Supporting those affected by fertility or pregnancy issues, traumatic birth or baby loss
Gloucester based charity serving Gloucestershire
supporting those affected by pregnancy-related issues & loss
Serving Gloucestershire
WE ARE
footsteps counselling & care
Footsteps Counselling & Care is a charitable organisation offering compassionate counselling and care for anyone in the Gloucestershire area affected by pregnancy-related issues, the loss of a baby for any reason, traumatic birth, fertility problems and pregnancy-related mental health issues.
Our vision is that anyone affected by fertility or pregnancy-related issues, traumatic birth or baby loss can access compassionate personalised support on the journey of coping with their traumatic experiences.
We can provide dedicated one to one or couples counselling support to anyone in Gloucestershire struggling with pregnancy-related issues or loss. We do not charge for our counselling service.
Contact
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Donate
In order to carry out our work, we rely on the generosity of our supporters and fundraisers, grant and funding organisations and our own charity shop.
Do you need help?
Call us on 01452 308618 or get in touch via our contact form
What we do
Talking to a counsellor
Counselling offers people a chance to talk through issues and problems that are having an impact on their life in a safe, neutral environment. Our counsellors will not make any assumptions or judgements about you as a person or about what you share with them. They will help you to explore what is happening to you and support you to find ways of moving forwards.
Common questions
How can counselling help?
Our experience has shown that people who are struggling to come to terms with a loss such as miscarriage or stillbirth have found that being able to talk about them in a safe space has helped them with the grieving process. Before starting counselling we ask new clients to attend an initial assessment session which gives you an opportunity to find out more about Footsteps Counselling & Care and how counselling might be of help.
Is there a waiting list?
We do have a waiting list. Due to the nature of our work it is hard to know how long the wait will be. If we put you on our list we will see you as soon as we possibly can and let you know roughly how long that wait will be.
How many sessions can I have?
At this time we are able to offer you up to 12 counselling sessions. This is to enable us to minimise the waiting time for our service. Of course, you can come for less than 12 sessions, and should you find you need more than 12, your counsellor will explain what your options are.
What is the cost of our services?
How do I refer for counselling?
Anyone is very welcome to refer themselves to us too. Just give us a call on 01452 308618, email office@footstepscandc.org.uk or send us an enquiry via our contact form.
How can I donate to your work?
How can I get involved?
Do you run support groups?
Our blog
Personal stories
Jem shares her story of recurrent miscarriages due to an undiagnosed underlying health condition
I was very lucky to be able to have two beautiful daughters but I had a miscarriage between the two which I just assumed was because something wasn't right. After we had our second daughter we decided to make our family complete we'd dearly love to have one more...
To The Broken Mum
Whilst dropping my husband off at work one morning I sat in the car with tears rolling down my cheeks. The baby had been awake all night, I hadn't slept for weeks and I had a whole day alone with my 3 month old baby. I sobbed all the way to his work and when it was...
Loss and the impact on close relationships
Grief has been explained to me in many ways. One picture that stays in my mind is the one where it simply starts at one stage, goes through many others and ends in another. If only it was that simple.... Next to this one, is what I think represents it in a better way,...
Support us
Ways to donate
Donate to our shop
Donations of good quality baby clothes, kitchen equipment, clothes, books, DVDs and bric-a-brac are always welcome.
Purchase from our shop
Pop into our shop on 51 Westgate Street, Gloucester or take a look at our eBay shop.
Donate as you shop
Amazon.co.uk will donate on your behalf, if you choose us as your charity via smile.amazon.co.uk at no cost to you.
Fundraising
Supporting us
Ways to volunteer
People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. It is a great way to meet new people and have fun too!
We are currently looking for retail assistants, administrative support and qualified counsellors but we are always more than happy to hear from anyone that has a skill or idea that could help our charity, do get in touch
Support us
Visit our shop
Our charity shop on Westgate Street, Gloucester offers a wide range of items from books and clothes to kitchen equipment and small items of furniture.
We have strict COVID safe procedures in place to keep you and our team safe. All items are quarantined before being put out for sale and you will be required to wear a mask and sanitise your hands.
We also have an eBay shop with items added regularly.
Call our shop
Call 01452 412380
Where we are
You can find us at
51 Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2NW
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat:
10am - 5pm.
Donate items
We are always very grateful for donations to our shop. We are happy to accept most items, but do give us a call if you’re not sure, our shop team will be happy to help.
Small donations can be made any time during shop opening hours. If you have a large donation or heavy or bulky items please give us a call to arrange a suitable time to drop off.
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Your feelings are valid.
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As a small charity, we are proud of our hard work and strive to offer support and care in Gloucestershire.
Visit our website for more information: http://footstepscandc.org.uk
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Our shop is open Mon to Fri 10am-4pm & Sat 10am-5pm
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It’s Small Charity Week; a week-long campaign recognising the hard work of small charities across the UK and around the world www.smallcharityweek.com
This week, we have joined the Small Charity Week Partners in raising awareness of the significant progress made by small charities and ...organisations.
We have also acknowledged the importance and resorcefulness of our passionate volunteers and how integral volunteering is to the strength of a small charity.
As a small charity, Footsteps are honoured to have taken part in this hugely worthwhile cause. We are proud of our hard work and strive to continue to provide information and support, and to make a difference.
Our shop is open Mon to Fri 10am-4 pm & Sat 10am-5pm
at 51 Westgate St, Gloucester - so pop in and say hello!
footstepscandc.org.uk
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#babyloss #pregnancy #trauma #gloucestershire #CharityShop #ShopLocal #CharityShopFinds #Gloucester #SmallCharityStory #SmallCharityWeek
Footsteps Counselling & Care provide counselling for anyone in the Gloucestershire area affected by pregnancy-related issues.
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We’re here for you!
Footsteps Counselling & Care provide counselling for anyone in the Gloucestershire area affected by pregnancy-related issues. This includes the loss of a baby, for any reason and at any time.
Feeling listened to, understood, and accepted can be very powerful ...and therapeutic.
Footsteps also provide information and support. Take a look at how we can help:
https://footstepscandc.org.uk/help-and-support
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We’re here for you!
Footsteps Counselling & Care provide counselling for anyone in the Gloucestershire area affected by pregnancy-related issues. This includes the loss of a baby, for any reason and at any time.
Feeling listened to, understood, and accepted can be very powerful ...and therapeutic.
Footsteps also provide information and support. Take a look at how we can help:
https://footstepscandc.org.uk/help-and-support
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