As the largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales we help millions of people every year through individual and couples' relationship counselling, sex therapy, family counselling and counselling for children and young people.

Depending on location and need, our licensed counsellors can offer support in person, over the phone and online. If you're not quite ready to speak to anyone yet, we have lots of self-help resources to get you started on your journey.

Recent changes at Relate mean we're now part of Family Action, a national charity here for every family and anyone without family support, because whatever family means or looks like for us, ultimately, it's relationships that matter.

And as we've always been, we're here to support everyone to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them.

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.

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.

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.

Self help resources

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.

Chat with a counsellor

Chat with us

Need help with the day to day problems that sometimes crop up? Whether it's work stress, boy problems, challenges with children, or the like -- our counsellors are here to have a chat. Whatever the problem, we're here to listen and support you to find a way forward.
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