The Lowdown is a Mental Health Charity, providing free and confidential support services for 11- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Their services include Counselling, Information, Advice & Advocacy, Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Youth Groups and Sexual Health.
“The Lowdown believe no young person should ever experience mental health issues alone.”
The Lowdown offer person-centred counselling sessions that are free, confidential and non-judgemental.
The Lowdown can help with a wide range of things including:
Abuse
Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bullying
Depression
Eating Disorders
Emotional Wellbeing
Family and Relationship Problems
Gender Identity
Loneliness
Pregnancy
Sexuality
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Stress
Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings
Who can be referred for The Lowdown counselling?
Anyone aged between 11-25 and living within the NN1-NN7 postcode area. Young people can self refer or you can make a referral for them, but the young person must always have consented to the referral.
How do I refer?
You can refer via the online referral form via the Lowdown website. You can also collect a form during during The Lowdown's opening times and a support worker can assist with completion if you need it.