Counselling support for young people and their families
We provide up to 12 sessions to help young people manage life with a visible difference in a safe, confidential space. We also help parents to cope and support their child.
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Our free workshops are a great opportunity for children, young people, parents and families to meet and share experiences of life with a scar, mark or condition that affects their appearance –a visible difference.
About our workshops
Our workshops provide valuable tips and techniques to help with a range of issues including social anxiety, self-confidence, teasing and bullying.
I feel so much more confident about the future now. I feel well equipped with lots of different techniques to help me. I’m ready to face whatever life throws at me! I’m so happy that I was able to share my experiences with a lovely group of other relatable teens. I had the best time and wouldn’t change anything about it! Thank you!
Our free workshops take place once a term and we offer separate workshops for parents and carers and for children and young people. All of our sessions are delivered online at weekends or in the evenings.
Our next workshop – Supporting Your Child
Our Supporting Your Child workshop is full of advice and top practical tips to support parents and carers of children and young people with a visible difference. It will take place on Tuesday 27 February 2024 at 7.30pm via Zoom.
The workshop will include:
- How to handle staring and awkward social situations.
- Building confidence for you and your child.
- The opportunity to listen to guest speakers talking about their own experiences of living with a visible difference.
To make sure everyone feels comfortable, we will be capping attendance at around 22 parents or carers. Partners and co-parents are welcome to attend together.
Once you have registered for the workshop, a member of our wellbeing team will get in touch to arrange a short, informal pre-workshop call on Zoom or by telephone.
Register for a workshop
Complete this form to sign up for the next workshop, or if you’d like to know when future workshops are open for registration.
Other support for children, young people and families
We have a range of support and services available for children, young people and their families. All of it is here to help you manage life with a visible difference, whether or not you choose to book a place at one of our workshops. We offer:
