Gloucestershire Counselling Service

Who we are

Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) is a well-established, not-for-profit organisation providing a range of Counselling and Training services to secure the delivery and development of high-quality professional counselling in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire Counselling Service is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Counselling Service and our Diploma in Counselling is Accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) of which we are a Member Institute. GCS provides a safe place to talk and a professional environment to learn. The organisation is undergoing a positive programme of change and development, building on our strong, local track record and a well-founded reputation for quality in the provision of counselling services and associated training.

We offer a supportive and inclusive collegiate environment where the participation and contribution of all workers (volunteers, trainees and staff) is highly valued. Our services are built around our core values in that we believe all members of our community should have access to affordable high-quality counselling and training. We place our clients’ needs at the center of our service delivery and design to ensure easy and equitable access to our services without discrimination. Our main offices are based in Stroud.