Beacon Counselling - Stockport

Nick ?. B. W.

Gabriella was absolutely fantastic, she had my personality and character worked out in about 20 minutes!
This was very unusual for me to experience, however it was a nice relief that someone finally understood me, how my mind worked and my troubles.
I'd highly recomend her counselling skills, as she has a very positive, relaxing and engaging approach to the way she helps you understand what you are going through.
I felt absolute trust whilst talking with her and her help was just what I needed.

Angela W.

Absolutely amazing people. I was anxious on my first visit but the staff and atmosphere there completely put me at ease. My counsellor, Maria has been amazing. She listened, helped and supported me without judgement and has truly changed my life. I can’t thank her and Beacon enough and I would advise anyone who is struggling to access their services.

Jessica P.

I found the counselling service to be incredibly beneficial, particularly due to Francesca's (my assigned counsellor's) outstanding support. Her empathetic approach and active listening made me feel truly understood and valued. During our sessions, she provided valuable insights and coping strategies that significantly improved my mental well-being.

Francesca's ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space allowed me to open up about my concerns more freely. I appreciated how she tailored her methods to suit my needs, which made the sessions feel personalised and effective.

If you're looking for understanding and effective guidance, I think you'll find it here.

Nikki M.

It has taken me a long time to write this review, but my experience has affected me so much that I feel I need to.
My therapist at Stepping Hill suggested Beacon councilling to me after my EMDR was coming to an end, as I needed further ongoing support.
I contacted Beacon, and was delighted to be given an appointment for the next day.
I had stated on the online form that I had mobility disabilities, PTSD, and depression.
When I arrived I was taken upstairs which I found difficult. When the therapist asked me why I was there, I started to explain my circumstances (which is very difficult for me) only to be cut off, and told “I am going to stop you there, I don’t think we are the place for you, we aren’t trauma therapists”
I was really taken aback and tried to explain I wasn’t there for trauma, I was there to help my confidence, and to find techniques for coping with being overwhelmed.
The therapist then told me she would have to go and discuss me with her college.
This made me feel even more of a freak, and even more like there’s something wrong with me than ever.
After a while, once the therapist came back she told me that it ‘wouldn’t be safe’ for them to take me on. Which made me really upset, and once again, like I’m seriously unwell.
The cherry on the cake was that the therapist then decided she would tell me all about how my EMDR therapist at Stepping Hill had done all of my past year EMDR WRONG, and “it’s no wonder it didn’t work”.
I informed him of this, which he was really shocked about the unprofessional manner.
So no, I don’t recommend this place. I’m now too scared about finding therapy for myself again because of the reaction I may get.
If you don’t like people with PTSD, maybe don’t arrange for an appointment with them, for them to struggle getting there, only to be humiliated, and scrutinised in an awful way. The lasting affect it’s had on me has been awful.

Felicity S.

Skilled therapists who do not judge you. Caring and understanding, always having your best interests at heart. Beacon is a charity that I can completely recommend.

Reece

Honestly not worth the time... Turned up for one of my sessions and was sat in a waiting room 45 minutes... Finally called beacon front desk only to be told my worker was on annual leave and would not be coming?! Should have updated me before I made the 2 mile walk there at 8am for absolutely nothing but nevermind I definitely won't be using you guys again, also whoever it was I spoke to by phone was quite rude and condescending

Sam T.

Enjoyed my time with beacon, helped me fix thinking patterns and improve my own counselling skills to use with others, process was quite easy to get through after referral, no messing around in admin, great counsellors and reception staff.

Danny P.

I didn't really take 'the counseling service' seriously in the past and now I definitely do. It was recommended to me by a friend at work and I have thanked that person very much - so thank you to him and thank you Gabrielle @ Beacon it has been life changing