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Sept 2020
Harrogate charity sees 44% increase in counselling referrals
A Harrogate charity has reported a 44% increase in demand for its counselling services in recent months.
Wellspring Therapy and Training, which provides affordable professional counselling for people suffering with their mental health, said it expected demand for its services to continue to rise.
News of its extra demand coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day today.
A total of 65% of adults and 75% of young people nationally have said their mental health has worsened since the pandemic.
Wellspring's centre remains closed as it continues to offer video and telephone counselling.
It offers counselling at a price chosen by the individual, according to their situation, meaning it could be as little as £5.
Freya, who did not wish to reveal her real name, has used Wellspring's counselling service throughout lockdown.
She said:
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Lockdown has amplified anxieties over issues such as money, jobs and social interaction.
The charity is passionate about helping those who are struggling to find hope again.
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