Local support before problems escalate — no long waiting lists
Droitwich Wellbeing Hub
Local mental health support, built by the community, for the community
Droitwich Wellbeing Hub is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company providing accessible counselling to everyone in Droitwich
BACP ethical frameworkBased in DroitwichCommunity interest company (CIC)
"Life-changing support when I needed it most"✦"Finally someone who listens"✦"Affordable and professional"✦"My daughter is thriving again"✦"Wish I'd found them sooner"✦"Local support that truly cares"✦"The team made all the difference"✦"Life-changing support when I needed it most"✦"Finally someone who listens"✦"Affordable and professional"✦"My daughter is thriving again"✦"Wish I'd found them sooner"✦"Local support that truly cares"✦"The team made all the difference"✦
Where it all began
Our founders
Droitwich Wellbeing Hub was founded in September 2021 by Pip Cavilla and Lesley Woollam to bring early mental health support closer to home, for people who cannot wait, do not meet NHS thresholds, or cannot afford private therapy.
Both founders are highly-experienced counsellors and local practitioners. Pip has worked in families and pastoral support at Westlands First School for around 13 years, building deep connections with local children, parents and services. Lesley brings experience from NHS HR and training, and frontline support with young adults facing homelessness at St Basils (Kidderminster), as well as work alongside the Orchard Nurses supporting families in the community.
Why we're here
The reality in Droitwich
Droitwich is a town with real strengths, but also real pressure. We see people who are working hard and coping on the surface while carrying anxiety, low mood, family strain, isolation, debt, housing worries, health issues, and the knock-on effects of stress at home and school.
For many, support can feel out of reach: NHS thresholds are high, waiting times can be long, and private therapy is not always affordable. We also see how quickly problems can build when people feel they have to manage alone.
The Hub exists because this is not abstract. It is local, it is daily, and it needs a practical, early route to help.
Our mission
Everyone has the right to access support for their wellbeing and mental health within their local community. Barriers including money, race, disability, gender, and ethnicity should be removed to ensure a fair and accessible service to all members of the local community. Research shows that when mental health support is offered locally, people are more likely to engage and experience positive outcomes. That's why we're here – in Droitwich, for Droitwich.
Our Vision
A Droitwich where anyone struggling can find timely, local support, and where more people get help early, in their own community, before they reach crisis.
What we exist to do
The Droitwich Wellbeing Hub was founded with a clear mission: make mental health support accessible, early, and local.
Clear, humane access — working alongside schools, GPs and community agencies
Professional supervision, mixed funding model, and clear safeguarding at every step
Real impact, evidenced by outcomes
Our clients consistently report meaningful improvements in their wellbeing.
Our reach
people supported through counselling in the last year
counselling hours delivered
sessions per person (average)
children and young people
adults
2025 Figures
say their suicidal thoughts and feelings have reduced
say they have more confidence and skills to cope with stress, anxiety and everyday challenges
say unhelpful cycles of behaviour had changed by the end of support
say their overall wellbeing has improved
say they can concentrate more on the things they enjoy, such as reading, meeting friends and daily activities
Why local matters
The Need:
Local mental health needs are met with long NHS waiting times. Early intervention in the community leads to better outcomes.
Our Response:
Fast access, sliding scale fees, and local familiarity mean we catch people before they reach crisis point.
Our partners and funders
We accept referrals from
- GPs and health services
- NHS primary care
- Housing services
- Other local agencies
- Schools and educational settings
- Family Hubs
- Dawn Project
How you can help
Support us
Make a donation →Donate
One-off or monthly donations keep our doors open
Partnership
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Partner with us to support employee wellbeing or fund community access
Join us
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Join our team as an admin volunteer or trainee counsellor