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Supporting You - Counselling

Quote : Just to have a friendly listening ear when you are holding the issues of a loved one to yourself is so releasing. I didn’t realise how good it would be to talk

Our counselling service is exclusively available for guests, for more information about our counselling or other Supporting You services, please email: 

[email protected]

or call us on 01752 315 900

Our families often face incredibly tough times during their stays, especially when loved ones are receiving end-of-life care or are hospitalised for emergency treatment. That’s why it’s so important that we provide support services that families can access exactly when they need them. 

We know that everyone’s journey is different and asking for help doesn’t always look the same, that’s why we offer flexible support options, both in the form of formal and informal counselling sessions, available both in person or remotely. 

Feedback from our families has been that there is a sense of safety in being supported by Hearts Together, with many guests stating that they did not think they needed to talk to someone but found that they hugely benefited by having the opportunity. 

Our counselling service is specifically designed to address the emotional needs that arise during our guests time at Hearts Together. Our team can guide families towards more specialised services should they need it. 
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And don’t forget to check out our Compassionate Café —it’s open to both our guests and the local community in Plymouth!

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Meet our Supporting You team!

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"Being away from one's home can bring a huge sense of vulnerability, my role is to be a listening ear without judgement, supporting you, to make a difficult period easier to cope with" 
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"I understand that often taking that first step in reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps to take but it is OK not to be OK, no one has to struggle alone" 

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As a small, independent charity, we receive no mainstream government or NHS funding and rely heavily on community support and fundraising to continue providing accommodation and essential support, such as this service, to the many families in need.
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Published: 13th September, 2018

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