Young people

A big welcome to patients under the age of 25

This page is just for you. We appreciate feedback so please do let us know what information you would like to see included.

Children and young people’s counselling

• Kooth

  Free on-line counselling is available from Kooth for anyone aged 11 to 20 who live in Wiltshire.
  
  On Kooth you are able to read articles that have been written by other young people. You are also able to write in a daily journal to express how you are feeling.  Kooth aims to keep the service confidential. Kooth ensures that the conversations you have with staff are not discussed with anyone else unless they feel you are at risk or in danger.  Where this is the case, they will talk to you about whether services outside of Kooth will be necessary in order to gain a better understanding of how you can be helped.
  
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  Kooth

• Relate

  Relate offer a counselling service for 7 to 18 year olds. Counselling can help no matter what is on your mind. If it is is bullying, your parents splitting up, arguments with friends, or you are just feeling a bit low, they are there to help you deal with it.
  
  When you see a counsellor, you’ll have a chance to chat about what is on your mind.  They won’t judge you or tell you what to think or do, and they won’t look down on you because you are young. They’ll respect you and listen to what you have to say.  They will not tell anyone what you talk about (for example a parent or doctor) unless you have said it’s OK.
  
  If you are 13 – 18 years old, it is free. You can make your own appointment or as a family member or friend to help you. If you are aged 7 to 12 years old, there is a charge. Your parent or adult carer would need to contact Relate to make the appointment. For those experiencing financial difficulty, there is a bursary fund they may access.
  
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  Relate

• Cancer support Wiltshire

  If you are under 18 and look after a member of your family, who would not manage without your support, please let us know.
  Support is now available for carers from the age of 5 years upwards to ensure they have the same life chances as everyone else.  Contact Carer Support Wiltshire or ask us to do it on your behalf.
  
  Website
  www.carersinwiltshire.co.uk
  
  Phone
  0800 181 4118
  01380 871 690