If you are depressed or angry about something don’t be afraid to ask for counselling, it really does help. It was nice to be able to be honest without being judged.
Counselling
Great things can happen when young people get the right support at the right time…
** We have a small number of Counsellors in training.
Free and Easy to Access
You can refer yourself to our counselling service if you are aged 14-25 year olds (please refer before your 25th birthday) and live in the north of Cheshire East – that’s Macclesfield, Poynton, Wilmslow, Handforth, Knutsford and the villages in-between.
Quality - Person Centred Counselling
Being a young person/adult isn’t always easy…
• with the pressures of school/college/university
• finding or keeping a job or money troubles
• family, friendship or relationship difficulties
• Feeling lonely, excluded, different, being bullied, discriminated against or unsupported
• times of change, lack of confidence or low self-esteem
All of these things can affect our mental health and wellbeing. You may feel low, anxious, angry, overwhelmed, unmotivated or finding it hard to do day to day things. Many young people can feel this way from time to time.
Counselling can help you to talk things through, without feeling judged, and in confidence. We offer a style of counselling called Person Centred counselling which puts you at the centre of the relationship — your voice, your pace, your goals are what’s key because we trust that you know you best. You tell us what issues you would like to explore and we don’t judge; our job is to listen and build trust to help you to unlock your own potential.
Professional
All of our counsellors must demonstrates they meet an appropriate standard of training and practice by:
- adhering to the BACP Ethical Framework
- be registered with the BACP or similar professional body
- have a special interest and experience in working with young people.
If you have any compliments, comments or are unhappy with our counselling service:
Quick - What Happens Next?
Confidential
Counselling is confidential unless we become very concerned about you or someone else. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the counselling process so we encourage you to ask questions about this so you are properly informed. You can found out more information in our:
Convenient - Where and When?
Where?
We cover the old borough of Macclesfield, including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Poynton and Disley. We do not cover Congleton, Holmes Chapel or Stockport. Here is a map of our Venues. We may also have a counsellor at your School.
When?
Our open days and hours varies from location to location so please ask us more details about your preferred location. We work hard to make evening and weekend options available if preferred.
Is There Any Support if I Don't Live in This Area?
Support outside of our area can be found on our Resources page here.
Is There Any Support if I'm Under 14?
Support for under 14s can be found on our Resources page here.
