Support & Resources
Life can feel overwhelming, and while counselling gives you space to explore what’s going on, there are times when you might need extra support.
Here’s a list of trusted organisations offering help, guidance, and someone to talk to when you need it most.
🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support
Samaritans
Free 24/7 support if you’re struggling to cope or need someone to talk to.
🌐 www.samaritans.org | 📞 116 123
Shout
Text support for anyone in crisis. Free, confidential, and available 24/7.
🌐 www.giveusashout.org | Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Mind
Mental health information, guides, and details of local support.
🌐 www.mind.org.uk
🌈 LGBTQ+ Support
Switchboard
Confidential support helpline run by LGBTQ+ volunteers.
🌐 www.switchboard.lgbt | 📞 0800 0119 100
LGBT Foundation
Support, advice and resources for LGBTQ+ people across the UK.
🌐 www.lgbt.foundation
🕊️ Grief & Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Support
Free help for anyone coping with the death of a loved one.
🌐 www.cruse.org.uk
Sue Ryder
Bereavement support, online community, and free counselling services.
🌐 www.sueryder.org
🛡️ Abuse & Domestic Violence
Refuge
Help for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. 24-hour support line.
🌐 www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk | 📞 0808 2000 247
NAPAC
Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse.
🌐 www.napac.org.uk
👶 Support for Young People
Childline
Free support for anyone under 19, by phone or online.
🌐 www.childline.org.uk | 📞 0800 1111
YoungMinds
Mental health advice and support for young people and their parents.
🌐 www.youngminds.org.uk
📢 Need Urgent Support?
If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, please contact emergency services or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like Samaritans. Counselling can help, but it's not an emergency service.
