Young People's (16-25) Counselling Service
| When is the service available? | |
| How much will it cost? | York Mind is a non-profit making charity funded through grants, service contracts and by contributions received from clients. There is no cost for this service, which is fully funded by the City of York Council. |
Description
About the Service
While it can be helpful to talk to others people in your life about how you feel, it can sometimes feel easier to talk to somebody else. Counselling is when you confidentially talk to a trained person about something that is on your mind or is a problem to you. A counsellor will listen to what you say and will support you to make sense about events in your life.
You are able to access up to 6 sessions. These are held weekly at our premises at 30 Clarence Street and Highcliffe House.
How can this help me?
Counselling can help with lots of different things. You may have problems at home or with friends; you may be feeling depressed, anxious or confused, or thinking about hurting yourself. If something is important to you or is making you unhappy, then it is a good reason to come to counselling.
Who can access
Young People who are:
- Aged between 16 - 25
- A resident in York
- Not in Higher Education (e.g. at University)
- Experiencing difficulties with their mental health (no diagnosis required).
Referring In
To refer in, simply complete our referral form here (Or download the Word Version and send to ypcounselling@yorkmind.org.uk).**Please state on your referral form that the service you are interested in is Young People’s Counselling.**
We aim to be in touch within two weeks of receiving your referral.
What will Happen Next?
A member of the counselling team will contact you to arrange a face to face meeting. This will offer an opportunity to share a little bit more about your situation, explore what counselling is and how it may be able to help you.
If you feel that the support is something that will be helpful to you, you will then be placed on our waiting list. Usually within 6 to 8 weeks (no longer than 12) you will be offered a start date for your counselling sessions to begin.
Contact Information
If you want to find out more you can:
- talk it through with somebody at 30 Clarence Street
- contact a member of the York Mind young people's counselling team by ringing 01904 643364 - Option 1.
- email ypcounselling@yorkmind.org.uk
30 Clarence Street, York
YO31 7DE
