About us
Founded by teachers. Guided by psychologists. Built for students.
Rupert and Phil created Counsel Clouds after seeing too many students fall through the cracks of school systems. The mission is to remove barriers to mental health support and guidance.
What we are
Through audio courses, expert-led conversations, and on-demand therapy, Counsel Clouds helps students build healthy mental habits, manage stress, and feel more in control.
What we do
Audio Courses
Practical Content
Mindful Content
Why we do it
Think of Counsel Clouds as your mental health companion through the school year. Here when stress peaks, when exams loom, or when life just feels heavy.
Support when you need it, wherever you are.
Why choose us
Founded by teachers in collaboration with psychologists.
Designed around the school calendar.
Easy implementation.
We believe every student deserves access to mental health support, regardless of background, budget, or circumstance.
Through our platform, students can access expert-led audio courses, mindfulness tools, and coping strategies tailored to the most challenging moments of the school year.
Behind Counsel Clouds is a team of educators, mental health professionals, and strategists who are working together to make emotional well-being more accessible, relevant, and effective for young people.
Evidenced Outcomes
"Mindfulness-based exercises led to reduced emotional difficulties when delivered very frequently and consistently in secondary school settings."
"Mindfulness-based therapy is a promising intervention for treating anxiety and mood problems."
"Mindfulness exercises have proven to be successful in enhancing cognitive performance, improving emotional and behavioural regulation."
"Mindfulness-based stress reduction significantly reduced anxiety symptoms."
Your clinicians
Dr. Rebecca Key
Rebecca specialises in supporting children and young people with complex needs. Her background includes leading clinical teams, developing safeguarding protocols, and coordinating multidisciplinary responses across education and health settings.
Dr. Clare Watson
Clare ensures effective, high-quality care delivery, drawing on her expertise in clinical team leadership and safeguarding frameworks. Her background spans mental health, safeguarding systems, and integrated support structures across NHS care settings.
Your teachers
Phillip Clare
Phil co-founded Counsel Clouds. With over 12 years of experience in pastoral care, he is determined to provide young people with the tools they need to thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially.
Rupert Ray
Rupert co-founded Counsel Clouds. He is passionate about mental health and educating young people to grow without limits. He focuses on creating accessible tools and content that inspire emotional resilience and curiosity.
Laura Taylor
Laura is studying an MSc in Psychotherapy at the University of Oxford. Laura is also an experianced writer and blogger, drawing on her previous experiance at Sony Records. Laura helps to curate and fine tune our audio and written resources.
What students are saying
Advisory leadership
Lealand Pearce
Jonathan White
Aldaine Wynter
Current Head Teacher
Growth Adviser
Pastoral Expert
