The Lifeline of Mental Health: The Benefits of Counselling for Young People

In today’s fast-paced world, the pressures and challenges that young people face are greater than ever before. The transition from childhood to adolescence and then into adulthood can be a turbulent journey, often accompanied by emotional turmoil, stress, and uncertainty. Counselling plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people. In celebration of World Mental Health Day, Tuesday 10^th October 2023 we wanted to share the benefits that young people can gain from our counselling services. From improving coping skills to fostering self-awareness, counselling can offer a lifeline to the young people we work with.

Here at Action4Youth, we understand that the journey through adolescence and young adulthood can be a rollercoaster ride! We offer counselling at The Junction, our youth club in High Wycombe. The counselling services are conducted in a safe and confidential environment for young people to share their feelings in a friendly atmosphere without feeling judged.

Counselling at The Junction provides numerous benefits;

🌈 A Safe and Confidential Space: We offer a safe haven where young individuals can openly express their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.

🚀 Navigating Life’s Challenges: Life can throw us curveballs, and it’s not always easy to handle them on our own. Counselling provides you with a dedicated space and time to work through these challenges, helping you to regain your balance and wellbeing.

🧐 Gaining Clarity and Perspective: Sometimes, we get so caught up in our thoughts and emotions that it’s hard to see the bigger picture. Counselling can offer you a fresh perspective on problems and issues, helping you gain clarity and make informed decisions.

💪 Promoting Resilience and Confidence: Life’s challenges can be opportunities for growth. Through counselling, you’ll not only develop resilience but also boost your motivation and confidence, empowering you to face future challenges with a sense of strength.

🤗 Enhancing Relationships: Healthy relationships are vital for our wellbeing. Counselling can provide you with the tools and insights needed to improve and maintain your relationships with friends, family, and loved ones.

🌟 Unleash Your True Potential: Often, we underestimate our abilities and potential. Counselling can help you tap into your true potential, guiding you towards personal growth and self-discovery.

Amy* attends counselling and believes that it has helped her deal with her anxiety and some challenges she is currently experiencing. Amy says:

“I think that counselling has been really good and has helped me a lot in lots of things such as my communication with others and my contribution with things such as school or even just talking to people. I have also gained a lot more support and feel that counselling is a safe space for me to express my feelings and just to tell someone how I feel honestly without it causing problems or drama in my school/ social life. Because of all this support I have also gained more confidence in myself and I am more confident than I used to be. I enjoy counselling as its helped calm my anxiety and stress as I have been dealing with a lot and counselling has helped.”

We offer between 6-18 sessions at The Junction to young people aged 12-18 and up to 25 for SEND. Our service is free of charge, and we also offer drop-ins to those who prefer to have a one-off session/chat. If you’re in search of a helping hand, a listening ear, or a space to navigate life’s complexities, get in touch. Email gehad.mursi@action4youth.org.

Remember, seeking help is an act of self-care and strength, and it’s never too early to invest in your mental well-being.

*^{Name has been changed to maintain confidentiality}