Zach’s story
Following on from two lockdowns and starting a new school, Zach was suffering from social anxiety. After reluctantly started therapy with us, Zach settled into the sessions and his worries began to lessen.
Following on from two lockdowns and starting a new school, Zach was suffering from social anxiety. After reluctantly started therapy with us, Zach settled into the sessions and his worries began to lessen.
Mollie’s anxious thoughts were taking over her life and stopping her from being independent. But when she started seeing a YMCA counsellor, she was empowered to gain back control.
Dylan ran away from home when he was 14 and got involved with drugs to help him cope but ended up in hospital after suffering from a nervous breakdown.
A heart attack permanently altered Mapalo’s mum’s personality. Forced to go to school with a suitcase full of her belongings, Mapalo would present herself as homeless. Things changed when she turned 18.
What does Chaplaincy really mean to the young people we support? One resident, who has recently ‘moved on’ to a transitional property from a Foyer, explained the difference Chaplaincy made to him.
Rukshi was left homeless at 20 and lost custody of her daughter during a couple of difficult years. She’s now living in our 24 hour supported accommodation and has begun to rebuild her life and her relationship with her daughter.
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