Centre of Change
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 DoWe 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.
Refer SomeoneAre 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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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 support that strengthens emotional resilience, improves coping skills, and helps people build stability before challenges escalate, especially when facing anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. We are a local charity at heart, rooted in Croydon and shaped by years of hands‑on community experience in community mental health. Working alongside specialist delivery partners across the Croydon ecosystem, we provide joined‑up, practical support that complements statutory services, bridging gaps between counselling, psychological support, family support, safeguarding pathways, and wider wellbeing services. Our approach is culturally competent, trauma‑informed, and grounded in professional standards, creating lasting impact for young people, adults, and families across Croydon (including New Addington) and beyond.
Founded by Sarah, a BACP-accredited counsellor with a background in Criminology, the Centre of Change began as a grassroots response to the welfare and mental health of young people in Croydon. From these humble, community-led roots, we have grown into a trusted local institution, championing culturally competent, trauma-informed and evidence-based counselling, psychotherapy and talking therapies to support emotional wellbeing, youth mental health, and family mental health in New Addington and beyond, including support for anxiety, depression, stress, low mood, bereavement, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions.
“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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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.
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.
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.”
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
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.
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