Visyon is a Cheshire charity that supports the emotional health of those aged 4 – 25 (and their families) through counselling, play therapy and group work.

Visyon is a safe place children and young people can come to when they need help. We’re really good at helping children and young people work out what’s troubling them and what they can do about it. Whether they’re confused, upset, worried, feeling hurt or angry about anything, there is somebody at Visyon who will listen and help them decide what you want to do next.

If you are a parent, grandparent or carer, you can come to us to gain the skills to give your child the support they need:

Please visit our Parent/Carer Webinars page for links to our upcoming webinars.
 

Our services:

•One-to-one therapy  •Therapeutic groupwork  •Family support work  •Therapeutic play  •Creative activities  •Mentoring  •Cognitive behavioural therapy  •Solution-focused brief therapy  •Parent support groups

Please watch this short video with examples of how we help:

Would you appreciate some support from other parents?

Join our new online parent support group to talk with like-minded parents to find support and ask for advice.

Call to find out more 01260 290000.

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service for Cheshire East that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) to anonymously get in touch with a healthcare professional for advice and support about:

• Anxiety / Stress
• Healthy lifestyles and exercise
• Friendships and relationships
• Sleeping
• Mental wellbeing
• Nutrition and diet
• Self-harm
• Bullying
• Exam stress
• Anger management
• Feelings and emotions
• Body image
• Puberty
• Alcohol
• and much more…

Text : 07507 329908

For full details please visit the dedicated ChatHealth page.

With the launch of ChatHealth we’re inviting children and young people to help design a poster as part of the new campaign. Please see the competition website for more information, closing date for entries is Friday, 19th February. Please don’t forget to fill in the consent form and good luck!

Kooth.com is a free, anonymous, confidential, safe, online Wellbeing service, offering counselling, information and forums for children and young people. Access 365 days a year to counsellors who are available from: 12 noon-10pm Monday- Friday, and 6pm-10pm Saturday and Sunday.

NEW Kooth sign up

 

…..and this video shows you what you’ll have access to :

Kooth allows young people to gain anonymous access to advice, support and guidance on any issue that is affecting their wellbeing. From friendship or relationship issues, family disagreements or difficult home lives, to concerns around eating, anxiety, stress, depression, self harm, suicidal thoughts etc.

Our qualified counsellors are here to give young people the support they need, when they need it. Kooth.com’s live chat service is available from Monday to Friday 12 noon – 10pm, Saturdays and Sundays 6pm – 10pm and is accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop, completely free of charge.

Our magazine has helpful articles, personal experiences and tips from young people and our Kooth team. You can also start or join a conversation with our friendly Kooth community, and you can write in your own daily journal to track your feelings or emotions and reflect on how you’re doing.

Kooth has been commissioned by NHS Cheshire Clinical Commisioning Group (CCG) in direct response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Downloadable Guides

Healthy Relationships & Keeping Happy At Home

Dark Side To Dating – Relationship Talk For Teens and Young Adults :
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Safety and Me

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE HELP AND SUPPORT.

Our partner organisations include: