What's on

Please note that due to regulations around COVID-19, all of our events and face-to-face groups have been suspended. However, some of our groups have moved to online group work. If you are interested in any of those listed, please do contact us at 01384379992 or email [email protected]

Upcoming Events	Date	Details
Level 2 support (Steering group)	TBC	BY INVITE ONLY – for 13 to 18 year old young people who are wanting additional peer support and who would like to look at supporting other young people by working with the charity.
NEW!! BAME support group: Identity and Self-acceptance	TBC	The BAME Group can help you connect with link minded people and provide you with a supportive network, give you a space to explore the unique challenges faced by BAME people and promote your well-being. The aim of this group will be exploring identity and self-acceptance. Please register to our first group session, which will then continue weekly.

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BAME group

In addition to counselling with a specialist counsellor, the What? Centre also offers group support. The BAME Group can help you connect with like-minded people and provide you with a supportive network, give you a space to explore the unique challenges faced by BAME people and promote your well-being. The aim of this group will be exploring identity and self-acceptance. Please register to our first group session, which will then continue weekly.
Support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities

The What? Centre specialises in providing a range of support for young people who would like to explore their cultural, race or identity as well as just simply provided a safe space where the BAME community can come to. In addition to counselling (with our specialist counsellor) we provide a range of targeted group support for young people experiencing similar experiences.
What's on

Click here for dates and details on all the different things we have happening at the two branches! Ring us at 01384 379992 or email [email protected] to sign up for any of the events! Workshops can be signed up via our Group Work tab online.
Bereavement Hubs

We run drop-in support for young people (aged 10 to 18) as well as LGBTQ bereavement support. Have a space to talk in confidence, engage in activities that help you work through your grief. No waiting times, no appointment needed, just drop-in.

Useful links

Here you will find useful helplines, organisations, suggested apps and links to the latest news, updates and articles on a range of issues concerning young people.
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Who we help

Young people between the ages of 10 and 25 years old.
Who we are

An Advice & Counselling Service providing a high quality client centred service by fully qualified & experienced staff.
Donate

We are pioneering new ways to work with Young People. Your donation will help change lives - empowering young people to achieve their potential. Donations go directly to providing individual counselling sessions for youngsters experiencing emotional pain.
Support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities

The What? Centre specialises in providing a range of support for young people who would like to explore their cultural, race or identity as well as just simply provided a safe space where the BAME community can come to. In addition to counselling (with our specialist counsellor) we provide a range of targeted group support for young people experiencing similar experiences.
Online counselling

The What? Centre is gearing up to provide an online counselling service, it is currently under development so watch this space!
Group work

In addition to our What's Up Youth Club, where you can learn new skills & meet new friends, we provide a range of support groups and workshops that cover anxiety management, anger management, coping with self-injury and managing eating disorders.
Trustees

We have a Board of Trustees, each bringing experience and expertise to steer and support our work. We are currently recruiting new Board members.
Our team

Here at the What? Centre we have an experienced and friendly team of counsellors, outreach workers, advisers and administration staff.