Community Counselling across Birmingham and Solihull

 

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source: Women's Consortium | published: October 2026

 

Community Counselling offers a safe and confidential space to talk through difficult experiences, feelings or life situations, and offers free short-term counselling for adults of all genders aged 18 and over living in Birmingham or Solihull.


The service is designed to make counselling easier to access in local communities, with support that considers language, culture, disability, age, identity and life circumstances.


If this is not the right support for you, the Women's Consortium will help guide you towards a more suitable alternative service where possible.

Who can use this service?


For adults aged 18+ in Birmingham or Solihull.

This service is for adults who live locally or are registered with a GP in Birmingham or Solihull.


It offers short-term counselling in a community setting for people experiencing mild to moderate emotional distress, including those who may face barriers to accessing existing NHS mental health support.


The service is open to adults of all genders, backgrounds, cultures, identities and life circumstances. You do not need a diagnosis or referral letter to ask for support.

This service is not suitable if you:


  • Are in immediate crisis
  • Are experiencing active suicidal thoughts
  • Need emergency or safeguarding intervention
  • Have severe or complex mental health needs requiring secondary care support


If you need urgent support right now, click here.


Read the full service details here >

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