The Lowdown supported over 1900 young people last year with one to one counselling. There is no need for you to experience difficult situations alone, we are here to help.
Counselling can facilitate, support and empower you to make positive changes in a safe, friendly and non-judgemental environment.
What can you talk to us about?
Anything that’s affecting your mental health and wellbeing, including;
- Anxiety or stress
- Low mood or depression
- Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
- Family or relationship problems
- Gender identity or sexuality
- Bullying or loneliness
- Grief, abuse, addiction, and more
Nothing is too big or too small, if it matters to you, it matters to us.
Who can get Counselling at The Lowdown?
If you’re aged 11 to 25 and live in the NN1–NN7 postcode area*, you can refer yourself or someone can refer for you (with your permission).
If you are aged 8-10 years old, referrals to counselling can be done by visiting www.servicesix.co.uk . If you are based in Northampton, referrals will be redirected to us here at The Lowdown.
(* – Please note, there are some exceptions to this postcode area range; we will advise if your referral needs to be passed on to one of our partner agencies.)
How do I refer?
Our ONLINE referral form is available for 11-25 year olds. You can also collect a form during our opening times and a support worker can assist you if you need it.
- Fill in our quick online referral form if you’re aged 11–25.
- Drop in during our opening hours and we’ll help you to fill out the form.
- Contact your GP for them to complete a professional referral.
- If you are aged 8–10 years old, please use the referral form on the Service Six website.
Please note: we will need your emergency contact details and the name of your GP surgery to be able to book your first appointment.
What happens next?
Once we’ve got your form:
- We will contact you to offer a 1:1 assessment with one of our qualified counsellors within a few weeks.
- After that, you’ll go on our waiting list for a service that is most suitable for you.
- We’ll contact you when a space is available
What are the sessions like?
- Sessions are free, confidential, and non-judgemental
- You’ll usually be offered 6–12 sessions which are once a week. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
- You’ll see the same counsellor every week
- You can choose in-person, video call, or phone sessions
Need more than 12 sessions? We’ll chat with you about your options.
Session times and days
- Monday 9am - 4pm
- Tuesday 9am – 8pm
- Wednesday 9am – 8pm
- Thursday 9am – 4pm
- Friday 9am – 4pm
- Saturday 9am – 4pm
Important Notice
Our Lowdown Building at 3 Kingswell Street is currently being extensively refurbished and extended.
Therefore our Counselling Service will be held at the UoN Innovation Centre, Green Street (opposite the Train Station), Northampton NN1 1SY – see map below.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk or call 01604 634385.
Thank for your understanding.
The Lowdown Team.
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