Welcome to HeartTalks CIC HeartTalks is a not-for-profit community interest company established in 2023 by Chantelle Walmsley, a Nurse, Author, Peer Supporter, and Director of HeartTalks. Chantelle's own journey through the emotional complexities of fertility and recurrent pregnancy loss revealed a significant gap in local support services for individuals facing similar challenges. This personal experience inspired her to create a compassionate space for others, empowering them to break the silence and connect with a supportive community.
Driven by authenticity and a passion for change, HeartTalks aims to provide the support and resources that Chantelle wished she had during her own journey. Our mission is to help individuals reclaim their sense of self, find peace within, and pursue a path of growth, respect, and love.
Our Services currently operate in the Somer Valley area, covering Bath and North East Somerset. Our dedicated service space in Midsomer Norton opened in November 2024, offering a nurturing environment for those navigating the grief and loss of the death of a baby. At HeartTalks, we believe in creating accessible and supportive peer support space for individuals to find comfort and connections.
Inside: HeartTalks Peer Support ServiceWe OfferPeer Support Groups: Local gatherings in our service space where individuals can share their experiences and find comfort in knowing they are not alone.
Creative Community Workshops: Opportunities to engage in creative activities that promote awareness of our cause, connection and self-expression.
Care Package Preparation & Distribution: Providing essential comfort to those in need through carefully curated care packages that we distribute to local services.
Resource Library & Signposting: A library of information and access to local services for further support.
“HeartTalks offers a gentle and supportive space where individuals can attend peer support services, bringing together those who are navigating similar experiences. We reassure individuals that they are not alone, fostering mental well-being and promoting healing through empowerment and hope"
"Peer support allows individuals to share coping strategies and personal experiences, fostering a sense of connection"In 2023, Chantelle contributed a chapter to Grief That Doesn't Count, published by Welford Publishing, furthering her mission to provide a voice to those experiencing grief and loss.Join us at HeartTalks, where hope begins with connection.