NCS | Young people

We are officially changing our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society!

Information for members

From the 15th of May 2023, we will officially be changing our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Our new and improved website is coming soon!

University Mental Health Day

7th March 2019 is University Mental Health Day. Universities, students, mental health organisations, and ordinary people will be coming together to discuss and raise awareness of the very real mental ...

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How can we help children's mental health?

The more we learn about mental health, the clearer it becomes that a lot of mental health problems start in childhood. Many adults who have experienced mental health issues say that their troubles beg...

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Dealing With Cyberbullying

##HOW TO DEAL WITH CYBERBULLYING Cyberbullying is a big and growing concern worldwide. While bullying itself is not a new thing, the growth of the internet has given bullies new ways to harass their ...

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Counselling For Young People

COUNSELLING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Today’s teens and young adults are at the epicentre of a mental health crisis. Rates of depression and anxiety have soared by a stunning 70% over the last 25 years. This ...

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Does my child need a counsellor?

Every parent wants their children to be happy and healthy. Childhood mental illness is one of the most agonising things a family can go through. Parents with concerns about their child’s mental heal...

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PAPYRUS HOPEline: Preventing Suicide in Young People

"[PAPYRUS](https://www.papyrus-uk.org) exists to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide." They do this by: - Provide confidential help and advice to young people and anyone worried abou...

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The launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups report on child mental health.

Today The National Counselling society is attending, as well as speaking at the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) report on child mental health. You can read more [Here](https://ww...

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Studies show that Loneliness can be linked to Mental Health Conditions

Researchers at Kings College London have conducted a study to profile the links between young adults’ feelings of loneliness, in terms of their current health and functioning and their childhood exper...

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Teenage depression linked to father's depression

Adolescents whose fathers have depressive symptoms are more likely to experience symptoms of depression themselves, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. While the link between mothers' depressio...

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  • Find a Counsellor

    Find the help you need...If you are a potential client looking for a counsellor, you may search our registrants by location or name and you can also check whether someone is on the NCPS accredited register. A member of the Society may be a Registrant or a non-registrant member.

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  • Train as a Counsellor

    Use our Find a Course tool to find the nearest training providers who offer National Counselling Society Accredited, Advanced Specialist, Quality Checked or CPD courses. These courses are currently run across the the UK.

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