Counselling Services

We are fortunate enough to employ a school counsellor who is in school twice a week. Counselling is free for students and they can request an appointment through their form tutor or a member of the pastoral team. Students can see the counsellor for a one off appointment or have up to 6 sessions.

External options

• GP - your local GP will be able to signpost to various options which may include CAMHS. Find out more here.
• Share: FREE counselling service in Cheltenham. Available to young people living in Gloucestershire aged between 11 and 25
• Teens in Crisis: support children and young people aged 9-21 and their families.

Privately Funded Options

Although privately funded, many counselling services offer a free or discounted first session.

• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - How to find a therapist
• British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) - How to find a therapist
• UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) - How to find a therapist
• The Counselling Directory

Charities

Charities that may offer counselling include:

• Cruse Bereavement Care – for bereavement advice and support
• Rape Crisis England & Wales – for people who have been raped or sexually abused
• Relate – for relationship advice and counselling
• Samaritans – for people to talk about whatever's troubling them at any time
• Victim Support – for victims and witnesses of crime