A Surrey psychology student who struggled with her mental health as a teenager is now helping young girls facing similar challenges, writes Lucy Packer.

Evie Chapman is volunteering with The Teen Project, a Godalming-based charity that helps girls build confidence, improve their mental wellbeing and develop resilience.

Drawing on her own experiences growing up, Evie has also launched a fundraiser for the charity, raising more than £360 towards her £500 target.

The charity runs a six-week Confidence Course in schools and communities across Surrey, Kent, Slough and Reading, combining wellbeing workshops, physical activity and one-to-one mentoring.

Evie, who began her placement in August, said joining the charity was a "no-brainer", having long dreamed of working in mental health and wellbeing.

"The main focus is prevention," she said. "We want to help the next generation of women before they reach breaking point."

She believes the pressures facing young girls have intensified with the rise of social media, making early intervention increasingly important.

"Every girl deserves support," she said.

Evie said one of the most rewarding aspects of her work was watching girls grow in confidence during the six-week programme.

She recalled one participant who began the course shy and anxious but recorded a 132 percent improvement in her assessment score by the end.

"At the beginning of the programme, girls are anxious and shy. It's so rewarding watching them come out of their shells," she said.

With demand for its services growing, The Teen Project relies on donations and grants to continue its work.

Evie hopes the money she raises will help the charity reach more girls who might otherwise struggle to access support.

Although her placement is due to finish in July 2027, she hopes to pursue a career helping young women improve their physical and mental wellbeing.