Listening Ear

23/10/2025

Radha from Listening Ear is at the Local Offer Live Event today at Volair, Kirkby.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers to explore the wide range of SEND support available across Knowsley - all in one place. Local services are on hand until 6pm today to offer advice, share information, and connect with the community.

Learn more about the event: https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/send-local-offer-live-event/

21/10/2025

Listening Ear’s support doesn’t stop at counselling.

Once your group or one-to-one sessions have finished, adult clients can benefit from our Friendship After Bereavement (FAB) and children and young people can join our Emotional Youth Club (EYC).

We also offer aftercare groups for Amparo, VIDA and DiAmond.

Our aftercare groups offer a safe and confidential place for ongoing support after you have completed counselling. Led by an experienced group facilitator, our groups provide a safe space to share experiences, feelings, and mutual support through your journey following counselling.

Find out more: https://listening-ear.co.uk/counselling-aftercare/

17/10/2025

We've added new dates and times to our Amparo briefing schedule to make it easier for professionals to attend.

These free sessions offer insight into how Amparo supports individuals bereaved by su***de—and how you can connect your clients to specialist help.

Reserve your place today: https://amparo.org.uk/free-briefing-session/

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15/10/2025

VIDA offers your employees a confidential and supportive space to explore personal or work-related challenges.

Rather than giving advice, Vida counsellors help individuals reflect, build insight, and develop their own strategies for managing difficulties.

Our VIDA counselling team are fully accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), meaning that our services can be accessed through your Employee Assistance Programme.

To find out more, Visit: https://listening-ear.co.uk/vida/

Interested? Send us a message to get started.

14/10/2025

Mindset offers high-quality training courses to a wide range of professionals, including bespoke training requests following Ofsted/CQC reports.

Courses include full and half day sessions on a range of topics, including:
• Supporting children and young people experiencing bereavement, separation and loss
• Su***de and self-harm awareness (children and adults)
• Understanding attachment and trauma for looked after children
• Supporting CYP experiencing domestic abuse

Mindset is part of the Listening Ear brand. All surplus generated through Mindset directly supports Listening Ear’s charitable work - helping us reach more people in need.

Explore our training offer or get in touch to discuss bespoke packages: https://listening-ear.co.uk/mindset/

10/10/2025

We’re proud to support World Mental Health Day 2025.

This year’s theme is: ‘Access to Services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies’.

At Listening Ear Merseyside, we support thousands of children, young people and adults facing wide-ranging emotional distress and trauma, this includes providing community response plans following an incident.

We provide support within 24 hours for those bereaved by a su***de, alongside support for those experiencing, bereavement, loss, and difficult life experiences including domestic abuse.

Our work is only possible thanks to the generosity of those who believe in the power of compassionate support through access to mental health services. Often at the worst time in their lives, people find hope and solace in the services we provide.

In times of crisis - whether personal or global - access to mental health support is vital.

“When someone reaches out in their darkest moment, knowing that help is there can make all the difference. At Listening Ear, we’re here to listen, care, and walk alongside people as they begin to heal. Guided by compassion, a nurturing approach, and integrity in how we respond to each person’s needs, our mission is to help people of all ages affected by difficult life experiences — empowering them not just to survive, but to truly thrive.

If you’re struggling, please know you don’t have to face it alone. Reaching out for support is a brave and important first step, and we are here to listen, understand, and support you every step of the way. None of this would be possible without the generosity of those who believe in the power of compassionate support.”

Michelle Lyons, CEO, Listening Ear.

This World Mental Health Day, help us continue to offer life-changing support to those who need it most.

Your donation, no matter how small, ensures that we can continue working to ensure that no one has to face emotional hardship alone.

Your support matters, find out how: https://listening-ear.co.uk/support-us/

07/10/2025

We’re pleased to announce that booking is now open for our Lincolnshire Remembrance Event – open to anyone affected by su***de.

This remembrance event (hosted by Amparo) provides an opportunity for those bereaved by su***de to come together and remember loved ones in a warm and welcoming environment - providing a safe place for personal reflection and the opportunity to meet others who have shared similar experiences and understand exactly how su***de bereavement can feel.

This event is non-religious and is suitable for everyone – whether you’ve been bereaved recently or further in the past.

Book your place: https://lincsremembrance.eventbrite.co.uk

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01/10/2025

On the 30th September, our Amparo team attended the St Helens su***de remembrance event to support people across St Helens following a bereavement by su***de. The event was attended by over 70 people and included music, readings, personal reflection, and the opportunity to connect with others who have experienced grief following su***de.

Remembrance events can provide a calm and warm environment to remember loved ones, surrounded by others who understand exactly how su***de bereavement feels. Details for our Lincolnshire and Lancashire remembrance events will be published shortly. Keep updated via our news page - https://amparo.org.uk/news/

29/09/2025

Would you know how to support someone bereaved by su***de?

For professionals in healthcare, police, education, faith, community support and many more: it’s crucial to have the right resources for those affected by su***de loss.

Join us for a free webinar briefing to understand how Amparo provides immediate, dedicated practical and emotional support and how you can be better equipped to support those affected.

What you'll gain:

• Clear understanding of the unique postvention journey
• Confidence in signposting to specialist services
• Essential knowledge to better support your clients

These FREE sessions are running across all of our 10 key areas, including:

• • Cheshire and Merseyside
• • Coventry and Warwickshire
• • Kent and Medway
• • Lancashire
• • Lincolnshire
• • Mid and South Essex
• • North Central London
• • South Yorkshire
• • Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
• • Thames Valley

Book your free webinar place today: https://amparo.org.uk/free-briefing-session/

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Join us for a free briefing to find out how Amparo can support those who have been bereaved, or otherwise affected, by su***de.

25/09/2025

On Monday 22nd September, our team from Kent and Medway attended the Baton of Hope event in Medway. The baton began its journey at Mid Kent College in Gillingham, making stops at Maidstone United Football Club, County Hall, and Canterbury Christ Church University.

Our colleagues, Carrie and Karen were in Medway, while Karen and Helen were in Maidstone, each with an Amparo stall to offer support to attendees. Hannah performed a reflective poem for attendees before the event concluded at Dreamland in Margate with the 'Evening of Hope' - a powerful event bringing together performers from across the region, sharing uplifting songs, dance routines, and heartfelt stories of connection, community, resilience, and hope.

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19/09/2025

We’re happy to announce that our FREE bridging course is back – designed to develop the competence of Level 4 qualified Adult Counsellors to work safely with children and young people.

The course includes:
• 35 guided learning hours, delivered over a six-day intensive training course at our office in Whiston
• 100 hour placement in schools, colleges, community settings and Listening Ear venues across Merseyside and St Helens
• The opportunity to train within a BACP accredited service
• Certificate of completion
• FREE course, usually £900

This is a unique opportunity to build your skills and make a real difference. Applications close on Sunday 5th October 2025.

To find out more or to apply, visit: https://listening-ear.co.uk/certificate-in-working-with-cyp/

18/09/2025

Knowsley Open Gateway Service work together to get children and young people in Knowsley the right support at the right time.

Find out more: https://kogs.online

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