Somerset Counselling Centre - SCC

Somerset Counselling Centre - SCC Our mission is to make quality counselling and therapy more accessible for all. We provide a safe space to talk in-person and provide online counselling too.

Contact us: we are eager to help.

Just a little motivation as we start a new week…You don't have to become someone else to shine. Spiritually and mentally...
22/06/2026

Just a little motivation as we start a new week…

You don't have to become someone else to shine. Spiritually and mentally, there is beauty in simply being who you are. Trust your journey, protect your peace, and give yourself permission to grow at your own pace.

The world doesn't need a perfect version of you. It needs the beautiful, authentic person you already are.

Sometimes the hardest things to say are the things we need to talk about most.For many young people, having someone outs...
20/06/2026

Sometimes the hardest things to say are the things we need to talk about most.

For many young people, having someone outside of family and friends to speak with can make all the difference. Our Children and Young People’s Counselling Service offers a caring and confidential space where young people aged 11 upwards can explore their thoughts and feelings and work through life's challenges.

Counselling can help young people:

- Talk about difficult experiences, perhaps for the first time
- Understand their thoughts and emotions more clearly
- Find ways to cope with current struggles or past experiences
- Recognise patterns that may no longer be serving them
- Build confidence and create positive change

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to be listened to with kindness and without judgement.

Find out more: https://scctaunton.org.uk/contact/

We are accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a membership organisation and a registered charity that sets standards for therapeutic practice and provides information for therapists, clients of therapy, and the general public.

Your next challenge could make a lasting difference in your community.Imagine crossing the finish line of the TCS London...
18/06/2026

Your next challenge could make a lasting difference in your community.

Imagine crossing the finish line of the TCS London Marathon knowing every step you've taken has helped support people in your local community.

We're looking for runners to join Team SCC for the 2027 marathon. Whether you're lucky enough to secure a ballot place and choose us as your nominated charity, or you'd like to apply for one of our two charity places, we'd love to hear from you.

The funds you raise will help us continue providing vital mental health support that changes lives every day.

Could 2027 be your year?

👉 Register your interest today: https://bit.ly/SCClondon27

*We are unable to offer places to anyone currently in therapy with us, or while fundraising for us.

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Art and therapy work hand in hand, offering a creative space to slow down, reflect, and simply be. Sometimes emotions ca...
16/06/2026

Art and therapy work hand in hand, offering a creative space to slow down, reflect, and simply be. Sometimes emotions can be hard to put into words, but creativity provides a gentle and natural way to express feelings, find calm, and reconnect with ourselves.

Creative activities can help reduce stress, boost confidence, encourage mindfulness, and create moments of peace and connection. Healing does not always happen through conversation alone. Sometimes it emerges quietly through creativity and the experience of sharing space with others.

Every Thursday, we run a drop-in art and therapy session. There is no pressure and no expectation to attend every week. No previous experience is needed; just come along as you are.

For more information, please complete our form, and we’ll be in touch: https://bit.ly/SCCartThurs

📢 11th July 2026: Working with clients who have experienced domestic abuse Here’s an opportunity to deepen your practic...
11/06/2026

📢 11th July 2026: Working with clients who have experienced domestic abuse

Here’s an opportunity to deepen your practice, build confidence, and connect with others doing this important work.

📅 Saturday 11th July 2026
🕙 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
📍 Apsley House, Tower Street, Taunton, TA1 4BH

Join us for a day which will offer an opportunity for you to deepen your understanding of working with clients who have experienced domestic abuse, extend your skills in this area and share good practice with others.

The training will include:

- Updating our knowledge of domestic abuse patterns
- Identifying possible stages of work and developing practical guidelines
- Considering safeguarding and legal requirements
-Exploring how theoretical frameworks can help us understand what’s happening for the client.
- Understanding how we can support the client to break the cycle of domestic abuse
- Maintaining our own resilience as we do this work

The trainer, Beth Livingston is a UKCP Registered Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapist and Supervisor. She has a private practice in Somerset, working with clients and supervisees in a traditional setting as well as offering Ecopsychotherapy sessions outdoors. Beth is also an experienced trainer who brings her skills as a qualified teacher to the training room.

To find out more and to book: https://bit.ly/SCCDomAb110726

Looking for Your Next Big Challenge? How does 26.2 miles sound?Could you take on the 2027 TCS London Marathon and help r...
09/06/2026

Looking for Your Next Big Challenge? How does 26.2 miles sound?

Could you take on the 2027 TCS London Marathon and help raise funds for vital mental health support within your community?

We have 2 charity places available. Could you be part of our team?

Ready to take that first step?

👉 Register your interest now: https://bit.ly/SCClondon27

* We are unable to offer places to anyone currently in therapy with us or while fundraising for us.

Volunteers’ Week is a great chance to celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make us what we are.From supporting t...
04/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week is a great chance to celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make us what we are.

From supporting the charity behind the scenes to sharing their professional skills and experience, our volunteers play an essential role in helping us provide affordable counselling to people across Somerset.

Their commitment means that donations and fundraising income can go even further, helping us reach more people in need and continue developing our services.

Thanks to this support, we have been able to expand our counselling provision, including introducing EMDR therapy and offering counselling for children aged 8 and over. It also helps us continue providing low-cost counselling, ensuring that financial circumstances are not a barrier to accessing support.

Every volunteer contribution helps us strengthen mental health and wellbeing within our community, and we are incredibly thankful for the difference they make every day.

If you would like to become a volunteer with us, or if you feel you could benefit from counselling, please get in touch via our website to find out how we can help: https://scctaunton.org.uk/contact/

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our Trustees, who are themselves volunteers. ...
02/06/2026

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our Trustees, who are themselves volunteers.

Behind every counselling session, every fundraising event, and every person who reaches out for support, there is a dedicated group of individuals giving their time, expertise, and guidance to help shape our future.

They play a vital role in ensuring our charity remains strong, sustainable, and focused on its mission. They help set our strategic direction, oversee governance, manage risk, and make important decisions that enable us to continue providing accessible, affordable counselling across Somerset. They challenge us to think about the bigger picture while always keeping our community's needs at the heart of what we do. Their commitment, knowledge and support help ensure that we can continue to provide a safe space to talk for those who need it most.

To each of our Trustees, thank you for everything you do. Your contribution makes a lasting difference to our charity and the people we support.

If you would like to find out more about our charity and counselling please visit our website: https://scctaunton.org.uk/

Would you like to run the TCS London Marathon? Imagine knowing that every mile you run is helping someone access the men...
30/05/2026

Would you like to run the TCS London Marathon? Imagine knowing that every mile you run is helping someone access the mental health support they need within your community? That’s what running for Team SCC is all about.

From children and young people to adults in your community, your fundraising will make a real, lasting difference. But it’s not just about what you can do for us. We’ll support you every step of the way too.

Ready to take that first step? 👉 Register your interest now: https://bit.ly/SCClondon27

* We are unable to offer places to anyone currently in therapy with us or while fundraising for us.

These funds help us continue to provide low-cost counselling for people who need it. We’re proud to be one of the charit...
28/05/2026

These funds help us continue to provide low-cost counselling for people who need it. We’re proud to be one of the charities supported through the Somerset West Lottery. Thanks to the kindness of local players, over £130 has already been raised for SCC this year. Thank you to everyone who has chosen to support us in this way.

More about Somerset West Lottery:

• 60% of every £1 ticket goes directly to local good causes
• You choose which charity in your community to support
• There is also the chance to win up to £25,000 every week

You can support SCC here: https://bit.ly/SCCswlottery

Address

Apsley House, Tower Lane
Taunton
TA14BH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+441823337049

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