Young Persons Service

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:

Penny Mullineaux - Outreach Counsellor

Tora Eastwood - Outreach Worker (Young People)

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

Please view our Young Persons information leaflet here

Useful Numbers & Website's

NSPCC

24 hour Helpline—free phone

0800 800 500

Childline

24 hour Helpline—free phone

0800 1111