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StepChange: Debt advice reviews

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Based on 14,715 reviews, last reviewed 31st Dec 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

I was so stressed wished I had done this years ago m... I was so stressed wished I had done this years ago made my life so simpler and learned to live within my means. Reviewed on: 31st December 2025
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Debbie P

Latest lowest rating:

2

My payments are not aligned with the date required b... My payments are not aligned with the date required by the credit card which cased major attention on my credit rating report Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025
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About this product

StepChange offer free and impartial advice to people who want to be free of debt.

The StepChange team will take time to understand your situation and then give you tailored advice based on your circumstances. StepChange can support you through a wide range of debt solutions including debt management plans and IVAs.

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StepChange Debt advice reviews (14715)

StepChange gave me my life back

5
A few years ago, I rang StepChange in tears after being referred by a kind lady at the bank. I had reached a breaking point—no longer able to “borrow from Peter to pay Paul” because Peter wanted his money back. I was completely overwhelmed, ashamed of my debt, and couldn’t see a way out. From the moment I called, I was met with compassion. The advisor I spoke to (whose name I sadly didn’t catch) was incredibly patient and kind as we worked through all the necessary information together. I was nervous and uncertain at first, so I called StepChange multiple times—and each time, I was met with the same kindness and reassurance. Now, a few years on, I’m over £13,000 lighter in debt and past the halfway mark. I no longer dread the post or flinch when the phone rings. Despite living on a budget, I feel freer and more in control than I have in years. I genuinely don’t know what I would have done without StepChange. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

They put my mind at rest and helped me every step so...

5
They put my mind at rest and helped me every step soughted out my debt and come up with a plan to pay every one off that I could afford i never Evan had to speak to my debters they did everything. It helped put my mind at ease and helped me start sleeping again with out all the stress and worry Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Stepchange has been very helpful in helping me manag...

5
Stepchange has been very helpful in helping me manage my financial stress which affected me mentally and causing me sleepless nights, I am grateful for their service and also with the flexibility of being able to contact them online is also a relief. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Excellent

5
excellent give peace of mind all through Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Such a brilliant service really helpful and compassi...

5
Such a brilliant service really helpful and compassionate. Excellent to know it’s a proper recognised organisation too considering all the dodgy ones that advertise. Am always telling people how good it is if you’re struggling Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

I was at my wits end, petrified of the situation I h...

5
I was at my wits end, petrified of the situation I had got myself into. I phoned StepChange and they were so helpful and gave me hope that I could carry on. I have a debt management plan that I update each year. I am so grateful to StepChange for helping me be able to sleep at night and give me peace at last. It will take a long time to pay it all off but at least I will do that eventually and I can live in the meantime. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

I was so embarrassed and upset but everyone I spoke...

5
I was so embarrassed and upset but everyone I spoke to was so understanding and no judgement was made and I didn’t have to worry. It was all sorted out for me. I had got myself in such a mess but thank goodness I made that call. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Excellent experience from start to finish

5
Excellent experience from start to finish Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

seek help for your health

5
you can only ignore the letters for so long, the stress wont go away seeking help is difficult as you are embarrased and ashamed to be in your situation, finding and joining stepchange changed all that, a monthly affordable plan no more letters no more stress, a debt reducing over time. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

Weight off my shoulders

5
What a weight off my shoulders step change were very helpful and supportive when my husband had a breakdown and lost his job we would have lost everything we worked hard for if stepchange wasn’t there for us Reviewed on: 23rd May 2025

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