Is there any online or telephone counselling for teenagers?

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DD (19) is struggling with self esteem & confidence and has some anxiety

She won't (yet) talk to her GP but I am working on that

Is there any one she can talk to on-line ideally or on the phone as I think she might manage that.

Thanks

Have a look at the Kooth website, hopefully it might be helpful.

TThanks she is in a bit of a mess tonight & they are open now - hopefully she will ring (she went back to uni)

She is entering week nine!! of her period & I think that is causing chaos - still waiting to see the GP about that

No Panic run a helpline for people experiencing anxiety disorders, open 10am–10pm, 365 days a year, on 0844 967 4848.

SANEline offers emotional support and information from 6pm–11pm, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0300 304 7000.

I have passed those on too, thank you

It's so hard when they are officially 'adult' but emotionally aren't quite yet....

She is messaging someone right now I think

I hope they listen it may take a while for her to get it out - she is feeling valued by her looks alone - not for who she is as a person

Samaritans have a text service - 07725909090

Well I think today was triggered by her ex

I wish I understood more about how her mind works - but tbh I am only just getting a handle on mine - & I am 30 years older

She is too old for Kooth; does that mean childline is out too?

Most universities have free councelling through student services. I found this a life line (literally) when I had depression whilst at uni. It's very common for students to develop mental health problems so the unis are well set up to support.

Also she can call samaritans 116 123 or email [email protected]

Oh sorry, I thought it went up to 19. Hopefully one of the other suggestions are more suitable. Sounds so hard for you, I hope she feels better soon

They had to enter year of birth & she is 97 & 98 was the earliest year available.

She calmed down last night so said she didn't need to ring any more - which is frustrating as she does need to so she can try & prevent being in that state again

Although I say uni - it's a small private college for a specific degree & their pastoral care is limited

Look at the website for an organisation called The Mix - lots of support for young people up to the age of 25. I have a friend who does online counselling for them.

What region are you in ?

www.nightline.ac.uk/want-to-talk/

This page on the universities' Nightline page has a lot of links for if your institution doesn't have Nightline. They may be something there?

Sorry I didn't get back to you - I was dealing with some of her problems

I have given her those details but she is a bit down atm so hasn't done anything with them