Footsteps Counselling & Care

Who we are

Footsteps Counselling and Care is a charitable organisation which offers professional counselling and support to anyone in Gloucestershire affected by fertility and  pregnancy related issues or the loss of a baby. 

Counselling can provide a sense of safety in a neutral place with someone who understands thus enabling people to safely explore their feelings and emotions. This can provide a great sense of release, allow healing and can provide the strength to move forwards. Feeling listened to, understood and accepted can be very powerful and therapeutic. For many of our clients the difference counselling makes to their mental health is huge and has a positive impact on their relationships and their ability to work and engage with the world again.

We believe that  support should be free from the boundaries of financial constraints and personal circumstances and accessible to all who need it.

We provide support for the following issues:

* traumatic pregnancy or birth

* post or prenatal depression

* the loss of baby at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason

* neonatal death and stillbirth

* pregnancy choices

* fertility issues and childlessness

We understand that these issues are traumatic for everyone involved, including close and wider family members. We are able to support anyone that has been affected including partners and bereaved grandparents. We are also able to provide support for couples to work together if they wish.