Early Intervention Counselling & Preventative Mental Health Support

Counselling

Helping young people and families in Croydon overcome emotional barriers through counselling.

Counselling Services

Tailored counselling for children, young people, and families. Whether you’re coping with trauma, loss and bereavement, anxiety, stress, or low mood, our qualified, BACP‑aligned counsellors offer a safe, confidential, non‑judgemental space for talking therapy, supporting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and recover, so you can move forward.
What We Really Do
Counselling Referrals

We provide referral pathways for GPs, schools and multi‑agency hubs, including Family Justice Centres. As a partner, we deliver BACP‑aligned counselling, trauma‑informed talking therapy and wellbeing support for anxiety, stress, low mood and bereavement, reducing pressure on crisis services. Local authorities and charities: become referrers.
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Train with us

Are you a trainee counsellor or psychotherapist seeking a voluntary placement, or a newly qualified practitioner building client hours for accreditation? Join our friendly community charity delivering counselling and mental health support—trauma‑informed talking therapy for anxiety, stress, low mood, grief and wellbeing. Commit 12 months.
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Confidential, non‑judgemental BACP

Aligned counselling and mental health support for anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma and bereavement.

Professional, BACP-aligned counselling combined with life‑pathway mentoring and mental health and wellbeing support. We move beyond one‑off activities to deliver consistent, preventative, early-intervention

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18 years. Thousands of stories. One community.

Founded by Sarah, a BACP-accredited counsellor with a background in Criminology,

Centre of Change began as a grassroots response to the welfare and mental health of young people in Croydon.

“Dad’s Ahead”

inspiring meeting with Corey and Emmanuel to plan an exciting new programme called “Dad’s Ahead.

“Dad’s Ahead” will offer meaningful activities for fathers and their children, alongside open discussions about the realities of being a dad.

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testimonials

Young Person

At-Risk Youth

Before coming here, I didn’t really talk to anyone about what was going on. I used to get angry a lot and didn’t understand why. Having someone who actually listened and didn’t judge me made a big difference. I feel more in control now and more positive about what I can do next.

Practitioner

School Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

We’ve referred several students to Centre of Change, particularly those at risk of exclusion or struggling emotionally. The difference in engagement and behaviour has been noticeable. They provide a level of consistency and understanding that’s hard to achieve within school alone.

GP

Social Prescriber

“For patients experiencing low mood, anxiety, or difficult life circumstances, having a trusted local organisation like Centre of Change is invaluable. They offer a more holistic, community-based approach that complements clinical services well.”

Pastor Raymond T

Community Leader (New Addington)

A trusted institution. They are our 'fourth service' alongside the GP and library, providing culturally competent care that truly transforms lives in our neighbourhood

Sarah K

Local Grant Officer

We invest in this model because it works. They prove that linking wellbeing to attainment effectively prevents long-term youth unemployment in Croydon’s high-need wards.