York St John Communities Centre

York St John Communities Centre High-quality counselling
Student placement / volunteering opportunities
Bereavement services
CPD
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This world mental health day, we’re sharing wellbeing tips and messages from some of the fab students we met at this yea...
10/10/2026

This world mental health day, we’re sharing wellbeing tips and messages from some of the fab students we met at this years welcome week.

To anyone reading this who maybe needs a reminder, you matter and you deserve to be here 💚 (today & every other day too)

We would love to see some of the things you do to take care of your mental health in the comments, if you’d like to share 👇🏼

September saw us say goodbye to two cherished members of our team. Anne & Carolyn both embody everything that YSJ Commun...
01/10/2026

September saw us say goodbye to two cherished members of our team. Anne & Carolyn both embody everything that YSJ Communities Centre stands for. They are warm, kind and truly cared about the clients they interacted with during their time here. I’m sure the rest of the team will agree, they were also an absolute pleasure to work alongside

Last week we managed to get almost the entire team together to celebrate Anne & Carolyn at the amazing York Minster Refectory

We wish them both a very happy retirement and we are missing them in the Centre already 💚

Our counselling referral is temporarily closed and will reopen on 26th October.Other services are very much still runnin...
29/09/2026

Our counselling referral is temporarily closed and will reopen on 26th October.

Other services are very much still running:
💚 Bereavement Cafe
💚 YSJ Recovery (launching tomorrow!) in partnership with York In Recovery CIC
💚 Trans & Non-Binary Solidarity Group

If you have any questions about our services or the pause to counselling referrals, you are very much welcome to email us:
[email protected]

Another beautiful sunny morning here at YSJCC.As well the Centre’s amazing garden that is maintained by York St John Uni...
12/08/2026

Another beautiful sunny morning here at YSJCC.

As well the Centre’s amazing garden that is maintained by York St John University Grounds Team, our wonderful volunteer, Carolyn cares for our indoor plants, and we have an abundance of them! 🪴

As you can see Carolyn knows just what to do to keep our plants thriving, which helps to create the sense of calm that we aim for throughout YSJ Communities Centre.

Some lovely feedback from one of our counselling clients 💚And we agree, accessible support is truly so important!At YSJ ...
06/08/2026

Some lovely feedback from one of our counselling clients 💚

And we agree, accessible support is truly so important!

At YSJ Communities Centre we have services that are free to access and counselling sessions that are charged based on what you earn, with the aim to make access as fair as possible. We also have accessible counselling rooms to ensure everyone can attend sessions at our Centre.

EVERYONE deserves access to mental health services, regardless of their income or abilities.

What to expect when you arrive at YSJ Communities Centre for Counselling - You will arrive through our garden currently ...
30/07/2026

What to expect when you arrive at YSJ Communities Centre for Counselling

- You will arrive through our garden currently thriving with wildflowers. You are welcome to take some time before or after your session to sit and take a moment to pause.

- We believe your experience begins the moment you arrive at the Centre, our friendly reception team will provide a warm welcome and answer any questions you may have.

- Your session will then take place in one of our private counselling rooms. Accessible rooms are also available.

We are so pleased that our new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham recognises and supports the great work Menfulness are doing ...
23/07/2026

We are so pleased that our new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham recognises and supports the great work Menfulness are doing for men's mental health and su***de awareness in the Yorkshire area.

We have worked tirelessly with Menfulness over the past three years to provide the underpinning research to help Menfulness expand their services to Scarborough and now into Malton.

This is a fantastic example of how research form our YSJ Communities Centre creates tangible, positive change within local and regional environments.

⏰ Last Chance to Book: Neurodiversity in Action CPD TrainingThere's still time to secure your place on our Neurodiversit...
10/07/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Book: Neurodiversity in Action CPD Training

There's still time to secure your place on our Neurodiversity in Action CPD training, taking place next week!

