Kooth.com offers internet users aged from 11 to 25 advice with difficulties such as eating disorders, bullying, relationships, self-harm, school worries, drug and alcohol abuse and problems at home and they can log on during evenings and weekends when other services are unavailable.

The website is being piloted until the end of the month and has been paid for and managed by Warwickshire's drug and alcohol team with a view to getting long-term funding.

The team's manager Kit Leck said: "We are delighted to be piloting this successful service in Warwickshire and we will be working closely with our partners to ensure that it will continue after this trial period.

"We recognise that young people often experience a range of issues and this service will hopefully provide a solution to the diverse range of challenges faced by today's young people."

Kooth.com has been running successfully in the North West of England during four years.

It has been well received by authorities and offers professional counselling online, support message boards, a website magazine written by young people and professionals, and other interactive features. All of its content is monitored, and young people can only talk to the professionals that work on the site.

Information about the service has been distributed to schools, colleges and other venues where young people may visit.

The website team also visit these places to promote the service and explain to pupils and staff how it works.

Call 746800 or visit www.kooth.com