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Grant Awarded to Support Vulnerable Young People We are delighted to share that Rewrite Your Story has been awarded a grant of £1,000 from the Magdalen Hospital Trust to support our work with vulnerable young people. This funding will contribute to providing early intervention counselling for young people who are experiencing challenges such as trauma, social disadvantage, and safeguarding concerns. Why This Matters At Rewrite Your Story, we believe that early intervention can change lives. Many of the young people we support are at a critical stage—where timely, relational support can help reduce emotional distress, build resilience, and create safer, [...]

Every child deserves to know their story can change. Behind every behaviour, every silence, and every struggle is a story waiting to be heard — and rewritten. . At Rewrite Your Story, we help children and young people find hope, healing, and new beginnings through compassionate counselling and creative expression. Let’s remind every young person: you are not your hardest chapter. . #RewriteYourStory #YouthMentalHealth #ChildrensWellbeing #YouAreNotAlone #HopeStartsHere

Student Voices on Anxiety: Invicta Ambassadors Share Powerful Coping Tools As part of the Rewrite Your Story Ambassador Project, students at Invicta Grammar School have created two impactful and creative videos addressing the topic of anxiety—a struggle faced by so many young people today. Their message is heartfelt, clear, and empowering: 👉 “You are not alone, and there are tools you can use to manage anxiety when it starts to take over.” 💡 What the Videos Show In the first video, students present relatable examples of anxiety in everyday situations—exams, school pressure, and social stress—and then demonstrate practical calming techniques. [...]

Play It Forward: Empowering Young Minds with Rewrite Your Story In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges among children and young people are increasingly prevalent. Recognising this, Rewrite Your Story, a UK-based charity founded in 2017, is dedicated to supporting mental health for individuals across all ages, with a special focus on early intervention and holistic approaches. The Mission of Rewrite Your Story Rewrite Your Story aims to provide targeted support and services to aid recovery and build mental health resilience, particularly for those suffering from eating disorders in the South East of the UK. Their systemic approach involves working [...]

Celebrating Student-Led Change – And Calling for Volunteers to Join Us We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding work of the Mental Health Ambassadors at Invicta Sixth Form — a dedicated group of six Year 12 students who have shown incredible leadership, empathy, and purpose over the past year. With the guidance of Rachel Perrett from Therapy Partners and in collaboration with our mental health charity Rewrite Your Story, these students have brought mental health awareness to the forefront of their school community. From hosting powerful seminars and facilitating deep conversations, to producing a compelling mental health strategy paper (recently presented [...]

Our Ambassadors at Invicta Grammar School have created engaging social media posts to share!

Awareness about the effects of social media on our mental health and wellbeing As part of the Ambassador Programme at a local school, a group of teenage ambassadors has created this post to raise awareness about the effects of social media on our mental health and wellbeing. Please take a moment to review some tips and insights regarding the impact of social media on our lives!  

Empowering Students: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Ambassadors Leading the Way 🐾 Donna and our well-being dog, Nigel, recently attended the open evening at Invicta Grammar School to help launch our Neurodiversity and Mental Health Ambassadors programme! 🐶🎓 This exciting initiative is part of the ongoing work at Rewrite Your Story (RWYS), where we are committed to fostering mental health awareness and providing essential support to students. Our ambassadors at MidKent College and Invicta Grammar School are leading the charge in creating positive change within their schools, breaking down stigmas, and advocating for mental health awareness. Through peer-led initiatives, workshops, and [...]

MidKent College Neurodiversity Mental Health Ambassadors We are recruiting now! Join Us in Shaping a Healthier, Happier Tomorrow for Everyone! Be the Change for a Brighter Future In a world where mental health often takes a backseat, we invite you, the bright minds of MidKent College, to lead the way towards a future where mental wellness is prioritized. We're excited to announce our joint collaboration between Rewrite Your Story Therapy Partners and MidKent College for our Ambassadors project, funded by the KCC Kent & Medway Suicide Prevention Programme. Will you answer the call? Focusing on Neurodiversity This initiative aims to [...]

Calling All MidKent College Students! Join the Neurodiversity Mental Health Ambassadors Project! We have some exciting news to share! Rewrite Your Story and Therapy Partners are teaming up with MidKent College for an incredible initiative funded by the KCC Kent & Medway Suicide Prevention Programme, and we need YOU! Are you ready to make a difference? Why You Should Join: Champion Mental Health: Help break down barriers and challenge the stigma, especially for neurodiverse individuals. Empower Your Peers: Share knowledge and strategies to help others seek and offer support. Get Creative: Produce engaging content and short films that will resonate [...]