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…
Waterloo Community Counselling has partnered with King’s College London to address real-world challenges through student-led dissertation projects. This collaboration provides students with practical research experience while allowing WCC to benefit from academic insights. Ruyi’s dissertation explored managing therapeutic boundaries, highlighting key themes around practical issues affecting clients and offering recommendations for sustainable support.
In September and October, our refugee and asylum-seeker meetups group enjoyed vibrant activities, including workshops with Wise Ram Theatre focused on nature and creativity, a lively drumming session with Tony B Happy, and a memorable visit to Bees & Refugees in Kent. These experiences fostered community, connection, and artistic expression.
September revitalized the WCC refugee social group with two new weekly activities: the Pottery Club and Gardening Club. Participants create pottery with Mud Gang and cultivate the WCC garden with guidance from Bankside Open Spaces Trust. Both activities foster creativity, community, and new skills, enhancing connections among members.
When Crisis Strikes: Why Access to Mental Health Support Matters 1. Introduction At Waterloo Community Counselling, we believe that access to mental health support is a basic human right — not a luxury. This World Mental Health Day, we stand…
