Beacon Counselling Trust

Beacon Counselling Trust Specialist mental health and education service for people aged 16+ across the Northwest.

Beacon Counselling Trust (BCT) is a Northwest wide mental health charity (1140011) which specialises in a range of early intervention, education, clinical and mental health programmes.

For over 10 years, BCT have offered free, confidential specialist support across the North West for individuals experiencing harm from their own gambling, or the gambling or someone else. This support is offered to anyone over the age of 16, and can be delivered face-to-face, online, or over the phone, with no waiting list.

BCT offer a range of advice and guidance, as well as therapeutic interventions through one-to-one or couples sessions, to support those experiencing gambling harms. These interventions are delivered by qualified and experienced therapists and psychological practitioners. BCT also support individuals through a range of long-term recovery programmes, both for the individual who gambled and the affected individuals. This support is delivered through lived-experience led peer support, group support, outdoor walking therapy, community-based interventions, and specialist support to address the practical issues that can occur due to gambling harms.

BCT also offer gambling harms training through the Bet You Can Help course, accredited by RSPH, giving a Level 2 award in Tackling Gambling Harms.

For more information on our education/support programmes, or to make a professional referral or self-referral:

Email treatmentteam@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk

Visit: beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk

Call 0151 226 0696

Paul’s Place Journeys of Discovery Our Paul’s Place Journeys of Discovery recently visited the fascinating Williamson Tu...
07/04/2026

Paul’s Place Journeys of Discovery

Our Paul’s Place Journeys of Discovery recently visited the fascinating Williamson Tunnels before a welcome return to Speke Hall to cap off another great day out.

Our Journeys of Discovery offer vital connection for adults bereaved by su***de.

Big thank you to Liverpool busker Mike Axworthy who kindly dedicated a month’s online busking to fundraising for our Pau...
07/04/2026

Big thank you to Liverpool busker Mike Axworthy who kindly dedicated a month’s online busking to fundraising for our Paul’s Place Su***de Bereavement Service raising an amazing £450 (+ £108.75 in Gift Aid.) All monies raised go directly to supporting adults bereaved by su***de in the Merseyside are.


If you would like to fundraise for Paul’s Place then please make contact through paulsplace@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk or 01512260696.

Last week our Education Team delivered our Sometimes it’s more than a game (STIMTAG) programme to apprentices at Sellafi...
31/03/2026

Last week our Education Team delivered our Sometimes it’s more than a game (STIMTAG) programme to apprentices at Sellafield. This was the last of 8 sessions delivered. It is so important to teach our Young People the importance of gambling and gaming harm and the safety measures needed to avoid both activities becoming harmful.

Our Education Team have been busy over the past couple of weeks delivering our education programmes Across the North Wes...
30/03/2026

Our Education Team have been busy over the past couple of weeks delivering our education programmes Across the North West. Last week employees from Sefton Council attended our Bet You Can Help Level 2 Award. The day was full of questions and conversation around the importance of tackling Gambling Related Harm.

Last week we delivered our RSPH accredited ‘Bet You Can Help’ level two award programme for Halton Borough Council at th...
26/03/2026

Last week we delivered our RSPH accredited ‘Bet You Can Help’ level two award programme for Halton Borough Council at the DBCL stadium in Widnes. Alongside local authority staff, participants also included NHS and Citizens Advice teams who took part in a number of discussions and exercises in our continued effort to reduce gambling harms.

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Paul’s Place at West Derby Rotary Club Event! Our Paul’s Place Fundraising Team were kindly invited to The Devonshire Ho...
25/03/2026

Paul’s Place at West Derby Rotary Club Event!

Our Paul’s Place Fundraising Team were kindly invited to The Devonshire House Hotel on Thursday 19/03/2026 for The West Derby Rotary Club’s Annual Charity Cheque Presentation.

Paul’s Place was one of 15 Charities nominated by Rotary Club Members for a donation from the club’s amazing Christmas collection for local charities.

Big thanks to Sylvia Lewis, Bobby Dunne and all at West Derby Rotary Club for the kind donation of £600 which was gratefully received and will go directly to supporting adults bereaved by su***de in the Merseyside area. Support like this is essential in helping us to continue vital work across the region.

This donation was part of the ongoing legacy of our Friday 07/11/2025 Fundraising Gala at The Devonshire House Hotel and highlights yet again the importance of the hard work put in by our Fundraising Team in connecting with so many wonderful organisations and individuals.

