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NE Pride Events in 2026
Across the country dates are being confirmed and invites are going out for local pride events, we hope you feel empowered to attend with us in the North East in 2026. We are happy to say we aim to attend Darlington Pride once again this year, as its always [...]
Standard Counselling – Why Arcus uses a means-tested model?
Keeping our Service Affordable At Arcus we believe everyone deserves access to mental health support. We do our best to ensure our prices remain as affordable and reasonable as possible, one of the ways we do that is by giving our clients the flexibility a means tested service provides. [...]
Book Fit Challenge @ Darlington Library
Darlington Libraries has launched a Book Fit Challenge to support mental wellbeing as part of the National Year of Reading. Are you looking for a simple way to feel calmer, sharper and more confident? Just 6 minutes of reading can reduce stress by almost 70%. Regular reading helps: [...]
Xmas Closure 24/12/25 – 02/01/26
Please be advised that Arcus will be closed for the Christmas holiday period from Wednesday, 24 December 2025, up to and including Friday, 2 January 2026. While most of our online services will be running as normal, our counselling activity will cease to give staff a much needed break at [...]
Updates to Our Counselling Service Fees
We are committed to making counselling as accessible as possible while also ensuring our service can continue to support the community in a sustainable way. In order to meet rising costs and maintain the quality of care we provide, we will be introducing a new tiered pricing structure for counselling [...]
Happy Pride Month 2025
Wishing all members of the LGBT+ community a happy Pride month this June from all the team at Arcus LGBT. Hope you are free and able to celebrate it however you choose as we come together to make ourselves visible. Taking time to reflect on the history of LGBT+ struggles, [...]
The Eliza Effect: When Machines Seem to Understand
Opinion piece regarding AI and its use as an online counselling stand-in
April 2025: Let’s Talk Stress and Mental Health – It’s Stress Awareness Month!
April is Stress Awareness Month, and in 2025, it's a crucial time to spotlight the intricate link between stress and our mental wellbeing. In today's fast-paced world, stress has become almost commonplace, but its impact on our mental health can be profound and far-reaching.
Shining a Light: Transgender Day of Visibility 2025
On March 31st, 2025, the UK, alongside the world, will celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). This is a day to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and vibrant lives of transgender people, while also acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face.
