Our office will be closed from Friday 19th December – Monday 5th January, we look forward to hearing from you in the New Year!
Why this week is so important There are three key reasons Anger Awareness Week demands attention: 1. December is a high-stress period From financial pressures, busy schedules, family gatherings to time off work—December often brings more stress than usual. BAAM highlights that this timing is intentional “in the run up to Christmas – one of the most stressful times of the year”.Stress and unresolved tension […]
At YPI Counselling, we’re constantly inspired by the incredible creativity and determination of our supporters. Every pound raised helps us continue to provide vital mental health support to young people and families in our community — and what better way to make a difference than by taking on your own personal challenge? From bike rides and ultra-marathons to mountain climbs and long-distance hikes, we’ve seen […]
Luke and the hard boiled mudders completed tough mudder London on Saturday, please feel free to sponsor them and support YPI Counselling! https://www.justgiving.com/page/hardboiledmudders-1 #ToughMudder #WeAreYPI #MindMeHappy
The timings for when a national charity event aiming to spread awareness about suicide and mental health comes to Basingstoke have been confirmed. The baton will then head to the gates, over to the council offices at 4.05pm and through to the War Memorial park bandstand at 4.10pm. A lap of the park will see it visit the Orchard at 4.30pm where charities will offer […]
As the summer sun peaks and school corridors remain quiet, one date looms large for thousands of young people across the UK — Results Day. Whether you’re collecting GCSE or A-Level results this August, we want to take a moment to say: you’ve already achieved something huge. You’ve completed one of the most demanding chapters of your life so far — through hard work, late-night […]
This summer, a fearless group of friends led by Luke are diving headfirst into the mud, sweat and (possibly) tears of a Tough Mudder challenge — all in support of YPI Counselling, a charity that provides vital mental health services for young people. We’re talking electric shocks, ice baths, 10+ miles of obstacle course madness… and a lot of mud. And they’re doing it all […]
The GCSE and A-Level exam period is one of the most challenging times in a young person’s academic journey. With pressure mounting from schools, parents, and personal expectations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As a counsellor, I’ve seen firsthand how stress can affect students’ wellbeing and performance. The good news? There are healthy, practical ways to manage this pressure and protect your mental health during […]
This Mental Health Awareness Week is all about celebrating community, and how it supports our mental health and wellbeing. Communities connect, support, and give us a sense of belonging and purpose. From local to global, online to in-person, we all need community. What’s yours? #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
