Recent drought and wildfires across the UK have left many people feeling worried, unsettled, or overwhelmed. While much attention is rightly focused on the environmental impacts of these events, there is growing recognition that they can also affect our mental…
‘Suitcase of Life’ Comes to Kensington Palace On a very hot August day, WCC was delighted to take part in Kensington Palace’s Community Celebration Festival to facilitate a creative participation activity inspired by stories of journey, identity and belonging. Held…
At Waterloo Community Counselling, we believe that the people who use our services and engage in our community projects are the experts in what good support looks and feels like. That’s why our Experts by Experience Group plays such an…
Refugee Week 2026: Finding Courage in Community “I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the WCC Refugee Social Group. Thank you to every participant who dedicated their time and effort. Your involvement today truly eased my stress and lifted…
OUR APPEAL IS NOW LIVE! From 22–29 June, Waterloo Community Counselling is taking part in the Big Give Small Charities Week campaign – a powerful opportunity to double your impact. During this week, thanks to support from the People’s Postcode Lottery, every donation you…
Reflections from Our Second Expert by Experience Session At the end of March, we held the second gathering of Waterloo Community Counselling’s Expert by Experience (EbE) Group —- a space where refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who have experience of…
Since the start of the year, our community groups have been full of energy, creativity and connection – and we’re excited to share some highlights from the past few months. Exploring London’s Cultural Spaces Our core Meetups group has enjoyed…
Over the first months of 2026, the Men’s Creative Wellbeing Group met for five fun, imaginative and restorative sessions. Each fortnight brought a new theme designed to support grounding, connection and self‑expression through art, storytelling and play. What unfolded was…
Lahja is a resilient woman in her 40s, originally from Namibia. She spent many years living in neighbouring war-torn Angola before arriving in London in 2023. Her migration journey was shaped by a series of traumatic experiences, including domestic and…
At Waterloo Community Counselling, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, life-changing mental health support – regardless of income, background, or immigration status. For 30 years, we’ve been a lifeline for Londoners facing trauma, isolation, and emotional distress, including…
