Jacob
School Counsellor
"Through counselling [the child] has been able to acknowledge their fear and connect with joy, family and the other protective elements in life."
Glenda
Facilitator
"Creative activities gave the girls space to express themselves in ways that felt safe and empowering, often opening conversations that may not have happened otherwise."
Noel
Student
"It’s different now. Before I went to Travellers I didn’t really get along with my friends. Now I speak up to them and I’m not invisible anymore."
Announcements
Skylight's Office Hours over Christmas and New Years
Kia ora koutou and Meri Kirihimete. It's been a great year of supporting young people and whānau (with your help, of course), and it's time to wind down for the New Year.
From the 24th of December 2025 to the 8th of January 2026, the Skylight office will be closed. During this period we are unable to answer any calls or reply to emails. We will reply to any queries sent during this period as soon as we are able.
If you are in need of urgent counselling or mental health support, please reach out to the organisations listed below .
Youthline: free phone 0800 376 633 or free text 234
What's Up (for 5 to 18-year olds): free phone 0800 942 8787
From the team at Skylight Trust, Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou
24k+
Hours of therapy each year
400+
Families supported per month
130+
Schools running our programmes
Stories of hope and resilience
Over the past 25 years, we’ve supported thousands of rangatahi through life’s challenges, from grief and loss to family changes, anxiety, and identity.
Each journey is unique, and we’re grateful to those who’ve shared their experiences. Here are just a few of their stories.
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