Counselling for young people and young adults in the voluntary and community sector: An overview of the demographic profile of clients and outcomes

ConclusionsThis study establishes that clinical outcomes in the VCS are comparable to those reported in school ‐based and statutory mental health services in the United Kingdom. VCS services were perceived as being highly accessible and appear able to reach marginalized groups who may not be accessing other services.Practitioner points VCS services in the United Kingdom may be more accessible to young people from marginalized groups, such as those from BME backgrounds, compared to statutory and school ‐based counselling services. Counselling in VCS services is associated with significant short‐term reductions in psychological distress, at a level comparable with the statutory and educational sectors. Clients accessing counselling in VCS services report relatively high levels of service sati sfaction.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research