Children facing family breakdown, domestic violence, bereavement and acrimonious family breakdown are more vulnerable to mental ill-health, and are more likely to end up in custody or care. There is a lot of pressure on young people to succeed academically and professionally, and there is rarely anyone to really listen and help them deal with their fears, anxiety and distress. Drugs and alcohol help hide the feelings, but can make things worse in the medium term.

Counselling and mentoring can transform lives, by easing the psychological weight of difficult lives, raising self-esteem and enabling them to deal with their challenges. 90% of the children we support report that our support has improved their lives, and this is backed up by clinical assessments, case studies and reports from parents and professionals.