Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Charity in Stockport
Beacon Counselling has been dedicated to improving mental health and emotional resilience in communities since 1984. Our mission combines a passion for people with mental health expertise, empowering individuals in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and beyond to lead fulfilling lives. We provide accessible, high-quality counselling and wellbeing services tailored to adults, children, young people, and workplaces. Our team of qualified practitioners, including dedicated volunteers, delivers personalized support grounded in respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. With rigorous clinical supervision and adherence to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapys ethical framework, we ensure safe, effective care.Over four decades, we have supported over 3,000 individuals annually, addressing diverse mental health challenges through one-to-one therapy, groupwork, and community projects. Our commitment to self-development and partnership working extends our reach and impact, while our equality-focused approach ensures services remain free or donation-based for those in financial need. Recognized with awards such as the GSK Impact Award and Queens Award for Voluntary Service, we continue to innovate, adapting to societal changes and expanding our digital offerings to meet evolving needs.
Services
Adult Counselling
Children Services
School Services
Workplace Wellbeing
Online Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of experience in mental health support across Greater Manchester.
- Our team includes qualified practitioners and volunteers with diverse therapeutic expertise.
- We offer personalized, needs-led counselling without financial barriers.
- We hold rigorous clinical and safeguarding standards aligned with NHS guidelines.
- We adapt services to community needs, including remote therapy and school programs.
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Life-changing support
Compassionate team
Effective strategies
Improved mood
Personalized approach
Services
Adult Counselling
Adult Counselling provides a safe space for individuals to address emotional distress, trauma, or life challenges. Our qualified practitioners use evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and achieve lasting personal growth. Sessions focus on self-awareness, resilience-building, and resolving underlying issues affecting mental wellbeing.
Children Services
Children Services offer age-appropriate emotional support to help young people navigate anxiety, low self-esteem, or traumatic experiences. Through play and structured activities, our specialists foster emotional intelligence and resilience, ensuring children develop healthy coping mechanisms tailored to their developmental needs.
School Services
School Services include pupil counselling, staff supervision, and resilience-building workshops. We collaborate with educators to create supportive environments, delivering assemblies and training that promote mental health awareness and equip students with tools to manage academic and social pressures.
Workplace Wellbeing
Workplace Wellbeing provides trauma therapy, stress management, and mental health training for employees. Our programs aim to reduce workplace stress, improve staff retention, and foster a supportive culture through confidential counselling and organizational resilience strategies tailored to business needs.
Online Therapy
Online Therapy offers accessible mental health support via secure digital platforms. This service ensures continuity of care for individuals unable to attend in-person sessions, maintaining the same rigorous clinical standards while providing flexibility for clients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Questions
What mental health services does Beacon offer?
We provide adult and children’s counselling, school programs, workplace wellbeing support, and online therapy tailored to individual needs.
How do I register for counselling?
Call us at 0161 440 0055 or visit our website to complete an online form for an initial assessment.
Are services free of charge?
Our services are free or donation-based, ensuring accessibility regardless of financial circumstances.
Do you offer emergency mental health support?
We are not an emergency service. For urgent help, contact Samaritans (116 123) or local crisis teams listed on our website.
How qualified are your counsellors?
All practitioners meet BACP standards, with adult counsellors qualified to Diploma level or higher, plus extensive experience.
Can schools access your services?
Yes, we deliver counselling, staff training, and resilience workshops in over 20 schools across Greater Manchester.
