Open Minds Counselling Service

21/10/2026

October is ADHD awareness month.

A lot has been said lately in the media about overdiagnosis of ADHD and Autism, despite research showing that this isn't true.

ADHD often comes with stigma, and a lot of barriers to overcome in daily life.

Open Minds not only provide counselling to people with ADHD and Autism, to help with life distress, but some of our counsellors have ADHD or Autism themselves.

You can learn more about us at www.counsellingdoncaster.com including how to make a referral.

To learn more about ADHD, go here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1RmFYA7ADG/

06/10/2026

People, and pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes, and all of them deserve a chance to grow.

Counselling can help you explore what is going on in your life, can help you deal with grief, overcome trauma, and address the things that are holding you back.

Sometimes you may just need help accepting what you can't change, and working out what you can.

Learn more about us at www.counsellingdoncaster.com

You can make a referral to Open Minds here:
https://forms.gle/1DuQRoe6DY6fbXdD9

03/10/2026

Open Minds team do everything we can to nake our space welcoming for adults and children who come to visit us.

That can mean making you a cuppa, a friendly face as you arrive, and decoratinf our waiting room to be extra spooky and fun!

Counselling can be frightening, the thought of sharing your deepest fears with someone else. Therapy goes at your pace, letting you build trust with the counsellor a bit at a time, whether through talking or worksheets, whiteboard work, or creativity - whatever works for you!

We have lots of Autumn themed arts and crafts that kids (and adults) can enjoy in therapy sessions too 🎃👻🎨👩‍🎨👨‍🎨

Learn more about us at www.counsellingdoncaster.com

You can make a referral to Open Minds here:
https://forms.gle/1DuQRoe6DY6fbXdD9

01/10/2026

We have been having fun decorating for Halloween today - our waiting room is extra spooky and fun now!

Counselling can be frightening, the thought of sharing your deepest fears with someone else. Therapy goes at your pace, letting you build trust with the counsellor a bit at a time, whether through talking or worksheets, whiteboard work, or creativity - whatever works for you!

We have lots of Autumn themed arts and crafts that kids (and adults) can enjoy in therapy sessions too 🎃👻🎨👩‍🎨👨‍🎨

Learn more about us at www.counsellingdoncaster.com

You can make a referral to Open Minds here:
https://forms.gle/1DuQRoe6DY6fbXdD9

10/09/2026

Open Minds
Is a charity providing subsidised counselling to children and adults.

£30 per session for 8 to 17 year olds working with a qualified children's counsellor

£30 per session for adults wanting a qualified counsellor

Pay as you feel for adults to work with a student counsellor

Learn more about us at www.counsellingdoncaster.com

People can make a referral to Open Minds here:
https://forms.gle/1DuQRoe6DY6fbXdD9

Learn more about how we can support and help people to reach their potential, work through issues and improve their mental wellbeing.

10/09/2026

Our IMP;ACT Team had an inspiring time today, this ***depreventionday at the launch of Doncaster's su***de prevention strategy

Open Minds are proud to be members of Doncaster's Crisis Alternatives Alliance, working to help people rebuild their lives after a su***de attempt, and prevent people becoming suicidal in future.

07/08/2026

Come along to Saturday 8th August from 11am on Townfields, or join the parade from Duke Street at 11am and walk over to join us.

Open Minds have a stall in the trans plus tent with the Gender Positive Alliance, and in the youth tent and info tents. Come along and say hi!

28/07/2026

A free Mental health Education Group for 14-18 year olds is available, run by the lovely children's and young people practitioners at PFG. Hosted at Grove Gardens Pavilion, Armthorpe Road.

Please contact PFG at [email protected] if you are interested

07/07/2026

A Pokemon weekend of fun in Doncaster!

"The Ultimate Guide to GO Fest Doncaster 2026 is out NOW!

Find out what to expect, what freebies we will have on offer, get a sneak peak of the prizes, and get ready for a supercharged Saturday event alongside Doncaster Games Day which brings vendors, businesses and organisations to the park - get ready for food, refreshments (bubble tea 👀), games, TCG and 3D print stalls, activities and a whole bunch more.

Check it out here, spread the word! http://rdab.app/community-bulletin/Gofest2026

And once you’re done, make sure you and your pals are all RSVPed up to our GO Fest meet-ups over on Campfire, or ingame by tapping the campfire map icon or the new events icon!"

30/01/2026

Please don't worry if you see that our premises, Haywake House, is for sale.

Open Minds isn't closing but due to lack of funding we can't afford to run the building anymore.

We are selling the property and looking to downsize, but still do our amazing work.

It will be the end of an era, Haywake House having been our home since 2008, but Open Minds isn't bricks and mortar, it is people with amazing hearts and great passion.

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/commercial/details/72281472/

Property for sale in 28 Christchurch Road, Doncaster DN1, selling for £145,000 from Craven Wildsmith. See property details on Zoopla or browse all our range of properties in 28 Christchurch Road, Doncaster DN1.