Relate Derby have been supporting local people for over 70 years. Our specially trained counsellors are experienced in working with adults, children and young people. Find out more about what we do and how we can help you here.

Children and Young People

We recognise the importance of the emotional health of children and young people and the impact on the whole family when a young person is struggling. We have been providing counselling and other emotional health services to thousands of young people in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire from our Relate offices and in secondary and primary schools. We offer a safe place for young people to talk about their thoughts and feelings in private without making them feel judged. This can make a positive difference to their lives.

We also work closely with other organisations that support children and young people to help deliver local support appropriate for your child’s needs. If we can’t help, we will our best to find another specialist service which can.

Get in touch with Children and Young People – Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire to find out more.

IAPT – Free Counselling for Anxiety and Depression

Relate Derby is funded by the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust through Talking Mental Health Derbyshire to provide free counselling to anyone experiencing anxiety or depression. This service is called IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies.) Across England in the past year over a million people have used IAPT services for help to overcome their depression or anxiety and better manage their mental health.

Individuals 16+ are eligible, as long as you are registered with a Derbyshire GP in one of the designated areas in Derby and Derbyshire.