Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing

Young People’s Services

Youth Health and Wellbeing Coaches

Our team of youth health and wellbeing coaches work with 11-17 year olds. We are here to support you with your health and wellbeing and help provide more in-depth guidance and support to achieve your goals. These goals aim to improve your mental health and wellbeing and give you ownership of the choices you can make in your life.Coaching is…Helping our youths take control by asking “what matters to you and where do you want to go?”

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What does youth health and wellbeing coaching involve?

Working with young people aged 11 – 17 years old
Average of 6 – 8 sessions
Following a holistic approach
Providing a safe and confidential place to talk
Offering impartial, trustworthy support without judgement
Focusing on developing understanding and taking responsibility
Helping to build emotional resilience
Supporting progress towards individual, personal goals

Who could benefit from youth coaching?

Anyone who wants to understand and better manage their:

Low mood and/or anxiety
Low self esteem / self confidence
Emotions and stress levels
Social anxiety, loneliness or friendship difficulties
School environment and key transitions
Individual identity and ability to achieve future goals

Coaching is not…

Therapy such as counselling/psychotherapy which explore past experiences, diagnose and treat emotional and psychological problems
Giving the answers or solutions

How can you access coaching?

All referrals for youth coaching come via the youth social prescribing team who can be accessed via your GP.

Youth Watch

Youthwatch started in 2023, with the aim of finding out what children and young people aged 14-21 experience when using local services like doctors, dentists and hospitals.

We are always happy to hear from new volunteers- whether it is long term, as part of university hours or ad hoc, we would love to hear from you. Check out our how to get involved section.