Young Person's Counselling
Young Person’s Counselling
Dorset Mind is working with the Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation (PYCF) to provide Lottery Funded, face-to-face counselling for young people aged 11 to 18 years old experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns.
These sessions are open to those living in Purbeck, or going to school in Purbeck.
Applications are welcomed from young people, in conjunction with a school, a parent or guardian, or the PYCF hub.
The application includes a Strengths and Difficulties questionnaire, completed as part of the application process.
Counselling sessions are offered on a half-termly basis, starting with an initial assessment and counselling sessions as appropriate.
The face-to-face sessions are 50 minutes long, based at the Wareham Family Hub, Worgret Road, BH20 4PH.
If you think counselling could help and want to apply, please contact us, and we will be in touch with a referral form.
FAQ section
This service is for young people aged 11–18 who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Young people must either live in Purbeck or attend a school in Purbeck.
Yes. Thanks to funding from the Purbeck Youth & Community Foundation (PYCF), these face-to-face counselling sessions are fully funded.
Sessions are delivered in person at the Wareham Family Hub, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PH. Each session lasts 50 minutes and takes place in a safe, confidential setting.
All referrals begin with an application form, which includes a Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. If appropriate, the young person will be invited to an initial assessment session. Following this, a short course of up to 5 counselling sessions may be offered, if required.
Applications can be made by a young person with the support of a parent or guardian, their school, or through the PYCF Hub. Once the referral form is submitted, our counsellor will be in touch to arrange an assessment.
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