Counselling and Emotional Support - Nottinghamshire Hospice

If you’ve been affected by incurable illness, whether as a patient, carer or family member, our Counselling and Emotional Support team is here for you. We also support people who are grieving following the death of someone with an incurable illness, or after a sudden or unexpected death.

This free support is available to adults aged 18 and over who are registered with a Nottinghamshire GP.

Our care is person-centred, non-judgemental and free of charge – it’s a safe space to feel heard and understood. We offer both one-to-one support and peer support groups, and our friendly team can help you decide which might be better for you.

There’s no right or wrong way to approach grief, and everyone deals with things differently. After a bereavement, you may feel a need to talk to someone entirely outside the situation, and that’s why we’re here.

Free counselling and emotional support

All our services are free. If you’re not referred by a healthcare professional, you can refer yourself by calling 0115 962 1222. Our friendly team will take your details for a member of our Counselling and Emotional Support team to arrange an initial assessment

This gives you an opportunity to talk through what is going on and get an idea of the type and level of support you might find helpful. If you then decide you’d like ongoing support, we’ll arrange this at a mutually convenient time.

One-to-one support

We offer up to 8 weekly sessions of  individual support – either in person, online or by telephone; all arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Our team comprises of both qualified counsellors and student counsellors, along with trained emotional support volunteers.

Bereavement Buddies Support Groups

These free social groups are peer-led, with support from trained staff and volunteers. Sessions offer an opportunity for bereaved people to meet and share experiences with others in a similar situation.

Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. These are predominantly social support groups so may not be suitable for those who are very newly bereaved, or who might struggle with listening to other people talking about their own grief.

There’s no need to book, just drop in. We understand that everyone deals with their grief differently so you can come along to the groups for as long as you need to.

Carrington Christopher Cargill House- 21-23 Pelham Road, Nottingham, NG5 1AP First Monday of each month 2 – 4pm (or the second Monday if affected by a bank holiday) Third Friday of each month 10am – 12pm

City

Meadows Health Centre, 1 Bridgeway Centre, Meadows, NG2 2JG First Thursday of every month 2 – 4pm

Clifton Clifton Library, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8AB Last Tuesday of every month 2 – 4pm

Sam's Group - a Motor Neurone Disease Support Group

Free support group for people with Motor Neurone Disease and their carers, friends, and family. Opportunity to connect and share experiences with others who truly understand life with MND.

Last Friday of every month, 10.30am – 12.30pm

CompassionART: Free crafts, a cuppa and friendly company

Come along to CompassionART, our friendly weekly group where you can enjoy simple arts and crafts, meet new people and spend time doing something creative.

You don’t need to think of yourself as artistic or have any experience of arts and crafts. Activities are designed for all abilities and you can take part at your own pace – there’s no pressure to create anything perfect.

Everything is completely free, including the activities, materials and refreshments. There’s no need to book – just come along.