
Counselling in Hartlepool
A Safe Space to Talk, Be Heard and Feel Supported
LilyAnne’s Wellbeing provides free counselling and emotional wellbeing support in Hartlepool, offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for people experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, loneliness and emotional difficulties. We aim to respond to referrals within 24 working hours and offer first appointments within 7 working days.
At LilyAnne’s Wellbeing, we understand that life can become overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress, trauma, grief and emotional exhaustion can affect anyone, often leaving people feeling isolated or unsure where to turn.
Our counselling and listening support service provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly with someone who will listen and support you at your own pace.
We believe support should be accessible, compassionate and responsive. That is why we aim to respond to referrals within 24 working hours and offer first appointments within 7 working days.

A Calm and Supportive Environment
We know that reaching out can feel difficult.
Our approach focuses on creating:
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A welcoming and stigma-free environment
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A calm and safe place to talk
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Consistent support and trusted relationships
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Flexible and understanding communication
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A service focused on listening rather than judgement
Many people accessing support simply need space to speak openly and feel genuinely heard.

Who Can Access Support?
Our support is available to adults experiencing:
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Anxiety
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Stress or overwhelm
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Low mood or depression
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Loneliness
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Emotional difficulties
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Neurodiverse-related challenges
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Life changes or personal struggles
You do not need to be in crisis to access support.

How to Access Counselling Support
Accessing support is simple:
Step 1 – Complete a Referral
Submit a referral through our online referral form.
Step 2 – Initial Review
Our team will review your referral and contact you within 24 working hours.
Step 3 – Appointment Offer
Where appropriate, you will be offered a first appointment within 7 working days.
Our aim is to remove barriers and provide support quickly.

Yes. Support provided by LilyAnne’s Wellbeing is free of charge.
As a charity, we believe financial barriers should not prevent people from accessing emotional support and wellbeing services.
LilyAnne’s Wellbeing supports people across Hartlepool and surrounding areas, helping individuals access fast and compassionate counselling support without long waiting lists.

We recognise that many traditional services are not always accessible or comfortable for neurodivergent individuals.
Our service aims to provide:
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Autism-friendly communication approaches
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ADHD-aware support
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Reduced pressure environments
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Flexible conversations and pacing
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Understanding of sensory and emotional overwhelm
You do not need a formal diagnosis to access support.

Alongside one-to-one support, we also offer:
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Coffee mornings
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Peer support opportunities
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Creative wellbeing activities
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Community connection sessions
Many people find that building social connection alongside counselling support helps reduce isolation and improve confidence.
