Maundy Relief – We work on the frontline in the community by responding immediately to need.

Therapies

Adult Counselling

We have professional counsellors ready to help anyone who needs their support. This service is open to the East Lancashire community. It doesn’t matter who you are, your age, gender, race, religion, or sexuality, we are here to listen and help.

We take referrals from local organisations including the NHS, Social Services, Probation, but our counselling is open to all so we’re happy to take self-referrals too.

We will take your contact details so that we can get in touch with you to arrange an initial assessment. Assessments take up to an hour and are usually available within a week.

Counselling is a talking therapy that can help you to talk through your problems in a safe and confidential setting and can help you to work through difficult thoughts and feelings and can also help to improve or relieve symptoms of low mood and anxiety.

Our counsellors give their time freely as volunteers but the service costs money to run. You will be asked to make a contribution towards this cost at your assessment but inability to pay is not a barrier to the service.

The Bridge

The Bridge is a free counselling service for young people aged between 11 – 18. We offer a professional counselling service for those who need it and we also run support groups for this age group.

If you are feeling depressed or suffering from anxiety

If you’re having trouble making friends

If you’re having problems at home, school or college

If you are being bullied

Whatever is troubling you, you can talk to us.

It may feel like it, but you are not alone and we won’t judge you at all. We will offer you a private and confidential service to help get your life on the right track.

Anger Management

Our aim is to help individuals to understand themselves better and recognise why they might be triggered to react in an unhelpful way.

Anger is a normal and acceptable emotion, and everyone is allowed to express anger: ideally the right amount of anger at the right time, towards the right person or situation.

If anger is becoming a problem in someone’s life we can help them to look at where the underlying trigger might originate from;

Anger is a symptom of the problem, not the problem.

How to access the Maundy Relief Counselling Service

You can self-refer to our counselling service by emailing us or calling us on the number below. Note that our phoneline is unmanned, so you will need to leave a voicemail and someone will call you back.

01254 945 209

counselling@maundyrelief.org.uk

Call in and see us at 29 – 31 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EN

We are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm.

Please Note: We cover East Lancashire but not Blackburn with Darwen

How To Find Us

Crisis Mental Health Support for Lancashire Residents

At Maundy Relief Counselling Service, we are committed to supporting emotional wellbeing through counselling and listening services. However, it’s important to know that we are not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or needs urgent mental health support, please reach out to the following services that are available 24/7:

A Compassionate Note

We understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. Please know that you are not alone—there are people ready to listen and support you right now. While Maundy Relief Counselling Service cannot provide crisis intervention, we care deeply about your wellbeing and encourage you to use these resources whenever you need immediate help.

Where to Get Immediate Help

Mental Health Crisis Lines

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Mental Health Crisis Line
Phone: 0800 953 0110
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
This service offers immediate advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.