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Online counselling designed for young people
According to the NHS, as many as 1 in 5 young people have a probable mental health issue. Kooth is an online mental health support service offering a range of resources designed to help young people manage their emotional wellbeing.
Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it. Delivered in partnership with the NHS, Kooth is available to anyone between the ages of 11-18, and in some areas, it extends up to age 25.
What makes Kooth special:
Anonymous & Safe
Kooth is safe - it's a fully moderated platform where users can seek help without anyone knowing who they are. Every comment, article and support chat is checked by professionals. If something is flagged as a concern, we reach out to the individual.
Trusted - Kooth is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and delivered through the NHS. Young people can be confident they will receive high-quality, professional care from real people, not robots.
Accessible - The service is fully mobile-accessible, allowing users to access support from their smartphones or tablets, making it convenient for on-the-go help.
You can use Kooth on the go, at home, or wherever you are. Using live text chat is just like sending text messages.
Lots of ways to get help
Kooth offers a comprehensive range of services specially designed to offer young people support in different ways. Everyone is different; at Kooth you can choose from different types of support to suit your needs.
Live text chat & messaging - Users can chat with trained counsellors and emotional wellbeing practitioners from 12pm to 10pm on weekdays and 6pm until 10pm on weekends. We are open 365 days a year, even on Christmas Day and other public holidays*
Self-Help Activities - Kooth provides a variety of self-help activities that users can engage in at their own pace. These activities are designed to help manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
Informative Articles - The platform hosts a library of articles written by both professionals and peers. These articles cover a wide range of topics relevant to young people's mental health and wellbeing.
Journaling and goal-setting - Kooth offers tools such as journaling and goal-setting to help users track their progress and manage their mental health more effectively.
Accessing Kooth is quick and easy
At Kooth, there is no need for a referral from a GP, school, or anyone else. You can simply visit the Kooth website and create an account to start accessing services immediately. You can be completely anonymous, which helps a lot of young people feel more confident when seeking support.
