Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Counselling Services in Burnley
Freeflow Counselling Service has been dedicated to providing professional, inclusive, and caring support in a safe and confidential environment since 1997. As a registered charity based in Burnley, Lancashire, we specialise in helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues. Our team of qualified, DBS-cleared counsellors adheres to the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) code of ethics, ensuring the highest standards of practice.We offer free individual counselling sessions with voluntary donations, alongside affordable couples therapy, school-based mental health services, and employee well-being programmes. With over 25 years of experience serving the local community, we prioritise accessibility, ethical responsibility, and tailored support to empower clients toward positive life changes.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
School Counselling
Play Therapy
Employee Well-being
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25 years of experience serving Burnley and Lancashire communities
- BACP-registered counsellors adhering to strict ethical standards
- Free individual counselling sessions with flexible donation options
- Specialist couples therapy and school mental health programmes
- DBS-cleared, insured therapists offering tailored support
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling provides a safe, confidential space for adults to explore personal challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma. Sessions are free, with voluntary donations of 3.5010 suggested based on income. Our BACP-registered therapists help clients identify solutions and build resilience.
Couples Therapy
Specialist couples counselling addresses relationship conflicts, communication breakdowns, and emotional disconnects. Priced at 3545 per hour, this service helps partners rebuild trust and develop healthier dynamics through structured, empathetic guidance from experienced therapists.
School Counselling
We deliver tailored mental health support in schools, including play therapy for children and anxiety workshops. Services operate during term time at competitive rates, with therapists trained in safeguarding and DBS-cleared to ensure student safety and well-being.
Employee Well-being
Our workplace well-being programmes offer stress management training and confidential counselling for staff. Designed for Lancashire-based schools and businesses, these sessions improve productivity and morale through customised mental health strategies delivered by qualified professionals.
Play Therapy
Specially trained therapists use play-based techniques to help children express emotions and process trauma. This service, available in schools, fosters emotional development and coping skills through age-appropriate, non-verbal therapeutic activities conducted in a secure environment.
People
Edel McGinn
Chief Executive Officer
Edel McGinn leads Freeflow Counselling Service with over 25 years of experience in mental health advocacy. She oversees strategic development, ensures adherence to BACP standards, and champions accessible therapy for Burnley communities.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counselling, school mental health programmes, play therapy, and employee well-being services, all delivered by BACP-registered professionals.
Are your services free?
Individual counselling is free, though we suggest donations of £3.50–£10 per session. Couples therapy costs £35–£45 hourly, with school and workplace services priced competitively.
Do you offer online counselling?
Currently, we prioritise face-to-face sessions in Burnley, adhering to safety protocols. Check our website for updates on remote options during lockdowns.
Are your counsellors qualified?
All therapists are BACP-registered, DBS-cleared, and trained in safeguarding, ensuring professional, ethical care tailored to client needs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Burnley and Lancashire, offering school programmes and workplace services across the region with flexible accessibility.
