Cogwheel Counselling

Cogwheel Counselling Cogwheel Counselling is a Cambridge-based charity that provides affordable mental health counselling

You wouldn't wait until you had a toothache to brush your teeth, so why wait until you're at breaking point to reach out...
19/08/2026

You wouldn't wait until you had a toothache to brush your teeth, so why wait until you're at breaking point to reach out for support?

Many people tell themselves they'll cope a little longer.
That things aren't "bad enough."
That someone else probably needs help more.

But you don't have to wait for a crisis to benefit from counselling.

Just as we don't wait until we're seriously unwell before looking after our physical health, our mental wellbeing deserves the same care and attention.

Counselling can provide a space to explore what's on your mind before it begins to feel overwhelming. Whether you're feeling stressed, stuck, anxious, navigating a life change, or simply want to understand yourself better, seeking support early can help you build resilience and prevent small challenges from growing into bigger ones.

💚 You don't have to be in crisis to deserve support.

Find out more about our counselling services at:
https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

Expressing and making sense of emotions can be difficult, once you understand yourself better you’re better equipped to ...
18/08/2026

Expressing and making sense of emotions can be difficult, once you understand yourself better you’re better equipped to enter situations and conversations confidently.

To learn more about our counselling services, visit:
https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

Hear what our clients have to say about their experience of counselling with Cogwheel. If you feel like counselling coul...
12/08/2026

Hear what our clients have to say about their experience of counselling with Cogwheel.

If you feel like counselling could help you, reach out:

https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

10/08/2026

Learn about the kinds of issues people come to counselling for.

If you recognise yourself and feel you could benefit from support, do reach out:

https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

Many of us spend a huge part of our lives at work, but wellbeing is more than just about having a positive workplace. It...
09/08/2026

Many of us spend a huge part of our lives at work, but wellbeing is more than just about having a positive workplace. It's about creating environments where people feel supported, valued and able to ask for help when they need it.

Many employees face challenges that aren't always obvious to colleagues or managers. Stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, financial worries and life changes can all impact wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

That's why access to the right support matters.
At Cogwheel Counselling, our Employee Counselling Service (ECS) helps organisations provide confidential counselling support for employees and service users through a straightforward, flexible model.

✅ Free to register
✅ Prompt access to counselling
✅ Predictable costs
✅ Every session helps fund counselling for people who couldn't otherwise afford it

Supporting wellbeing at work doesn't just benefit individuals. It helps build healthier, more resilient workplaces for everyone.

To find out more about ECS, visit:
🌐www.cogwheel.org.uk/counselling/employee-counselling-service/

Many of us treat wellbeing like a reward, a luxury, perhaps even an indulgence.We will rest when the project is finished...
05/08/2026

Many of us treat wellbeing like a reward, a luxury, perhaps even an indulgence.

We will rest when the project is finished.
We will slow down when life gets less busy.
We will take care of ourselves once everything else is sorted.
But wellbeing isn't a prize at the end of a long to-do list.
It's the foundation that helps us cope with everything life throws at us.

Take a moment to check in with yourself:
🌿 How are you feeling physically?
🌿 How are you feeling emotionally?
🌿 Have you had time to eat, move, rest?
🌿 Have you connected with people who matter to you?

Wellbeing isn't about being happy all the time. It's about giving yourself the support, care and compassion you need, whatever life looks like right now.

As well as being a place to work through issues, counselling can help you build wellbeing into your daily life and understand what gets in the way of prioritising it.

Cogwheel is currently taking a short summer break. All enquiries will be responded to once we re-open on Monday 10th August.

For more information, visit:
https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

Many of us wait until we're at breaking point before asking for help.It's understandable. Life gets busy, we convince ou...
30/07/2026

Many of us wait until we're at breaking point before asking for help.

It's understandable. Life gets busy, we convince ourselves we'll cope, or we hope things will improve on their own.

But when we finally decide we need support, we often need it now.

Unfortunately, demand for mental health services can mean waiting lists are longer than any of us would like. Waiting can feel especially difficult when you're already overwhelmed.

Seeking support earlier doesn't just give you the opportunity to work through challenges before they become unmanageable, it can also mean accessing help before you reach a point where every extra day feels impossible.

Don’t wait until everything feels too much.

💚 Reaching out early is an act of radical self-care, and an investment in your future. It is a commitment to taking your needs seriously and preventing a problem becoming a crisis.

Cogwheel is currently taking a short summer break. All enquiries will be responded to once we re-open on Monday 10th August:
https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

🌞 We’re Taking a Summer Break 🌞Cogwheel Counselling is closed from 27th July to 10th August.We’ll be back and open as us...
28/07/2026

🌞 We’re Taking a Summer Break 🌞

Cogwheel Counselling is closed from 27th July to 10th August.
We’ll be back and open as usual on Monday 10th August.

📩 If you contact us during this time, please bear with us - we’ll respond to all enquiries once we reopen.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 💛

If you need support during this time, please do contact your GP. The following resources may also be of use:
• NHS – call 111 and select the mental health option
• The Samaritans – call 116 123 (24 hours a day)
• Lifeline - FREEPHONE 0808 808 2121 (11.00am – 11.00pm every day)
• Shout Crisis Messenger – Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24 hours)

25/07/2026

Cogwheel have had the privilege of supporting the Cambridgeshire community with improving their mental health since 1988. Learn why people still choose Cogwheel Counselling.

For more information, visit:
https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

🌞 Summer Closure Notice 🌞Cogwheel Counselling will be closed from 27th July to 10th August for a short summer break.We’l...
20/07/2026

🌞 Summer Closure Notice 🌞

Cogwheel Counselling will be closed from 27th July to 10th August for a short summer break.

We’ll reopen as usual on Monday 10th August.

📩 Any enquiries sent during this time will be responded to once we reopen.

If you'd like to make an enquiry before our summer closure, Cogwheel are available 10am to 4pm weekdays.

Thank you for your understanding 💛

https://www.cogwheel.org.uk/

If you need support during this time, contact your GP or:
• NHS – call 111 and select the mental health option
• The Samaritans – call 116 123 (24 hours a day)
• Lifeline - FREEPHONE 0808 808 2121 (11.00am – 11.00pm every day)
• Shout Crisis Messenger – Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24 hours)

Address

66 Devonshire Road
Cambridge
CB12BL

Telephone

+441223464385

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