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Secondary school based counselling

The Secondary School Counselling Service is free.

It's available to young people aged 11-18 who attend a secondary school in Neath Port Talbot.

Counselling sessions

All counselling sessions are face to face, private and confidential.

The counsellor will not share anything discussed at the session with staff members, friends or family members, unless:

  • you ask them too
  • they feel you or others are at risk

You will not have to miss the same lesson each week. The counsellor will work with you to avoid this.

At the end of each session, you will decide together the date and time of the next.

What do counselling sessions offer

We offer a safe space for you to talk about what’s on your mind, free from judgment.

Concerns or difficulties you may wish to explore during the sessions could include:

  • anxiety
  • change in circumstances
  • controlling feelings of anger
  • family pressures and relationships
  • loss of a loved one
  • low mood
  • mental health and wellbeing
  • missing school
  • past difficulties
  • returning to school following absence
  • self worth
  • stress

Request an appointment

You can refer yourself or someone else for counselling by using our online form.

If you are home educated, please tick the ‘home educated’ box.

What happens next

A member of the team will contact you with an available appointment.

Emergency contacts

If you are in immediate danger call 999. If you are in immediate danger call 999.

If you feel that you are unable to keep yourself safe, contact your GP or The Crisis Team:

The Crisis Team
(01639) 862 752 (01639) 862 752 voice +441639862752

If you feel that you are not safe in your home, contact Social Services or Child Line:

Social Services
(01639) 686 802 (01639) 686 802 voice +441639686802
Child Line
(0800) 11 11 (0800) 11 11 voice +448001111