Counselling support available through Onebright

A new offer is now available through Clarion’s Active Inclusion programme, supporting young people to progress towards employment by improving both their career confidence and their health and wellbeing.

Clarion is working in partnership with Onebright, a leading organisation providing counselling and therapy for adults, children and young people experiencing emotional or psychological challenges. With a growing need for therapeutic support—particularly among young people—this project funds a number of free counselling sessions for 16–25 year olds.

What the counselling provides

Through this offer, young people can access support that helps them:

• explore and manage worries

• build coping strategies

• improve confidence

• reduce anxiety

• move forward with education, training or employment goals.

The flyer below highlights common challenges the sessions can help with, such as anxiety around exams, interviews or starting new opportunities, and outlines how Onebright’s therapists support young people to develop resilience and a clearer sense of direction.

Sessions are delivered remotely, either via secure video, or over the telephone. (Please note: in‑person group sessions are not available at this stage.)

Onebright Flyer.pdf

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Current availability

There are five local spaces available. Any additional referrals will be placed on a waiting list.

Clarion’s Active Inclusion team can also explore tailored support options for organisations supporting young people.

Eligibility

To access this counselling offer, participants must:

• be aged 16 to 25

• register with the Jobs and Training team (this begins once a referral email is received)

How to refer

Referrals should include the young person’s name and contact details, and be sent to: jobsandtraining@clarionhg.com

Exclusion criteria

• this counselling offer is not suitable for individuals who:

• are at active high risk of harm to self, others, or from others, requiring crisis intervention

• are currently receiving support from another mental health service (e.g. CAMHS, CMHT) or receiving psychological therapy elsewhere

• are experiencing active psychotic symptoms

• have drug and/or alcohol dependency

• are experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder

• have an eating disorder requiring specialist clinical treatment.