This session address the concerns of young people in society today and considers the causes of anxiety and stress for young people , as well as the needs of specific groups, such as homeless young people, lesbian and gay youth etc.

This session gives an introduction into working with young people offering and understanding of the difference between young people and adults. The BACP stage 1 competencies’ will be considered and discussed.

Ri Punt is a counsellor, lecturer and supervisor working with member s of the public, counselling trainees and both student and qualified supervisees.

Ri believes that the clients students and supervisees have the answer within themselves and that she is a catalyst to change and knowledge, using various techniques and challenges to enable everyone to be the best they can be.

Ri has worked with children and young people, Domestic abuse survivors, perpetrators of abuse, young offenders, and military veterans. Ri’s wide experience spans 20 years of working within the community, both therapeutically and as a youth and community practitioner. Most recently Ri has been working exclusively online with young people, and in private practice. Prior to this. Ri was involved in the teaching and development of student counsellors, running a BA Hons Counselling Programme.

Ri has a MSc in Military and Global Veterans as well as Post graduate teaching and counselling qualifications. Ri is also an experienced and degree qualified youth and community worker. She is passionate about counselling and broadening participation and access to services. A committed facilitator and counsellor, she relishes opportunities to aid the development of counsellors and the emotional wellbeing of communities.

Ri offers sessions using traditional face to face sessions, but also phone and skype sessions.