PAC Therapy

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PAC Therapy

PAC is a registered charity based in Carlisle, Cumbria that provides free counselling and therapy for children and young people. Sessions can be either talking therapy or non-verbal therapy. We currently offer counselling, psychotherapeutic counselling, art psychotherapy and music therapy. We are also currently piloting some group therapy sessions. The sessions are confidential and held weekly at PAC’s offices in Carlisle city centre and the amount of therapy sessions will vary based on the client’s needs.

All of the PAC therapists are professionally qualified and accredited, receive regular managerial supervision and undertake independent clinical supervision to ensure the highest standards of professionalism and care.

Our entrance on Lowther Street
An example of one of our Art Therapy rooms in Carlisle

Depending on our funding situation we can accept referrals from parents, carers and professionals or young people can refer themselves. We work with anyone aged 7 to 19 years old. This is extended up to age 25 if the young person is leaving care or has a learning difficulty or disability.  See ‘Referring to PAC‘ for our most up to date referral criteria.

We see ourselves as working with people not problems but below is a list of the types of things that we work with in session.

  • Bullying
  • Self harm
  • Attachment or relationship problems
  • Grief and loss
  • Neglect/physical/sexual/emotional abuse
  • Family break up and divorce
  • Witnessing domestic violence
  • Feeling anxious
  • Low mood
  • Eating disorders
  • Hearing Voices
  • Feeling suicidal
  • Low self esteem
  • Gender identity or sexuality
  • Problems with drugs or alcohol
  • Trauma

People who access therapy and counselling experience a range of benefits. These include:-

  • More motivation
  • A better understanding of emotions and how to manage them
  • Increased self-esteem and confidence
  • Getting more out of education and training
  • Making sense of things that happened in the past
  • Improved home life and relationships
  • Feeling happier and more positive

We are kindly funded by Cumberland Council, E.C. Graham, Francis C. Scott Charitable Trust, Frieda Scott Charitable Trust, The Hadfield Trust, The Screwfix Foundation, Cumbria Community Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust and The Henry Smith Charity.