6 Weekly sessions designed to help young people understand emotions and behaviours, develop coping strategies, and enhance self-esteem.
What is Brief Interventions Counselling?
Brief interventions counselling is a short-term talking therapy designed to support young people aged 11 yrs –18 yrs. We offer up to six free and confidential 1-to-1 sessions with a qualified counsellor in a safe and non-judgemental space.
The focus is on helping you explore your feelings, find solutions, and build coping strategies that boost your confidence and resilience. Counsellors don’t tell you what to do – they listen, guide, and support you to make positive changes.
Where does the counselling take place?
All counselling sessions are held in our private counselling rooms on the second floor at: Tokko Youth Hub, 7 Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2PQ. The space is safe, confidential, and designed to help you feel comfortable and supported.
How do I get an appointment?
If you’re aged 11yrs–18 yrs and registered with a GP in Luton, You can refer yourself online via our Referral Form.
Parents, carers, or professionals (like youth workers, teachers, GPs, or social workers) can also make a referral for you via our online Referral Form
There is a waiting list of about 16–18 weeks, but while you are waiting you might like to join one or more of our weekly groups. For more information about our groups pick up a Groups and Services flyer of visit our Groups page.
What are counselling sessions like?
Counselling is all about giving you a safe, private space to talk about what’s on your mind. You’re in control – you decide what you want to talk about. We listen, not judge – your counsellor won’t tell you what to do, but will help you explore your feelings and find your own way forward. It’s tailored to you – every session is shaped around your needs, background, and experiences. It’s practical and supportive – together, you’ll work on building confidence, coping strategies, and tools to manage stress, anxiety, or other challenges. Think of it as time set aside just for you – to be heard, understood, and supported.
Further information for professionals
Tokko offers a specialised counselling service for young people aged 11 yrs-18 yrs in Luton. It provides a safe, confidential environment that fosters positive mental health outcomes, helps young people gain a deeper understanding of their experiences, and empowers them to thrive.
This six-session intervention is designed to help young people gain clarity, develop coping mechanisms, and build self-confidence so that they can better understand and manage their emotions and behaviour, enhance their self-esteem, and improve their interpersonal relationships.
The service is culturally sensitive, ensuring each young person feels respected and understood in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. This approach encourages self-reliance and builds resilience, equipping young people with the tools to navigate life’s challenges.