Bee-Released Counselling C.I.C.

During the financial year, Bee-Released Counselling CIC continued to provide accessible, low-cost counselling services to adults within the local community, with particular focus on supporting unpaid carers and individuals on low incomes who may otherwise face barriers to accessing mental health support. The organisation delivered one-to-one counselling sessions both in personal and, where appropriate, via remote access, ensuring flexibility and inclusivity for clients with differing needs and circumstances. Our services have provided a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space for individuals experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, and social isolation. A key area of impact has been the support offered to unpaid carers, who often experience significant emotional strain and reduced opportunities to prioritise their own wellbeing. By offering affordable therapeutic support, Bee-Released Counselling CIC has helped carers in the local community of Fareham to process complex emotions, reduce stress and improve their overall mental health, enabling them to continue in their caring roles more sustainably. The organisation operates a volunteer-based model, providing placement opportunities for trainee and volunteering for qualified counsellors. This has contributed to the development of the future counselling workforce, offering valuable clinical experience,, supervision, and professional growth opportunities while increasing the capacity of the service to support more clients. We have also offered training and made resources to support anxiety. Throughout the year, the company has worked to reduce inequalities in access to mental health services by maintaining low-cost provision and engaging with the social-prescribing community to raise awareness of available support. Feedback from clients indicated improved emotional wellbeing, increasing resilience, and a greater ability to manage daily challenges. Overall, Bee-Released Counselling CIC has delivered meaningful social value by improving access to mental health support, strengthening community wellbeing, and supporting both clients and volunteer counsellors.