Young People

Psychological services for young people aged 13 -17

The service is aimed at supporting young people individually at a time when many struggle with a variety of complex concerns including how they think and feel about the challenges of teenage years. Problems may arise with friends, family or school and college.  Feeling anxious, sad, confused or scared are common and it can be difficult to talk. Counselling can help by offering support  and a confidential space explore these concerns  (unless there is disclose that personal safety is at risk).  Therapy is time limited to 6 months reflecting the reality that young people's lives move fast and concerns need to be addressed quickly and effectively.  Longer term working can be, of course, discussed with the clinical team.

What we are offering:

• Time-limited psychodynamic counselling
• Time-limited Cognitive Based Therapy for young people
• Theraplay

Who is the therapy with?

Therapists experienced in working with young people on a range of issues (specific to that age group) which may include: Anxiety; self-harm; depression; bullying (physical and cyber); identity; sexuality and gender; abuse (sexual, emotional, physical); eating disorders; transitions; anger and violence; trauma; BME; disability (learning, physical).

The service runs up to 6.00 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays until 3.00pm.

To find out more, please book in online for an initial interview with one of our assessors. This is an information gathering session requiring completion of a shorter online form specific to young people.  This is also available to complete prior to the assessment session in paper form,  but please arrive 15 minutes early to the booked appointment session to allow time for form completion. See Initial interview

We understand that  parents can feel very anxious about the process of therapy for their child or teenager and have included the  following link Information for parents

People aged 18 and over are able to access our full range of adult services.