Monsoon Counselling Service

05/08/2025

I got this really lovely feedback recently 💜 it reminds me why I do this job.

“Firstly, I found the service really easy to access. Getting a face-to-face appointment with the counsellor felt very straightforward. The thing I really want to focus on though is that I can't speak highly enough of my counsellor, Vicky. I've had counselling before through other providers, and through the NHS - but I can say that Vicky is, by far, the best I've worked with. I found her very easy to talk to and was able to open up about my mental health and the issues I've been experience far more than with any other counsellor I've worked with in the past. I came away from every session feeling lighter and armed with practical ways to improve my situation. To say she's changed my life is no understatement. She was also really accommodating throughout with appointment times.”

18/06/2025

14/03/2025

Institute for Fiscal Studies says half of the rise in working-age people claiming the benefit last year is linked to mental health

22/01/2025

Private therapy can be costly 💰 And it can feel tricky to work out how a counsellor’s fee equates to value for money.

So, what does your counsellor's fee include?
http://ow.ly/V6Xj30rLK1j

20/01/2025

12/07/2024

Walking home alone this weekend? Strut Safe are a free, confidential, UK-based phone line that you can call if you're walking home alone. One of their volunteers will keep you company over the phone until you're home safe. 🧡

You can reach them on 0333 335 0026. Their lines are open from 7pm to 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 7pm to 1am on Sundays.

26/06/2024

It's World Wellbeing Week.

What self care tips would you give to somebody who is struggling with grief? Share your experiences in the comments

https://www.cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/managing-grief/

01/02/2024

All relationships have their ups and downs, but you should never be made to feel scared, humiliated, lonely or depressed.

🔸 How are you?

🔸 How are you really?

🔸 What's the atmosphere at home been like recently?

🔸 Does it feel emotionally safe for you?

🔸 Are you able to express your thoughts and opinions freely or do you feel like you walk on eggshells around your partner?

🔸 Do they drive in a way that scares and intimidates you when you're in the car with them?

🔸 Do they make you feel like you're not good enough?

🔸 Do they make you feel bad for hanging out with your friends?

Today is and we want to remind you that our team is here to listen to your concerns about the person you love. Talking about it is a really key step in acknowledging what you're going through and it's much easier to pull yourself out of it with support.

Call our helpline on 0800 917 9948 for non-emergency support: Mon, Tues, Wed 9:30 – 11:30am, 12:30 – 2:30pm and Thu, Fri 9:30 – 11:30am.

If you'd prefer to talk to someone face-to-face rather than on the phone for support, head to our website (oasisdaservice.org) for details about our one-stop shops.

Please don’t feel shame, it’s not your fault, and no, you absolutely don’t deserve to be made to feel like this.

07/10/2023

Strut Safe is a free UK-wide phoneline for when you're walking alone.

Operating hours:
Fridays and Saturdays 7pm-3am
Sundays 7pm-1am



Please visit Strut Safe's page or their website for more info
https://strutsafe.org/

01/08/2023

I am proud to announce that I am now an accredited professional member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
For anyone that doesn’t know; this means that I have met the standards for registration, and demonstrated substantial post-training professional development. I have worked hard to achieve this title since qualifying, especially in the last year, in which I have completed the NCPS assignments to support my application to upgrade my membership. 💜

28/07/2023

I’d love to say so many things to my younger self. But the main one would probably be to trust your instincts and always treat yourself with respect.
What would you say? 💜