Confidential therapy,
tailored to you.
A non-profit organisation in Wigan offering therapeutic intervention to adults, young people, couples and families. Sessions are donation-based, no GP referral required.
“Feels like a family here.”
Hayley, volunteer
How we can help
All of our services are available to adults, young people, couples and families.
Person-Centred Therapy
Talking therapy led by you, at your pace, in a supportive and non-judgemental space.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A practical approach exploring the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Integrative Therapy
Draws on more than one therapeutic approach, shaped around you and your needs.
Creative Therapy
A safe space, particularly suited to children and young people, to express feelings through play and creative work.
Holistic Therapy
Reiki and Access Bars: gentle, energy-based practices to encourage relaxation, balance and wellbeing.
How it works
Begin your sessions
Attend sessions at our Wigan centre. Donation-based, from £15 per session, and more if you can, to help keep the doors open for everyone.
There can be a waiting list for sessions. We'll always be upfront about where things stand when you get in touch.
Therapy shouldn't be a privilege.
As a non-profit organisation we rely on the kind donations of the generous members of our community to keep sessions accessible to everyone, regardless of income. Every contribution directly funds someone's therapy.
Our therapy rooms
Each room is based on the power of colour and its effect on mood. Click a room to open it up.
Poppy Room
Warm reds: grounding, energising, and full of presence.
Tulip Room
Soft pinks: gentle and reassuring, ideal for delicate conversations.
Holistic Room
Calming violets: purpose-built for our complementary and holistic therapies.
Daisy Room
Bright yellows: fresh, hopeful, full of openness.
Sunflower Play Room
Vibrant and child-friendly, stocked with therapeutic play materials.
Bluebell Room
Cool blues: serene and contained, for those who need a quieter space.
Therapy that serves
the whole community.
Empathy Northwest CIC is a non-profit organisation based in Wigan, offering confidential counselling to adults, young people, couples and families. We match you with a qualified counsellor and an approach that fits what you're going through.
All sessions are offered on a donation basis: you contribute what you can afford. We rely on the kind donations of the generous members of our community to keep this possible.
Learn more about us →Recognised
King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024
The highest award a local volunteer group can receive, for outstanding service to its community.
For trainee counsellors
Looking for a placement?
We offer supervised placements with real client experience, a student co-ordinator and a counsellor peer group - it's all under Training & Placements.