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Children should not have to face mental health problems alone

Children should not have to face mental health problems alone

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

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Bursary applications are open!

We want the child counsellor career to be as accessible as possible. If you're looking to complete our Level 2 Award or our Level 3 Certificate child counselling courses, you can now apply for a bursary if you're eligible.

Learn more about our bursary
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New wellbeing video for young carers

We've joined forces with MYTIME Young Carers and Credu to co-design a video with a group of young carers aiming to support the wellbeing of young carers.

Take a look at the video
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Skydive for Place2Be

Tick skydiving off your bucket list, take on a challenge and raise money for mental health! You can skydive for Mental Health Awareness Week in May or choose a date and location that suits you.

Skydive for Place2Be

Why our work is important

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1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood

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50%

of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14

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1 in 10

boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school

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Learn about our impact

Find out about the difference we make in schools across the UK from our stories, research and evidence.

Learn about our impact

How we help

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Mental health support in schools

Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.

Our mental health support in schools
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Counselling training and placements

Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.

Look at our counselling qualifications
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Our mental health services in schools

We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.

Our services in schools

How we made a difference

In the last school year

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Over 40,000

pupils booked their own appointments to speak to our mental health professional

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91%

of 11-18 year olds had improved mental health after Place2Be's one-to-one counselling

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Over 8,000

were supported through 1:1 counselling in the last year

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The difference we make in schools

Read about our mission to improve children and young people's mental health and our approach to achieving this.

Learn about our work

Mental health support in schools

Hear directly from children and young people, parents, Head Teachers, and staff about how Place2Be helps.

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Want Place2Be services in your school?

You can become a Place2Be partner school and get access to a range of mental health support services, including in-school support, expert training, and resources.

Become a partner school

How you can help

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Do your own thing

Fundraise for us, your way! Whether you're fundraising by yourself, with your school or university, or in your workplace, you can raise money for children and young people's mental health.

Fundraise for us
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Take part in an event

From walks and cycles, to runs in cities and trekking up mountains, you can find an event for you.

Find an event for you
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Partner with us

Learn more about how your organisation can partner with Place2Be and support children and young people across the UK.

Partner with us
Invest

For every £1 invested...

Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving the long-term outcomes for each child. Read our report to find out more.

News & blogs

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Place2Be online parenting course now available to organisations

Place2Be's online parenting course helps working parents and carers feel better equipped to manage their parenting journey.

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Three charities launch wellbeing video for young carers

Three charities have joined forces to launch a new video aimed at fostering the wellbeing and creativity of young carers.

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“Know Yourself, Grow Yourself”: A look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2025

During Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, we encouraged people to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them.

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