Therapeutic Counselling Online UK - support for mental health and wellbeing
SIGNPOSTING TO SPECIALIST SUPPORT:
The following section provides details of specialist support.
Clicking on a link will take you to an external website that provides useful information, advice and support for individuals and their families.
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ABUSE
BEREAVEMENT
ADDICTION
There are specialist organisations that can help anyone who is currently in an abusive relationship.
Below you will find a list of websites that can provide information, advice and support.
ADDICTION
BEREAVEMENT
ADDICTION
Addictions can be substance related or behavioural. There are several specialist organisations that can provide information, support and advice for anyone experiencing an addiction.
Below you will find a list of relevant websites.
BEREAVEMENT
BEREAVEMENT
BEREAVEMENT
We experience grief and bereavement with the loss of a loved one. That might be a partner, baby, child, family member, friend or pet.
Below you will find a list of websites that can offer information and support for anyone experiencing loss.
Abuse - information & support (click on links below):
Addiction - information & support (click on links below):
- UK Addiction Treatment Centres - Behavioural Addictions (eg. internet addiction)
- UK Rehab - Behavioural Addiction (eg. internet addiction)
Bereavement - information & support (click on links below):
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EATING DISORDERS
Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating often create feelings of shame and guilt, making it difficult to ask for help.
Below you will find a list of websites that can provide relevant information, help and support.
Eating Disorders - information & support (click on links below):
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LGBTQ+
There are several websites that provide information, advice and help to LGBTQ+ people and their families who are seeking to expand their knowledge, network or looking for support.
LGBTQIA+ - information & support (click on links below):
- LGBT+ Foundation - advice, support & information
- AKT - support for 16 - 25 year olds in the UK at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness or living in a hostile environment
- Being Gay is OK - LGBTQ+ website for under 25s
- Brook Sexual Health - LGBT + abuse and violence (information and advice)
- Consortium - LGBT+ directory of members
- fflag - A guide for families and friends
- GALOP - Advice and support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse
- GIRES - Gender Research and Education Society
- Gendered Intelligence - increasing understanding of gender diversity and improving lives
- MIND OUT - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Mental Health Service
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NEURODIVERSITY
Society is centred around the needs of neurotypical people and therefore it can feel difficult to fit-in if you are neurodivergent (eg. autistic or have ADHD / ADD).
The links below will take you to websites that can provide information, advice and support.
Neurodivergence - information & support (click on links below):
- CASS - a new approach to supporting neurodivergence
- Autism UK - National Autistic Society
- Ambitious about Autism - post diagnosis support, education & employment
- MIND (charity) - Autism and mental health
- MIND (charity) - ADHD and mental health
- Resources for Autism - support for children and adults with autism and their families
- ADDISS, The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
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PERSONALITY DISORDERS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Being diagnosed with a personality disorder can leave you with questions about yourself, about your emotional health and about your relationships.
The links below will take you to organisations that can provide relevant information, advice and support.
SELF HARM
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Self harm is a coping strategy that helps people to manage their emotional hurt or stress.
Sometimes talking to someone about how you're feeling may help to keep you safe.
The links below direct you to websites where you can gain ideas on how to avoid self harming, get more information, or find support.
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
People have suicidal thoughts for a wide variety of reasons and it can be very difficult to share how you are feeling.
If you, or someone you know, is having suicidal thoughts it is important to get help.
See the links below for a list of organisations that can provide information, safety plans, advice and support.
Personality - information & support (click on links below):
- PD and Me - Discovering Personality Disorders
- MIND (charity) - Borderline Personality Disorder
- BPDWORLD - information and support about personality disorders
- NHS - information about personality disorders
- Young MINDS - borderline personality disorder
- TED TALK - The Voices in my Head - Eleanor Longden https://www.ted.com/talks/eleanor_longden_the_voices_in_my_head?language=en
Self Harm - information & support (click on links below):
- Harmless - Self harm and suicide prevention
- Life SIGNS - self injury support and guidance
- Young Minds - parents helpline
Suicidal thoughts - information & support (click on links below):
- Staying Safe (from suicidal thoughts)
- SHOUT - text support
- MIND (charity) - supporting someone who feels suicidal
- CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably
- PAPYRUS - Prevention of young suicide
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