Need support after suicide?
Affected by bereavement or loss?
Need occupational health counselling?
Emotional support for domestic abuse
Here for children & their carers
Counselling Aftercare
Professional training & services
Welcome to
Listening Ear
We believe in the transformative power of counselling. As a thriving and developing charity and social enterprise, we’re here to help those who’ve been bereaved, suffered loss or experienced separation.
We’re proud of our services and our partnerships with local authorities, the NHS, schools, local businesses and the trusts and foundations that help fund our work. We’re equally proud of the staff and volunteers who help us deliver high quality therapy and support.
The future development of Listening Ear depends on us maintaining and expanding these links, as well as on the support and donations we receive from individuals like you. Together, we make a great team.
Our Impacts – 2024/25
At Listening Ear, we believe in the transformative power of counselling and emotional support. As we look back on this past year, we are reflecting on a period of growth, learning, and meaningful impact. We’re proud to share an insight into what we’ve achieved together. Over the last twelve months, we supported almost 3000 individuals […]
Read more >Lapland UK
Our Safeguarding Lead, James, recently had the pleasure of visiting Lapland UK on behalf of Listening Ear to collect a generous donation of Christmas stockings. Alongside other charities, he was warmly welcomed by the founders, Mike and Alison Battle, who kindly gave him a guided tour of the event. He walked through the incredible sets […]
Read more >Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 – Employee Spotlight
This week is ‘Safeguarding Adults Week’. At Listening Ear safeguarding isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. Today we’re shining a spotlight on the work of our Safeguarding Lead, James: After 25 years in social work, I felt a strong pull toward specialising in safeguarding — a field that had always been […]
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