships
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
What people say
Life-changing experience
Safe non-judgmental environment
Exceptional counsellors
Professional and caring
Restored hope and happiness
Services
Individual Counselling
Weekly fifty-minute face-to-face sessions with assigned counsellors addressing emotional distress. Sessions operate on a flexible donation model to ensure accessibility for all adults in Gloucestershire. Our ethical framework prioritises client safety and therapeutic effectiveness through BACP-accredited practices.
Couples Therapy
Specialist sessions for couples seeking emotional support together. Limited availability requires joint registration and commitment to weekly meetings. Therapists facilitate constructive dialogue while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality protocols.
Training Courses
Accredited programmes from introductory listening skills to Level 4 diplomas. Courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience under CPCAB standards. Designed for aspiring counsellors and professionals seeking development in supportive roles.
Carer Support
Partnership programme offering targeted counselling for Gloucestershire carers. Referrals processed through Gloucestershire Carers Hub ensure appropriate support duration. Focuses on emotional resilience and stress management specific to caregiving challenges.
Seminars
Annual series of workshops maintaining counsellors' professional competence. Topics selected to enhance therapeutic skills and address contemporary mental health issues. Open to both internal practitioners and external professionals.
People
Alastair Sammon
Chair
Medical professional with 40 years' experience in NHS and international healthcare. Oversees strategic governance as chair, applying clinical leadership expertise to support Listening Post's mission and values.
Robert Kingston
Treasurer
Finance expert with public sector auditing background. Manages financial stewardship while chairing Gloucester Street Pastors. Ensures fiscal responsibility aligns with charitable objectives and Christian principles.
Pauline Bayliss-Jones
Trustee
Former special education principal with lived experience of trauma recovery. Combines academic expertise and personal journey to advocate for accessible mental health support and counsellor training.
David Monument
Trustee
Marketing professional with non-profit sector leadership. Oversees organisational growth strategies while maintaining community engagement through local church youth programmes and leadership initiatives.
Linda Bullock
Chief Executive Officer
Executive leader managing day-to-day operations. Coordinates clinical services and strategic implementation across multiple centres. Maintains organisational alignment with charitable mission and service delivery standards.
Questions
How do I book a counselling session?
Complete our online registration form or contact any centre directly. An initial assessment will determine counsellor matching and donation capacity.
What are the counselling costs?
Sessions operate on a flexible donation model starting from £20, with no one turned away due to financial constraints.
Are couples counselling available?
Limited couples counselling spaces exist - both partners must register together through our dedicated application process.
Do you offer emergency support?
We provide scheduled counselling services but recommend contacting NHS 111 or local crisis teams for urgent mental health emergencies.
How long are counselling sessions?
Standard sessions last fifty minutes, held weekly at agreed times with your assigned counsellor.
Are your counsellors qualified?
All counsellors meet BACP standards, including student practitioners completing supervised training and fully qualified professionals maintaining accreditation.
