The TCS Group

Exchange-Counselling is the independent children and young people division of the TCS Group, dedicated to supporting young people, children and their families in the development of psychological resilience and wellbeing. Exchange Counselling is a not-for-profit organisation and has been active in developing and leading proactive school-based progra... mmes for young people and we have been providing counselling and group-work in schools for 10 years and this model of comprehensive and integrated delivery of services to support psychological wellbeing and resilience is one which Exchange-Counselling has successfully implemented in Wales. School-based counselling offers the most cost effective and the most accessible medium for addressing the mental health and wellbeing of young people. Since compulsory schooling up to the age of 16 means that the majority of young people within the target age group attend school and therefore can be reached in this setting without the need for additional strategies/premises and publicity to draw them in. It is cost effective also because any school-based counselling system is set up in close working partnership with the existing pastoral care systems that provide a ready means of referral and support to young people. This has the crucial effect that young people can be identified and seen within time scales that are not generally available to the NHS and GP Services. Providing support close to the point and time of referral means minimum waiting list times compared to NHS adolescent services. Exchange-Counselling exists to promote self-belief, a sense of self-worth and resilience within those who use the services by giving them the validating experience of professional counselling.Read More