News from Surrey Counselling & Mediation (formerly Relate Mid and East Surrey)
See things from a new perspective
Have you been watching the images received from Artemis II this weekend? It may not be new to see the earth from space but it is not our usual viewpoint and the sight continues to fascinate us. British astronaut Tim Peake says “It is impossible to look down on Earth from space and not be
What’s on our bookshelf? – World Book Day 2026
To fit with this week’s theme of World Book Day, we asked our team of counsellors about books they are currently reading or have found beneficial. There are a wealth of books on personal development, relationships & self-help out there, many offering expert advice, practical tips and with actional strategies, but where to start? Signposting
Client Testimonial – Individual Counselling
Thank you so much to our clients who have given permission to share their experience of attending relationship counselling as a couple and as an individual. Our joint hope is that it will encourage others who may benefit to take the first step in seeking support. “Relate and (my counsellor) have been a
Taking exams this summer?
If you are sitting exams this summer, we know that by now you are probably feeling pretty exhausted with it all but just when everyone else is heading off onto a half-term break, you are still facing revision, maybe even extra structured learning. When we asked our young people’s counsellors about this time, they were
Ben Ridgley – London Marathon 2025
Ben is running next month’s London Marathon on the 27 April and we are delighted that he has chosen to raise money for Relate Mid East Surrey. Help support Ben: Go direct to Ben’s page Ben was moved to choose our charity from his own life experience and explains, “Whilst the charity is
Our mission for 2025
RMES have started the year on a mission – to move ever closer to our goal of making counselling financially accessible to all. We also increasing our surround care – supporting the whole family and expanding our outreach on positive mental health and communication. During the pandemic our centres and charity shops closed for a
News on the Relate brand.
As one of 26 independent federated centres, Relate Mid & East Surrey remains an independent charity with a strong local focus. We are pleased to share that, as of 1st January 2025, Family Action—a leading UK charity—has taken on the Relate brand. We want to reassure our clients, partners, and communities that this change will
Meet our Mediator and Free Information Sessions
Family Mediation Week 27 th – 31 st January 2025 Family Mediation Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of family mediation and of the benefits it can bring to separating families. During the week a number of events will be running, including a series of presentations that are FREE to the general public. These
Mediation: A pathway to resolution & harmony
Life can be full of unexpected twists, and relationships are no exception. Whether it’s a marriage breaking down, family disputes, or the need to reassess arrangements for children, navigating these situations can be emotionally and practically challenging. Mediation offers a solution.
Relationship Counselling Testimonial
“Our counsellor was very understanding to our needs and helped us overcome a very large barrier in our relationship. We needed that third person to reinstate the communication between us”
