Children in Need Counselling

This initiative provides complimentary counselling for young people aged 5–19 years, with a particular focus on supporting young people who are experiencing difiiculties in education. 

Eligible participants may access up to twelve weeks of funded therapeutic intervention.* Extended support beyond this period is available through private fee-paying arrangements.

Prospective clients should note that current demand exceeds immediate availability; a waiting list is in operation for this funded provision. For those unable to access the funded service due to waiting times, counselling may be commenced immediately through privately funded sessions arranged with parental consent.

Our clinical preference is to deliver face-to-face therapy for clients aged 15 years and under. Remote (videoconference) delivery is available for clients aged 16–19 years, and may also be offered to younger clients (under 15) who have already completed an initial in-person assessment.

*The twelve-week allocation encompasses all scheduled absences, which are counted as part of the funded provision should they occur.