Beacon Counselling Joins Making Space

We are pleased to share that Beacon Counselling has officially joined Making Space, a move that strengthens the future of our services and expands the reach of our support for adults, young people, and children across Stockport and beyond.

In September 2025, Beacon Counselling completed a merger with Making Space, a national charity delivering mental health, wellbeing, and social care services. This marks an exciting milestone in our organisation’s journey and ensures the long-term stability of the vital counselling and therapeutic services we provide.

For many years, Beacon Counselling has delivered talking therapies and wellbeing support for adults, children, and young people—working with the NHS, schools, employers, and community partners to help people navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and stress. Joining Making Space allows us to continue this work with greater security and access to wider resources, expertise, and infrastructure.

By becoming part of Making Space, we are contributing to a broader portfolio of Talking Therapies and wellbeing services, building on their existing offer in Wigan, Cheshire, and Warrington. Together, we can ensure more people have access to high-quality mental health support.

Through this merger, the continuation of local wellbeing services—including NHS Stockport Talking Therapies and a range of community and workplace counselling programmes—has been secured. Discussions with NHS partners, Stockport Homes Group, and Stockport Metropolitan Council were positive and resulted in full agreement on the transfer of services.

While this step protects Beacon’s services, it also opens the door to new opportunities: to innovate, expand, and enhance the support we offer. It also strengthens our connection to Making Space’s wider presence in Stockport, including the Stockport Connect Hub (launched in August 2025), Open Door Stockport, and Castlewood Court.

Rachel Peacock, Making Space CEO, said:
“This is an exciting milestone for Making Space and for the communities we support. By welcoming Beacon Counselling to Making Space, we are ensuring local people continue to benefit from high-quality therapeutic services while creating opportunities to share expertise and deliver even greater impact. This merger is a clear demonstration of our strategy in action and our commitment to growth, stability, and the best possible support.”

This is more than a merger — it’s a cornerstone in building a stronger future for Beacon Counselling, Making Space and the communities we serve.