Young people
Feeling Stuck?
Sometimes life can feel like a maze – you keep going round and round, but can’t find the way out. Talking to a counsellor can help you see the exits you couldn’t spot before.
Everyone has worries or fears, and keeping them bottled up can make things harder. Talking them through with someone who listens and understands can really help. Remember – there’s always a way out of the maze.
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Why talk to a counsellor?
You might want to chat because you’re:
- Feeling lonely or left out
- Thinking about suicide or self-harm
- Struggling after someone close has died
- Dealing with sexual abuse (now or in the past)
- Worried about your weight or body image
- Going through parents splitting up
- Using drugs or alcohol and not feeling in control
- Confused about sex or your sexuality
- Stuck with obsessive thoughts or compulsions (OCD)
This is only a few examples – if something’s worrying you, big or small, it’s worth talking about.
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What happens when you come?
- We’ll set up a time that works for you.
- At first, you’ll come with your parent or carer so I can hear from everyone. Then I’ll spend time just with you, so you can talk privately.
- If you want to keep coming, we’ll meet once a week for around six weeks to see how it’s going. If you feel it’s helping, we can carry on.
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Is it confidential?
Yes – what you say stays between us.
The only time I might need to share something is if I’m really worried that you or someone else is at risk. If that happens, I’ll explain what I need to do and who I need to tell.
You can also choose to invite your parent or carer into sessions if you’d like them involved.
Counselling is your space to talk, think, and find your way forward.