Who are we?

Why Young Minds Counselling CIC Was Founded

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Young Minds Counselling CIC was incorporated on 28 August 2025 (company number 16678053) as a Community Interest Company (CIC), specialising in “other human health activities.” 

As a CIC, it is intentionally structured to operate not for private profit but for community benefit — directing any surplus back into the organisation’s mission rather than distributing it to shareholders. 

 

The founding of Young Minds Counselling CIC was driven by several core needs and aspirations:

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The Need That Prompted Its Creation

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A gap in accessible, youth-focused mental health support​

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Many young people experience anxiety, depression, identity struggles, trauma and relational challenges. Traditional services (NHS, schools, etc.) are often oversubscribed, under-resourced or slow to respond. We saw first-hand the impact when early intervention is missing.

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To offer a safe, welcoming space for youth voices

Young people may feel judged, misunderstood or silenced. The intention behind Young Minds is to provide a space where their feelings matter, where they are seen and where their stories are validated.

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To uphold professional, ethical and high-quality counselling standards

We wanted to give more than “help” — we want to give good help. That means ensuring that counsellors are trained, supervised and able to deliver evidence-informed, trauma-aware care.

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To integrate community, relational and systemic support, not just individual therapy

Young Minds Counselling is not just about individual sessions. It’s a holistic mission: supporting families, liaising with schools or community groups, offering workshops and advocating for mental health awareness in your local area. The CIC model allows this wide scope.

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To reinvest in the community rather than profit motive

Because Young Minds is a CIC, the commitment is structural: profits don’t go to private owners but are locked into the organisation’s work — enabling sustainability, capacity-building and ongoing service growth.

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The Vision Moving Forward

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From its foundation, Young Minds Counselling CIC aspires to:

• Lower the barrier to high-quality counselling for young people

• Be responsive to local needs and flexible in approach

• Create a culture of listening, respect, and growth

• Grow a team grounded in ethics, accountability and care

• Advocate for mental health awareness in schools, families and community spaces

• Offer animal therapy