WHAT WE DO

Young Peoples Counselling

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We can help young people with:

  • Identity issues
  • Panic and anxiety attacks and stress 
  • Feeling angry and 'out of control' with their anger
  • Dealing with the after effects of parent's splitting up
  • Experiencing bullying
  • Self harm
  • Recovery from abuse or other kinds of trauma
  • Anxiety about sexuality
  • Feeling depressed or suicidal
  • ...and lots of other issues - some young people just need someone to talk to. 

What we do:

  • Help you to take control of your life
  • Help you to talk and think things through and make sense of what's going on
  • Respect you
  • Value you
  • Don't judge you

How to start counselling:

  • Call 01245 359353 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (our Chelmsford counselling centre) or
  • Call 01268 822800 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (our centre in Basildon)
  • You can contact whichever centre is nearest or most convenient for you
  • We'll offer you an in-take appointment as soon as we can

How much will it cost?:

  • If you live in Basildon it will be free of charge
  • For some 13-19 year olds living in Chelmsford, Maldon and Braintree districts it might also be free of charge - please email Allison Marshall, the Reconnect Project Co-ordinator, at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information
  • Otherwise a donation is asked for on a sliding scale dependant on your ability to pay