
OUR PROGRAMMES
BOX THERAPY
THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES
Box Therapy combines professional counselling with structured, non-contact boxing to support emotional and physical wellbeing. Grounded in established therapeutic theory and an integrative counselling approach, sessions help explore the links between thoughts, feelings, physical responses and behaviours. Through movement and therapeutic conversation, participants can build self-awareness and develop practical ways to manage anxiety, stress, anger and overwhelming emotions.
Sessions take place in a safe, supportive environment at Apex Boxing Academy, led by a qualified therapist who is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Box Therapy is a minimum 12-week programme, giving time to work through life’s challenges and build confidence, resilience and healthier coping strategies. No boxing experience is needed.
Box Therapy impact
The difference it makes
174 young people took part in 2025.
99%
felt heard, understood and respected
99%
enjoyed Box Therapy​
85%
felt happier​
82%
feel more able to achieve goals
82%
felt more motivated​
80%
improved sense of wellbeing
Statistics from the Empire Fighting Chance Impact Report 2025.

