What's Children and Young People's Counselling?
If it's bullying, stress over exams, your parents splitting up, arguments with friends, problems with your girlfriend or boyfriend or you're just feeling a bit low, we're here to help.
Counsellor Graham explains how it works:
Last August we felt we 'lost' our daughter. When she went into an emotional response her behaviour escalated to a scale higher than previously witnessed. We used the strategies previously used, but they did not work this time. We were referred to Relate. Our daughter did not want to go anywhere or see anyone, but she began to look forward to the sessions. Through the work your counsellor was doing with her, our daughter was coming back to us.
What happens in a counselling session?
When you meet your counsellor, you'll have a chance to talk about whatever's on your mind. They won't judge you or tell you what to do, they'll just listen. Anything you say is just between you and them - and that includes your parents. Having someone to talk to who isn't involved can be a really good way of thinking about things. Sometimes just talking about it out out loud is enough to make a start.
Our daughter has learned how to express and verbalise her anxieties using her words rather than aggressive, emotional behaviour and actions. She is going to school, she is going out and about. She is back!
Who can have counselling and how much does it cost?
We provide Children and Young People's Counselling for people aged 7-19 (or up to 20 if you're in full time education).
We are a charity and don't make a profit from the services we provide. We currently charge between £48 and £88 for each counselling session. If you live within Herefordshire, Worcestershire or Gloucestershire, the lower charges apply for those on lesser incomes.
How does it work?
We cover the whole of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. This means you can have face to face counselling to suit you during the day or evenings if you live anywhere in or around Hereford, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Ledbury, Ross on Wye, Evesham, Broadway, Stow on the Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucester or Stroud. There is also the option to have counselling via webcam.
We know that one size doesn’t fit all, a single solution or approach cannot adequately address the diverse needs or circumstances of different individuals or situations. That is why the best way to find out if we can help is to get in contact, and we can discuss the best strategy for your individual circumstances.
Relationship counselling locations
We offer relationship counselling in and around any of the following areas in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire:
- Worcester
- Gloucester
- Hereford
- Cheltenham
- Bromsgrove
- Kidderminster
- Ledbury
- Ross-on-Wye
- Evesham
- Stow-on-the-Wold
- Stroud.
Whether you're facing serious issues or simply want to strengthen your connection, contact is to find out the nearest relationship counselling service available to you across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire.
Book an appointment
If you're the parent of a Young Person and would like to arrange an appointment call Relate Severn & Wye on 01905 28051.
Or you can get in touch with our online booking form.
If you have any more questions about counselling, try our FAQs.
Struggling with payment?
We partner with various organisations to provide free counselling services to those who qualify. Find out if you’re eligible for free counselling and read more about the services. Don't worry if you are not, if you live within Herefordshire, Worcestershire or Gloucestershire, we also have a sliding scale of lower charges for those on lesser incomes.
Additional Support
Relate is the leading relationship counselling service in England and Wales, offering comprehensive support for couples, individuals, young people, and families. We also specialize in sex therapy. Appointments are available in-person at one of our local venues or via webcam.