Business Details
15 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Oldham
Established in 2011, The Counselling Service provides professional, confidential support for individuals, couples, and employees navigating personal challenges. Our BACP-registered counsellor, Gillian Moorhouse, brings extensive experience in therapeutic counselling, including substance misuse and mental health, ensuring tailored support grounded in evidence-based practices. We offer flexible appointment optionsface-to-face, phone, or Zoomto accommodate client preferences, with sessions typically available within days of initial contact.Our Person-Centred approach prioritises client autonomy, fostering safe spaces for exploring anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues, and more. Committed to continuous professional development, we adhere to BACP ethical standards, ensuring high-quality care. Services extend nationally, with concessions available for seniors and juniors, and corporate packages for employee mental health support. We prioritise accessibility, offering parking and premises adapted for client comfort.
Services
One to One Counselling
Couples Counselling
Employee Counselling
Bereavement Counselling
Depression Counselling
Anxiety Counselling
Stress Counselling
Anger Management
Substance Misuse
Reiki/Massage
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- BACP-registered counsellor with continuous professional development
- Flexible appointment options: face-to-face, phone, or Zoom
- Specialised experience in substance misuse and mental health
- Sessions available within days of initial contact
- Adherence to BACP ethical standards for client safety
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)
Services
One to One Counselling
One-to-one counselling provides a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Clients gain insight into recurring patterns, develop coping strategies, and work towards emotional autonomy. Sessions focus on self-determination, helping individuals utilise existing strengths to navigate life's difficulties effectively.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling fosters open communication in a neutral, supportive environment. It addresses conflicts, rebuilds trust, and strengthens relationships through mutual understanding. Sessions help partners navigate issues like infidelity, commitment concerns, or life transitions, whether aiming to reconcile or separate amicably, particularly beneficial for co-parenting dynamics.
Employee Counselling
Employee counselling supports workplace mental health via confidential sessions addressing stress, bullying, or organisational changes. Tailored programmes help businesses retain talent, reduce absenteeism, and promote well-being. Sessions can occur on-site, at our Uppermill clinic, or via home visits, with corporate rates available for bulk bookings.
Bereavement Counselling
Bereavement counselling offers compassionate support for processing loss and grief. Clients explore emotions tied to death, separation, or life-altering changes, addressing complicated mourning or unresolved sorrow. The process helps individuals adapt to new realities while honouring past experiences through structured, empathetic guidance.
Substance Misuse
Substance misuse counselling addresses dependencies on alcohol, drugs, or behavioural addictions like gambling. Using person-centred techniques, clients examine triggers, develop relapse prevention strategies, and rebuild self-esteem. The approach integrates harm reduction principles and considers co-occurring mental health conditions for holistic recovery.
People
Gillian Moorhouse
Counsellor
Gillian Moorhouse, BSc, Dip MBACP, is a BACP-registered counsellor with expertise in substance misuse and mental health. She creates safe, non-judgmental spaces for clients to explore complex emotions, offering tailored support grounded in continuous professional development and ethical practice.
Questions
How can counselling benefit me?
Counselling provides a confidential space to explore challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, helping you develop coping strategies and self-awareness through professional, non-judgmental support.
What are your session costs?
Individual sessions cost £55, and couples sessions cost £65, each lasting approximately 50 minutes, with concessions available for seniors and juniors.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We typically offer first appointments within days of contact, contrasting with NHS wait times of up to six months, ensuring timely access to support.
Do you offer remote sessions?
Yes, we provide telephone and Zoom sessions for clients preferring virtual appointments, ensuring flexibility and accessibility without compromising care quality.
What issues do you specialise in?
We address anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger management, substance misuse, relationship conflicts, and workplace stress, tailoring therapy to individual or couples' specific needs.
Are sessions confidential?
All sessions adhere to BACP ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality except in cases of serious harm risk, fostering trust and safety in therapeutic interactions.
