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Counselling for Older People

Gentle, confidential support for later life.

  • Growing older brings wisdom and perspective, but it can also bring new challenges.

  • Many people in their 60s, 70s and beyond find themselves facing loss, health worries, changing relationships or feelings of loneliness.

  • Talking to someone who understands can help you find calm, meaning and confidence again.

  • OlderPeople.co.uk provides private, professional counselling by phone, for adults typically aged 60 and over throughout the United Kingdom.

Understanding Emotional Wellbeing in Later Life

  • Later life can be full of contrasts, freedom and opportunity, but also uncertainty and loss.

  • You may be adjusting to retirement, caring for someone close, living alone for the first time, or coping with declining health. These experiences can affect mood, sleep, self-esteem and motivation.

  • Common reasons people over 60 seek counselling include:

    • Loneliness and social isolation

    • Grief and bereavement

    • Anxiety and low mood

    • Changes in identity or purpose after retirement

    • Relationship difficulties or caring pressures

    • Health concerns or fear of dependency

  • Counselling offers a safe, steady space to talk things through and discover practical ways forward.
     

How Counselling Can Help

  • Talking with a trained counsellor can help you:

    • Make sense of difficult thoughts and feelings

    • Cope more calmly with change and uncertainty

    • Feel heard and understood without judgement

    • Reconnect with what matters most to you

    • Strengthen relationships and everyday resilience

  • At OlderPeople.co.uk, every session is tailored to your pace and comfort.

  • The focus is on clarity, compassion and small, meaningful steps that make daily life feel lighter.

Who Counselling Is For

  • This service is designed for people typically aged 60 and over who want space to reflect or adapt to change.

  • It can help if you are:

    • Feeling low, anxious or uncertain

    • Experiencing grief, loss or loneliness

    • Adjusting to retirement or health changes

    • Supporting a partner or relative and feeling overwhelmed

    • Wanting to talk openly without burdening family or friends

  • You do not need a diagnosis or referral — just curiosity about whether talking could help.

Counselling Sessions by Phone

  • All sessions take place by phone, so you can speak with me from home or wherever you are comfortable.

  • Sessions last for 1 hour.

  • You decide how often you’d like to meet.

    • Some people prefer one session, others a few focused sessions, or ongoing support over a longer time.

What to Expect

  • Make a Booking

    • Choose a date and time that suits you best.

  • Your First Session

    • You’ll speak with an older, qualified UK counsellor who has experience supporting older adults.

    • Sessions are private, compassionate and at your pace.

  • Ongoing Support

    • You decide whether to book more sessions. Many people notice small improvements, such as sleeping better or feeling calmer, over a period of time.

Privacy and Accessibility

  • All conversations are strictly confidential.

  • I’ll always communicate clearly and at a comfortable pace.

    • Accessibility and simplicity is at the heart of what I do.

Begin a Conversation

  • If you’re in your 60s, 70s or beyond and would like to talk through how you’re feeling, I'm here to listen.

  • Speaking with a counsellor can bring comfort, perspective and renewed strength for the years ahead.​

Free Help Sheets

  • Free support and information for a range of common problems is available to browse at any time.

    • Browse the full list of free help available by clicking the links below.

About OlderPeople.co.uk

  • OlderPeople.co.uk was created to make counselling more accessible and comfortable for people in later life.

  • I'm an older, qualified, UK-based professional counsellor who understands the emotional realities of ageing — including independence, grief, loneliness and changing identity.

  • I believe that:

    • It’s never too late to make positive changes.

    • Age should never be a barrier to support.

    • Listening with patience and respect makes a real difference.

Important Note

  • ​To access this service, you must be 18 years of age or older and a UK resident.

  • This is not a crisis service.

  • If you are at risk of harming yourself or others:

    • Call Emergency Services immediately on 999

    • Visit your nearest Accident and Emergency department

    • Call Samaritans on 116 123

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