Baby And
Child
Loss
BABY AND CHILD LOSS
We offer specialist bereavement support for parents and families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child.
This support is provided by a highly experienced and qualified counsellor who specialises in baby and child loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, and the death of a child at any age.
We understand that this type of loss can feel overwhelming, isolating, and difficult to put into words. Our aim is to offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk at your own pace and be supported in whatever way feels right for you.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
Specialist Baby & Child Loss Counsellor – Carole
Our baby and child loss service is led by a highly experienced and qualified counsellor who has supported bereaved parents and families for many years.
Following her own experience of loss, she has dedicated her work to supporting others through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, and the death of a child at any age.
She has extensive experience working alongside hospital and community services, including supporting families connected to Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
Her approach is compassionate, understanding and grounded in specialist knowledge of this type of grief.
Support is available for individuals and couples, recognising that grief can be experienced differently within relationships and families.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We understand that reaching out for support after the loss of a baby or child can feel like a big step.
Once you get in touch, one of our team will make initial contact to understand your situation and talk through what support may be helpful.
If this service feels like the right fit, we will arrange sessions with our specialist counsellor, who will work with you at a pace that feels manageable.
Sessions provide a space to talk, reflect, and begin to process your grief in a way that feels right for you.
If you are unsure whether this is the right support, we can talk this through with you.
HOW IT WORKS
Sessions are typically offered during daytime hours and last around 50 minutes.
You will usually be offered an initial block of sessions, which can be reviewed depending on your needs.
COSTS & DONATIONS
Our counselling is free to access.
We currently do not receive any dedicated funding for our baby and child loss service. This means we rely entirely on donations to continue offering this specialist support.
Donations help us to sustain this service, provide training and supervision, and support other families who are waiting for help.
We may invite you to make a voluntary donation if you feel able to do so, which will be discussed with you during your initial contact.
All donations are entirely optional, and the support you receive will never be affected if you are unable to contribute.
COSTS
We aim to ensure our support is available to all who need it. As a charity, donations play an important role in helping us sustain our service. We may invite you to make a voluntary donation, which will be discussed with you during your initial contact. However, all donations are entirely optional, and nobody will be denied support if they are unable to contribute.
REFERRALS
To speak to someone about our service or to make a referral, please call us on 0151 236 3932. If you contact us outside of office hours, you can leave a message and we will aim to respond on the next working day. You can access the service by self-referral or through your GP. Once we receive your enquiry, our Counselling Manager will contact you to explore whether this support is the right fit for your needs. If our daytime appointments do not fit with your availability, we understand this may not work for everyone. You are welcome to speak to us about other options that may be more suitable, including private counselling.
