Essential Space CIC

20/01/2026

Essential Space’s founder has started running craft workshops and courses from our group spaces. They are all on the ground floor and will be smaller groups of up to 10 people per class.

Pottery for beginners is starting in February. Held at our Kingsley House venue which is just off Shurdington Rd, in between Cheltenham and Gloucester. Parking is available and all materials will be included! You can book directly with SJ on the website link below.

Pottery Beginners Hand Building Class, 10 weeks. 1-1 Pottery and small groups. Creative retreat days that include a creative activity, mindfulness and a sound bath. Counselling and Therapeutic Training Courses, all held in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud, Gloucestershire.

24/12/2025

Please don’t suffer alone in 2026! If you feel the need to talk, and you want to be heard and valued, Essential Space can help you.

Maybe you want to talk through an experience or some historic trauma, or find some clarity around a sensitive issue?

What ever it is, you will not be judged, or spoken over, or told what to do. Essential Space practitioners and counsellors will always offer compassionate understanding and support. They listen with an interest in your wellbeing and they will be beside you through the struggle. You do not have to face pain or suffering on your own.

We are a not for profit counselling and mentoring agency in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Stroud. Offering a sliding scale on how much you pay depending on your circumstances. Get in touch and we will start your support in the new year! No long waiting lists! www.essentialspace.co.uk

27/11/2025

Carly will be offering support to young people and children (Butterfly Dreams Play Therapy)
From Essential Space at Kingsley House soon! We are very excited to share our space with Carly and be able to refer our young clients her way if needed.

I am now taking new referrals for one to one play therapy sessions!

Sessions will start in January 2026 and will take place in my new play therapy room at Essential Space CIC, ideally located between Gloucester and Cheltenham!

If you would like more information, please contact me at carly@butterflydreamstherapy.co.uk.

22/11/2025

A lovely post shared from one our counsellors in training! It is always worth observing your progress and seeing what the overall impact is!
Thank you Sarah!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRW1GmIDA82/?igsh=YWE3czlvNHBhNGZh

22/11/2025

Here is the link to our referral page. If you need support don’t hesitate to get in touch 🙌

Request low cost, Discounted Counselling or Mentoring in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud. Quick, easy to access to mental health support for young people and adults.

22/11/2025

We will be at Dursley Pride today representing our Identity Space Support Service. Come along and say hi! It’s all indoors too!!

19/11/2025

We have discounted spaces! Do not suffer alone... get in touch and we will take care of the rest! https://www.essentialspace.co.uk/copy-of-counselling-mentoring-request

03/11/2025

Would you like to enjoy an evening making some clay Christmas trees? I have a double workshop coming up where you can come along, have fun, and create your own style trees!

I like it when they light up and give off that lovely winter glow… so mine will have some star cut outs for the light to shine through. Bring a friend, de stress.... chill, and make memories and decorations together.

I keep workshops to 12 people only, and all materials and refreshments are included.

Email SJ for a space sj@essentialspace.co.uk or text 07900621217.

The workshops are in two parts to give time for the clay to harden and dry out, so the second one is all about decoration and making them yours, and you will take them home! Up to 3 items can be made.

Held at Kingsley House, Church Lane Gl514tq

18/08/2025

Group share! Jo is in our team of qualified counsellors, and she uses our rooms at Kingsley House. Jo is running circles and welcomes you to get in touch if you’re interested in attending.

https://www.facebook.com/share/158eZHSrrdK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

11/08/2025

22/06/2025

Great review of how the mind and body are connected. Self healing takes place when we get to a stage of believing we could feel something different.. or maybe even feeling better than what are currently experiencing. Holding Hope is a key element of counselling. Connecting your mind and body together is totally unique to you, it’s your own process, your body and your way of expressing yourself.

Anxiety disorders can impact the whole body. Kai Manchester explains how a holistic approach, such as awareness and intentional tools, can help manage long-term effects👇 http://ow.ly/m1w7106c23p

20/05/2025