Counselling for Children & Young People
We offer counselling services to children and young people from ages 6-25. Children and young people can be referred to our centre directly by a parent or guardian, or through their school with parental consent. We offer subsidies for families on low incomes as well as some school-funded sessions.
We are able to offer services both via webcam and face to face for children aged 11+, or families. For under 11's we can provide webcam sessions with a parent present.
We offer counselling services to children and young people from ages 6-25. Children and young people can be referred to our centre directly by a parent or guardian, or through their school with parental consent. We offer subsidies for families on low incomes as well as some school-funded sessions.
We are able to offer services both via webcam and face to face for children aged 11+, or families. For under 11's we can provide webcam sessions with a parent present.
Elevate Counselling
RAFT (Formerly Relate Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch) is delivering funded counselling to children and young people (aged 8+) across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. These sessions are delivered under our project name 'Elevate', in honour of our former partner, the Elevate Foundation. These sessions can be delivered at our centre or at local schools (subject to criteria). If you are interested in counselling for your child or are looking to refer a young person, please contact us for further information. Call us on 01202 059730 or email us via the link below:
How Can Counselling Help?
Many of our young clients tell us that they feel happier after counselling and are better able to deal with their problems. In almost all cases, clients report that our counsellors have helped them to concentrate better at school or college, or get on better with their friends and family.
Many of our young clients tell us that they feel happier after counselling and are better able to deal with their problems. In almost all cases, clients report that our counsellors have helped them to concentrate better at school or college, or get on better with their friends and family.
Counselling in Schools
We offer counselling in schools for children, young people and their families as well as providing relevant training to school staff. Please call us for details.
We offer counselling in schools for children, young people and their families as well as providing relevant training to school staff. Please call us for details.
"The impact on those children that have counselling has been huge and can be clearly seen in the children's learning and attitude around school and at home".
Family Support Worker - Bearwood Primary School
Family Support Worker - Bearwood Primary School
What to Expect?
You can expect to be helped by a supportive and non-judgmental counsellor either at a centre near your home, or in school, or via webcam.
You can be referred by a teacher, social worker, or you can ask to see a counsellor yourself – what you say is confidential, unless the counsellor is worried for your safety.
"Without the help that I was given then, I couldn't possibly be who I am today"
You can expect to be helped by a supportive and non-judgmental counsellor either at a centre near your home, or in school, or via webcam.
You can be referred by a teacher, social worker, or you can ask to see a counsellor yourself – what you say is confidential, unless the counsellor is worried for your safety.
"Without the help that I was given then, I couldn't possibly be who I am today"
Relationship and Family Therapy (RAFT) formerly known as Relate Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch is a registered charity. Charity Number: 1120017, Company Number 06109030
