About Harbour Minds Counselling

Harbour Minds is a Community Interest Company (CIC) created to make mental health support more accessible, more affordable, and more human to the coastal communities of Norfolk and Suffolk, including the towns of Beccles, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.
 

We exist to meet a growing need in our local communities for counselling and wellbeing services that are trauma-informed, inclusive, and available without long waiting lists or high private fees.
 

Based in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, we work with fully qualified and student counsellors on placement — under close supervision — to offer low-cost therapy sessions, supervision, and community wellbeing activities.

To provide a safe and inclusive space where people can explore their mental health and wellbeing, supported by trained counsellors in a way that is affordable and compassionate.
 

We believe in:

• Access for all — not just those who can afford private therapy
• Developing the next generation of counsellors through structured placements
• Reinvesting into our community through subsidised services and outreach
• Working collaboratively to create a more connected and supported society

• Low-cost counselling delivered by students and qualified practitioners
• Professional clinical supervision ensures ethical, high-quality practice
• Community wellbeing workshops and education days
• Transparent, ethical, and trauma-informed at every step
   

We are not-for-profit and proud to operate with an asset lock, meaning all income is reinvested into our mission.

Harbour Minds was founded by a group of practitioners, supervisors, and community members who share a vision of accessible, high-quality support.
 

We’re passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered — whether through one-to-one counselling, group sessions, or wider wellbeing events.
 

We collaborate with UK counselling training organisations to provide high-quality placement opportunities for student counsellors. Each student receives ongoing supervision and training, helping them grow into confident, competent practitioners — while offering clients meaningful, affordable support.