We are dedicated to providing compassionate support and counselling for children, young people, and adults experiencing emotional or mental difficulties. Based in Sudbury, we offer a compassionate and nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with confidence and support.
Our Approach
At Kernos we offer a range of counselling services tailored to fit around your lifestyle, comfort, and individual needs. Whether you prefer meeting in person, connecting online, or getting support while on the move, we provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space for you to talk. We work with you to develop strategies that foster resilience, understanding and emotional well-being. Whatever challenges you are facing, our counsellors have the skills and experience to help.
Why we’re needed
Demand for mental health support across Suffolk remains high, with depression rates sitting slightly above the England average. Many people continue to face long waits for support, making timely access to help more difficult.
Kernos in Sudbury helps meet this growing need by providing accessible counselling and emotional support within the local community.
Why are we called Kernos?
People often ask us where our name comes from. A kernos is an ancient pottery ring with many small cups attached to it. For us, it’s a powerful way to think about mental health.
Imagine those cups as the different parts of your life: your job, your family, your hobbies, and your “me time.”
Sometimes a few cups can feel full and steady, while others may feel a little empty. At other times, some can feel heavy to carry.
The important part is the ring that holds them all together.
At Kernos, we’re here to help strengthen that ring. We believe life isn’t about being “perfect” in every area at once. It’s about staying connected and finding a balance that works for you.
Professional Standards
We are proud to be an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work in line with its ethical framework and professional standards. This affiliation ensures that we maintain the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in our practice, providing our clients with the confidence they need to engage in the counselling process.
Areas of Support
Our counsellors support individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological, and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem difficulties, relationship issues, grief, neurodiversity, school or work-related stress, and major life transitions.
We also provide support for experiences such as abuse, bullying, self-harm, and family or social challenges.
Whatever you are facing, our counsellors offer a safe, supportive, and professional space to help you move forward.
At The Kernos Centre, you are not just a client – you are a person with your own story, and we are here to listen. Click here to find out more about our counsellors and all our brilliant team: Kernos People
How can I get referred?
- You can refer yourself or your child by completing our Referral Enquiry Form
- You can be referred by a professional such as your GP, healthcare worker, or another agency
Please click the link below to submit a referral enquiry form:
Kernos Centre Referral Enquiry Form
Once referred, an experienced counsellor will carry out an initial assessment to help identify the most appropriate approach for you. Following this, you will receive regular 50-minute counselling sessions in a confidential, non-judgmental environment.
Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or call 01787 882883 and we will be happy to assist you.
Client contributions
The Kernos Centre is a Registered Charity (No. 1097354). Kernos does not receive any statutory funding and relies on client contributions, donations, grants, and fundraising to continue providing accessible counselling to our community.
Assessment appointments and Counselling sessions cost Kernos £50 per session to provide. We ask clients to contribute as close to this amount as they can afford, with a minimum of £5.
At your initial assessment, we’ll agree on a contribution that works for you. If you are on means-tested benefits and cannot afford to contribute, your contribution will be waived. No one will be turned away because of their financial situation.
