Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Free Counselling Services in Porthcawl
Ty Elis Counselling Services is a free, volunteer-led community charity based in Porthcawl with nearly three decades of experience supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing. Established to remove financial barriers to counselling, we provide accessible, confidential therapeutic support for adults aged 18+ through in-person sessions at our Porthcawl premises or remote options via phone and online platforms. Our qualified counsellors, all DBS-checked and affiliated with professional bodies like BACP, deliver up to 10 weekly sessions tailored to individual needs, with clinical reviews available for extended support.We specialise in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges while maintaining partnerships with NHS and community organisations for referrals. As a charity, we rely on donations to sustain our services and offer training programmes that develop future counsellors, combining practical skills with personal growth in a supportive learning environment.
Services
Therapeutic Counselling
Remote Counselling
Mental Health Support
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Management
Depression Counselling
Stress Reduction
Substance Misuse Support
Counselling Training
Emotional Wellbeing
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We provide free counselling with qualified, DBS-checked volunteers
- Remote sessions available via phone or Zoom for accessibility
- 30 years of experience supporting mental health in South Wales
- No assessment required to access our therapeutic services
- Clinical governance ensures quality and safety in all sessions
Associations and certifications
- BACP
- UKCP
- NCPS
What people say
Lifeline for me
Excellent counsellor
Positive attitude
Incredible support
Safe space
Services
Therapeutic Counselling
Our therapeutic counselling service provides confidential one-to-one support for adults facing mental health challenges. Qualified volunteers use evidence-based approaches like CBT and person-centred therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Sessions create safe spaces for emotional exploration and personal growth.
Remote Counselling
Remote counselling offers flexible mental health support via telephone or video platforms like Zoom. This service removes geographical barriers while maintaining confidentiality and clinical standards, with evening appointments available to accommodate working clients' schedules.
Counselling Training
We deliver accredited counselling training programmes from introductory courses to Level 6 qualifications. Our relational approach combines theoretical learning with personal development, preparing students for professional practice through supervised placements and experiential learning.
Mental Health Support
Specialised mental health support addresses conditions including anxiety disorders, depressive episodes, and trauma-related stress. Our counsellors work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies, improve self-esteem, and facilitate recovery through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy focuses on resolving distress from adverse life experiences using integrative approaches. Our counsellors help clients process traumatic memories safely while developing grounding techniques, with particular expertise in family violence and complex trauma recovery.
Questions
How do I access counselling services?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your needs. We'll add you to our waiting list and arrange sessions based on your preferred format and availability.
Is there a cost for counselling?
All our counselling services are completely free, though we welcome donations to help sustain our charitable work supporting mental health in the community.
What issues can counsellors help with?
Our counsellors support anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, substance misuse, and other mental health challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Are counsellors qualified?
All counsellors are qualified or in final training stages, with DBS checks and professional body memberships including BACP and UKCP for clinical accountability.
How many sessions will I receive?
We typically offer 10 weekly sessions, with clinical reviews available to extend support when necessary for your therapeutic progress.
