We're a group of runners, who are passionate about supporting and improving people's mental health. We are BCS counsellors and staff and others are family members or friends who are well aware of the difference that counselling can make.

We're undertaking Basingstoke Phillips Law 10k Run 2024, taking place on the 6th October!

We're undertaking this run to raise much needed funds for Basingstoke Counselling Service, which was founded in 1985 by a small group of counsellors responding to the mental health needs of the local community and we have supported thousands of people since then. Our clients use counselling to help them through periods of distress or difficulty, including, but not limited to:

• feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, confused or under stress

• feeling lonely or isolated

• experiencing a personal crisis, such as redundancy, marriage break-up or bereavement

• historical traumatic experiences

• suicidal thoughts

With the NHS at its limits, we provide an important service to those who may not otherwise be able to access counselling.

The cost-of-living crisis means that demand for counselling is high. Still, we are increasingly offering appointments at a heavily reduced rate, which is having a significant impact on our income.

By sponsoring us, you'll be supporting those people who are struggling most with their mental health, but aren't in a position to afford counselling elsewhere. Please help us to continue this vital work.