Projects and Referrals
Below are the counselling projects that we currently run at Sorted, when making a referral please ensure you refer into the correct project. All counselling takes place at our office in Dunstable (online counselling may be offered to clients 16 and over)
Sometimes life can be very difficult and it can be hard to cope on your own. At Sorted we offer free, confidential, one-to-one counselling to support young people aged 10-25.
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Criteria for counselling:
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​To be aged 10 to 25 years old
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Live in Central Bedfordshire.
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Referred and be on our waiting list prior to turning 25 years old.
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Consent from the young person who requires counselling if making a referral on their behalf.
March 2025 – Current wait time for Counselling 3 -6 Months
Community Counselling
Fortis
Fortis is a specialist project offering counselling to children and young people from 5-18 years old who have experienced or witnessed Domestic Abuse in their families or within their own relationships. They can access 8 free weeks of counselling. This can be accessed in Dunstable.
Criteria for Fortis
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​To be aged 5-18 years old
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Not living with Perpetrator
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Live in Central Bedfordshire
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Must be able to attend our office in Dunstable
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Consent from the young person who requires counselling if making a referral on their behalf​
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March 2025 - Current wait time for counselling is 3-6
months
Evolve is a specialist project offering Counselling to children and young people aged 8-25 years old who are at risk of becoming involved or exploited through crime. This could include sexual exploitation, gangs, county lines, knife crime and grooming.
Criteria for Evolve
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Aged 8-25 years old
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​Must live in Central Bedfordshire or Luton
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Consent from the young person who requires counselling if making a referral on their behalf
