Helplines
There are more mental health organisations than ever before, each offering something a bit different. Some cater for everyone and anyone, whilst others cater for specific groups. I've curated a selection of my favourites below to get you started:
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Kooth: https://www.kooth.com/
Young Minds: youngminds.org.uk
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Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/
FOR THE ELDERLY
FOR MEN
CALM: www.thecalmzone.net
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Men's Mental Health Forum: https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/beatstress.uk
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Speciality Organisations
There is a huge variety of specialist organisations that offer support for specific issues, such as bereavement, addiction and relationship counselling. You can begin your wellbeing journey with these organisations, use them for research, or use them alongside private counselling.
ABUSE
Refuge: https://www.refuge.org.uk/
NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
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Respect: Men's Advice Line: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
BEREAVEMENT & SUICIDE
Cruse: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Age UK: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
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Papyrus: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
RELATIONSHIPS
Relate: https://www.relate.org.uk/
The Marriage Course: https://themarriagecourse.org/about
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The Miscarriage Association: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
ADDICTION
Alcholics Anonymous: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
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SMART Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org.uk/
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GamCare: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
Finding a Counsellor
In the instance that I am, either, unavailable or unable to support you with your particular issue, the databases below can be used to find the right counsellor for you.
