The Lowdown

About this service

The Lowdown offers free confidential counselling, emotional-wellbeing, sexual-health and LGBTQ+ support for children and young people. This service is designed to give people, young people or families clearer support when emotional wellbeing, mental health or related difficulties are becoming harder to manage alone. Support may include assessment, counselling, early intervention, specialist treatment, crisis support or help finding the right next step. Checking the website or contacting the team can help confirm eligibility, referral routes, current times and the best way to access support.

How they can help you

The Lowdown can help by offering informed, compassionate support that matches the person’s age, needs and circumstances. Depending on the service, this may involve listening, structured therapy, specialist assessment, family guidance, early intervention, practical coping support or referral into wider care. The aim is to help people feel safer, better understood and more supported while working toward improved mental health and day-to-day stability.

What to expect

When you get in touch, you can usually expect clear information about the support available and guidance on the next step for getting help.

Who it's for

Children and young people who want confidential emotional wellbeing, counselling, sexual health or LGBTQ+ support.

Getting support

Eligibility

Support is usually aimed at children and young people within the service age range.

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Monday: 9am-8pm; Tuesday: 9am-6pm; Wednesday: 9am-6pm; Thursday: 9am-6pm; Friday: 9am-8pm; Saturday: 9am-4pm

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.

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