We take pride in the quality and effectiveness of our services and hold a track record of 40 years’ experience of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
We deliver emotional wellbeing support to help increase emotional intelligence, normalise and validate emotions and build the resilience needed to manage these emotions.
Our counsellors use age-appropriate methods such as Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Play Therapy, and creative techniques to help young people express emotions and understand their experiences. Therapy is open-ended and tailored to each individual, this flexible approach lets them progress at their own pace while building resilience, coping skills, and confidence.
We offer:
We provide one to one counselling for children and young people under 18. Sometimes young people find it difficult to open up to friends or family about what they’re experiencing. Speaking with a trained counsellor who is independent of their everyday life can offer a safe and confidential space to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Private counselling sessions are available from £60 per session for those who live in, or have a GP based in, the Stockport area or £85 if not
An early help and wellbeing service, free to access for all 11-17 year olds in Stockport. Our SHINE workshops support young people to build skills to support their emotional wellbeing, boost confidence, and strengthen resilience.
Each session provides a space to connect with peers, learn new coping skills, and explore ways to manage emotional challenges. The service also offers information, advice, and guidance on emotional wellbeing, with signposting to further support where needed.
Free to access for all 13-18 year olds.
Compass is a confidential e-therapy service designed for young people who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or low mood. The service combines in-person support from a trained Wellbeing Practitioner with access to a self-guided app and website, offering tools and techniques to help manage difficult emotions and develop coping skills when life feels overwhelming.
Urgent Help
Beacon Counselling is not an emergency or crisis service and does not have an out of hours service. If you need urgent support, there are people you can talk to listed to the right.
Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Samaritans
(24/7)
116 123
Childline
(up to aged 19, 24/7)
0800 1111
SHOUT
(All ages)
Text SHOUT to 85258
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re not sure where to start, you’re in the right place. Here are some simple answers to the questions people ask most.
Frequently Asked Questions