Brad

"Since completing my counselling, I now have a better understanding of why some seemingly random emotions occur, which means I am more confident about them not getting in the way of me doing things. It means I understand myself more. Counselling has led to a positive cycle of things and has let me begin to work through my problems positively.

As for my counsellor, I felt safe to be upset even though I don't normally reveal much to people. I felt able to talk about distressing things without feeling like I would be judged."

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Family Counselling

More and more parents are finding there is nowhere to go to seek help for their loved ones or themselves. Nottingham counselling services wants to provide you with safe space with trained and qualified experts to ease these very difficult times. People need to be able to share and work through troubled times, you don't have to be alone and there is not judgement or blame. We are here to help!
Christmas - Bring A Smile resources

As we are coming up to Christmas and short days and long nights. Let's help those in Nottingham struggling with social isolation and mental health difficulties. You're support towards 1-to-1 counselling and therapy will help improve an individuals health and wellbeing by providing a safe and secure setting to talk. Help us to continue service our community and changing lives.

Annabel

"I have learnt to not take things so much to heart in terms of the things people say and do. I'm arguing less with my partner and my family. I found the staff at Nottingham Counselling Service easy to talk to, friendly, helpful, and understanding."
Julie

"My counsellor was someone I could relate to. They always made me feel understood, valued, and listened to. I found them to be wise and compassionate with a very natural and honest approach. I have now come off anti-depressants, I now drink less. I have less anxiety and self-hatred."
Brenda

"Counselling has taught me to look at positives, not negatives. I feel I have the tools to cope with problems. I have a better understanding of how my partner reacts to situations. I've also learnt to let go (occasionally) and let others take charge."
Abbi

"I've really progressed with the management of my illness and treatment, as well as developing personally. I've learnt how to manage stress when I can't eat or sleep. I'm much happier now I'm talking to someone else. "
Kaylynn

"Couples counselling means that my partner and I have improved our communication. We have a better mutual understanding."
Laney

“Firstly my counsellor gave me hope, and worked with me very closely on my self-belief giving me a positive attitude to help me move on with my life. I am now working part-time, the first time in about 20 years. I am also in a relationship and my relationship with my daughter is going from strength to strength.”
Natalie

“My counsellor was very nice and understanding. She picked up on so much about me and it made me feel very safe and comfortable. I feel like I have had a taste of what’s to come and look forward to talking to a counsellor and moving forward with my life”.
Katie

"With the help of my counsellor, I feel more confident. The service helped me become stronger and I have regained my ability to concentrate. My counsellor really listened, which I needed desperately as I felt there was no one else I could talk to about such confidential issues. It was a great support to me. I found the admin staff to be lovely. Having a happy face and a smile from reception on my arrival made me feel better even when I couldn't smile myself."
Tim

"I am more confident and I feel as if a weight has been lifted. I am more optimistic and counselling gave me some desperately needed time to think about myself. I am now able to map out and understand my problems rather than feeling overwhelmed by them. I am more motivated and far, far less stressed. My counsellor was understanding, patient, and kind. They asked poignant questions at the right time and helped me look at things differently."
David

"I am now able to deal with what life throws at me without panicking or thinking the worst of it. My relationships with family and work colleagues have improved dramatically. I've found I'm sleeping better and I am now more optimistic about my future. I was fully supported throughout my counselling. I wasn't made to feel patronised. My counsellor was very intuitive to what I needed. I was treated like an adult and I was supported in finding own solutions to my issues. I was empowered."