Confidential therapy,
tailored to you.
A non-profit organisation in Wigan offering therapeutic intervention to individuals, couples, families, and children. 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 individuals, couples, families, groups or associations.
Counselling
Person-Centred and CBT-based talking therapy, tailored to your needs.
Psychotherapy
Deeper therapeutic work for psychological disorders and mental health challenges.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis as a therapeutic method to support change at a deeper level.
Relaxation & Visualisation
Practical techniques for managing stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Access Bars & Reiki
Gentle energy-based practices to encourage relaxation, balance and wellbeing.
Creative Art & Play Therapy
A safe space, particularly suited to children, to express feelings through play.
How it works
Get in touch
Self-refer by calling 0303 303 1333 or emailing us. No GP referral needed.
Initial conversation
Each client receives a one-to-one assessment to help match you with the right approach.
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.
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 individuals and groups. 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 Voluntary Award 2024
The highest award a local volunteer group can receive, for outstanding service to its community.