PEDAL POWER! Counsellor Sue’s 500-Mile Mission to Save Young Minds
By Mental Health Correspondent
A local hero is gearing up for the ride of her life — all to support young people in crisis.
Sue Jenner, a counsellor and trustee at Wellspring Counselling, will cycle an incredible 500 miles from St Davids to Canterbury starting on April 30. Taking on the challenge solo, Sue will spend four weeks wild camping along the way as she raises vital funds.
Her mission? To support young people struggling with mental health.
With anxiety, exam pressure and school stress on the rise, demand for support has never been higher. In North Somerset, hospital admissions for mental health and self-harm among young people are above the national average — a worrying trend
Wellspring is determined to tackle through early intervention.
Sue, who has supported the charity since 2018, is now going the extra mile — quite literally — to ensure young people have a safe place to talk and be heard.
An inspiration in the Nailsea community, Sue is also known for helping local refugees. Now, she’s hoping her epic journey will inspire others to get behind the cause and make a difference.
Wellspring provides professional, low-cost counselling for adults and donations-based counselling for young people aged 11 to 25.
The service is open to anyone living in North Somerset. All sessions are subsidised thanks to donations, grants and fundraising.
