Evergreen CIC

27/03/2026

2026 is shaping up to be such an exciting year for Evergreen! Our new therapist Kate is already busy working with clients and has space to take on a few more, so if you're looking for support for anyone aged 4-25 please get in touch for a free assessment.

The Camino Truckers are beavering away fundraising and training for their Camino Trail walk in June, you can support them by donating at the link below. All proceeds are going to Evergreen to fund therapy sessions, removing the barrier of waiting lists and worries about costs.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/camino-trucker

And finally, Scott and his team at Champions of Change Football are hosting a charity match on 10th May at Colchester stadium, and the proceeds from all tickets sold will be donated to Evergreen - how did we get so lucky?!

We seriously cannot believe how well our first year in Earls Colne has been, and it's all down to the amazing community and the generosity of the people within it, whether that's using our service, attending a parent and carer support group, fundraising to benefit clients, or recommending us to others... it all goes such a long way to making a difference, so thank you all so much!

09/03/2026

We are so ridiculously happy and have some incredible news to share; Dave and Danny, the Camino Truckers, are raising money for Evergreen!

In their own words: "In June we are walking 115km of the Camino Trail in Spain over 6 days to raise money for children who have experienced abuse and domestic violence. Every step is for those who deserve safety, support and hope. If you can donate, share or cheer us on, it would mean the world."

We are so proud to be their chosen organisation, and this will be such a game changer for what we can offer; we know costs and waiting lists are the biggest barriers to talking therapy, and our aim is always to take those challenges away where we can. Having a pot of money to allocate to therapy sessions is going to be life changing, and we cannot thank the guys enough!

You can support Dave and Danny via their Just Giving page here:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/camino-trucker?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL
and we'll be sharing videos and highlights from their adventures as well!

02/03/2026

New blog post is live, we're so happy to welcome our new therapist Kate to the practice! Kate is a Child and Adolescent Counsellor and works with clients aged 4 and upwards, you can find out more about her here:

https://www.evergreencic.org.uk/blog/welcome-our-newest-therapist-kate

25/02/2026

What a beautiful day today, I’m living for this sunshine!
We’ll be at Evergreen tonight 7.30-8.30 to welcome you in to our Paren and Carer support group - the kettles on and the biscuits are ready, can’t wait to see you there!

11/02/2026

More young people are finding it harder to access professional mental health support. 📣

Our latest Mindometer survey shows the impact of this gap. Almost three in five therapists (58%) working with children under 18 say that children’s mental health has deteriorated compared to last year.

This is not about a lack of expertise. We already have a trained therapy workforce ready to meet the growing need. What is missing is the funding to provide universal access to counselling in all schools and colleges.

05/02/2026

The 5th of February is Time to Talk Day — a reminder to break down the stigma surrounding mental health, have healthier conversations about our struggles, and find ways to open up without fear of judgement.

Therapy can be a safe space for that, but many people don’t arrive feeling safe right away, especially if they’ve had difficult experiences in the past. Often, when someone shares that they’re not feeling great, the response they get is a practical solution or a series of “why” questions: Why did that happen? Why did you do that? Why do you think that?

For me, “why” isn’t always helpful. It can make people shut down. “What” keeps the conversation going.
What happened? I wonder what was going on for you? I’m curious what was going through your mind?

The more curious we are, the easier it becomes to keep talking. This is true whether you’re speaking with your child, your partner, or your friends.

Give it a try — and keep the conversation going.

31/01/2026

We’re all set up and ready to go at Earls Colne Rec for the Autism Inclusive event today! If you’re curious about counselling or have any questions come say hi 🙂
We’ve got leaflets for parents on how to support your child through counselling, fidget toys and bubbles, and ideas for resources to help you connect with your child and think about how they feel - once we can make sense of our feelings they’re so much easier to manage. We’ve also got some book recommendations for anyone who wants to understand themselves a bit better, can’t wait to see you there!

22/01/2026

Love this post from BACP, counselling and therapy can feel like a bit of mystery; here’s a few myths busted!

24/12/2025

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06/12/2025

🌲💚 Evergreen CIC – Christmas & Mental Health 💚🌲

Christmas can be a joyful time, but it can also feel incredibly overwhelming, lonely, or emotionally tough. At Evergreen CIC, we know the season can bring pressure, financial stress, family tensions, and memories that are hard to bear.

If Christmas feels heavy this year, you’re not alone, and your feelings matter.

Take things at your own pace, set gentle boundaries, and reach out if you need support. We’re here to offer a calm, understanding space throughout the festive season.

Let’s look after ourselves and each other this Christmas. 💚🌲

24/11/2025

Hello everyone! We have reached enough people entered in our January 7 a side Tournament to split into 4 teams. Ideally we would like a lot more, please message the page to sign on!

Saturday January 3rd 2026, cutoff date is 20th December to sign up, players must be 17+. The New Croft.

£10 existing members, £15 new, all proceeds go to Sunflower SEND Hub 🌻- SEND Support group and Evergreen CIC.

Mid day start and party inside in the evening, start the new year right, doing good!

1 in 8 men take their own lives, the festive period can exaggerate loneliness. Come down and be a part of lowering that statistic, even if its for 1 day.
Together, we can make a difference.

06/11/2025

We’re so happy to be supporting this event!

Still plenty of spaces at our Talk Up Tournament for men on January 3rd 2026.

£10 for existing champs members, £15 for new.

A great day to be had for all. Randomly drawn teams, new friendships, 2 great causes.

The New Croft thank you for having us!

Sunflower SEND Hub 🌻- SEND Support group
Evergreen CIC