It’s great to see, and really encouraging, that so many campaigns and media coverage surrounding mental health is taking place. Last month I listed numerous mental health awareness days.
I am aware that many young people find it difficult to not only find access and pathways to open up and talk about their difficulties, but also seek support and guidance to coping with a range of issues and difficulties. With this in mind, this month I have listed below a number of services and useful information I feel young people can access to seek help and support.
Young Minds
www.youngminds.org.uk
NSPCC
www.nspcc.org.uk
CHILDLINE
www.childline.org.uk
MIND
www.mind.org.uk
BACP
www.bacp.co.uk
Find a Therapist- BACP It’s Good to Talk
www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk/therapist
Find a Therapy
www.findatherapy.org
Need some support- Its okay to feel this way- Samaritans
www.samaritans.org
No Panic Anxiety Support
www.nopanic.org.uk
Respect Yourself- Support for young people 13-25
www.respectyourself.org.uk
“I was working with Hugh for over a year and it was one of the best decisions I made, Hugh is an excellent counsellor who talks to you and not at you, I have seen improvements in my own life thanks to the sessions with Hugh. The sessions are collaborative and Hugh gets you in involved in the sessions, Hugh makes you feel at ease and welcome, his sessions are very helpful and always drops gems that will help you in this game called life”.
“At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect and wasn’t sure if I would get what I needed from the sessions. But, now I have everything I wanted that has helped me with my anxiety and worries. I am very grateful I received this support and found the therapy very beneficial for me. I can see and feel the improvements I have made during the sessions and I know how to deal with my anxiety. Thank you so much!”.