Children should not have to face mental health problems alone
Children should not have to face mental health problems alone
Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 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.
Why it's 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 those 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.
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.
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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.
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Counselling training and placements
Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Place2Be is part of our school family. It is more than an office, more than a therapy room and more than a collection of counsellors.
Glyn Ellis – Headteacher, Haslingden Primary SchoolMy daughter had become a different person - one we didn't recognise - but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.
ParentIf you have problems or worries you get a chance to talk to a person you trust. When I grow up I want to help children like Place2Be helps children.
Eight-year-old girlYour support makes it possible
Thousands of vulnerable children and families depend on our work every single day. We simply cannot reach them without your help. There are so many ways to lend your support.
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Place2Be’s counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving long-term outcomes for each child.
How you can help
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Fundraise for us
Raise money to transform children and young people’s mental health. Browse ideas, tips and advice.
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Take part in an event
Run, cycle, walk. Trek to great heights or tackle some muddy obstacles. Take a look at our fundraising events.
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Partner with us
See how your organisation can help us to support more children, families and school staff across the UK.
Find out moreOur impact
In the last school year
6,901
pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling.
33,327
pupils booked their own appointments to speak to our mental health professional.
After one-to-one counselling with Place2Be
76%
of children with severe difficulties show an improvement in mental health, according to parents.
64%
of pupils whose difficulties impacted their learning in class improved, according to teachers.
75%
of children and young people found it easier to make and keep friends, according to parents and carers.
Place2Be: improving children's mental health
Hear directly from children and young people, parents, Head Teachers, and staff about how Place2Be helps.
News & blogs
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Back to school: breaking down the barriers to attendance
As the school year starts, Place2Be's Educational Psychologist team share interventions to help improve school attendance.
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Race is Complicated: Transforming Psychological Therapies Training
The toolkit, created by The Coalition for Inclusion and Anti-oppressive, launched in October 2023.
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New laws expected to bring mental health improvements and school reform
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has given us a glimpse of his priorities for the coming year.
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