Someone to talk to
A calm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard.
Loneliness & Isolation
You do not have to feel alone
Loneliness is a support need, not a separate service pathway. Our counselling, listening and peer support services can help adults who feel lonely, isolated or disconnected rebuild confidence and meaningful connections.
Connection and understanding
Understanding loneliness and isolation
Loneliness can affect anyone. It may follow bereavement, retirement, a relationship ending, poor health, caring responsibilities, moving home or feeling disconnected from other people.
LilyAnne’s provides a welcoming place to talk, meet others, rebuild confidence and explore the support or community activities that may help you feel more connected.
Taking one small step towards connection can make a meaningful difference.
Support shaped around you
How we can help
Building confidence
Gentle encouragement to help you feel more comfortable connecting with others.
Community connection
Opportunities to join coffee mornings, activities and welcoming community spaces.
Finding the right support
Practical signposting to LilyAnne’s services or other appropriate local organisations.
Appropriate and safe support
Loneliness support suitability
Loneliness support may be suitable for adults who feel isolated or disconnected, would benefit from supportive contact and can engage safely and respectfully with staff, volunteers and other visitors.
You would like a safe place to talk and feel heard.
You want to build confidence and connect with other people gradually.
You would benefit from community activities, listening support or signposting.
When specialist support is needed
When we may not be the right service
Loneliness support is not an emergency, crisis, addiction-treatment or specialist clinical service. If your needs cannot be supported safely within our service, we will explain this and, where appropriate, help identify a more suitable organisation.
Ways to connect at LilyAnne’s
Coffee mornings
Friendly weekday sessions offering conversation, activities and a welcoming place to meet others.
View Coffee Mornings →Listening support
Regular one-to-one time with someone who can listen and help you explore your next step.
View Listening Support →Peer support
Welcoming opportunities to connect with people who understand, build confidence and feel less alone.
Ask about Peer Support →Choose a support pathway
Choose counselling, listening support or peer support—or tell us what is happening if you are unsure. Our team will help you consider a suitable next step.
Make a referralTake a small step towards connection
LilyAnne’s is here to offer a welcoming place, supportive conversation and opportunities to connect.
