FAQs

Counselling is a process where you work with a trained professional to explore and address personal challenges, emotional difficulties or mental health concerns. It provides a safe and confidential space to talk about your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you gain insights, develop coping strategies and work toward positive changes in your life.

We serve families in Kirklees, Calderdale and beyond, affected by pregnancy choices, birth trauma, pregnancy termination (including for medical reasons), ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, baby removal into care, miscarriage and baby loss. Our service isn’t exclusive to parents and we also support other family members, such as grandparents.  We provide a non-discriminatory service to all (including under 16s) regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability, gender identity or religion. We're LGBTQI+ inclusive and are bound by the centre’s policy on confidentiality and by the data protection act.

We don’t have a set fee for our services, but we kindly request regular donations to help cover the costs of counselling. Your contributions, no matter how small, are greatly appreciated and essential for sustaining our services. However, please note that no one will be turned away if they are unable to donate.

We currently have a waiting list for our services but we’ll keep you updated on how long the wait might be. We can also offer you care calls to check in with how you're doing while you wait.

Although many of our clients come with similar stories, every situation is unique and we keep this in mind. When you contact us or are referred to Talkthru, we will phone you for an initial assessment. During this call, we’ll ask some questions to assess your needs and learn more about you. From there, we’ll design a counselling programme bespoke to your situation and match you with one of our fully-trained or trainee counsellors.

You can attend face-to-face appointments at our centre, based in Huddersfield town, or access sessions by phone or video calling. We can offer appointments outside of work/school/college hours and can accommodate anyone with mobility issues with appointments at other venues.

We currently have seven counsellors at Talkthru. All our counsellors have counselling accreditations at an appropriate level and Talkthru provides additional more specific training for unplanned pregnancy and baby loss where needed. Two of our counsellors hold a Masters degree in Psychotherapy. All our counsellors are registered with a professional counselling body and have regular supervisions and oversight.

Pregnancy choices counselling provides a safe and confidential space to talk about your feelings, concerns, and options when facing an unexpected pregnancy. Our trained counsellors are here to support you emotionally and provide accurate information to help you make informed decisions that are right for you.

We can help you explore all of your options, including parenting, adoption, and abortion. Our goal is to provide you with unbiased information and care, empowering you to make the decision that feels right for you.

Yes, confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of counselling. Everything you share in your sessions is kept private, with a few legal exceptions (such as if there's a risk of harm to yourself or others). Your counsellor will explain these exceptions at the beginning of your work together.

Typically, a counselling session lasts about 50 to 60 minutes. This standard length allows enough time to explore issues while keeping the conversation focused and productive.

Yes, you’re in control of your counselling experience and can choose to end it earlier if you wish. However, we encourage you to discuss this decision with your counsellor, as they can help you consider any remaining goals and ensure a positive conclusion to your counselling.

Absolutely. Our counselling services are here to help you no matter what decision you’re considering. We offer a non-judgmental space to discuss your feelings and explore all of your options, including abortion. Our priority is to support you.