Free Counseling: Where to Find Help
For financial, social, or legal problems, professional help is available for free:
- Debt Advice: Citizens Advice and StepChange provide free debt counseling in the UK.
- Social Services: Local councils offer social support and signposting to services.
- Legal Aid: Legal aid is available for those who qualify based on income.
Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, housing, employment, and consumer rights. Over 2,000 locations across the UK.
UKFree
Services: Debt advice, benefits, housing, employment
citizensadvice.org.uk →
UK's leading debt charity providing free debt advice and solutions. Helped over 600,000 people in 2023.
UKFree
Services: Debt advice, debt management plans, bankruptcy guidance
stepchange.org →
Government-backed service providing free money guidance. Debt advice, pensions, and budgeting support.
UKOfficial
Services: Money guidance, debt advice, pension help
moneyhelper.org.uk →
EU network helping consumers with cross-border disputes. Free service across all EU countries.
EUFree
Services: Cross-border disputes, consumer rights
ec.europa.eu →
UK government scheme providing free legal advice and representation for those who qualify based on income.
UKMeans-tested
Services: Legal advice, court representation
gov.uk/legal-aid →
Support for older people including benefits advice, social care guidance, and support services.
UKFree
Services: Benefits advice, social care, befriending
ageuk.org.uk →