Trustees | Chat Youth Counselling

Our Trustees

CHAT Youth Counselling is a local charity providing mental health support to young people, primarily in the 11 – 18 years age range. The counselling is provided by professional counsellors and the day to day running of CHAT is co-ordinated by our Clinical and Business Manager.

However, CHAT does rely on its board of trustees who, in conjunction with the manager, shape the strategy and scope of the charity. The trustees come from a variety of backgrounds, but what they have in common is a concern for the mental health of young people.

We are always looking to add trustees to the existing board. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a trustee, please contact secretary@chatyouthtrustees.co.uk.

Kathryn

Kathryn has been a GP in Oundle for nearly 25 years and became a CHAT trustee in 2022.She retired from GP partnership in 2023 but continues to work for the local surgery as Oundle School GP. She has an interest in the mental health and well-being of all our young people and works within CHAT to help provide accessible support and counselling locally.

She is a keen gardener and member of her local Parish Council.

Ted

David

Andre

André studied at the University of Nottingham before pursuing further qualifications in finance, accounting, and economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Alongside his academic pursuits, he is deeply committed to helping young people grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. He has contributed to charitable work as a bid writer for a community interest company (CIC), and currently serves as the Treasurer for CHAT Youth Counselling while completing his studies.

Outside of his academic and professional commitments, André enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports, and doing carpentry projects with his younger brother.

Craig

Lita Gray

Lita Gray has been a resident of Oundle for many years and has been a CHAT Trustee for over a year. She has an interest in the mental health and well-being of young people and also works as a Prince’s Trust Employability Skills Mentor for young people. She has also been an Oundle Town Councillor for the past 2 years.

In her professional life she worked in various management/strategic roles in Human Resources for over 40 years in the UK and Australia.

Sarah

Sarah was a writer/strategist in advertising and digital media for 10 years before stepping out of the workforce to focus on family. During this time, she also embarked on part-time studies towards a counselling and psychotherapy qualification. She worked as a psychotherapist for five years, but missed the collaborative nature of being part of a team, and now fulfils the role of administrator for the day houses at Oundle School.

She has been Secretary of CHAT Youth Counselling for three years.

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