Links Counselling Service

10/09/2026

Privileged to attend the ‘What’s Left Unsaid’ conference by Advocacy VSV today. Hearing the voice of survivors of sexual violence and their families, highlighting the need for long term trauma informed support and without fear of their privacy being threatened when it comes to criminal proceedings.

05/09/2026

📚 New Resource Alert!

Palliative Care and Bereavement in Schools is now available in the Youth Wellness Teacher Zone.

This digital roadmap provides school staff with easy access to guidance, training, resources and support services to help navigate palliative care, end-of-life care and bereavement within school communities.

➡️ Visit https://cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellness-web/parent-teacher-zone/

04/09/2026

The HOPE Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service is available to all post-primary age pupils in mainstream, special schools and EOTAS provisions.

🖱️Click on the links below to find out more about the service and how to make a referral:

Information for Pupils: https://ow.ly/UWPQ50ZBoou

Information for Parents/Carers: https://ow.ly/qApY50ZBoox

04/09/2026

💜 Supporting the Wellbeing of Our Pupils 💜

At Tandragee Junior High School, we recognise that young people can sometimes face challenges that affect their wellbeing, confidence and emotional health. Having access to counselling in school can provide pupils with a safe, confidential space to talk, be listened to and develop positive coping strategies.

We are delighted to work in partnership with Links Counselling Service and our school counsellor, Rachel, is available every Tuesday to support pupils who may benefit from this service.

Seeking support is a sign of strength, and we are committed to ensuring that every pupil knows they are valued, supported and never alone.

Rachel spoke to our pupils in assembly this morning about her role and met with Mr. Brown and Mr. Pepper afterwards.

04/09/2026

Our amazing HOPE counsellors spent some time together getting ready to go back into their post primary schools.

We refreshed some training and then spent the afternoon getting creative thinking about how we can take steps to look after our mental health throughout the school year.

We can't wait to get back into our schools, catch up with our Key Contacts and see all the wonderful pupils again!

28/08/2026

Come and join our team!

Applications are still open for our Administrative role at Links Counselling Service.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Part-Time Administrator to join us!

• 25 hours per week
• Choice of Links office (location options detailed in application form)

If you’re warm, organised and enjoy being part of a busy, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Application deadline: Monday 7th Sept, 1pm

See link in bio for more info and application form.

26/08/2026

The HOPE Independent School Counselling and Therapy Service is available to all pupils in our school. Click on the links below to find out more about the service and how to make a referral:

Information for Pupils: https://www.eani.org.uk/services/school-counselling-and-therapy/information-for-pupils

Information for Parents/Carers: https://www.eani.org.uk/services/pupil-health-and-wellbeing/school-counselling-and-therapy-hope-service

The summer break can be a particularly challenging time for some pupils, as well as those who are transitioning to post-primary or have recently received exam results. This service aims to support students who need that extra help

24/08/2026

There are still spaces left for our Rebound Resilience group programme in Lurgan. You would be so welcome!🌿

This group will run on Tuesdays, starting 8th September, 11am-12:30pm.

For further information or to register, please see the group programmes page on our website. You can also call our head office on 02838342825 or email [email protected].

24/08/2026

We have multiple Finding Hope in Grief group programmes starting this Autumn. You would be so welcome to join us!🌳

Lurgan
Thursdays, 10/09-15/10, 7pm-8:30pm

Ballymena
Tuesdays, 10/11-15/12, 10:30am-12pm

Lisburn
Mondays, 2/11-7/12, 9:30am-11am

For further information or to register, please see the group programmes page of our website. You can also call our head office on 02838342825 or email [email protected].

21/08/2026

We had a great day yesterday connecting with 70 other local organisations and members of the public at Antrim Forum, promoting Links Counselling Service and everything we provide.