Free · Immediate · Supportive

You don't have to wait
to feel supported.

The Support Space is a calm, guided environment on Telegram — created by a qualified counsellor to help you feel steadier, less alone, and more in control while you wait for therapy.

Join The Support Space

Opens in Telegram · Free to join · No commitment

What you'll find inside.

Gentle guidance

Real support from a qualified counsellor — not generic advice or self-help clichés.

Grounding tools

Practical, nervous system-focused exercises you can use in real moments — waiting in a queue, boiling the kettle, sitting in the car.

A calm, safe space

Somewhere to feel less alone — without pressure, without judgement, and without having to explain yourself.

Ongoing support

This isn't a one-off resource. It's a space you can return to whenever you need it — as often as feels right.

This space is for you if…

You're on a waiting list and struggling alone

You can't access therapy right now

You need something gentle to hold you steady

You're overwhelmed but don't know where to start

You want support that feels human, not clinical

You just need to know someone understands

“You don't need to be in crisis to deserve support. If something feels off, that's enough.”

Created by

Sharlene Perris

Qualified counsellor (MA) and BACP registered member. I created The Support Space because I believe no one should have to struggle in silence while they wait for therapy. This space is grounded in clinical expertise but led by warmth, empathy, and a genuine belief that you deserve support right now.

You don't have to do this alone.

Join a calm, supportive space where someone understands what you're going through. It's free, it's immediate, and it's here for you.