Youth Talk News

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy vs Psychodynamic therapy
What makes psychodynamic counselling different from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other forms of counselling? We talked to our clinical supervisor to get some insight into the differences....
A collage of pictures from our supporters' events this June.
Summer is off to a shining start and our supporters are kicking it off with some fundraising highlights. From charity auctions and community showcases to team treks and half marathons,...
Text: 'Meet our Clinical Supervisor' overlayed an image of Margaret Smallbone
Youth Talk's clinical supervisors play a vital role at Youth Talk. We sat down with Margaret - one of our long-term supervisors - to learn a little bit more about...
A Youth Talk runner with their guide during the 2023 St Albans Half Marathon.
Last month, Team Youth Talk woke up early and braved the heat during the St Albans Half Marathon. Our volunteers embraced the event along with runners and walkers who put...
A picture of our Youth Panel smiling and laughing while they cut a ribbon in front of our new home on 64 London Road
We have some exciting news to share. Update your address books because we've officially moved to a new home on 64 London Road, St Albans. Find out what it means...
Julia Williams - our Volunteer Coordinator
Meet Julia, our Volunteer Coordinator. We sat down with her to ask why she wanted to volunteer with Youth Talk. Find out what she said!...
Spring has sprung and our supporters have been working hard to raise money in support of local young people. From Rainbows to Rangers, dance-a-thons to school rugby matches, take a...
A female counsellor and a young person's hands. A speech bubble shows: 'Liam's Story' (Liam - a young person who went through counselling with Youth Talk)
21 year old Liam came to Youth Talk struggling with depression after experiencing a traumatic childhood. His counsellor taught him how to come to terms with his emotions and cope...
In the top-left corner is a white speech bubble on a light blue. The speech bubble reads 'Feeling anxious? You're not alone'. In the bottom-left corner is '#ToHelpMyAnxiety' with Youth Talk's logo underneath. In the bottom-right corner, it reads 'Mental Health Awareness Week'.
This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety. It's so important that we normalise talking about our mental health so that more young people struggling can come forward...
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