Southport and Liverpool City Region
Community
Partnerships
At Mettle, supporting mental health goes beyond private practice. Time is given to community organisations that support people facing difficult life circumstances — allowing support to reach individuals who may not otherwise access counselling or professional help.
Working alongside local services helps strengthen the wider network of support available in Southport and surrounding areas.
Access free support
Free adult mental health support in Southport
A partnership between Mettle and The Salvation Army Southport.
Each Monday between 10:00 and 14:00 (excluding bank holidays), Mettle offers free counselling sessions at The Salvation Army in Southport.
Many people who attend are dealing with difficult circumstances, including housing insecurity, bereavement, domestic abuse, recovery from addiction, or ongoing life pressures.
Sessions are straightforward and respectful. You can talk about what is going on for you, at your own pace. Where helpful, we can also look at practical next steps or connect you with other services that may support you further.
This is for anyone who might not otherwise access counselling, or who would benefit from having one conversation to think things through.
When
Every Monday
10:00 – 14:00 (excluding bank holidays)
Where
The Salvation Army, Southport
Check The Salvation Army’s website for current opening hours before attending.
Referral needed?
No. Drop in during opening hours and speak to their staff, or email to enquire in advance.
Request a free session
info@mettletherapy.co.uk
Liverpool City Region
Mentoring with the LFC Foundation
Mettle also contributes as a professional mentor through the Liverpool FC Foundation Mentor Works programme.
The programme supports young people aged 16 and above across the Liverpool City Region who are not currently in full-time education or employment.
Participants are matched with mentors from different professional backgrounds. Sessions focus on helping young people build confidence, understand workplace expectations, and develop practical skills for employment.
Mentoring typically takes place across a structured programme of sessions over several weeks, with additional opportunities for optional in-person meet-ups between mentors and mentees.
Who is it for?
- — Young people aged 16+ across the Liverpool City Region
- — Not currently in full-time education or employment
- — Looking to build confidence, workplace skills, and practical direction
- — Accessed through the LFC Foundation Mentor Works programme
Get involved
foundationemployability@liverpoolfc.comVideo introduction
Why community work matters to Mettle.
A short word from Chris on why giving time to community organisations is part of how this practice operates.Short, honest, no suit. Chris in the room – talking plainly about what Mettle is, who it’s for, and what to expect from the first call.
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Project Sandgrounder
Free by-appointment counselling at The Salvation Army in Southport. No membership, no cost, no waiting list. A grassroots initiative built on goodwill, donated time, and a simple belief: men in this town deserve somewhere to go.
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Support & Resources
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If what you need is more than community — if you want to do the deeper work with someone alongside you — Mettle is that room.