We Offer Free and Low-Cost, Accessible Counselling
Frome Birth Talk provides professional short-term counselling services tailored to mothers, fathers, partners and families. Our sessions are by donation (we use a sliding scale for suggested donation amount) or free of charge for those facing hardship
Read more about our suggested donations, and how to choose the right amount to donate for you here.
Sessions are offered in:
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In-person sessions (at various Frome locations)
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Online counselling via Zoom; or
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Telephone counselling for added flexibility.
We aim to work around your family life to find a time that suits you best.
Who Can Access Our Counselling Services?
Our counselling services are here to support you during life’s most challenging moments. If you live in Frome or an area served by the Frome Birthing Centre such as the surrounding areas, including villages and towns like Westbury or Warminster, and meet any of the following criteria, you are welcome to self-refer using our form:
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You are currently pregnant.
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You’ve had a baby within the last two years.
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You’ve experienced the loss of a baby within the last two years.
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You are or were under the care of Frome midwives.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
We understand how overwhelming pregnancy, early parenthood, or the loss of a baby can feel. If you live in Frome or within an area served by the Frome Birthing Centre, our free and low-cost services are available to you.
If any of these situations resonate with you, please do reach out. Self-referring is easy—just complete our self-referral form and one of our team members will be in touch to arrange your first session.
You don’t have to face this alone. Our compassionate team of counsellors is here to listen, support, and help you through your journey with care and understanding.
Meet our Counsellors
We’re proud to have a team of 11 dedicated counsellors:
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Some are fully qualified professionals.
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Others are in training, offering the same compassionate and high-quality care under expert supervision.
Want to know more about the amazing people helping support parents' mental health? Meet our team here.
Why Choose Frome Birth Talk for Counselling?
Short waiting list
Unlike many counselling services, our average waiting time is just 3-4 weeks, ensuring you get the help you need quickly.
Ongoing Support
Counselling is offered in blocks of 6 or 8 sessions, and each client is eligible for 2 blocks of counselling per pregnancy, which can be taken up until 2 years after their child's birth (or after a loss).
These blocks can be taken separately (e.g. one block in pregnancy, then one block after birth) or may, at the counsellor's discretion, run back-to-back.
Please note, a new pregnancy within two years re-sets this 2-block eligibility.
Flexible Options
We understand the challenges of balancing family life. That’s why we work with you to schedule sessions at times that suit you.
Professional and Compassionate Care
Our team specialises in working with mothers and fathers, offering a safe space for:
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Emotional support during pregnancy
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Adjusting to parenthood
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Coping with grief after baby loss
Supporting Parent's Mental Health
Frome Birth Talk is a registered charity (No. 1175641) committed to helping people navigate the challenges of parenthood.
Learn about other ways we support families on our Bump to Baby Group, Toddler Group and Baby Loss Support Group pages.
How to Refer Yourself
Just fill out our online self-referral form to start your counselling journey. This form lets us know more about you and will help us offer you appointments at convenient times.
If you have questions about our service, need any help completing the form, or would like more information, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Can I bring my baby to sessions?
We understand that arranging childcare or being separated from your baby can be a source of stress or anxiety for new parents. If your baby is very small, and you would rather they were in your arms, they are welcome to join you during your counselling sessions. If you're comfortable leaving your baby and have someone to be with them, we find most people are able to be more open when they attend alone.
We encourage parents of older babies (who are crawling or on the move) and toddlers to attend our sessions alone. This is because it can be distracting to have them with you, and our counselling rooms aren't set up to be safe spaces for little ones. Some topics of conversation aren't appropriate for young ones, and we find that parents are better able to open up and explore their emotions without their children present.
If childcare if a barrier to you receiving our support, please do let us know and we will try to accommodate you in whatever way we can.
Support Our Work
Frome Birth Talk relies on donations to keep our counselling services accessible. If you’d like to help, consider
