Beacon expects that offering counselling will help to build confidence, self respect and motivation in the clients it works with, and to instill the self belief that they can help themselves (one of the most important differences that anyone can make).

This is a challenging endeavour for the counsellors from the Bramhall based charity. "Our counsellors – who are all volunteers - are working very hard and getting involved in some complex work supporting parents and young people.  This is a very exciting and innovative venture and one we’re confident in making a success," James Harper, Manager of Beacon Counselling said. "Through working with the managers at Barnardos and SureStart, we have built up awareness of the service, and are now keen to find the funding for it to continue."