Our Priorities
Winchester Youth Counselling has been a beacon of support for young people in the community for over 20 years.
WYC is committed to putting young people first and providing support that makes a difference. As the needs of children and young people evolve, so too must the organisation that serves them.
Our Values:
Collaboration
Compassion
Courage
Curiosity
Integrity
Our 2025-27 Priority Outcomes
Priority One: To help more children, young people and their families with high quality therapeutic support, addressing evolving needs.
Courage: We will pilot new projects alongside our existing service provision.
Compassion: We will listen and ensure that our services remain grounded to the changing needs of our stakeholders.
Priority Two: To build on our position as a youth-led organisation, advocating for positive outcomes in mental health.
Collaboration: We will continue to increase our community networks and partnerships, spotlighting our youth board.
Curiosity: We will engage with the local and national community to examine and broadcast the importance of youth mental health.
Priority Three: To recognise and share our responsibilities in promoting a healthy planet in conjunction with healthy lifestyles.
Courage: We will speak out in the public domain about the links between the climate crisis and the mental health crisis. We will aim to promote awareness about the importance of both.
Integrity: We will steer the charity’s activities in line with our roots and values.
'I would highly recommend this service to anyone, it has completely changed the way I think about myself.'
Priority Four: To develop diverse strategies to generate more funds that allow us to support and sustain our team and our work.
Collaboration: We will prioritise the increase of our community networks and partnerships, including in schools.
Compassion: We will support our staff and volunteers with their wellbeing.
Priority Five: To focus on demonstrating our impact through evidence, upholding strong governance and transparency, ensuring the highest levels of accountability and public trust.
Integrity: We will steer the charity’s activities through its governance processes and a clinical model.
Curiosity: We will learn from our stakeholders through regular research, community engagement, and youth board development.
How You Can Help
Together we can help create a future where every young person has access to the mental health support they need to thrive.
By focusing on these priorities, Winchester Youth Counselling aims to continue providing essential support to children and young people in the community for many years to come.