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Abacus Counselling and Support is a registered charity (No 1163844) providing quality counselling an

Counselling Charity working with children, teenagers, adults and families.

31/03/2026

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic.

Sometimes it’s lying awake replaying conversations.
Sometimes it’s avoiding messages.
Sometimes it’s feeling exhausted, even after resting.

You’re not weak.
You’re not imagining it.
And you don’t have to manage it alone.

Counselling can give you a safe, confidential space to understand what’s happening and find ways to cope.

If this feels familiar, you can reach out to us for support, or share this with someone who might need it 💛

www.abacuscounsellingandsupport.co.uk

28/03/2026

Put your knowledge to the test and help support our work in the community.

Join us for a Charity Quiz Night raising funds to help us continue providing affordable counselling to people across Southend-on-Sea.

🗓 Thursday 28th May 2026
🕢 7.30pm start
📍 Leigh-on-Sea Constitutional Club, Elm Road
💷 £3 per person
No need to pre-book, just turn up and join in.

There will also be raffle prizes up for grabs, and snacks and drinks will be available from the bar.

Bring your friends, test your trivia knowledge, and enjoy a great evening while supporting local counselling services 💛

24/03/2026

We’re really thankful to receive feedback like this 💛

Knowing that someone felt supported, heard, and able to move forward is exactly why we do what we do.

At Abacus Counselling and Support, we’re here to offer a safe, confidential space where people can talk openly, whether they’re facing a difficult moment or simply need support to make sense of things.

We provide affordable counselling for individuals and couples across Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas.

Find out more about how we can help:
www.abacuscounsellingandsupport.co.uk

21/03/2026

Sick of feeling stuck on a waiting list? Need someone to talk too NOW? Counselling sessions are available at St Luke’s Community Hub in partnership with Abacus Counselling and Support.

Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offering a safe space to talk with a qualified counsellor.

If you would like to find out more or book a space, please contact:

📞 01702 463927

✉ jodiecook@southend.gov.uk

Support is available and you don’t have to wait to reach out 💛

17/03/2026

Healing often starts with a conversation 💛

Many people think counselling is only for when everything has fallen apart, but that isn’t the case.

Talking to someone early can make things easier. People come to us for many different reasons. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply not quite themselves anymore.

If you’ve been thinking about talking to someone, this could be the moment to take that first step.

And if this message might help someone you know, please feel free to share 🤍

Learn more about our counselling services:
www.abacuscounsellingandsupport.co.uk

10/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that Abacus Counselling and Support has been awarded £6,533 in funding through Essex Community Foundation

This grant, awarded last month, will support the salary of a part-time Charity Development Manager who will help strengthen the growth and day-to-day operation of our service, enabling us to continue offering counselling support to residents across Southend-on-Sea.

The funding has been awarded through several funds administered by Essex Community Foundation:

Community Resilience Fund (£3,634)

Firebird Fund (£845)

Yellow Car Charitable Fund (£2,054)

We are incredibly grateful for this support, which will help us continue providing accessible counselling to our local community 💛

07/03/2026

We’re grateful to receive feedback like this from one of our clients 💛

At Abacus Counselling and Support, we aim to provide a safe, supportive space where people can talk openly and begin to work through the challenges they are facing. Hearing that our service is making a difference means a great deal to our team.

We offer affordable counselling sessions for people across Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas.

Learn more about our services:
www.abacuscounsellingandsupport.co.uk

04/03/2026

Did you know taking just 5 minutes to check in with yourself can reduce stress?
Today’s tip: Sit quietly right now. Breathe slowly in… and out…

Share this with someone who could use a moment of calm today. 💬
💛 Like & Follow for more

28/02/2026

We are delighted to share we have been awarded £16,225 from The National Lottery Community Fund.

This funding will help us continue delivering affordable counselling to people in our community, ensuring that those who need support can access a safe and confidential space to talk. Grants like this make a meaningful difference to the individuals and families we work with every day.

Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for helping our community thrive 💛

25/02/2026

Carmel is our Project Manager here at Abacus Counselling and Support. She plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the charity and helping us continue to provide professional, affordable counselling within our community.

Carmel brings valuable experience, care and dedication to the role, and we’re grateful to have her supporting the work we do.

🌐 http://abacuscounsellingandsupport.co.uk

21/02/2026

We are incredibly grateful to The Inter-Church Caring Trust for awarding a £3,000 grant in January 2026.

This funding will go directly towards counsellor room hire, helping us continue to provide consistent support to clients throughout the year. Access to safe, welcoming spaces makes such a difference to the people we work with, and will allow us to continue to offer vital support to those who need it most.

Thank you for investing in our community and the wellbeing of local people 💛🙌

Address

151 West Road
Southend-on-Sea
SS39EF

Website

http://www.abacuscounsellingandsupport.co.uk/

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