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What our Clients Say

Below is a small selection of the many comments recieved from our clients.

These comments show that counsellng at Youth Talk is a safe, supportive non-judgemental and confidential service that young people can feel confident about using.

“ I think Youth Talk is an invaluable service that got me through a very difficult time – I don’t know how I would have coped without it”

“ I feel like I have someone who actually wants to listen to me for a change”

“ It’s a place I can express my feelings and not be judged. and somewhere I can be listened to knowing it is confidential”

“ Counselling is a good way to let your feelings out”

“ I can think about the things that were bothering me in a different light”

“ There is no need to be nervous or apprehensive – it’s much easier than you think”

 

 

How can Youth Talk help me?

Youth Talk Counsellors will:

	● Not judge you or tell you what to do - - but will help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings.
	● Enable you to find your own solutions or a new way of looking at things. A counsellor will listen to you and support you in finding a way forward that feels right for you.
	● Offer you an initial meeting to see if counselling is what you want, and to find out more about the service.
	● Keep your meetings confidential. Youth Talk counsellors will keep to the British Association of Counselling code of ethics. You can discuss our confidentiality policy with your counsellor.

For more information about how we might help, please click here to view our document Counselling at Youth Talk' (opens a .pdf file in this window - hit the back button to return to this page)

 

Contact us / Make an Appointment

For an appointment phone: 01727 868684 or email: info@youthtalk.org.uk	Our address: 28 Spencer Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5EG	Disabled access: Disabled access can be arranged; please inform us when you make your appointment.
The service is available to anyone, between the ages of 14 & 25, living, working or studying in the St. Albans and Harpenden district.

Our location:

The area covered by Youth Talk:

 

Manage your Anger

Most of us will, at some time, come across situations in life that provoke anger.

Anger is an emotional response not a rational one and can interfere with our reasoning powers. It can damage all aspects of our life; work, friendships, health, relationships and peace of mind (mental health).

Suppressing anger can also lead to stress and to physical symptoms such as headaches and digestive problems. Don't let anger build up, deal with it constructively.

For more information on how to manage your anger, click HERE (opens a .pdf - click the Back button to return to this page)

 

 

You Need Self Esteem

Self Esteem is the way we feel about ourselves; how much we like ourselves. We can have high self esteem and feel confident, positive, relaxed, friendly and likeable or we may have low self esteem and feel worried, negative about ourselves, putting little value on ourselves and our skills.

Self esteem can be shaped, raised or lowered through our relationships with others; by the way people have treated us in the past and by the messages we give to ourselves as a result of that treatment.

Having high or low self esteem can affect the quality of our relationships, the choices we make, our behaviour and our ability to handle difficult situations.

For more information on how to raise your self esteem, click HERE (opens a .pdf - click the Back button to return to this page)

 

What does Counselling help with?

You can come to us about any worries or concerns; these may include;

● Family Problems
● Feeling lonely and misunderstood
● Feeling depressed or confused
● Worries about food and weight, sex, drugs or accohol
● Abuse
● Lack of confidence
● Loss and grief
● Racism, sexism, bullying
............ and any other problems

Youth Talk offers......

● One-to-one counselling
● Group work
● An information service
You may come just once, or you may want regular appointments over a period of time.

For more information about counselling, please click here to view our document, 'What is Counselling Like' (opens a .pdf file in this window - hit the back button to return to this page)

Local Services

General Services Child and Family Clinic - for young people under 18. Referral through your doctor. There is ususlly a family assessment first. Tel: 01727 829439 Community Mental Health Team (for emergencies). For young peolpe 18 or over with severe mental health problems. Based in Edinburgh House Tel: 01727830031. Services: 24 hour emergency service, Drop-Ind day-unit at Albany Lodge Community Drug and Alcohol Service in St Peter's Street, Adult Psychotherapy Service. General Practitioner (GP) - GP's may have in-house connsellors offering a limited number of sessions. Check at your GP's surgery. School Counsellors - some schools have counsellors - useful for young people under 14. Social Services (for emergencies) - For concerns about child abuse, child protection etc. Tel: 01438 737500

Specialised Services Herts Young Homeless Group (HYHG) - gives advice and information for young people livingwith homelessness in St Albans and Hemel Hempstead areas. Tel: 01442 219121. Turning Point/Herts Reach - gives advice on drug related problems to over 18's Tel: 01727 893344. ADASH (Adolescent Drug and Alchohol Service Herts) - advice and help for under 18's. Tel: 01923 427288. H.A.P.A.S - gives advice and counselling on alcohol issues Tel: 01438 841241. Hertfordshire Family Mediation Service - runs small groups for children (of the same age) who have Divorced or Separated parents. The aim is for children to help themselves and each other. Tel: 01727 839300. Hertfordsire Young Carers Project - based in Hertford, but you can still get help and support. Tel: 01442 253222. Open Door - homeless shelter for the over 18's. Tel: 01727 859113 Relate - gives advice on relationship issues. Tel: 01727 858126.

Youth Talk is a company limited by guarantee (England), Registration number is 3322319,
Registered office is 28 Spencer Street, St Albans, Herts AL3 5EG. Charity registration No:- 1063572