USEFUL RESOURCES AND LINKS

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (BACP), OF WHICH I AM AN ACCREDITED MEMBER

www.bacp.co.uk

THE BACP ETHICAL FRAMEWORK (WHICH I ADHERE TO)

www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework

SAMARITANS

This is a 24 hour helpline for the Samaritans with website link below.  Telephone: 0845 7 90 90 90

www.samaritans.org

ADDICTION AND DEPENDENCY

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/

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https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/drug-and-alcohol-support/friends-and-family.html

ANXIETY

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety

ALCOHOL ISSUES

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

BEREAVEMENT

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk

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https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/

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napac.org.uk/support-groups

BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICE

www.bpas.org/abortion-care/considering-abortion/advice-and-counselling

CHILD AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH

www.youngminds.org.uk

DEBT AND FINANCIAL

https://www.nationaldebtline.org/

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https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/

DEPRESSION

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/

https://www.healthline.com/health/depression

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression/

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

www.womensaid.org.uk

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www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now/

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https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/

EATING DISORDERS

www.b-eat.co.uk

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders/

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https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/

HELPING OTHERS

https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/about-mental-health/ask-twice/our-guide-asking-twice

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https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/supporting-someone-mental-health-problem

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HELP AFTER SEXUAL ABUSE

www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexualhealth/Pages/Sexualassault.aspx

LGBTQ SUPPORT

https://mindout.org.uk/

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https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/resources/

PARENTING INFORMATION

https://www.familylives.org.uk/

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www.youngminds.org.uk

SELF-HARMING

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/useful-contacts/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/about-self-harm/

SEX ADDICTION

https://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/sex

YOUNG CARERS

youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/young-carers