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The Fonagy Review: young people shouldn’t have to reach crisis point to get help

The Fonagy Review: young people shouldn’t have to reach crisis point to get help A young person shouldn’t need a diagnosis for their difficulties to be taken seriously. Nor should they have to reach crisis point before they can access support. This is one of the key messages of the Fonagy Review, an independent review […]

How Big Brother Sparked a Vital Conversation this World Mental Health Day

What Frankie Taber’s Big Brother Moment Teaches Us About Listening Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”. At Renew, we know that finding the courage to speak about how your feeling is not a small thing. It’s the beginning of feeling less […]

Want to Become a Better Listener?

Starting November 2026 in Chelmsford — our Level 2 Introduction to Counselling Skills course helps you build confidence, develop listening skills and take the first step toward a counselling career.