HELP & ADVICE

Welcome to our page dedicated to you finding help when you need it.

Reaching out for help through counselling can be a difficult step for many people to take. And even if you have taken that first step, you may still be waiting to start your sessions and feel you need help in the meantime. If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it's important to get support. This is a list of just some of the organisations you can contact for support. 

 If you are in crisis and are concerned for your own safety, call 999, or go to A&E.

‘Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you need, in your own way, about whatever’s getting to you.'

You can call Samaritans on 116 123 for free, at any time. 

  If you are looking for counselling and cannot find what you are looking for on this website, an alternative is to search for counsellors and psychotherapists in your area on Counselling Directory here.

If you would like further information on Counselling, you can read about what to expect from counselling on the NHS choices website here.

For more available services please click here, provided by the Counselling Directory.

 SANEline offers support and information from 4.30pm–10.30pm: 0300 304 7000.

Mind offers advice Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm except bank holidays: 0300 123 3393 

Or email: info@mind.org.uk

CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a line for men, and is open from 5pm–midnight: 0800 58 58 58. The CALM webchat is open from the same hours.

Switchboard is a line for LGBT+ support. Open from 10am–10pm: 0300 330 0630.

The Silver Line is a line, open 24/7, for those over the age of 55: 0800 4708 090. 

Childline a confidential line for children to call if they need help or advice about any topic

Call : 0800 1111.

You can also access 1-2-1 counselling here. 

 Refuge supports those who have experienced domestic violence by offering refuges and recovery services. Their helpline is open 24 hours a day every day: 0808 2000 247.

The Survivors Trust aims to support and empower survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse. Their helpline is open:

Mon 10am-7.30pm

Tues 10am-12pm & 1.30pm-7.30pm

Wed 10am-7.30pm

Thurs 10am-4pm & 5pm-7.30pm

Fri 10am-2pm

Call: 08088 010 818

The NSPCC offer support and help for children affected by abuse.

If you are worried about a child, you van email help@nspcc.org.uk or call 0808 800 5000. 

If you are 18 and under and need help, call 0800 1111.

Anxiety UK is a charity working to relieve and support those living with anxiety by offering information, support and understanding. 

Call their info line Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm: 03444 775 774. 

Or text: 07537 416 905.

This NHS website has specific tips and expert advice to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

No Panic offers support and information for those who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders. 

Their helpline is open every day from 10.00am to 10.00pm.

 NOTE: calls cost 5p a minute + your access charge: 0844 967 4848.

For help and advice on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, visit the PTSD UK website for information and guidance.

ASSIST Trauma Care offers support for adults and children, individuals and families, affected by a wide range of traumatic occurrences. Call their helpline: 01788 560800.

Depression UK offers support and friendship to anyone affected by depression.

Depression support groups. 

Find out more about depression support groups here.

 Happiful Magazine offers a wealth of information, help, advice and suggestions on mental health issues and provides hours of Happy reading which is good for the soul. You can subscribe to Happiful here