Sunderland Counselling Service

Sunderland Counselling Service is an independent charity providing talking therapies and mental health support across the North East of England. Based in Sunderland, it supports adults, children and young people through NHS Talking Therapies, community services and specialist counselling. Its work includes person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, bereavement support and services for survivors of sexual violence.

The organisation works with NHS partners, schools and Sunderland City Council, delivering support in primary care, community mental health and educational settings. Its counselling approach places clients at the centre of therapy. The charity has operated for more than 40 years and provides its services without charging clients.