FREE, Early Mental Health & Wellbeing Support for Nottinghamshire’s Children & Young People

It's always ok to seek support

Talk to us

Are you a Young Person?

Are you a Parent?

Are you a Professional?

Here to listen.

If you are not feeling yourself and don't know what to do, we are here to help you feel better. There's no pressure — we go at your pace, when you are ready.

Free One-to-One Counselling for Children and Young People - BeU Notts

We're

for children and young people aged 0-25.

across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

free — always.

linked to local specialist support.

BeU Notts is open to anyone aged 25 or under who lives in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire (except Bassetlaw) and is registered with a local GP. We offer 1-1 counselling, group therapy and peer support groups.

Support that fits you.

Our counselling options offer a safe and comfortable space for you to talk about your feelings, whether it is with a professional counsellor or other people like you.

Talk one to one, join a group, or start online — whichever feels right, we'll help you find it.

One-to-One Counselling

Group Therapy

Online Counselling with Kooth

If you are not feeling yourself, talking about it often helps.

No referral from a GP needed, no waiting to be 'unwell enough' — just get in touch.

Mental Health Consultation and Training for Professionals - BeU Notts

Mental Health Advice and Workshops for Parents - BeU Notts

Talking helps

Open to everyone:

Whether you're a young person, a parent or carer, or a professional working with children — you're in the right place.

It helps to have an idea of what you'd like to be different. We're goal focused, and we'll help you shape that into small, manageable steps.

At your pace:

We'll listen first, then help you find the option that fits — one to one, in a group, or online.

It's a safe, non-judgemental space, and we'll always be honest with you about how we work and what happens next.

Talking helps

Our promise is a simple one.

That nobody in Nottinghamshire has to work out how they feel on their own.

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People often ask us…

Reaching out for the first time can feel like a big step, and it's normal to want to know what you're stepping into.

Here are the questions we get asked most often.

Tips for supporting children and teenagers

Asking for help isn't always easy, and it can take time… If you are not ready to talk, you might still benefit from finding out more about how you feel.

NottAlone is a great website with loads of local mental health information and tips for young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Find information, advice and where to go to get help locally if you need mental health and emotional wellbeing support, all in one place!