Relieving emotional and psychological distress for those in need Listening Post provides a counselling service to adults living in Gloucestershire who are suffering emotional and psychological distress. Formed in 1991, Listening Post is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. We provide counselling for anyone over the age of 18 regardless of financial status in Gloucestershire. In 2022/23 we delivered over 5,000 counselling sessions. Clients are encouraged to pay what they can afford. The average donation towards the cost of counselling was £12, a third of the actual cost. Listening Post also offers training courses for those who want to pursue a qualification in counselling.