When: Flexible – by appointment
Type of break: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Affordable rates; subsidised “pay what you can” sessions available for carers in financial difficulty
Break for: Carers
Provided by: Counselling Carers
Counselling Carers offers professional counselling and psychotherapy tailored to the unique challenges faced by carers. Sessions provide a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, reduce stress, and build coping strategies. Delivered by qualified therapists—many with personal caring experience—the service supports carers of all ages and backgrounds. Counselling Carers operates as a social enterprise, reinvesting profits to subsidise sessions for those who cannot afford them.
Book online at counsellingcarers.org. Sessions available online across the UK or in person at the Oxford hub.
Contact info@counsellingcarers.org or call 0117 965 4444 for more details.
Specialist counselling and psychotherapy for anyone with a caring role, providing confidential support to improve carers’ emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Online
This programme consists of four weekly online modules, each 75 minutes in duration. You will also meet other carers, have the chance to share your experiences and to ask questions of the facilitators.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free
When: Visit the website for upcoming course dates
Bedminster, Bristol & Bath city centre
Free music therapy groups for carers, supporting emotional wellbeing.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free
When: Monthly carers support group – Friday mornings (Bath) Other music therapy groups available throughout the week (Bristol & Bath)
Bristol and South Gloucestershire
A free telephone befriending service for carers aged 55+ in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, offering emotional support and connection.
Break type: Wellbeing & Therapeutic
Cost: Free