Someone to talk to when you need it most
Counselling for people facing death, dying and bereavement
Who do we help?
To use The Harbour’s counselling service, you must be over the age of 18, live in Bristol or the surrounding areas and fit one of the below statements:
We only offer counselling to people three months after being bereaved. This is because, from our experience over many years, we know that the immediate aftermath of a bereavement is not the best time to access our service.
The Harbour provided me with a safe space, something I did not know how much I needed until I started the sessions. It made me feel less alone, and able to discuss aspects of my grief which I didn’t feel I could discuss with other people. I also feel encouraged to accept how I feel without judgement.
How we help
Every journey looks different, but here’s how it typically works.
Step 1
Complete the self referral form
Step 2
We will contact you
Step 3
Attend your assessment appointment
Step 4
Start your counselling sessions
Our Impact
The Harbour is a small charity with a huge vision.
Our mission is to help people live well with grief when facing their own death or the death of a loved one, or when they have been bereaved. We do this by providing in-depth emotional support to individuals, couples and groups. We strive to be accessible and inclusive, helping everyone who needs it across Bristol and the surrounding areas.
100%
rated their relationship with their counsellor as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’
94%
were ‘very satisfied’ with the service
92%
of clients felt they were ‘much better’ or ‘a little better’ at dealing with their problems after their counselling