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Counselling and Mental Health Support

Liber8 is a charity that provides a wide range of counselling services to adults and young people in Lanarkshire. Since 2007, we have supported people affected by mental health problems, alcohol misuse and substance use - ensuring that professional therapy is accessible to anyone who needs it.

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Fast-Track Counselling

Talking Matters

Talk To Us (For Family Members)

GoTo Youth Service

STAR

Other Services

Never been to counselling before? Read our FAQs.

What To Expect

Get Involved

Voluteering opportunities come in all shapes and sizes and that’s what makes our world go round!

Student Counsellor Placements

Gain experience in practice-based training to a professionally recognised level.

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Qualified Counsellors

Join Liber8 as a qualified counsellor - applications are always open, whatever your commitment.

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First Responders

Our lived experience volunteers connect people to recovery-focused opportunities, acting as the first point of contact for the Beacons Recovery Hubs.

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If you have used our services, please tell us what you think.

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News & Updates

Current Vacancies

Currently vacancies are available in Liber8's Counselling Services, the Beacons Initiative and Liber8's new Residential to Rehabilitation service.

Where Does My Donation Go?

Every donation, no matter how large or small, makes a difference to people in Lanarkshire who access our services.

What is... CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective talking therapy. Here's an overview of what to expect and how it can benefit you.

Introducing The Beacons

The Beacons bring together people with lived experience of substance use and alcohol misuse.

COVID-19 and Liber8

We have taken the necessary steps to make our service as safe as possible. The majority of our one-to-one counselling appointments are currently taking place in person. However, depending on the service, some appointments are taking place online.