Supporting children as they return to school in Harrogate

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The return to school can be a difficult transition for many children and young people. While new routines, friendships and expectations can be exciting, they can also bring anxiety, emotional overwhelm and a loss of confidence, especially for children who are already struggling.

At Wellspring, our counsellors and therapists are seeing an increased demand for children’s counselling in Harrogate and across North Yorkshire. 

For some children, these worries feel invisible. They may struggle to explain what’s wrong, yet carry the weight of pressure, fear or self-doubt into the classroom each day.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’re able to make children’s counselling more affordable for families who might otherwise be unable to access support. Donations help bridge the gap between what families can contribute and the true cost of delivering counselling, allowing us to reduce waiting times and offer timely, specialist support. Our therapists work at a pace that feels right for each child, offering a calm and supportive environment to build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

Early support can make a lasting difference in a child’s wellbeing beyond school. By keeping counselling accessible, donations help ensure children in our local community can access help when they need it most.

We remain committed to supporting children, families and schools across Harrogate, Knaresborough and the wider Yorkshire area and we are incredibly grateful to our donors, whose kindness makes this vital work possible.

If you would like to help support children in our local area, you can make a donation here.

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Wellspring House

78 High Street, Starbeck
Harrogate, HG2 7LW

01423 881 881

Opening times

Monday 9am - 8.30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8.30pm
Thursday 9am - 8.30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Wellspring is a member of the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) – membership number A00111.  As part of the ACC, we are listed on their Accredited Register, which is vetted by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This membership confirms that we meet PSA standards and reflects our commitment to delivering a high-quality service to everyone we are in contact with.

Additionally, all our qualified counsellors are individual members of a professional counselling body that meets PSA requirements. Student counsellors on placement are enrolled on a Wellspring approved training course that meets the educational standards of the ACC (or an equivalent organisation). These measures ensure our continued commitment to offering accountable, ethical and professional counselling services.

Wellspring is a partner in Harrogate & District’s Route One to Wellness.