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Counselling for Young People (16 to 25):

Some of the feelings young people address in counselling are: Depression Anger Bereavement Bullying Self-harm and self-injury Eating disorders Abuse Anxiety Violence Relationships Self-esteem

What is counselling?

Talking to a trained person on your own about your problems - they are people who really listen. Counselling needs to be a voluntary relationship, which means you have a choice in whether you feel you want it or need it.

What happens on my first visit?

On your first visit you will meet and get to know your counsellor. You will talk about what you need and how your counsellor can help you.

How often are the sessions?

Your counselling sessions are usually every week and last one hour - you and your counsellor can arrange that between you.

What happens in the sessions?

You can look at how you're feeling with your counsellor in lots of different ways; by talking, drawing, using toys and being creative - whatever feels comfortable for you.

How long will I be seeing the counsellor for?

You will see your counsellor for as long as you both feet you need to.

Will the counsellor tell anyone?

What you talk about will be kept safe from other people, but if you or someone else were at risk of being hurt, your counsellor will need to tell someone about that.

Will I have to wait for an appointment?

We aim to see you as soon as possibile. However, sometimes you may have to wait, but not for too long.

Do you have male or female counsellors?

We have both male and female counsellors, and you can choose who you would like to speak to.

Are the counsellors qualified?

The counsellors are professionally qualified and working towards accreditation - we also have trainee counsellors in the team.

How will they help me with my problems?

You can share your problems with our counsellors and they will help you make sense of what's going on. They will also give you the time and space to express what it really feels like.

How do I go about it?

You can get in touch with us yourself, or you can ask someone else to do it for you - teacher, mentor, parent, carer, key worker or a friend.

What if I'm not happy with it?

if you feel it's not working for you and would like to change your counsellor, we can arrange that for you. If you feel you're not being treated right you can speak to the Manager who will listen to your complaint and follow it through.

Who else can the Counselling Service help and support?

Families, Groups of young people, Brothers and sisters,

Parents, Partners, Carers.

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