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Crisis Resources

I offer Counselling Services on an agreed-upon basis with my clients.

Please note that I am not an on-call crisis service.

If you require immediate support, please reach out to one of the following resources:

SHOUT

giveusashout.org
Text: 85258

Shout is a text service for confidential support and is free to text from all major mobile networks in the UK.

Samaritans

samaritans.org
Call: 116 123

Samaritans offer a free, confidential service to those who require support, whatever you are going through.

NHS

111.nhs.uk
Call: 111

If you think you need medical help right now you can contact NHS 111 and they can tell you what to do next.

AGE UK

ageuk.org.uk

Call: 0800 678 1602

Providing life enhancing services and for people later in life.

Alcoholics Anonymous

alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Call: 0800 917 7650

At AA, alcoholics help each other and they will support you. They also have a live chat service.

At A Loss

ataloss.org

Help bereaved people find support & wellbeing.

BEAT

beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Aiming to end the pain and suffering caused by Eating Disorders.

Bipolar UK

bipolaruk.org

A charity dedicated to supporting individuals with Bipolar, their families and carers.

Broken Rainbow

brokenrainbow.org.uk

Helping those who have experienced domestic violence to members of LGBTQI+ community.

Cruse Bereavement

cruse.org.uk

Call: 0800 808 1677

Support, help and guidance to those who have been bereaved.

C.A.L.M

thecalmzone.net

Call: 0800 585 858

Suicide prevention charity on a mission to provide life-saving support for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

Compass

essexcompass.org.uk

Call 0330 333 7 444

 They support women experiencing domestic violence and abuse. They provide confidential advice and practical help when navigating through difficult situations.

Galop

galop.org.uk

Call: 0800 999 5428

Anti-abuse charity based in the UK, dedicated to supporting and advocating LGBT+ individuals who have experienced abuse, violence or discrimination.

Gamblers Anonymous

gamblersanonymous.org.uk

 Call: 0330 094 0322

Supporting compulsive gamblers through meetings and a 12 step program.

Men’s Advice Line

mensadviceline.org.uk

Call: 0808 801 0327

Advice line for male victims of domestic abuse.

Domestic Violence Helpline

Call: 0808 200 0247

A 24/7 national support service for individuals experiencing domestic abuse.

OCDUK

ocduk.org

Call: 01332 588 112

Charity focusing on support for obsessive compulsive disorder.

PANDAS

pandasfoundation.org.uk

Call: 0808 1961 776

Postnatal Depression Support for those struggling with helplessness, low mood, anxiety or who have any concerns about their health during or beyond their pregnancy.

Rape Crisis

rapecrisis.org.uk

Call: 0808 500 2222

Information, help and support after rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse.

Respect Not Fear

respectnotfear.co.uk

Helping young people recognise unhealthy and abusive traits in their relationships.

Royal British Legion

britishlegion.org.uk

Call: 0800 802 8080

Helping members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air force, Veterans and their families.

SOS

sossilenceofsuicide.org

Call: 0808 115 1505

Silence of Suicide (SOS) Crisis Team provides immediate crisis support and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

SANELINE

sane.org.uk

Call: 0845 767 8000

They aim to help improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.

The Mix

themix.org.uk

Call: 0808 808 4994

Free advice service for people under 25s.

Some of these phone services are 24/7 and others may be time dependant, please check the website for opening times if you cannot get through.

Thanks Nicki