You may find these are useful links for help and support. This list is not exhaustive. Please note that while I have done my best to link to reputable sources, I cannot be held responsible for the content of other sites.
Get Help With Counselling Concerns – a BACP telephone helpline and email service. You can use this if you have concerns about your counselling experience with a BACP counsellor and wish to talk it through confidentially. You can also find out more about the BACP here.
Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust have a website “Where do I go in a crisis?” with telephone/text numbers and further website links. You can also self-refer for Kent and Medway NHS talking therapies (IAPT) here. If you are not in Kent/Medway, you can self-refer for local NHS talking therapies (IAPT) via this link.
The Mental Health and Money Advice service has various tools and resources designed to advise and guide you if you are experiencing issues with metal health and money.
The Samaritans are available on 116 123 (free to call) or by email. See this link for full contact details.
If you are struggling with suicidal feelings you can contact Maytree. Maytree can also offer support to people who are worried about family members who are at risk of suicide.
Women’s Aid is the national charity for women and children working to end domestic abuse. They can be contacted by email or on their freephone number, details are here.
The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides a free and fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence. You can contact them via their website or via email/text/phone.
The Mankind Initiative has a confidential helpline which offers support and advice to male victims of domestic abuse. There is also support available from the Men’s Advice Line which can be contacted by phone or email.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a charity working to prevent male suicide. Contact details for the helpline and web chat are here (both open 5pm-midnight, 365 days a year), along with links to resources for a variety of issues.
The LGBT+ Switchboard has a phone line, email help and a chat facility on their website.
Mind are a mental health charity who can provide advice, information and support.
If you’ve witnessed or been a victim of a crime, you can talk to Victim Support on their free and confidential helpline or 0808 1689 111 email them using the online contact form.
If you are interested in mindfulness, the Mindful website has various resources to help you learn more.