Support Beyond Counselling

Sometimes life feels too overwhelming to sit down and explore your emotions — and that’s completely understandable.

You may be facing housing difficulties, food insecurity, or financial stress that makes it hard to focus on your emotional wellbeing. This doesn’t mean you don’t deserve support. It simply means counselling might not feel like the right fit right now. And that’s okay.

It’s important to meet your basic needs first, the foundation of safety, shelter, food, and stability (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs), before beginning therapeutic work.

If you're currently navigating a crisis, there are also dedicated crisis services listed on my Crisis Support page.

Below, you’ll find some helpful local and national links offering support with housing, food, finances, mental health groups, and more. I hope these resources help create space for you to care for yourself in ways that feel manageable.

Housing & Homelessness

Rotherham Housing Advice

Help with homelessness, housing options, and emergency accommodation.

📞 01709 336009

🌐 https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/housing

Sheffield Housing Solutions

Support with homelessness and temporary accommodation.

📞 0114 273 6306

🌐 https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/housing

Doncaster Housing Options

Advice for anyone at risk of homelessness.

📞 01302 736000

🌐 https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing

Food Banks & Essentials

Rotherham Foodbank (Trussell Trust)

Emergency food parcels and support.

📞 01709 372399

🌐 https://rotherham.foodbank.org.uk

Sheffield S6 Foodbank

Large, multi‑site foodbank supporting Sheffield communities.

📞 0114 244 6828

🌐 Sheffield S6 Foodbank

📞 01302 739561

🌐 https://doncaster.foodbank.org.uk

Money, Debt & Cost of Living

Citizens Advice Rotherham & District

Support with benefits, debt, housing, and employment.

📞 0344 411 1444

🌐 About Us - Citizens Advice Rotherham

Citizens Advice Sheffield

Free advice on money worries, housing, and legal issues.

📞 0808 278 7820

🌐 https://citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk

Citizens Advice Doncaster

Debt advice, budgeting support, and benefits guidance.

📞 0808 278 7955

🌐Home - Citizens Advice Doncaster

Support for Families & Young People

Rotherham Early Help

Support for families, parenting, wellbeing, and practical challenges.

📞 01709 255255

🌐 https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/children-families

Sheffield Family Centres

Parenting support, activities, and wellbeing services.

📞 0114 273 4567

🌐 Family Hubs | Sheffield City Council

Doncaster Early Help

Support for families, young people, and children.

📞 01302 736250

🌐 Early Help - What is it in Doncaster? - City of Doncaster Council

Wellbeing & Mental Health Support (Non-Crisis)

Rotherham & Barnsley Mind

Mental health groups, wellbeing activities, and support.

📞 01709 919929

🌐 https://www.rbmind.co.uk

Sheffield Flourish

Community groups, creative activities, and mental health support.

🌐 https://sheffieldflourish.co.uk

Doncaster Mind

Wellbeing groups, courses, and mental health support.

📞 01302 812190

🌐 https://www.doncastermind.org.uk

If you’re unsure which service might be right for you, or you’d like help navigating the options, feel free to mention it during our consultation or drop me a message. You're not alone — and support is out there.

Get in touch

If you’d like to arrange an initial assessment or ask a question, feel free to get in touch in whatever way feels easiest — call 07933 716273 or use the contact form on the right.

I don’t explore personal or emotional details over the phone, but I’m very happy to answer any practical questions you may have. I aim to reply within 48 hours.

All communication is confidential, and online sessions use secure Zoom Pro.

You can find my privacy policy in Policies and Procedures.




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