Young Persons Service

PARCS has dedicated staff, who work with young people.

Counselling - Young People

PARCS has a dedicated counsellor for young people aged 13 – 24 years who have experienced any form of sexual violation.

What is Counselling?

Counselling is a therapeutic relationship between two people.  Counselling offers a space to explore your feelings, thoughts, beliefs and attitudes with someone who won’t judge you or tell you what to do. Talking to a counsellor may help you deal with your experiences more easily.

How long does it take?

Counselling is a very individual thing, so it’s hard to say how long it takes.  Some people attend a few sessions, others many more. Sessions are weekly and appointments last 50 minutes.

If you would like to access PARCS Young Persons Service for counselling you can call yourself or ask someone who can do it on your behalf, such as a social worker, youth worker, doctor, teacher, parent or guardian.

For more information or to make an appointment please contact:

Louise Mahoney, Julie Pike & Polly Ravenscroft - Young Persons' Counsellors

Gemma Green - Outreach Worker (Young People)

Tel : 023 9266 9519 (9.00 AM - 5.00 PM) (24 hour answer phone)