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yctsupport.com/volunteeringAt YCT Support, we’re passionate about helping children and young people grow in confidence, ...
19/01/2026

yctsupport.com/volunteering
At YCT Support, we’re passionate about helping children and young people grow in confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing — but we can’t do it alone. If you have a few spare hours, a skill to share, or simply a big heart, come volunteer with us and make a real difference.
Whether it’s helping with fundraising, supporting our youth ambassadors, or offering your time and talents in other ways, your contribution can help young lives find light in difficult times. Learn more and sign up here: yctsupport.com/volunteering

06/01/2026

https://yctsupport.com/leave-a-legacy
Every day, children and young people reach out to YCT Support feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. For many, our counselling services are the first time they feel truly heard and understood.

By choosing to leave a gift in your Will, you can help create a future where:

A child receives support before their struggles escalate

A young person gains the confidence to face life again

Mental health support remains free and accessible for those who need it most

Legacy gifts help us plan ahead, grow our services, and be there for the next generation of young people — whatever challenges they face.

Leaving a legacy is more than a donation.
It’s a message of hope that lasts a lifetime.

As we move into 2026, at Yct Support we’re reflecting on the hopes that young people and families carry every day.Hope t...
01/01/2026

As we move into 2026, at Yct Support we’re reflecting on the hopes that young people and families carry every day.

Hope to be listened to without judgement.
Hope to feel safe, understood, and supported.
Hope for early help, before things feel overwhelming.
Hope for the confidence to talk, the strength to cope, and the reassurance that they’re not alone.

Even when life feels tough, hope still shines through —
in honest conversations,
in asking for support,
and in every young person taking a step forward at their own pace.

YCT Support is a place where hope can shine.
A place for safe, confidential support,
for building emotional wellbeing,
and for helping young people find their voice and believe in themselves.

What are your hopes for 2026 — for yourself, for a young person you care about, or for mental health support in our communities?

Share this and invite others to add theirs too in the comments below. .

Because when hope is shared, it creates connection — and that can make all the difference.

At YCT Support, we believe children and young people deserve to feel heard, safe and supported. We provide free, early-i...
29/12/2025

At YCT Support, we believe children and young people deserve to feel heard, safe and supported. We provide free, early-intervention counselling and therapeutic support for young people aged 5–25 and their families, helping them navigate life’s challenges before they reach crisis point. With no diagnosis required and a compassionate, non-judgemental approach, we’re here to change lives and build brighter futures.

25/12/2025

As we reach the end of another year, all of us at YCT want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible children, young people, families, schools, and professionals we’ve had the privilege to support.
Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you—through challenges, growth, and everything in between. Your resilience and strength inspire our work every single day.
Wishing everyone a warm, peaceful, and joyful Christmas, and a hopeful start to the New Year.
We look forward to continuing our mission of providing compassionate therapeutic and counselling support in 2026.
Stay safe, be kind to yourselves, and enjoy the festive season.
From all of us at YCT — Merry Christmas!

22/12/2025

yctsupport.com/stories-of-change
Have you been supported by YCT over the past 38 years? We’d love to hear your story, anonymously if preferred. The most powerful things we have are the stories of the impact YCT has had on your life and those around you.
YCT has been here for Harlow and the surrounding areas for over three decades, supporting local children and young people through life’s challenges. As we reflect on the impact of that work, we’re inviting anyone who has used YCT at any point in the last 38 years to share how the charity has helped you directly. Yes, that includes YOU if you were a child in 1988 and were supported by YCT when we began and now enjoying being in your 50s and anyone we have supported up to today.
Your story could help others understand the difference support can make — and help us celebrate the strength of our community.
Email your story to: [storiesofchange@yctsupport.com](mailto:storiesofchange@yctsupport.com)
Prefer to talk it through first?
Please contact our office and speak to a member of the team — we’ll be happy to help you share your experience in whatever way feels comfortable.
Thank you for being part of the YCT journey.

We are looking for new members to join our active board to help oversee the delivery of our service. We provide counsell...
20/12/2025

We are looking for new members to join our active board to help oversee the delivery of our service. We provide counselling and therapeutic support to children, young people and the families alongside the professionals around them.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for up to three new trustees who have experience in fundraising, marketing, finance, IT or communications. If you are new to volunteering for boards we have an experienced group of trustees who you would be able to learn from so no board experience is necessary.

What difference will you make?
This is a vital role, helping ensure we can continue our support for the children, young people and families we work with. As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set to help the strategic progression of the charity.

If you are interested in talking to us more about this opportunity please send a CV and covering email to: clerktotheboard@yctsupport.com to get the conversation started.

Decorate Your Desk: YCT House Edition!Huge THANK YOU to the incredible team at YCT House for diving head-first (and desk...
18/12/2025

Decorate Your Desk: YCT House Edition!

