Teen says counselling was reason for GCSE success

A teenager says she would not have done as well in her GCSEs if she did not seek counselling.

After struggling with academic confidence and panic attacks, 17-year-old Islay sought help from Mitcheldean charity TIC+ (Teens in Crisis), which is rebranding to Talk Well.

After doing much better than she imagined in her GCSEs, Islay is now at sixth form, and says it is "really lovely" she can help her friends manage their anxiety with techniques she learnt at counselling.

Claire Power-Browne, CEO of Talk Well, said the charity's rebrand was important to let "everyone know who we are and how to access us".