Counselling Service
The NEC Counselling Service offers support to all members of the North England Conference and the wider community. Our mission is to promote healing, mental health, and spiritual well-being through professional, confidential, and non-judgmental counselling for individuals and couples of all ages.
We recognise that life’s challenges—such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and bereavement—can be difficult to navigate alone. Our trained counsellors provide a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping you understand and work toward positive change.
We offer support for a range of issues, including:
Depression, anxiety, and stress
Relationship and marital challenges
Trauma, abuse, and loss
Faith-related concerns
Personal insight and decision-making
Work-related stress and more
The NEC Counselling Service, led by the Family Ministries Department, is committed to providing accessible, high-quality Christian counselling. Through therapy, workshops, and education, we aim to enhance mental health, restore lives, and empower people to reach their goals.
Who we help
We serve the North England Conference churches and their local communities, providing support for individuals, couples, and families:
Adults: Most of our clients are individual adults seeking help with a wide range of personal challenges.
Adolescents: Young people often face issues such as loss, anxiety, bullying, self-esteem struggles, family conflicts, and eating disorders. We offer guidance to help them navigate these and other challenges.
Couples: Our marriage and relationship counselling covers areas including communication issues, trust, jealousy, infidelity, family conflict, intimacy concerns, parenting disagreements, and differing life goals.
Accessing the service
The service is coordinated by Dee Kyriacou, a qualified and accredited counsellor, counselling supervisor, and couples’ therapist. Dee will answer your call or respond to your message. Following a brief assessment, you’ll be matched with a suitable counsellor based on availability and your specific needs.
Get in touch by calling 07539 211442
In Crisis
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feel at risk of self-harm, please contact your GP, local Mental Health Crisis Team, or visit your nearest A&E department. You can also reach out to:
The Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 (available 24/7)
SANEline: 0845 767 8000
Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
NHS: 111
Fees
We strive to keep fees as affordable as possible. Current rates are listed below. If you're facing financial difficulties, please let us know—no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Members
• Individuals: £20 per session
• Couples: £30 per session
• Families: £35 per session
Community
• Individuals: £40 per session
• Couples: £50 per session
• Families: £55 per session
About the team
Coordinator
Dee Kyriacou is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, specialising in bereavement and loss. Since qualifying in 2006, she has primarily worked within the NHS as a counsellor, counselling supervisor, and lead counsellor for a staff support service. Alongside her NHS career, Dee has built a private practice in Aisby, Grantham, where she works with individuals and couples across a range of issues.
Currently, Dee co-ordinates the NEC Counselling Service, overseeing assessments, supervision, and counselling. Her passion for counselling stems from her deep belief in its transformative power to enhance lives. Having retired from the NHS, she now focuses on private practice and her role within the NEC.
Dee is married to Pastor Solon Kyriacou, with whom she shares 35 years of marriage. They have three grown children—Dale, Louis, and Johann—and Dee is a proud grandmother to Evie, Charlotte, Amelia, and Aariya.
Counsellors
All our counsellors are professionally trained, members of accredited bodies, and participate in ongoing personal and group supervision. Regular training enhances their professional development, ensuring a range of counselling approaches to suit your unique therapeutic needs. Our counsellors specialise in several approaches, including:
Integrative Therapy: A holistic, personalised method combining techniques from multiple therapeutic schools.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns to improve quality of life.
Person-Centred Therapy: Prioritises self-discovery and personal growth.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores how past experiences and unconscious impulses shape current feelings and behaviours.
Solution-Focused Therapy: A short-term, goal-oriented approach that emphasises actionable steps toward positive change.
Resources
Marriage & family support
These resources are designed to strengthen family relationships, provide marital counselling, and enhance family dynamics. Whether through therapy or educational programmes, these organisations offer support for families and couples at any stage.
Mental health
Find essential mental health support through these organisations, which offer resources on issues like depression, anxiety, dementia, and more. Whether you need information, help with panic attacks, or general mental health guidance, these links provide valuable support.
Surviving abuse
Support for abuse survivors includes confidential hotlines, online resources, and survivor-led organisations offering information and guidance. Access services tailored for adults and children, including specialised support for male and female survivors.
Bereavement
For those dealing with loss, these resources offer support to individuals and families, including specialised assistance for children and young people. Access grief counselling, compassionate advice, and networks for connecting with others facing similar experiences.
Addictions & self-harm
Explore resources for overcoming addictions and coping with self-harm. From alcohol dependency to substance misuse and self-injury, these organisations offer compassionate support, resources for family members, and online programmes for those seeking change.
Violent & abusive relationships
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or elder abuse, these organisations provide vital help and shelter options. Find assistance for survivors and resources for individuals across the UK.