We’re the largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales and we help millions of people every year to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them.
We have centres across England and Wales and a network of licensed local counsellors offering in counselling in person, over the phone and online. And if you're not quite ready to speak to anyone yet, we have loads of self-help resources to get you started on your journey.
Our services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples, family counselling, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy.
We are governed by a Board of Trustees, all of them volunteers, who are committed to helping everyone have healthy and happy relationships.
What we offer
We're here to help you make the most of your relationships -- past, present, or future. Whatever your circumstances, chances are we offer a version of support that works for you, including:
Counselling
Relationship counselling
It doesn't matter if you’re on your own, married, living together, LGBTQI+, non-monogamous or anything in between - we’re here to help you strengthen your relationships.
Family Counselling
Families can be a source of support, encouragement and love but sometimes relationships within families are put under strain and people can feel isolated or overlooked.
Mediation
Talking to your partner about the practicalities of separation or divorce can be difficult. Sometimes it's just too hard to agree a way forward without some help.
Children's counselling
Children's counselling is available for children between 5-11 and focuses on the wellbeing and experience of your child.
Young people's counselling
You might be experiencing problems at school, issues with your parents or generally not feeling like yourself. Counselling lets you talk about how you feel, separate from school and home life and can help you get back to enjoying life.
Sex Therapy
It’s natural to want better sex and sometimes there are specific reasons for your difficulties. Don’t be embarrassed about it, get help instead.
Training and workshops
Counselling skills for the workplace
The counselling skills for the workplace package is a tailored solution designed to empower your employees with the essential tools to thrive in the modern workplace.
Understanding Others: Everyday counselling techniques
Understanding others: everyday counselling techniques is a course that helps you improve how you talk and listen to others. It teaches useful ways to understand people better and how to handle disagreements, making your relationships at home, work, or school, even better.
Communicating in everyday life
This course will provide you with a greater understanding of how important communication is in every aspect of life. It provides practical tips for becoming better at communicating with those around you. £10.
Post-Qualifying Certificate in Counselling Young People
This 12 month course in Counselling Young People is based on an integrated model with a systemic focus.
Certificate in Family Counselling
This 12 month course in Family Counselling is founded on a model of systemic practice that is informed by the latest research findings on what makes family work effective.
Professional Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy
Accredited by COSRT, this intensive two-year course for qualified relationship counsellors combines in-depth practical approaches to the understanding and treatment of sexual difficulties with wider principles of sex and sexuality.
Post-Qualifying Certificate in Relational Counselling
Accredited by CPCAB, this 12-month professional practitioner qualification (Level 5 Certificate) in Relational Counselling covers all the key aspects of couple counselling.
Diploma in Relationship Counselling
Accredited by CPCAB, this two-year qualification provides training for people wishing to work as relationship counsellors within Relate.
Self help resources
Couple relationship audit
A comprehensive guide to help you explore, understand, and strengthen your relationship with your partner.Download the audit
Menopause and relationships toolkit
A comprehensive guide to help you focus on the dynamics of your relationship during menopause and perimenopause.
Deciding if you want to try for kids or not
A resource to help couples decide whether they want to try and have children or choose a child-free life instead. £10.
Relationship audit
The relationship audit toolkit is an interactive, comprehensive resource offering various exercises to help users evaluate, understand, and strengthen their personal and professional relationships.
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One session therapy
One session therapy is a service to support those who want to strengthen their relationships. Book now
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