Resources

Need some help or extra information?
Take a look at the resources I've compiled for you below.

Emergency Support (United Kingdom)

If you're feeling worried about your mental health, it's important to reach out to your GP for support as soon as possible. If you're having thoughts of ending your life, please don't hesitate to call 999 (UK) or go to your nearest A&E. You can ask for the crisis resolution team, who are specially trained to help people in moments of extreme distress.

You don't have to go through this alone – there is help available from people who care.

Samaritans

The Samaritans offer emotional support 24/7, in full confidence.

Call: 116 123
Text: 07725 909090 (text support)
Website: www.samaritans.org

Shout 85258

For free, confidential support, 24/7.

Text SHOUT to 85258.

If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained Shout volunteers are available day or night.

Shout can help with urgent issues such as:

Abuse
Anxiety and stress
Bullying
Depression or sadness
Loneliness or isolation
Panic attacks
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts

Find out more at https://giveusashout.org/get-help/

NHS 111

NHS 111 (for urgent medical help, including mental health)

Call for free, 24/7

Call: 111
Website: www.nhs.uk

Mind (Mental Health Charity)

Phone: Call 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm)

Text: 86463

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Mind provides support for anyone experiencing mental health problems, offering information, advice, and support.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Available 24/7

Phone: Call 0808 2000 247

This helpline provides support for those experiencing domestic abuse, including mental health support and advice on how to stay safe.

Here’s a list of counselling services and directories in the UK where you can find support for mental health and emotional wellbeing:

Counselling Directory

Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk

A comprehensive directory of qualified and registered therapists and counsellors in the UK. You can search for counsellors by location, specialty, and the type of therapy offered.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Website: www.bacp.co.uk

The BACP is one of the largest professional bodies for therapists and counsellors in the UK. They have a Find a Therapist service, where you can search for a therapist by area of expertise and location.

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Website: www.ukcp.org.uk

The UKCP is a professional body that registers psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. They have a Find a Therapist directory to help you locate a qualified professional.

National Counselling Society (NCS)

Website: www.nationalcounsellingsociety.org

The NCS is a professional body for counsellors in the UK. They offer a Find a Counsellor service, where you can search for a registered therapist based on location and therapy type.

Psychology Today (UK Therapist Directory)

Website: www.psychologytoday.com/gb

Psychology Today offers a directory of therapists and mental health professionals in the UK. You can search by location, issue, and therapy style.

TherapyRoute.com

Website: www.therapyroute.com

TherapyRoute.com provides a directory of therapists, counsellors, clinics, and online therapy services across the UK. It includes options for children, adults, couples, and families.

Relate (Relationship Counselling)

Website: www.relate.org.uk

Relate offers relationship counselling for individuals and couples, as well as family therapy. They have services available in many locations across the UK.

Cruse Bereavement Care (Grief Counselling)

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

Cruse offers specialist support for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. They provide free bereavement counselling, advice, and support groups.

Mind (Mental Health Support and Therapy)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Mind provides mental health support services, including information on counselling, therapy options, and how to find a local therapist. They also offer services to support people with mental health conditions.

No Panic (Anxiety and Panic Attack Support)

Website: www.nopanic.org.uk

No Panic offers support for those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD. They provide helplines, therapy referrals, and support groups.

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Centre

Website: www.cbtcentre.co.uk

The CBT Centre provides professional CBT services for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, and phobias. They offer both face-to-face and online therapy.

The Recovery College (For Mental Health)

Website: www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk

This online platform offers a range of free courses, workshops, and online sessions related to mental health and wellbeing. It’s a good resource for learning about therapy options and improving mental health.

Here’s a list of websites and directories in the UK where you can find support for mental health and emotional wellbeing:

Mental Health Help - First Steps

Website: mind.org.uk/

Seeking help is often the first step towards getting and staying well, but it can be hard to know how to start or where to turn to. Mental Health charity, Mind, have a wealth of brilliant resources on first steps to seeking help.

Young Minds

Website: youngminds.org.uk/

Young Minds is a mental health charity for young people. They offer tools to look after their mental health and give the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in.

Depression UK

Website: depressionuk.org

Offers a network of mutual support for people suffering from depression.

Anxiety UK

Website: anxietyuk.org.uk

Provides resources, therapies, and support groups for managing anxiety disorders.

No Panic

Website: nopanic.org.uk

Offers a helpline, resources, and programs for people with anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias.

PTSD UK

Website: ptsduk.org

Provides educational content, support, and resources specifically for those with PTSD.

Combat Stress

Website: combatstress.org.uk

Supports veterans and service personnel dealing with PTSD and related conditions.

Refuge

Website: refuge.org.uk

Supports women and children experiencing domestic violence, with a 24/7 helpline (0808 2000 247).

Women's Aid

Website: womensaid.org.uk

Offers support, safe housing, and information for survivors of domestic abuse.

NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)

Website: napac.org.uk

Provides support and resources for adult survivors of childhood abuse.

Money and Mental Health

Website: https://www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/get-help/

“Money and mental health problems can be a marriage made in hell. We’re here to change that.”
Martin Lewis CBE – Chair and Founder

You can download Martin Lewis’s free guide for everyone struggling with their finances and a mental health problem. It will provide useful resources whether you’re looking for advice for yourself or for someone you care about.

If you need more direct help with your finances, there are a variety of free-to-use advice and support services with many advisers trained to help those with mental health problems. Citizens Advice, Stepchange, Christians Against Poverty and National Debtline can all help.

You can also find practical advice and support for your mental health and money issues at Mental Health and Money Advice.