The power of the Trustee

As we navigate our careers, we all seek opportunities to expand our skillset and gain valuable experiences that can set us apart from our peers. But did you know that serving as a trustee can offer tremendous benefits for both personal and professional growth, as well as make a positive impact on your community? At YPI Counselling, we are committed to providing accessible mental health […]

Posted: March 17, 2023
Under: Article

Ebay 4 Charity

Selling pre-loved clothes on eBay can be a great way to declutter your closet while also supporting a charitable cause. eBay 4 Charity is a program that enables sellers to donate a portion of their sale to a nonprofit organization of their choice. If you’re interested in selling your clothes on eBay and supporting YPI Counselling at the same time, here are some tips to […]

Posted: February 18, 2023
Under: Article, Fundraising

How we changed for the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes in our daily lives, and the field of counseling is no exception. In the face of social distancing measures and the closure of in-person counseling centers, counselors and therapists have had to adapt and find new ways to continue providing services to clients. One of the most significant changes in counseling during the pandemic has been the […]

Posted: January 27, 2023
Under: Article

Mental health charity’s warning as all pupils return to schools

Please take the time to look at our recent Basingstoke Gazette Interview with our CEO Samantha Hussey!

Posted: March 18, 2021
Under: Article, News

Counselling in the time of COVID-19

Many of the triggers for clients’ anxieties are in the outside world. For someone with social anxiety issues, even getting on a bus and having to buy a ticket from the driver can be too much. When we went into lockdown, all of these triggers were removed from their lives. The result was that clients with social anxiety issues were actually quite happy. Bizarrely this […]

Posted: November 18, 2020
Under: Article

The StudyTube Project

Feeling a little lost? Not sure what is happening with your qualifications? Millions of students across the UK are in the same boat and some of them have teamed up to create a shared YouTube channel called ‘The StudyTube Project’. Every day, a different student YouTuber will be uploading a video to teach you about something they are passionate about or specialise in, to keep […]

Posted: April 3, 2020
Under: Article

Engaging with our staff – YPI Counselling Staff Forum

In support of our vision and mission, we are always looking for ways to develop, improve and integrate – this makes engaging with our staff and volunteers one of our key values here at YPI. At our last Spring Forum, held on 24 March 2018 at the Orchard, we wanted to continue to harness ideas and insight from our people and we hosted an open debate […]

Posted: April 22, 2018
Under: Article

Christmas Charity Weekend at Sainsbury’s

Christmas Charity Weekend at Sainsbury’s Young Peoples’ Independent Counselling (YPI) were lucky enough to be chosen by the Kempshott branch of Sainsbury’s to be their charity of the year.  Sarah our Executive Assistant for Community Engagement and Ann-Marie our Clinical Manager took the lead on arranging our Christmas Charity Weekend (15-17 Dec). Without doubt they did an amazing job, in both pulling together the 9 […]

Posted: December 18, 2017
Under: Article

YPI Fundraiser – Afternoon Tea Party

YPI Fundraiser – Afternoon Tea Party In support of Young Peoples Independent Counselling (YPI), we (Simone Freire) hosted her first charity event last month and raised £251 (the £1 was to acknowledge my 9 year old daughter’s contribution, which was mainly made up of 2p coins)! It was great to have a few close friends around for some afternoon tea and a good catch up. I feel […]

Posted: December 10, 2017
Under: Article

Dedicated counselling service for victims of child sexual abuse

Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane launches new dedicated counselling service for victims of child sexual abuse Frankie Workers aim to prevent trauma developing into poor mental health Michael Lane, Police and Crime Commissioner, has joined forces with Clinical Commissioning Groups across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to fund a new dedicated counselling service for victims of child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, and […]

Posted: October 14, 2017
Under: Article

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