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Colchester Counselling Wins Award for Child Mental Health

7/7/2025

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Colchester Children’s Counselling, established by Amanda Hitchin in 2022, received the 'Consumer Service Start-Up of the Year' award for its significant impact on child mental health in the UK.
The service grew from one therapist to multiple therapy rooms and specialized staff.
Amanda is committed to improving mental health resources for young people in Colchester and will compete in national finals at Ideas Fest.

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Story summary

Colchester Children’s Counselling, established by Amanda Hitchin in 2022, received the 'Consumer Service Start-Up of the Year' award for its significant impact on child mental health in the UK.
The service grew from one therapist to multiple therapy rooms and specialized staff.
Amanda is committed to improving mental health resources for young people in Colchester and will compete in national finals at Ideas Fest.