There has been a 30% increase in calls to their helpline this year.
Pieta House are recruiting therapists in the Midlands due to a 30% increase in calls to their helpline this year.
Loneliness and domestic issues arising from the Pandemic have led to the rise in people seeking face to face and virtual counselling from the charity.
Tom McEvoy of Pieta House Athlone, says empathy and warmth are part of the service they provide:
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