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We’re urging the next Government to adopt policies that promote and enhance mental wellbeing, removing barriers to accessing mental health services

Our Children, Young People and Families Lead responds to new report with renewed call for school counselling

'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. Â鶹ԭ´´ Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Counselling: Too much choice 'In the counselling room, when I see a child who is not rushing to pick up an activity, or one that seems unable to make a decision, I take a step back and ask, ‘What is going on for this child?'. Â鶹ԭ´´ Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

'We are keen to identify training needs … and want to encourage divisional members to let us know what’s missing … we will be looking to create new ways for young people to have a voice within Â鶹ԭ´´ and across the profession'. Â鶹ԭ´´ Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Rachel Johnston is a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited counsellor working in GP surgeries and private practice. She is also Director of Connect2Counselling in Belfast. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020

This year’s findings have uncovered the startling challenges that students are facing, with Save the Student’s money expert, Jake Butler, saying it’s the most worried he’s ever been about the outlook. University and College Counselling, November 2022

Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s Four Nations Lead, Steve Mulligan, talks about the work we're doing for students in Scotland. Â鶹ԭ´´ policy blogs

Our Children, Young People and Families lead Jo Holmes reflects on the impact of our school counselling campaign

A guide for school leaders, mental health leads and commissioners when providing or funding school-based counselling provision.