Make a difference and be a part of transforming the lives and mental health of children and young people.

This year we took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024 and raised over £30,000 – a huge thank you to anyone who donated. The Big Give is finished now, but you can still donate directly to Place2Be and help children and young people like Adam.

Meet Adam

The name and images have been changed to protect the anonymity of the student.

Adam was referred to Place2Be when his teacher found that he'd struggled to manage his emotions resulting in angry outbursts towards staff and peers.

Adam had a difficult time at home when his parents split up and his mother leaving the family home with his younger siblings.

At the start of his one-to-one sessions, Adam was reserved and untrusting but clear in what he wanted from therapy: "to work on what had gone wrong and how he could avoid making mistakes in the future".

How your support could help more young people like Adam

Adam and his Place2Be counsellor explored boundaries and the importance of setting healthy boundaries to build strong friendships. Through the sessions Adam became better able to understand his feelings, was less confrontational and could now express his needs. Adam found the process helped immensely. 

Your support can transform the lives of children and young people. 

Over 75% of children and young people need access to mental health support services that they’re not receiving. That’s where you come in. Your gift can help provide one-to-one counselling for children and young people who need it.

After having one-to-one counselling, 89% of 11-to-18 year olds had improved mental health.

Your donation could help another young person access this vital mental health support.