The Listening Space
The Listening Space is our counselling service for young people. It is open to any young person of secondary school age who wants to talk through anything that’s concerning them, privately with a qualified counsellor.
How do I see a counsellor?
Anyone can contact us to ask about The Listening Space. If you (as a young person) want to see a counsellor:
You, or an adult you trust, contact us by phone: 07521 431 218 or email: listening@thebighouse.org.uk
We will send you, or your trusted adult, a form to fill out and send back to us;
We will contact you and arrange your first appointment to see a counsellor.
In your first appointment, you and the counsellor will decide if counselling is a good idea for you.
Where and when does counselling take place?
Currently we have availability on Monday and Tuesday from 4pm until 8pm and our locations are Holywood Family Trust and The Big House, 142 Drumsurn Road, Limavady.
We also offer online counselling sessions.
Sessions last about 50 minutes and the number of sessions will be agreed between you and your counsellor.
What if it's urgent?
You can get support straight away by calling Childline free on 0800 1111 or chatting with them using their 1-2-1 Counsellor Chat
If you are hurt or there is an immediate risk of harm to you or someone else, we recommend going to a hospital Accident & Emergency Department.
The Big House Ireland is an affiliated member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and all our counsellors must work in accordance with the BACP's Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (2018)