Platform For Life
181 Emergency Christmas Appeal Donations
Every donation helps families access vital mental health services
what makes us different
We know that people experiencing the toughest challenges in life face the greatest risks to their mental health. Our aim is to remove the barriers for children, young people and adults needing to access mental health support, when they need it. Through early intervention, we hope to stop poor mental health becoming a lifelong disability.
Professional Counselling and Therapy Services
Counselling
Counselling is a talking therapy that involves our qualified and highly experienced Counsellors listening to you, and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues. This service is provided in a confidential, safe, space.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is a form of therapeutic support using art and creativity to help explore difficulties, feelings and emotions. This support is provided by one of our qualified, and highly experienced Art Therapists in a confidential, safe space.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a form of therapeutic support often used with children and young people, involving play, to help explore difficulties, feelings and emotions. This support is provided by one of our qualified, and highly experienced Play Therapists in a safe and confidential space.
Family Support
We offer wider support for families and family members, through our Family Support Workers. Our highly experienced Family Support Workers can provide guidance, advocacy services and signposting, for day-to-day challenges that may be causing concern such as health, finance, housing and isolation.
Group Support
We have group drop-ins that provide a social outlet, and we also have a growing number of guided and facilitated groups that focus on more specific challenges that you may be experiencing.
Referral
We accept referrals from professionals and parents/guardians wanting to refer an individual or child/young person into Platform For Life for support, as well as adult self-referrals. To find out who is eligible for our support, and how to use our online referral system click the more info button.
Our Impact
“I’m not sure how to thank someone
who has saved my life because thank you
isn’t really enough.
My children still have their mum and
that is something I will forever be grateful for.”
of adults recorded improvement in wellbeing after engaging with Platform For Life
of young people recorded improvement in wellbeing after engaging with Platform For Life
of parents/guardians observed improvements in their child’s wellbeing after engaging with Platform For Life
clients supported last year by Platform For Life
Our Funders
Latest Events, News and Stories
You are enough: a vital message at Christmas
This heartwarming image was created by a group of women who attend our weekly wellbeing group. They wanted to express a simple yet profound message: “You are enough.” The loneliness of Christmas This message was born out of a desire
Take a look at our 2024 Christmas Cards!
We’re thrilled to unveil our brand new Platform for Life Christmas cards! Their creation has been a project that’s been really close to our hearts. Not only are the cards helping us raise much-needed funds for our charity but they’ve
School budget cuts and children’s mental health problems
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