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StudentSpectra provide support and information around mental well-being, relationships, and sexual health to young people aged 13 and over. All services are free, voluntary, and confidential.

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What is this service?

LGBQT+ Counselling & Mentoring

Counselling and mentoring services are available for those who feel they'd benefit from ongoing 1:1 support

Ongoing 1:1 support can help with a range of issues including: Deciding to have sex; self-esteem and confidence; relationships (peer/family/romantic); and managing feelings and emotions

All our services are free and confidential. Sessions are tailored to your needs and goals.

For any queries contact Uni-T@spectra-london.org.uk

Counselling

This service supports young people who find it difficult to access counselling from non-LGBTQI+ agencies, particularly trans+ and gender exploring young people. It is open to young people who live in London.

It is peer-led, which means the therapists hold LGBTQ+ identities. Young people are offered an initial meeting and up to 12 free one-to-one online counselling sessions.

To access please complete the registration form: https://spectra-london.org.uk/contact/young-person-counselling-registration-form/

Pyramid Youth Group

StudentSpectra's Youth Group - Pyramid - is for 13-18 year olds who identify as LGBTQ+ and want a space to socialise with other LGBTQ+ peers.

Pyramid members can find support with their mental wellbeing, identity, and personal development.

Sessions are run by our LGBTQ+ Youth Worker and support staff and held online via Zoom.

This is a space for you to talk about anything that's on your mind and spend time socialising with peers.

Some sessions are more structured; covering specific themes to help with self-development. Sessions focus on emotional wellbeing, relationships, and queer identity.

If you would like to join the LGBTQ+ Youth Group please complete the New Members Form.

Sexual Health

Information and Advice

StudentSpectra provides accurate, up-to-date information around sexual health and relationships including support with: deciding to have sex; healthy relationships; choosing contraception; and concerns around sexuality and/or gender identity.

Support can be provided on a one-off basis, or through regular 1:1 sessions via our mentoring and counselling services.

We will never tell you what to do, but can provide information about your options to help you make a decision for yourself.

We offer a non-judgemental, young person focused service.

Free Condoms

StudentSpectra are part of the C-Card scheme; providing free internal and external condoms and lubricant to young people (13-25 years old) across London.

You can register to the scheme and collect supplies from our outreach sessions.

For young men (16+) who identify as gay, bisexual, or MSM Spectra also offer free condoms and lubricant through our 24s scheme.

Free STI Testing

Spectra offers free STI testing from our outreach sessions across London. We offer urine and swab testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea for young people aged 13 and over, and offer two forms of HIV screening: saliva swab, and finger prick tests.

Over 16 and live in London? You can order a self-testing kit to be done at home.

What we offer?

  • Mental Health Services
  • LGBQT+ Counselling
  • LGQBT+ Social Groups
  • Sexual Health Support

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