Youth in Romsey is a support centre based next to the Romsey Rapids for all young people aged between 6-25 years.  We are a charity organisation that has been running since early 2000 and is made up of predominantly volunteers and professionals who give their time to help the young people of Romsey and its surrounding areas.

Our aim is to support young people when they need it most and according to their needs, to explore issues affecting their lives, to solve problems and to help them make informed decisions.

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At Youth in Romsey we offer a number of services from helping young people search for jobs, cv writing and completing applications to sexual health advice via our confidential monthly health clinic.

All our services are accessible, completely confidential and free, we offer an open door and an open mind approach to ensure that the young people of southern Test Valley can get the support and guidance that they need. 

Youth in Romsey offer two types of 1:1 counselling support:

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With a Qualified Youth Worker

Sometimes people aren’t ready or don’t want to receive counselling. Therefore, YiR offers confidential 1:1  sessions listening to the young person and providing strategies. Some of the issues that youth workers support with include low self esteem,  self harm, anxiety, anger, family breakdown and relationships. These sessions normally run on a weekly basis and can continue for as long as the young person needs. This type of support is more around making short term goals and developing strategies to cope with everyday worries. 

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With a Qualified Counsellor

If you feel that you need more support with a particular issue – you may wish to talk to one of our fully qualified counsellors. This can include support with family problems, bullying, relationships, mental health, depression or self harm. 

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If you would like to talk to someone confidentially, you can get in contact with our counselling team by visiting our website, filling in the HYA referral form. From there will will then receive the form and add the young person to our waiting list. 

If you have any questions feel free to ring our Centre on 01794500581 

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Play Therapy

We have a number of qualified counsellors carrying out Play therapy sessions with 6 - 11 year old's. 

This is similar to counselling but is targeted towards the younger children. Play therapy can support young people who are experiencing a number of issues, including; Bullying, anxiety, relationships, family problems and more. 

If you would like to refer a young person, you can get in contact with our counselling team by visiting our website, filling in the HYA referral form. From there will will then receive the form and add the young person to our waiting list. 

If you have any questions feel free to ring our Centre on 01794500581 

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