Southmead Project

The Southmead Project provides free counselling and support for survivors of abuse and addiction across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BANES and North Somerset. We support adults of all genders who have experienced any type of abuse (including sexual, physical, emotional and domestic abuse, and neglect).

Address: 165 Greystoke Avenue, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6AS

Tel: 0117 9506022

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.southmeadproject.org.uk

Area covered: Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) and North Somerset. We offer sessions in person, online and by phone. Nexus counselling takes place at outreach locations across Bristol.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Services offered:

Long-term counselling
Nexus counselling for survivors who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol
Pre-counselling groups for people on our waiting list for counselling
Active Recovery Project for current or past clients, which offers weekly activities in the community (such as water sports and creative sessions)
Family Support Group for people who support someone with an addiction to drugs or alcohol or anyone affected by someone else’s addiction

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