Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people

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I want to
help

Learn how to support a friend when they are going through a hard time

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I feel
empty

Read our advice on how to cope with this

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I miss
them

It can be hard when someone you care about dies. We have advice that can help.

Under 12?

Get advice, play games and visit the Buddy Zone!

Go to our under 12s site

Advice right now

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Pregnancy

Find out how to check if you are pregnant and what your options are.

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How to build confidence

It can sometimes feel hard to feel confident, but there are ways that you can bring out your confidence.

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Moving out

Moving out is a big decision and it's important to think it through. We have advice that can help.

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Mobile phone safety

Read our advice on how you can keep your mobile phone and yourself safe.

Need to talk?

Send a message

Sign up to send a message to Childline and get a response within a day.

Get support

We're here for you on the phone or online. You can also speak to a Childline counsellor 1-2-1 or message us.

Contacting Childline

You can contact us about anything. No problem is too big or too small.

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1-2-1 Counsellor Chat

Get help and support from a counsellor about anything that's on your mind.

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Celebrating Culture and Differences

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Building confidence after online bullying

Support and Advice For You

Coping with suicidal feelings

Get help coping with suicidal thoughts and feelings.

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Blast Block

Match the colours as quickly as you can.

Self-harm coping techniques

We can help you find other ways to cope with wanting to self-harm.

Sex and consent

Find answers to your questions about sex and consent.

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Taking control of your online safety

Follow our simple tips for taking control of your online safety.

Grand Prix Hero

Play our fun racing game.

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Calm zone

If you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we've got calming activities that can help.

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Gender identity

Get advice and support about your gender identity.

Pong

Take time out for some virtual ping pong.

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Grooming

Find out more about grooming and what to do if it's happened.

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Build your happy place

Create your ideal room. Fill it with things that help you feel happy, calm and safe.

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Coping Kit

Use our tool to find new ways to cope or distract yourself - we've got ideas for whatever mood you're in.