LGBTQ+ support

Support for LGBTQ+ young people

Fun and safe LGBTQ+ youth clubs

Eikon is committed to providing friendly, confidential and warm support to young people who identify as LGBTQ+ in Surrey and their families.

At Eikon, we understand the difficulties that LGBTQ+ young people can face in society; with too many experiencing isolation, bullying and family conflict or rejection, which can negatively impact their mental health.

Our approach involves collaborating with schools, professionals, parents, and guardians to ensure that we prioritise the perspectives and well-being of young people. We focus on empowering young people to navigate these challenges and discover safe communities where they can freely express themselves and experience the joy of feeling accepted.

LGBTQ+ Youth Groups

Eikon’s LGBTQ+ Youth Groups are safe spaces for questions, support, discussions, activities and to make new friends. Our groups are completely free and open to all young people aged 11-18 (or up to 24 for young people with SEND) across Surrey who identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning.

Our current groups meet in Guildford every Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM. The sessions alternate between the 11-14 age group and the 15-17 age group. Additionally, we are in the process of developing an online group for individuals aged 18-24 with SEND. The dates of upcoming groups can be found below.

Join us now! If you are interested in joining our youth groups, please use the link below to register your interest or email EikonLGBT@Eikon.org.uk for more details.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group Dates

Dates of groups for 11-14 year olds

18th September 2024

2nd & 16th October 2024

20th November 2024

4th and 18th December 2024

Dates of groups for 15-17 year olds

11th & 25th September 2024

9th & 23rd October 2024

13th & 27th November 2024

11th December 2024

One-to-One LGBTQ+ Focused Emotional Wellbeing Sessions

We also offer 8-10 LGBTQ+ focused emotional wellbeing sessions with one of our LGBTQ+ Practitioners. These 1:1 support sessions provide a confidential and supportive environment for young people to discuss emotions and experiences related to being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Topics include coming out, understanding and exploring identity, and addressing gender dysphoria.

These sessions aim to offer personalized support, guidance, and resources to help young people navigate these aspects of their lives. Sessions can be conducted online or in person at our therapy rooms in West Byfleet. They are available for young people aged 13-17, or 18-25 with SEND. Referrals can be made by the young person (if aged 13+), a parent or carer, or a professional such as a teacher.”