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

York St John Communities Centre, 32-34 Clarence Street, York (2026)

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.

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.

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

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.

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

01/07/2026

💛 You’re invited to our Bereavement Café next week - a gentle space to connect, share and feel supported 💛

Have you experienced the loss of someone important to you? Or have you been carrying grief quietly and feel like you’d like to talk to others who understand?

Our Bereavement Café is a welcoming, informal space where people can come together, share their experiences, and find comfort in the company of others.

If you’ve never been before, you might be wondering what to expect. There’s no pressure to talk, no need to share your story, and no “right” way to grieve. You can simply come along, have a cuppa, listen, and spend time in a space where whatever you’re feeling is welcome.

Grief can sometimes feel lonely or difficult to explain. Meeting others who have experienced loss can offer a sense of connection, reassurance, and a reminder that you don’t have to navigate it all on your own.

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, whether you feel ready to talk or you just want to sit and listen - you are welcome.

☕ Come as you are.
💛 Stay for as little or as long as you’d like.
🌱 Meet others in a warm and supportive environment.

Join us next week for our Bereavement Café.
☕ When: Every second Wednesday each month
📅 Wednesday 8 July
🕐 1.00–3.00pm
📍 York St John Communities Centre
🔗 FB Event Link: https://fb.me/e/81EBlqIXO

More info: www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/bereavement-services

✨ Drop in anytime ✨

26/06/2026

🌿 Counselling: A Space to Explore, Understand and Grow

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. We may find ourselves carrying difficult emotions, facing challenges, feeling stuck in patterns we don’t understand, or simply wanting to make sense of our experiences.

Counselling offers a confidential and supportive space where you can explore what is happening for you, at your own pace and in your own way.

✨ Counselling can support you with:

💭 Understanding yourself more deeply
Explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and the ways you respond to the world around you. Counselling can help you develop greater self-awareness and insight into what shapes who you are.

🌱 Navigating life’s challenges
Whether you’re experiencing stress, change, loss, uncertainty, relationship difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed, counselling can provide a space to process what you’re going through.

❤️ Exploring emotions
Sometimes emotions can feel confusing, intense, or difficult to express. Counselling can help you make space for your feelings and understand what they may be communicating.

🧩 Recognising patterns and discovering new perspectives
Together with a counsellor, you can explore recurring thoughts, behaviours, or experiences and consider different ways of approaching situations.

🌊 Building self-compassion and confidence
Counselling can help you develop a kinder relationship with yourself, recognise your strengths, and explore what you need to support your wellbeing.

🤝 Strengthening relationships and boundaries
It can offer a space to reflect on your relationships, communication, needs, and the boundaries that help you feel safe and respected.

Counselling isn’t about having all the answers straight away. It’s about having a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you explore your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Sometimes, taking the first step is simply choosing to talk. 🌿Find out more and self-refer here: www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/counselling

25/06/2026

📚 Domestic Abuse and Mental Health Training - Next Tuesday 📚

A safe therapeutic relationship can be life-changing for someone recovering from abuse. 💛This workshop explores how to build trust, create safety, and help individuals feel genuinely heard.

What have some of our previous attendee's thought?

🗨️ "The trainer was really engaging and managed to deliver a session on a difficult topic in a sensitive way "

🗨️ "We were given a lot of information but also plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. I'm sure my practice is better informed."

🗨️ "This course was absolutely brilliant, Jeannette was extremely knowledgeable and used up to date research to inform the course content. I would absolutely recommend this course to all mental health practitioners, counsellors or anyone working with clients who have/are experiencing domestic abuse. Thank you YSJ Communities Centre!"

Training Details
📅 Tuesday 30 June 2026
🕥 10am-5pm
📍 York St John University Campus
💷 £110 / £75 concession
👩‍🏫 Dr Jeannette Roddy
FB Event: https://fb.me/e/50q9xbrOA

👉 Find out more and secure your ticket here: www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/events-and-training

24/06/2026

🌟 Looking for a space for to host your groupwork, workshop, or training session?

Our Group Work Room is bright, flexible, and seats up to 25 people.
🔄 Layout can be arranged to suit your event.
♿ Accessible room with step-free entry.

💷 Hire rates:
£40 per hour
£170 day rate

✨ Ideal for group sessions, CPD workshops, or community events.

👉 Learn more & enquire today:
🌐 www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/event-and-space-hire/

📝 Enquiry form: www.yorksj.ac.uk/media/content-assets/communities-centre/YSJ-CC---Room-Hire-Request-Form.docx

📧 For enquiries, please download our hire form and email them to us at: [email protected]

23/06/2026

🚫 Misunderstanding leads to stigma, but awareness creates change.

Explore how bias and misconceptions impact neurodivergent individuals, and learn how to actively challenge these in your work and daily life.

💬 Be part of creating safer, more inclusive environments.

“Awareness is the first step towards change.”

Training Details
📅 Dates: Mon, 13 Jul ’26
🕥 Duration: 10am-5pm
🏆 CPD Accredited: 6 CPD 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)

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

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