This world mental health day, we’ll be at BCOT café 11:30-14:30! If your at BCOT come along and have a chat and if you like our work please consider supporting us! #WMHD2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WeAreYPI #MindMeHappy https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26912
Calling all thrill-seekers and changemakers! Are you looking for an unforgettable experience that will push your limits and make a real difference in the lives of young people? Then look no further than a charity skydive in support of YPI Counselling! YPI Counselling is a fantastic mental health charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 11-25 struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, abuse, and risky […]
Introduction: Every parent wants the best for their child, especially when it comes to their education. However, the school journey is not always smooth, and many children face challenges that can impact their academic performance and overall well-being. In such situations, counselling can be a valuable resource to help your child navigate these difficulties and thrive in their educational pursuits. This blog post aims to […]
Are you tired of the same old routine for your birthday every year? The cake, the balloons, the well-wishes on your Facebook wall—while these traditions are lovely, they can start to feel a bit repetitive. What if, this year, you could celebrate your special day in a way that not only makes you feel good but also brings positive change to the lives of others? […]
Our youth mentors, have seen firsthand the positive impact that mentoring can have on young people’s mental health. Mentoring relationships can provide young people with a sense of belonging, support, and guidance, all of which can be essential for mental wellbeing. Sense of Belonging One of the most important things that a youth mentor can provide is a sense of belonging. For many young people, […]
Ever thought about holding a cake sale or tea party to support YPI Counselling? We’ve put together a step by step guide to help you plan your cosy Winter sale.
YPI Counselling is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week Basingstoke. This year the theme is Loneliness which affects millions of people across the UK. Monday 9 May 2022: Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is in its 22nd year and runs from 9-15 […]
Please take the time to look at our recent Basingstoke Gazette Interview with our CEO Samantha Hussey!
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 […]
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 […]
