Online Counselling

Promoting the emotional wellbeing of young people and preventing the development of mental health problems among young people Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland is a shared priority of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 'Future in Mind' Steering Group.

Online counselling is a preventative approach that will help resolve many underlying issues that would otherwise have progressed into more severe mental health problems.

The aim of the service is to provide support to young people with emotional or mental health concerns. The service will integrate and work collaboratively with existing and planned services providing support in Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The services have been reviewed and a decision taken to competitively tender these services.

The Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) CCG's currently procure Online Counselling services from a private provider, which was initially set up as a pilot for LLR by Leicestershire County Council. This service now falls under the remit of the NHS and it will be funded utilising the 'Future in Mind' budget.