The Essex Alliance is sharing this information on behalf of Renew Counselling.
Renew Counselling and Training is a local charity providing professional counselling for children, young people and adults. Many of the people who come to us are facing overwhelming life pressures. For some, the cost of counselling can be a barrier to getting the help they need at the time they need it most.
That is why we are taking part in the Christmas Big Give through our Heads Together This Winter campaign, raising vital funds for Renew’s Counselling Bursary Fund.
We are seeking £2,500 in pledges from local businesses and community supporters. Every pledge, large or small, will help us reach that target. Through the Big Give, these pledges can then be matched, creating the opportunity to raise £5,000 to help local people access counselling when cost would otherwise prevent them from receiving support.
By supporting this campaign, your business would be helping to ensure that professional counselling is available to people in our community when they need it most.
Your pledge could help:
A child receive specialist counselling after experiencing trauma.
A young person access support before problems escalate.
An adult facing crisis begin their journey towards hope and recovery.
If making a pledge isn’t possible at this time, you can still make a meaningful difference by sharing our campaign with your wider business network. Every introduction and every share helps us reach more people who may be able to support this campaign, bringing us one step closer to our £2,500 pledge target and helping more local people access affordable counselling.
Whether through a pledge or by sharing our campaign with your wider network, your support could make a real difference. If you feel your business is able to help, we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.
Thank you for taking the time to consider supporting local people this winter. Together, we can ensure that more people receive the counselling they need, when they need it most.
We’re looking forward to coming together with our stakeholders to reflect on a year of empowering individuals.
We’ll be celebrating our achievements, discussing our challenges and looking ahead to the future of Renew.
Join us for:
-Keynote speech: ‘Neurodivergence & Mental Health’ Paula Farrow, CEO and Founder of MyOTAS (My Own Time and Space)
-Festive refreshments and performances
-Important governance updates
Please register your interest by Friday 14 November 2025
Renew Counselling and Training, a local mental health charity, is offering a free online session for parents and carers on Wednesday 12 November from 12pm – 1pm.
Led by experienced therapist and CEO Nikki Schuster, the workshop explores practical ways to support young people in building a healthier relationship with their bodies and themselves.
Free to attend and open to all. A recording will also be available.
This World Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October), our friends at Renew Counselling, in partnership with Chelmsford City Council, will be creating a calm and welcoming space on Chelmsford High Street (outside Barclays) from 10am–4pm.
Everyone is invited to take a moment for their wellbeing and enjoy:
✨ Mindfulness and self-care activities, including mini massages from The Beauty Room ✨ Opportunities to chat about counselling and mental health support ✨ Fundraising to help keep counselling affordable and accessible for all
Take the first step towards a rewarding career in counselling with Renew’s DiplomaHE in Counselling (Child and Young Person), delivered in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University.
This course offers specialised clinical training to prepare you for impactful work with children and young people.
Course Details:
Part-time course: Study and train part-time at a pace that suits your lifestyle.
Student finance: You may be eligible for a loan to cover the costs of your tuition.
Are you a qualified supervisor looking to refine your skills and expand your expertise?
Renew Counselling and Training is offering a series of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) modules designed to support supervisors in developing their professional practice.
Whether you’re interested in exploring creative approaches, gaining confidence in group supervision, or enhancing your ability to support practitioners in specialist settings, these modules provide valuable learning opportunities.
About Renew Counselling and Training
Renew is a well-established counselling charity with over 120 years of experience. Committed to making counselling accessible and affordable, Renew also focuses on equipping professionals with the necessary tools to navigate the evolving landscape of therapy.
These CPD modules form part of our Supervision Diploma but can also be taken as standalone courses.
Who Can Apply?
These CPD modules are open to qualified supervisors of counsellors, psychotherapists, and coaches who hold accreditation with professional bodies such as BACP and NCPS.
For more details on how to apply, contact Michelle Allen at michelleallen@renew.org.uk or call 01245 264348.
Upcoming CPD Modules
Working Creatively in Supervision (SA11)
📅 Dates: Saturdays 26 April & 10 May | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Learn how to incorporate creative approaches to enhance the supervision process.
Group Supervision (SA12)
📅 Dates: Saturdays 17 & 24 May | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Develop the skills needed to facilitate and manage group supervision effectively.
Online and Phone Supervision (SA13) – ONLINE
📅 Dates: Saturdays 7 & 14 June | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Enhance your ability to supervise practitioners remotely. (Suitable for those with prior experience in online/phone therapy.)
Supervising in Organisational Contexts (SA14)
📅 Dates: Saturdays 21 & 28 June | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Understand the challenges and responsibilities of supervising within an organisational setting.
Supervising Work with Children and Young People (SA15)
📅 Dates: Saturdays 5, 12 & 19 July | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Develop your ability to support supervisees working with children and young people. (Suitable for those with prior experience in CYP therapy.)
Why Invest in CPD?
Professional development is key to staying at the forefront of counselling and supervision practices. These CPD modules provide an opportunity to refine your skills, enhance your confidence, and connect with other professionals in the field.
For full details and to register, visit our website or contact Michelle Allen at michelleallen@renew.org.uk.