Huge THANK YOU to the incredible team at YCT House for diving head-first (and desk-first!) into our Decorate Your Desk Christmas challenge.

From giant snowmen and subtle understatement to desks that could rival Santa’s grotto, your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment truly captured the spirit of YCT. More importantly, it reflected what we see every day — a team full of positivity, care, and heart.

That same energy you brought to glitter, lights, questionable amounts of snowballs and yes that's an oven complete with Christmas turkey and sprouts you can see, is the energy that supports children and young people all year round — and it’s exactly what will carry YCT confidently into 2026.

Thank you for being brilliant, festive, and unapologetically yourselves. YCT is stronger because of you — decorations down, impact still shining in to 2026

We believe that every child deserves to be seen and heard. That no young person should face their struggles alone. Donat...
18/12/2025

We believe that every child deserves to be seen and heard. That no young person should face their struggles alone. Donate today.

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Helplines Open Over the Festive PeriodThe holiday season can feel overwhelming — please reach out if you need support. T...
16/12/2025

Helplines Open Over the Festive Period
The holiday season can feel overwhelming — please reach out if you need support. These services are here to help.

For Children, Teens & Young People (Under 25s)

Childline
📞 0800 1111 – Free, confidential, open 24/7 for under-19s
(Calls do not appear on phone bills)
🌐 www.childline.org.uk

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 – Free 24/7 crisis text support for under-19s

Papyrus – HOPELINE247 (for anyone under 35 feeling suicidal, or concerned about a young person)
📞 0800 068 4141
📱 Text 88247
📧 pat@papyrus-uk.org

Open 24/7

For Adults & All Ages

Samaritans
📞 116 123 – Free, open 24/7 for anyone
📧 Email jo@samaritans.org
– Reply within 24 hours
🌐 samaritans.org

Mind (18+)
📞 0300 123 3393
🕒 9am–6pm, Monday–Friday
(Closed 25–26 Dec & 1 Jan)

Shout
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 – Free 24/7 text support for all ages
⚠️ In an emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Please share this post — it could help someone who needs support this Christmas.

Thank You for Your Incredible Feedback — You Help Shape YCT Over the past year, young people, parents and carers have sh...
14/12/2025

Thank You for Your Incredible Feedback — You Help Shape YCT

Over the past year, young people, parents and carers have shared thoughtful and heartfelt feedback about their experiences with YCT. We’ve read every single comment — from words of encouragement, to honest reflections, to suggestions that help us grow.

Here’s what you told us:

YCT makes a difference.
Many of you shared that counselling helped you feel more positive, more understood, and better able to cope. Some said the support prevented things from getting worse, helped you find confidence, or even changed the direction of your wellbeing. These words mean so much to us.

You feel heard and supported.
Young people told us they trusted their counsellor, felt safe in the sessions, and appreciated having someone who listened without judgement. Parents shared how much progress they saw at home — and how grateful they were for the space YCT offered their child.

Our counsellors made an impact.
Thank you for the beautiful messages about our team — Your stories of care, reassurance and kindness truly highlight the dedication of the whole YCT family.

We’re always learning.
You also shared great ideas:
• more sessions,
• longer sessions,
• more in-person options,
• even quieter spaces or earlier support.
We hear you — and your feedback helps us shape the future of YCT services.

And finally… endless thank-yous.
From simple “thank you” messages to heartfelt reflections on the support you received, your words remind us why this work matters.

To everyone who shared their experience — thank you.

Your voices guide our growth.
Your honesty strengthens our services.
Your stories inspire us every day.

Together, we’ll continue ensuring that every young person has somewhere safe to turn when they need support.

We are so proud of the children and young people who were recognised in last week’s Lady Diana Kemp-Welch Awards. Their ...
11/12/2025

We are so proud of the children and young people who were recognised in last week’s Lady Diana Kemp-Welch Awards. Their courage, creativity and personal growth inspire all of us at YCT every day.

A huge thank you to our amazing therapists who attended the event and generously shared their skills, insights and encouragement. Your dedication makes such a difference, and it was wonderful to see you celebrating alongside the young people you support.

Each award recipient was presented with a bespoke gift, carefully chosen by the YCT team to help them continue developing their unique skills and interests. Seeing their faces light up was truly special.

We were also delighted to present a Special Recognition Award to Nigel Varnam, honouring his remarkable 26 years of service to YCT as he steps down from our Board — a heartfelt thank you for your commitment and leadership.

Congratulations once again to all the young people recognised — we are honoured to be part of your journey.

And a huge thank you to That Amazing Place for providing such a beautiful and welcoming location for this year’s awards — your support helped make the event truly memorable.

Address

YCT House, Maddox Road
Harlow
CM203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441279414090

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