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Someone to Talk To

Children’s mental health campaign

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Instant and free support

At Little Lives UK, we believe that every child should have access to the support they need without enduring long waits. With waiting times of up to 18 weeks for mental health services, many children are being left without the urgent care they require, putting their well-being at risk.

“In the last year nearly 40,000 children experienced a wait of over 2 years”

Through our “Someone to Talk To” campaign, we aim to tackle this issue by offering free one-to-one counselling sessions to children and young people in schools. Our team of dedicated, qualified counsellors are committed to prioritising children’s mental health, ensuring they get the support they need quickly.

Children and young people
received free therapy sessions
Someone to Talk To team

How does it work?

We are proud to offer six fully funded counselling sessions per child in schools through our charity. By working closely with schools, we ensure that support reaches the children who need it most. Each counselling session is tailored to the individual, ensuring the best possible care and support for every child.

A ‘Someone to Talk To’ counsellor will support any child in crisis, providing interventions to address their mental health needs. We will offer immediate assistance and resources to prevent further escalation and facilitate access to any external support that may be required for the individual child.
Someone To Talk To Free Therapy Sessions

Who is it for?

The program is aimed at young people, typically ranging from primary school children to teenagers, who need someone to talk to about their emotional challenges. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Children experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress.

• Young people struggling with social, school, or home-life pressures.

• Those affected by bullying, bereavement, or family issues.

Someone to Talk To History

Background

“Someone to Talk To” was established in London in 2019 in response to the rising knife crime affecting the community. As a charity supporting disadvantaged children, we recognised that children’s mental health was being adversely impacted and that accessing counselling support was increasingly difficult for them.

To address this issue, we took proactive steps to support children and young people by providing free counselling services. By collaborating with other organisations, we were able to offer direct counselling support, ensuring that those in need received the assistance they deserved.

A few words from Carlie,
our campaign manager

“Working with adults made me realise how much we need to put more funding support into working with children and young people”

Carlie Marshall

Carlie Marshall


Carlie, an experienced and passionate counsellor, joined our team in 2024. She has a 1st class BA Hons degree in person-centred counselling and also specialises in cognitive behavioural therapy. In a recent interview, Carlie addresses the importance of the campaign’s work and what inspired her to this role. Little Lives UK benefits greatly from her expertise, allowing us to provide professional therapy sessions to children.

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