Introduction
School and university counsellors play a crucial role in supporting students during their educational journey. Whether it’s helping them cope with academic stress, personal challenges, or career decisions, these professionals provide essential guidance.
However, when leaving educational settings these services aren’t as on hand for alumni and so this is where our counsellors can help!
Pricing
Here at Y13UP we believe in accessible counselling and support for mental health and the cost for our sessions reflect this, priced at only £45 per 50 minute session. This represents excellent value for money as sessions elsewhere can be much more.
We’re committed to providing high-quality counselling, and offer an affordable investment in your mental health.
Qualifications and Experience
All our counsellors are qualified and experienced in working with young adults in educational settings and at transitional stages of life. They bring a wealth of experience from different areas of the profession and receive specialist training in relevant industry developments as part of their continued professional development.
Work Experience Experience working in an educational setting is invaluable. School and university counsellors who have spent time in schools understand the unique challenges this client group face. They can relate to academic pressures, peer relationships, and family dynamics.
Counselling Models and Practices Effective counsellors are familiar with various counseling models and practices. These include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, and person-centered counseling. Their knowledge allows them to tailor interventions to individual student needs.
Emotional Intelligence Counsellors must possess high emotional intelligence. They need to empathise with students, actively listen, and create a safe space for open communication.This also helps them connect with students and build trust.
Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management Dealing with conflicts and crises is part of a school or university counsellor’s job and our counsellors are able to bring and utilise these essential skills to our service from their first hand experience.
Why do Qualifications Matter?
It’s important to have industry-recognised qualifications for counselling work. In particular:
Effective Support Well-qualified counsellors can provide targeted support to students. They understand the developmental stages students go through and can offer age-appropriate guidance.
Ethical Practice Qualified counsellors adhere to ethical standards. They maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries, and prioritize students’ well-being.
Evidence-Based Interventions Training equips counsellors with evidence-based strategies. They can implement interventions that have been proven effective in supporting students’ mental health and well-being.
Get in touch to book your first session, or to find out more.