Life can feel overwhelming sometimes — and it's okay not to manage alone. You might be feeling sad, scared, angry, or hopeless. When we bottle things up, it often makes things harder. Reaching out for support is a brave step, and it can help you find your own way through. 

Counselling gives you a confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a trained listener — at your own pace, without judgement. It's a place to understand yourself better and start making changes that feel right for you. 

Complete Our Self-referral Form

Our Sutton counselling service is free and open to young people aged 11–25 who live, work, or study in Croydon.

We use a Humanistic approach, drawing on Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Existential, and other humanistic models. You can find out more about these approaches on the BACP website.

Accessibility  

• Access ramp  

• Ground floor counselling rooms  

• Accessible toilet facilities

Getting Support

We're mainly a referral service. This means you'll usually need to ask someone — like your GP, teacher, or social worker — to refer you to us. All referrals go through the Single Point of Access, and we recommend this route for anyone under 18 to make sure you get the most appropriate support.

If you're a professional referring a young person aged 11–17, download and complete the referral form and return it to SuttonCAMHSReferrals@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk.

If you're 18 or over, you can also refer yourself directly.

Complete Our Self-referral Form