Children and Young People

Children and young people who are patients

Children cope best with the realities of their condition when they are given honest, age appropriate information about their condition and the chance to ask questions. Children have a great capacity to understand and cope with their condition, especially if things are explained in ways that they can grasp easily and are supported to identify and learn strategies to help them manage. Counselling can help children and young people express and explore how they feel and find ways to manage overwhelming emotions and thoughts.