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Resources for Young People

Practical tools, support and ideas for when life feels a bit much.

 

Here you'll find free worksheets, videos, audio and other resources to help with things like anxiety, overwhelm, emotions, friendships, difficult experiences and understanding yourself.

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You don't need to know exactly what's wrong or have the right words for how you're feeling.

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Use whatever feels helpful and leave what doesn't.

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What would be helpful right now?

You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for.

Start where ever you want or what feels closest to how you experience things right now.

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My brain won't switch off

For racing thoughts, physical anxiety, panic and times when your mind or body feels on high alert.

I don't feel safe or settled

Gentle resources around trauma responses, grounding, triggers, safety and understanding why your mind and body respond as they do.

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Things with other people are difficult

 

Friendships, family, arguments, feeling left out, boundaries, communication or feeling misunderstood.

Everything feels too much

For times when everything feels too much, thinking becomes difficult or you need help settling your body and mind.

My brain feels like it works differently

Practical, affirming resources for sensory needs, overwhelm, executive functioning, masking, emotions and understanding how you experience the world.

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School, college & everyday life

 

Pressure, concentration, getting started, motivation, routines, changes, deadlines or trying to keep up.

I don't know what I'm feeling

For noticing, understanding and communicating emotions — including when knowing what you're feeling isn't easy.

I'm struggling with how I feel about myself

For the inner critic, shame, feeling not good enough and finding kinder ways of relating to yourself.

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Things are changing

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Changes at home, school or college, friendships, relationships, growing up, endings, or not knowing what happens next.

Need something to help right now?

If things feel overwhelming, it can be hard to read lots of information or work out what might help.

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Pick whichever feels closest to what you need right now. You don't have to do it perfectly —

and if it doesn't help, you can try something else.

I need things to feel calmer

Simple sensory, grounding, breathing and connection ideas for when everything feels too much.

I don't know what I'm feeling

A simple body check-in for when you know something is happening but finding the words is difficult.

Something doesn't feel right 

A simple way to notice what's happening and think about what might help next.

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I need someone to help me

Sometimes what helps isn't another worksheet or coping strategy. You might need someone to listen, stay with you, help you explain what's happening, or help you find more support.

Explore our free resources

There's no right order to use these.


Choose something that fits, save something for later or have a look at what's here.

Resources for children & young people

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We've also created resources specifically for children and young people, with different ways to explore feelings, experiences and what might help when words are difficult.

Want to understand why this happens?

 

Sometimes knowing what might help is only part of it.  You might also be wondering why you feel, think or respond the way you do.

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Our Experience Library explores common questions and experiences around anxiety, trauma, overwhelm, ADHD, autism, emotions and relationships in straightforward, compassionate language.

Why do I replay conversations afterwards?

Why do I go blank when someone asks me a question?

Why do I feel anxious when I can't see a reason?

What if resources aren't enough?

What if I need more support?

Resources can be useful, but sometimes understanding something or trying strategies on your own doesn't feel enough.

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Counselling gives you space to explore what's happening for you with someone alongside you, rather than having to work everything out by yourself.

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There's no pressure to decide whether counselling is right for you. You can find out more about how we work or arrange a free introductory call if you'd like to meet us first.

Take what feels useful

 

You don't need to work through everything on this page.

One idea, worksheet, video or moment of understanding may be enough for today.

 

You can always come back when you need something else.

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Neurodivergent Friendly & Trauma Recovery Counselling for young people and adults in North Leeds, Otley and Online.

Neurodivergent Friendly Supervision for Trainee & Qualified Counsellors in North Leeds, Otley and Online.

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