YoutherapY

• Therapy is about change...
• Therapy is about you, so therefore it has to be your choice
• It is not there to judge you or tell you what to do
• Therapy offers time and space for you to explore your life
• Therapy enables you to find your own answers
• Therapy is not an advice service
• Therapy involves a commitment to privacy and confidentiality
• A therapeutic relationship is based on mutual respect

... and can it help you?

At YoutherapY we offer therapy to young people aged 11-25 years:

• If you have found yourself in a situation that makes you feel anxious, unhappy, confused or angry.
• If you are aware of a behaviour you would like to change.
• If you are experiencing problems with situations in your life e.g. pregnancy, termination, sexuality, abuse, bereavement, family issues, self-harm etc, you may benefit from therapy. These are just some examples of why people come for therapy.
• We are here to provide a safe, confidential environment for you to explore those issues

The YoutherapY therapy team consists of a team of Therapists with admin support.

All Therapists at YoutherapY are fully trained and professional, with years of experience. We work according to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework.

Confidentiality

Therapists offer the highest levels of confidentiality in order to respect the client's privacy and trust necessary for therapy.

Confidentiality may have to be broken in certain circumstances. This will be discussed with you at your initial appointment.

An initial appointment should be made within six weeks of you making a referral. This appointment is about meeting one of our therapists and finding out in more detail what therapy is and how it may be helpful to you.

Waiting list. Should you decide you want therapy, the therapist will put your name on the waiting list. Our waiting list fluctuates but we will give you an approximate time of waiting during your initial appointment.

Ongoing appointments. If you decide therapy is for you we will place you on the waiting list. When your name is on the top of the waiting list we will send you an ongoing appointment.

One-off appointments. Once you are on the waiting list, you are more than welcome to phone the Therapy Team for a one-off appointment and we will do our best to fit you into a cancellation space.

Referrals are accepted by professionals working alongside you.  All referrals are screened every day with practitioners from each of the teams under Options4CYP.  This includes PMHW, Children Young people Wellbeing Practitioners, CAMHS, Children’s Psychological Services, YoutherapY and CASHER.

This only applies to young people with a Blackpool GP. For those with a Fylde or Wyre GP, we also accept self referrals which can be completed via telephone, email or face to face at a drop-in session.

You can also make an online self-referral. Please provide as much information as possible to help you get the help you need.

We are based at Connect, Young People’s Centre, 26 Talbot Road, FY1 1LF.

We also have some of our counsellors based in Blackpool schools and community venues.

You can also make a self-referral into our service by using our online form or by calling  0800 121 7762. A practitioner can guide you through the process.

We also post on our social media pages such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Our Social Media pages shares many positive posts on ways to support your mental health and provides information on local events and information across our local community.

X (formerly Twitter): @youtherapybpool

Instagram: @youtherapy

We work closely with the Blackpool Carers Centre where we have a practitioner who provides counselling support for young people who may care for someone.

Find out more information about our service at: NHS Youtherapy Counselling Service - FYi Directory

You can also make a self-referral into our service by using our online form or by calling  0800 121 7762. A practitioner can guide you through the process.

You can also make a referral by accessing our drop-in clinic every Wednesday from 3pm-5pm at the Connect Centre in Blackpool. Drop-in offers  a 20 to 30 minute session where we can explore reasons you may be seeking some support and have a check in with one of our practitioners.

We also post on our social media pages such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Our social media pages shares many positive posts on ways to support your mental health and provides information on local events and information across our local community. 

X (formerly Twitter): @youtherapybpool

Instagram: @youtherapy

Find out more information about our service at NHS Youtherapy Counselling Service.

You can make a referral into our service by either emailing us at bfwh.youtherapy@nhs.net or calling us on 0800 121 7762 and a practitioner can guide you through the process.

We also post on our social media pages such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Our social media pages shares many positive posts on ways to support your mental health and provides information on local events and information across our local community. 

X (formerly Twitter): @youtherapybpool

Instagram: @youtherapy

We offer a drop-in service on Wednesdays between 3pm and 5pm, where young people can speak to a therapist for a one-off appointment (approx 20 minutes),  discuss a new referral or explore other support available.

Find out more information about our service at NHS Youtherapy Counselling Service.