Welcome to Relate Northamptonshire
We are still here for you.
During the Covid19 crisis, we are offering FREE counselling to individuals, families & young people.
Because of the current pandemic, we can't meet with you in person. But we are running virtual counselling sessions and telephone appointments. #itstimetotalk and we're here to listen, whoever you are. No problem is too small or too big for us.
We love working with people to help them live well in today’s society - including the particular pressures on our communities at the moment. Our counselling services are a great way of investing in yourself and your relationships. We can enable you to enjoy life to the full by building healthy relationships and developing resilient mental wellbeing.
We offer a range different services to meet all your needs. This includes counselling individuals, couples, families, young people and children and sex therapy. People come with a huge range of different issues, whether that's grief, anxiety or relationship struggles related to the coronavirus pandemic or one of the many life issues we all face.
With over 70 years’ experience of relationship support, Relate is here to help you - whatever your age, background, sexual orientation or gender identity. Our expert counsellors will offer you confidential space to talk through your concerns and support you to find a way forward, so that you can emerge stronger.
Is my child struggling with their mental health?
How can parents know whether or not their child is struggling with their mental health? How do we assess or measure a child’s state of mind? This matters all the more today and even more now as they step back into the school environment after nearly 3 months away. Many children will take time finding… Read more »
3 #covid Christmas tips for coping with loss
Many families this year have lost someone to #covid, or because of #covid. Facing grief and loss is often harder at Christmas, especially this year. So how do we cope with loss in the midst of Christmas cheer? Gather as a household and light a special candle, perhaps next to a picture of your loved… Read more »
3 #covid Christmas tips for individuals
This Christmas may be more isolating for some due to the COVID #pandemic. Here at Relate we believe everyone deserves to enjoy a “Happy Christmas”. If you find yourself alone over Christmas, these three tips will help you create something special for yourself: Take time to connect with others. The Christmas season can be the… Read more »
How to get help
Call our friendly appointments team on 01604 634400. We’ll help you think about whether you’d like to talk with a counsellor:
Via webcam or over the telephone
At present we are delivering all our counselling services via telephone or webcam. We have suspended all face to face work, but please do call us on 01604 634400 if you need support from our fantastic remote counselling service. We can offer you a choice of daytime or evening remote counselling sessions.
Latest articles
Bridging the Gap: A journey with Tom & Mary
This series tells fictional stories of the counselling journey. Drawn from our counsellors’ extensive experience, this story recounts how a couple overcome communication weaknesses to build a stronger future together. Tom & Mary had been together 4 years when lockdown began and had been living together for two years in Tom’s house. They had great… Read more »