We're here to help

Youth Talk provides free, confidential counselling to 13-25 year olds in St Albans, Harpenden and surrounding areas.

I NEED HELP

Gain access to free, confidential support

• parents • families • carers • young people and adults 

I WANT TO HELP

Together, we can change young lives

• community groups • corporates individuals • schools • volunteers 

I’m not sure what i need

Let’s figure it out together

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We’re listening to you

Since I started my counselling sessions with Youth Talk last year I have seen a tremendous amount of improvement within myself. I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity. I have been so fortunate to have my counsellor because I don’t think I would be the person I am now, compared to last year if it wasn’t for her incredible optimism and calm energy.

It's All About YOU!

Our work is simply not possible without the support of our wonderful local community – it’s all about YOU!  Watch our special campaign video and read more here

Growing Up Today

Our Growing Up Survey 2026

More than 1,200 young people shared with us what life is really like growing up today. Read Youth Talk's latest Growing Up Survey exploring young people's mental health, relationships, social media, education and the challenges they're facing.

Real lives, real change

Youth Talk news

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During Volunteers’ Week 2026, we celebrate the volunteers who make Youth Talk possible, supporting young people across St Albans with free and confidential counselling....
They gave her something we couldn’t. A safe, confidential space where she could talk freely, without worrying about how it might affect us as parents....
Before Youth Talk, Finley was trying to survive each day. School felt unbearable. Anxiety, depression and trauma were building. Everything changed when he reached out....
For KDW, supporting Youth Talk started with a simple idea: if young people in our community are struggling, businesses can - and should - be part of the solution....

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Our corporate partners play a vital role in funding free, confidential counselling and mental health support for young people in St Albans, Harpenden and surrounding areas.

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