You may be wondering what our previous participants thought?
💭 "Excellent informative training, would highly recommend"
💭 "Thank you Stef, this was an absolutely brilliant session!"
💭 "Immediately felt comfortable and a safe space to talk and share experiences, liked the interaction and moving up speak with different people, comprehensive tutor knowledge and experiences whilst building in others experiences and resources"

Whether you work in education, healthcare, charities, the workplace, or simply want to better understand and support neurodivergent people, this practical and engaging training will provide you with valuable knowledge, real-world strategies, and greater confidence.

Led by an experienced facilitator with lived experience, this interactive session explores how neurodiversity shows up in everyday life and how we can create environments where people can truly thrive.

During the training, you'll explore:
🧠 What neurodiversity is and the strengths it brings
💡 Common experiences and challenges faced by neurodivergent people
🤝 Practical ways to make your workplace, organisation or services more inclusive
🌱 Simple adjustments that can have a big impact

Whether you're looking to improve your professional practice, support colleagues or clients, or build a more inclusive culture, this CPD-accredited training offers practical tools you can start using straight away.

Training Details
📅 Dates: Monday 13 July
🕥 Duration: 10am-5pm
🏆 CPD Accredited: 6 Credits
📍 Location: York St John University Campus

💷 Cost: £110 general / £75 concession (4 concession places per date; for YSJ Counselling students & YSJCC placement students)

👩 Facilitator: Stef Bricklebank (27 years’ experience, neurodivergent practitioner specialising in inclusive practice, youth work & dramatherapy)

🔗 FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/fsweGoCW8

👉 Find out more & register:
www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/events-and-training

We offer range of different services supporting our community, visit our website to find out more or get in touch!🪴 Coun...
09/07/2026

We offer range of different services supporting our community, visit our website to find out more or get in touch!

🪴 Counselling
Counselling for a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship problems, bereavement, and loss. Clients are usually offered weekly sessions which are initially for a minimum of 10 sessions, and this is regularly reviewed with the possibility for further sessions.

🪴 Bereavement Services
Providing counselling, a free weekly online support group for people who are bereaved or experiencing grief, and free monthly in person bereavement café sessions throughout the year. It can be hard to decide what you may need, so please contact our service or come to a bereavement café, and we will help you come to the right decision for you.

🪴 Community Language School
The Community Language School caters to the language learning needs of children aged 5 to 15 years from migrant, multilingual families as well as those who simply wish to learn an additional language.

🪴 Events and Training
We offer training, Continuing Professional Development courses, and workshops such as domestic abuse, neurodiversity, bereavement, and menopause. Furthermore, we host events and conferences and various research events covering a variety of topics and themes.

🪴 Accessing Services
You can find out more by visiting our website www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre, and you can self-refer by completing our online self-referral form, which is available here: www.yorksj.ac.uk/ysjcc.

Following submission of your form via the website, you will be contacted by a trained member of the Centre team to identify next steps.

Join Us 13 July: Neurodiversity In Action🌟 Ready to build your confidence, deepen your understanding, and create meaning...
02/07/2026

Join Us 13 July: Neurodiversity In Action

🌟 Ready to build your confidence, deepen your understanding, and create meaningful change?

This course offers the knowledge, tools, and space to reflect, learn, and grow—supporting you to work more inclusively and compassionately.

✨ Be part of the movement towards understanding, support, and celebration of neurodiversity.

Spaces are limited - secure your place today 👇

“When we embrace difference, we create belonging.”

Training Details
📅 Dates: Monday 13 July
🕥 Duration: 10am–5pm
🏆 CPD Accredited: 6 Credits
📍 Location: York St John University Campus
💷 Cost: £110 general / £75 concession (4 concession places per date; for YSJ Counselling students & YSJCC placement students)

👩 Facilitator: Stef Bricklebank (27 years’ experience, neurodivergent practitioner specialising in inclusive practice, youth work & dramatherapy)

🔗 FB Event Link: www.facebook.com/share/1SVbv69pXS/

👉 Find out more & register:
www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/events-and-training

Address

32-34 Clarence Street
York
YO317EW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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