Therapeutic Support For Young People
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds - Psalm 147:3
Or contact Ric: therapy@progeny.org.uk
We are a not for profit charity. Click here to see suggested client donations per session.
Progeny provides professional, compassionate therapy for young people aged 13–25 experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational and psychological needs — from anxiety, low self-worth, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, loss and isolation, to difficulties connected with abuse, abandonment, attachment wounds and trauma.
Our team brings together therapists with different experience, training and areas of specialism. Some work with a broad range of emotional and relational needs, while others have specialist experience. We carefully match each young person with a therapist whose skills, experience and therapeutic approach are appropriate to their individual needs.
At the heart of our work is a professional, compassionate and attuned relationship where young people can feel safe, heard and understood. Depending on their needs and their therapist's training, we draw on approaches including talking therapy, creative and sand-tray work, trauma-informed therapy and EMDR to help young people make sense of their experiences, develop healthier ways of coping and move towards greater emotional wellbeing.
Above all, we seek to create a place of reconnection — helping young people reconnect with themselves, with others and with hope, as they rediscover their God-given Value, Identity and Purpose.
We are based in professional counselling spaces in Ballymena, Northern Ireland (click on a referral link above to book)
Therapy Team
Ric - Manager
Ric Wilton is a trauma and EMDR therapist and clinical supervisor experienced in working with both adults and young people. He is accredited by the BACP and holds a Master’s-level qualification in Child & Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Claire
Claire Purkess has experience in working for Childline, Nexus and in Private Practice. Claire has a specialism in working with Sexual Trauma and holds Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Therapeutic Counselling. Claire is a member of the BACP
Barbara
Barbara Chesney is an experienced mentor and qualified counsellor with a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a registered member of the BACP
All of our team are professionally trained, trauma informed and hold membership with a recognised counselling body such as the BACP, ACC, UKCP, PTUK etc.
Suggested Donations
Full Rate - £60/Session (parent or adult client is full time employed)
Subsidised Rate - £35/Session (parent or adult client is part time employed, a student or on benefits)
Special Circumstances - Further reduced rate (We don't want finances to be a barrier. If you're experiencing exceptional circumstances we may be able to offer a further reduced rate)
Agency Referral Rate - £100/Session (i.e. social services, CAMHS etc)
All subsidised rates are made possible by Progeny fundraising/donations.