Beacon Counselling Trust were pleased to attend and interact with employers and practitioners at Knowsley’s ‘Working Wel...
23/03/2026

Beacon Counselling Trust were pleased to attend and interact with employers and practitioners at Knowsley’s ‘Working Well’ Market Place last week. The event brings together organisations across Knowsley, supported by Knowsley Council and Knowsley Chamber of Commerce to work in partnership to improve the health and wellbeing of employees across the borough. Beacon took the opportunity to promote our prevention and support offer concerning gambling related harms.



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Ian Whiteside, our Armed Forces Gambling Support Network Operational Lead, had the pleasure in representing Beacon Couns...
21/03/2026

Ian Whiteside, our Armed Forces Gambling Support Network Operational Lead, had the pleasure in representing Beacon Counselling Trust and meet with and engage with the , based at St Faith's Church in Crosby Merseyside, to promote and make the group aware of the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network and our support offer.

The group, based at Crosby, has been a source of support to armed forces families who have loved ones in active service for decades.

As the current global situation requires our armed forces to meet these demands in the defence and protection of British citizens at home and abroad these types of community-based networks provide a vital lifeline to friends, parents, siblings and partners who rightly worry about the impact of conflicts across the Middle East, Europe and beyond.

Many thanks to Padre and NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group Chaplain George Perera for the invitation to join the session this week and promote our service.

Welcome to the Charter, Switchboard!Beacon Counselling Trust is delighted to welcome Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard as...
19/03/2026

Welcome to the Charter, Switchboard!
Beacon Counselling Trust is delighted to welcome Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard as a committed signatory to the Workplace Charter to Reduce Gambling-Related Harms.
By joining the Charter, Switchboard has taken an important step in strengthening workplace protections, promoting early identification of gambling harms, and supporting the wellbeing of their teams. The 50 year old charity is the first organisation from the LGBTQ+ community to join the initiative.
This Charter forms a key part of the prevention and early‑intervention work we deliver across ensuring organisations have the tools, confidence and guidance they need to create safer, healthier working environments.
Thank you, Switchboard, for your leadership and commitment to supporting your workforce and helping us tackle gambling-related harms together. 👏
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Paul’s Place at the Wirral Coastal Walk! Our Community and Engagement Support Lead Andrew attended the Mid Wirral Rotary...
18/03/2026

Paul’s Place at the Wirral Coastal Walk!

Our Community and Engagement Support Lead Andrew attended the Mid Wirral Rotary Club Wirral Coastal Walk Charities meeting recently.

Really positive meeting with lots of support offered once again through the Rotary Club. Look out for our dedicated Paul’s Place WCW registration page coming soon!

For now please just save the date - Sunday 07/06/2026 Paul’s Place at the 40th Anniversary Wirral Coastal Walk

Look out for further news through our usual social media channels, with some brilliant WCW prep walks to be announced by the wonderful team from Trek Therapy soon. Get ready to Walk to Tall for Paul in June!

Paul’s Place Fundraisers save the Date 2026! After an incredibly successful fundraising event in November 2025, our fund...
18/03/2026

Paul’s Place Fundraisers save the Date 2026!

After an incredibly successful fundraising event in November 2025, our fundraising team are busy planning ahead, there will be some exciting dates to be announced over the coming months but if you would like to support Paul’s Place in 2026 then you might want to save the following confirmed dates in your diary!

Sunday 07/06/2026 Paul’s Place at the 40th Anniversary Wirral Coastal Walk

Tuesday 23/06/2026 Paul’s Place at The Cavern! – details to follow

Friday 06/11/2026 – Paul’s Place Fundraising Gala at the Devonshire House Hotel.

More dates, venues and details to follow, simply save the date for now and look out for further news through our usual social media channels.

Services users from Beacon Counselling Trust who attend our ‘wellbeing walks’ were treated to a visit to Dovedale in t...
17/03/2026

Services users from Beacon Counselling Trust who attend our ‘wellbeing walks’ were treated to a visit to Dovedale in the Peak District National Park.

Our group exceeded themselves by scaling Thorpe Cloud (287m), during their adventure, enjoying fantastic views from the summit and a great sense of achievement following their efforts.

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Here at Beacon we offer:

FREE counselling for people with gambling-related issues, including affected partners, family members and friends, with no waiting list. We also offer help in regards to self-exclusion, just call 0151 321 1099 or email admin@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk For more information on this visit http://www.gamcare.org.uk/

FREE Couples Counselling if affected by problematic gambling, with no waiting list.

FREE Specialist Bereavement Counselling Service called Paul’s Place, for those bereaved by su***de across Merseyside. This programme is completely self-funded and receives no NHS or Government funding, so any support is most graciously accepted. If you would like to donate please see the attached link https://www.justgiving.com/beaconcounsellingtrust