The Young People’s Counselling Service was set up over 25 years ago by Dr. Gilly Evans, a forward-thinking GP. Dr. Evans recognised that young people had mental health needs that were not being met by the NHS and so created Whittlesey Young People’s Counselling Service after the town where this journey began. 

The demand Dr. Evans saw is now greater than ever, and the charity has continued to grow to bridge the gap. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of its board of trustees and team of volunteers, YPCS has grown massively in the last 3 years. We have been able to open the Annabelle Davis Centres in Yaxley and Wisbech, named after one of our patrons. 

Our aim is to provide high quality one-to-one therapy to young people in the local area who are aged 11-18 and in need of support. We currently offer counselling and Play Therapy. We also offer education about mental health issues in schools to both staff and pupils, and support local community organisations and groups.

In the future, we aim to expand the range of support we offer and make more support for both younger children and parents available. We aim to develop the Annabelle Davis Centre into a family resilience centre, where opportunities for early intervention can be identified and solutions can be found to support families and help prevent mental health issues escalating.