Valley Counselling

20/05/2026

Lorraine our Team Leader for the Information & Advice Team at Age UK Northamptonshire says "When people volunteer, they often do it for selfless reasons. They do it out of love and compassion to help others. You, are one of the wonderful people who volunteer to make a difference in Northamptonshire. Thank you for your time, thank you for your effort, but mostly thank you for helping those, in some cases, who are very vulnerable.

Volunteering is an extraordinary gift that not everyone can give and the world would be a much lonelier place if it wasn’t filled with the likes of caring people like yourself – Thank you!!”

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06/05/2026

"A call that really stayed with me was from a new mum who had just discovered her partner was gambling, but he wasn’t accepting there was a problem."

GamCare helpline advisors are available 24/7 to support people with gambling harm and their loved ones. Read our blog to see what a day in the life of a GamCare helpline advisor is like.

Read now: www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/why-24-7-gambling-support-is-a-lifeline/

02/05/2026

Such a valuable service.

"I had expected the helpline to be supportive, but I was taken back by the level of understanding".

Stress and anxiety are feelings people regularly share when they reach out to GamCare. 77% reported feeling stress and anxiety when speaking to the helpline due to their own or someone else's gambling.

When you're ready, speak to one of our trained advisors by calling GamCare's National Gambling helpline on 0808 8020 133. We also have a range of online support options available, from WhatsApp and live chat, to our chatrooms and forum. Visit www.gamcare.org.uk to get started.

18/02/2026

Delicious ☕️

16/12/2025

Mood boost:
Early winter in Hertfordshire. Walking through mud, horse tracks and flint. Pausing to look up and seeing this.

13/12/2025

There are hundreds of reasons people choose now to be the moment they contact GamCare’s free, National Gambling Helpline.

From money and debt stresses to a partner or relative’s gambling; people contact GamCare for confidential, expert advice on a whole range of topics.

If you need support, we're always just a phone call or text away. Contact us now on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for live chat options.

13/12/2025

09/11/2025

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10/09/2025

Try to talk through your distress first with a friend or professional … there may be a better way forward. You deserve the chance.

15/10/2024

⚖️ It's important to keep balance when gambling. Don’t let it overflow into your mental health. Need help maintaining balance?
📞 Call our confidential Helpline on 0808 8020 133
💻 Chat with us online at http://gamcare.org.uk