In-person counselling therapy for 12-18 year olds at Clockhaus

Giving young people the opportunity to be heard in a safe space

I have extended availability for work specifically with young people (aged 12-18), in person from my practice in Rochester.

I am a qualified, BACP registered private practitioner, offering a confidential service in a non-judgemental, safe space. Working independently means that CYP (Children and Young People) counselling is not subject to long waiting lists or school term/holidays, so it is continuous and uninterrupted.

Did you know?

• by March 2023, 847,000 children were known to have been victim to cyberbullying

• Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds and more prevalent in young males

• hospitals reported a 22% increase in children (8-17) requiring admission due to self harm (2023). Self harm often stays unreported and is deemed to be generally misunderstood.

• more than 250,000 children (aged 10-17) are known to be in gangs

• over 450,000 children live with adults with addiction

• According to the WYSA Youth report: “

  • Almost half of young people recognise their anxiety

  • One in three fear socialising and speaking to people

  • Over a quarter have a strong disliking of their body or the way they look

  • One in four teenagers are depressed or feel down a lot

  • A fifth are struggling to get enough sleep

    …” a large number of teenagers appear to be reluctant to reach out for help. What's stopping them:

  • 43% are too embarrassed

  • 41% don’t think they need help

  • 34 % don’t think anyone will care

  • 17% don’t know who to ask “

    (source: https://www.wysa.com/uk-youth-report)