Evergreen CIC Counselling

07/08/2026

Great news 👏 💜 The Government’s plans to expand community mental health services across England provide a vital opportunity to improve access to earlier, closer-to-home care.

And the counselling and psychotherapy workforce has an important role to play in delivering these plans.

The challenge is not a lack of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists – it’s ensuring sustainable funding and commissioning arrangements are in place to make the most of the workforce already available.

By working together and ensuring the right expertise is in place, these new services can help more people access timely, effective support in their communities.

We'll be reaching out to the Department for Health and Social Care and local health leaders to offer our support and advice to ensure the workforce is in place to deliver this much needed commitment.

Read our full response to today's announcement through the link in the comments 👇

22/07/2026

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10/07/2026

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"What did you do in play therapy today?"

It's one of the most natural questions a parent or carer can ask.

After all, you care deeply about your child and want to know how they're doing.

But one of the greatest gifts you can give your child after a play therapy session is not asking them to tell you what happened.

Why?

🌱 Play therapy is their safe space. Children need to know they have somewhere they can express themselves freely without feeling they have to explain, justify or report back afterwards.

🌱 Children process through play, not just words. They may not fully understand what they explored themselves, and asking them to put it into words can interrupt that natural process.

🌱 Therapeutic trust takes time. Knowing that what happens in the playroom remains private helps children feel emotionally safe enough to explore difficult thoughts and feelings.

🌱 If they want to tell you, they will. Some children love to share parts of their session. Others won't. Both responses are completely normal. Let them choose if, when and how much they share.

Instead of asking, "What happened in therapy?" try saying:

💚 "It's lovely to see you."
💚 "I hope you enjoyed your special time today."
💚 "I'm here if you ever want to tell me anything."

Remember, your play therapist will always share information that is important for your child's wellbeing or safety, alongside regular reviews to discuss progress and how best to support them at home or school.

Sometimes, the most powerful way to support therapy is simply by trusting the process.

07/07/2026

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03/07/2026

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02/07/2026

02/07/2026

If you’ve been affected by addiction within the family this free programme via the Forward Trust may be for you. Natalie is a highly-skilled and experienced therapist who works with addiction in families in a group setting, allowing you to work through issues and make connections with others so you don’t feel so alone.

29/06/2026

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21/06/2026

Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health.

💙 A healthy mind is part of a healthy life.

For information on support we offer, visit heymind.org.uk

18/06/2026

Pop along next Thursday to find out more about a new youth group in Earls Colne. Informal get together to understand what we are trying to achieve and how you can be involved.