Meet the Board

Julia Miles

Chair

Julia has been Chair for some three years. Her  background is in HR management and strategic planning (MCIPD). She is also a qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor (MSc) and had her own practice. She had previous experience on another Board and is able to advise YTC’s Board on its personnel and clinical matters.

Neil Frost

Vice Chair

Neil has worked extensively with young people in formal and informal education in Hertfordshire, and worked in Essex as an Associate Director of Public Health. A longstanding YCT Trustee, Neil is also a Trustee of two other charities in Essex.

Andrew Linton

Board Member

With a wide range of professional and educational experience in probation and social work, Andrew has Masters degrees from University of Oxford and London School of Economics and Political Science. He is currently a Lecturer in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education and Convenor for the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education based in Goldsmith’s University of London. He is also Chair of the Board and Trustee of Ark Resettlement Services charity in Tottenham, north London. Andrew advises and updates the staff and board on Safeguarding issues.

Mark Ingall

Board Member

After thirty plus years of teaching in secondary schools and five years serving as a Harlow District Councillor, including three years as leader, after working within the food logistics industry Mark then returned to teaching.

Chris Vince

Board Member

Chris Vince MP is a dedicated public servant with extensive experience in community leadership and social policy. He has a strong background in education, local government, and constituency advocacy. As a trustee, he brings strategic insight and a commitment to improving opportunities for people across his community.

Caitlin Earey

Clerk To the Board

The Clerk to the YCT Board is responsible for all aspects of the Board’s administration, including full preparation for Board Meetings. The Clerk’s work is usually carried out remotely in liaison with the Chair; attendance at YCT House a requirement when meetings are held there.

  • “Within I’d say the third session we’d notice such a huge difference... By the end of the sessions he was a completely changed person.”

    Parent

  • “My friends and family have said they’ve noticed a difference in me and that’s all down to the services you provide! The way my therapist listened to me and offered advice has helped me immensely!” 

    Young person

  • “I can’t put it into words. My son is a changed person after help from YCT Support.” 

    Parent

  • “YCT Support is a much-needed resource. I am very thankful we were lucky to be provided with their care.” 

    Parent

  • “Thank you for the support I was given in a very difficult and stressful time in my life.” 

    Young person

  • “I have been in different therapies a lot in my life and it’s begun to feel like there’s nothing more I have to gain like I’ve heard it all before. I definitely feel like I have learnt new things about myself and how to cope from Skylight Support which I wasn’t really expecting. Invaluable service!! Fantastic counsellor and staff.” 

    Young person

  • “I will forever be grateful. The support we received has changed our lives and my child is shining so brightly.” 

    Parent

  • “I’d like to thank you for the service, it helped me to feel safe and was a positive environment where I could reflect on my behaviours without being judged, I felt more understood and heard, less abnormal. Everything said was something I needed to hear, seeing it from a different perspective was so helpful to understand my behaviour patterns.” 

    Young person

  • “There was no judgement on any progress I made, no matter how small. I felt seen and understood.” 

    Young person

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Our impact

In 2023/24

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We supported 1,848 children and young people.

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With 13,003 hours of counselling.

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97% of the children and young people that we support experience positive outcomes following sessions.

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Stories of change

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Sam’s journey
Sam’s journey

Sam (name changed to preserve anonymity) is a 6-year-old boy referred to YCT Support by his mother for anxiety which she believed to be linked to an early, unspecified trauma.

Lottie's story
Lottie's story

Lottie is a seven-year-old girl who was referred to our service by school for very low self-esteem (calling herself “a horrible and bad, bad girl”) who struggles to regulate her emotions and control her behaviour.

David’s journey
David’s journey

David, a 15-year-old boy, commenced therapy during the Autumn of 2023, as he was experiencing difficulties in focusing during lessons at school and having relationship difficulties at home with his brother.

Annie’s story
Annie’s story

Annie was offered support by YCT following referrals being received for her children and subsequently the potential for parent support being identified by the YCT team.