The Children and Young People’s Counselling Service is a free service for 7 to 17 year-olds living in Ryedale. It offers professional counselling, play and creative art therapy for individuals who are experiencing a range of issues, such as:

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• Anger

• Bullying

• Mild to moderate anxiety

• Stress

• Bereavement and other types of loss

• Low self-esteem

• Negative self-image / feelings of being different

• Personal development

• Mild to moderate depression

• Relationship difficulties

• Sexuality

• Significant life changes

• School-related issues

 

The service is available to clients who are not receiving therapy elsewhere and/or who have been told that they are not suitable for CAMHS

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Clients are offered an initial assessment, conducted by a qualified children’s counsellor, to ensure that we are the appropriate service, followed by a minimum of 10 counselling sessions.

 

Sessions will primarily be held face-to-face at Stanley Harrison House in Malton. Where appropriate to the individual, we may offer clients remote counselling (online or over the telephone).

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Sessions may be offered with qualified and experienced counsellors who are now undertaking additional training in working with children and young people on approved training courses. They have also undergone a rigorous recruitment process (including Enhanced DBS checks) before being offered a placement with us. They are also fully supported by experienced children’s counsellors

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How to refer:

Self-referrals can be accepted where the age or Gillick competency of the young person is suitable. Otherwise, referrals can be made by a parent/carer, school, Early Help, GPs and children and young persons’ services. All referrals can be made using our Children and Young People referral form on our website or by telephone. In all cases we will need GP, School and emergency contact details.