Being a carer can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging, stressful, and sometimes isolating. There may be times when you simply need someone to listen, share your concerns with, or talk things through.
Many charities and voluntary organisations offer listening ear services, emotional support, and friendly conversations for carers. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, need advice, or just want to speak to someone who understands, these services can provide a safe and supportive space to talk.
On this page, you will find information about organisations that offer listening, emotional wellbeing support, and someone to talk to when you need it.
These charities don't offer counselling but you can find free and low cost counselling on the Family Information and Services Hub.
Contact provide support and services to families with a child with a disability, including a Listening Ear Service.
Their Listening Ear service offers hour-long 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support adviser.
Where their helpline provides information and advice, Listening Ear is for parent carers looking for emotional support and reassurance – though they can provide practical help too.
Contact provide support and services to families with a child with a disability, including a Listening Ear Service.
Their Listening Ear service offers hour-long 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support adviser.
Where their helpline provides information and advice, Listening Ear is for parent carers looking for emotional support and reassurance – though they can provide practical help too.
The charity Wellchild also have a Listening Ear Service as well as a providing advice and information and giving grants. Listening Ear is a dedicated service offering 1-1 telephone appointments for parent carers seeking emotional support. Whether you're struggling mentally and looking for coping strategies, or simply need someone who understands the unique challenges you face, Listening Ear is here for you.
This service provides hour-long 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support adviser. Listening Ear focuses on emotional support and reassurance, with practical help available too. Their parent advisers are not only professionals with extensive experience but also parents of children and young people with disabilities.
The charity Wellchild also have a Listening Ear Service as well as a providing advice and information and giving grants. Listening Ear is a dedicated service offering 1-1 telephone appointments for parent carers seeking emotional support. Whether you're struggling mentally and looking for coping strategies, or simply need someone who understands the unique challenges you face, Listening Ear is here for you.
This service provides hour-long 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support adviser. Listening Ear focuses on emotional support and reassurance, with practical help available too. Their parent advisers are not only professionals with extensive experience but also parents of children and young people with disabilities.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation have a Listening Ear Service where parents can get support if their child has behaviour which is challenging.
During these 1-hour sessions, you are free to chat to one of our family carers about whatever you need to. This is a safe, non-judgmental space for you to offload any stresses or worries you may have with one of two family carers who have offered their time to support others. These sessions are informal chats and are not counselling, information or advice services.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation have a Listening Ear Service where parents can get support if their child has behaviour which is challenging.
During these 1-hour sessions, you are free to chat to one of our family carers about whatever you need to. This is a safe, non-judgmental space for you to offload any stresses or worries you may have with one of two family carers who have offered their time to support others. These sessions are informal chats and are not counselling, information or advice services.
Family Lives has a helpline called Parentline, provide e-mail support and provides free to access and here to support you with parenting and family challenges. Get one-to-one support through their free helpline on 0808 800 2222, live chat or message them via WhatsApp on 07441 444125 to connect with experienced professional family support workers and highly-trained volunteers.
Family Lives has a helpline called Parentline, provide e-mail support and provides free to access and here to support you with parenting and family challenges. Get one-to-one support through their free helpline on 0808 800 2222, live chat or message them via WhatsApp on 07441 444125 to connect with experienced professional family support workers and highly-trained volunteers.