Welcome to The Harbour

Counselling for people facing death, dying and bereavement in Bristol

How can we help?

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Individual counselling

Our individual counselling offers one-to-one weekly sessions, providing a space where people can talk and be listened to whilst they explore their experiences with life-threatening illness and/or bereavement.


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Couples counselling

Our couples sessions provide a space for couples who are either dealing with a diagnosis, supporting someone with a life-threatening illness, or require support to cope with a bereavement

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Group therapy

Our group therapy is guided by an experienced group therapist. Groups build a mutually supportive community with other people who share similar experiences.

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Who are we?

The Harbour is a charity that believes that everyone in Bristol should have a safe space to talk and be listened to when they face death, dying and bereavement. We provide individual, couples and group counselling for adults affected by life-threatening illness.

We offer people a safe space as they deal with complex emotions surrounding death and dying; where they can talk and be listened to without fear of judgement.

Whether you are personally experiencing an illness, supporting someone who is, or coming to terms with a bereavement The Harbour is here to help.

Our Impact

Our clients are the people who can best explain the impact that our work has. For more testimonials from our clients, visit our testimonials page. Our impact report is below.