Young person counselling in Formby
Your feelings matter.
Your voice deserves to be heard.
A welcoming space for young people to explore what’s on their mind, talk about difficult experiences and feel listened to without judgement.
Space to be yourself
Growing up can bring a lot to deal with.
School, exams, friendships, family life and social media can all bring pressures that feel difficult to manage.
You might feel low, worried, lonely or unsure of yourself. Perhaps something has happened that’s hard to talk about, or you’re struggling to explain how you feel.
Counselling offers time with someone who will listen. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings, make sense of what’s happening and consider what might help.
You don’t have to know exactly what to say before you begin.
Areas of experience
Support for what matters to you.
Young people I have worked with have brought many different experiences to counselling, including those below. We can discuss individual needs and whether my service is suitable.
School & friendships
- Bullying
- Friendship difficulties
- Exam stress and school pressures
- Social media expectations
- Loneliness and feeling isolated
Feelings & self-image
- Low mood and low self-esteem
- Worries about appearance and self-image
- Sexuality and identity
- Eating disorders
- Drug and alcohol use
Family & change
- Parents’ separation or divorce
- A parent’s mental health difficulties
- Having a parent in prison
- Experiences of being in care
- Moving from another country
- Teenage pregnancy
Loss & health
- Bereavement and grief
- Loss following a friend or family member’s suicide
- Personal health problems
- The impact of terminal illness
Difficult experiences
- Emotional, physical or sexual abuse
- Domestic violence
- Child sexual exploitation
- Experiences involving offending or criminality
Finding your own words
Sometimes there isn’t one clear problem. You may feel unsettled, overwhelmed or different from those around you. Counselling gives you space to explore those feelings too.
You don’t need to see your experience on this list to get in touch. We can begin with what’s on your mind.
Experience & understanding
Seeing the person behind the difficulty.
I’m Leanne, a qualified Person Centred Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have years of experience working with young people aged 11–19 from a wide range of backgrounds.
My experience includes supporting autistic young people, young people with ADHD, and those experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
I also spent over 18 years working in a high school pastoral role. I bring this experience to understanding the pressures young people face, while taking time to get to know each person as an individual.
Learn more about LeanneTake the first step
Start with a conversation.
Whether you’re a young person seeking support or a parent or carer looking for help, you’re welcome to get in touch with me.