Resources
If you find yourself in urgent need to talk to someone or want to find out more information - there are countless specialist organisations which can help you with your mental health and wellbeing. They can support, inform, create communities and help you get well. I hope you find this small selection helpful.
General mental health support and information
Samaritans
Talk to Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
Call 116 123 - free any time, from any phone.
Mind
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
Togetherall
Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Eating disorders
Beat
The UK’s eating disorder charity, supporting people with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge eating disorder, Emotional Overeating, Disordered eating / eating problems.
Talk ED
Talk ED is a national charity supporting anyone affected by any eating disorder or eating distress. They will meet you wherever you are in your journey, with personalised support.
Self-harm and suicidal feelings
Harmless
User led organisation that provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self-harm, their friends and families and professionals.
The Mix
Helpline and online support for people aged 16–25, for self-harm and other mental health concerns.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Samaritans
Talk to Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
Call 116 123 - free any time, from any phone.
Addictions, drugs and alcohol abuse
Withyou
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of their local services or online.
Alcoholics Anonymous
National network of local Alcoholics Anonymous groups
Helpline: 0800 9177 650
Club Drug Clinic
For anyone concerned about their use of recreational drugs.
Advice line: 020 3315 6111
Gender, sexuality, diversity and LGBTQ
Metro
A leading equality and diversity charity, providing health, community and youth services. They work with anyone experiencing issues related to gender, sexuality, diversity or identity.
Pink Therapy
The UK's largest independent therapy organisation working with gender and sexual diversity clients. For people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and others who identify as being gender or sexual diversities.
London Friend
Support for LGBTQ+ people including social and support groups, support around drugs and alcohol use, and sexual health advice and support.
For women
PANDAS Foundation
Perinatal mental illness
Support every individual with pre (antenatal), postnatal depression or postnatal psychosis. They campaign to raise awareness and remove the stigma. They provide help line, support groups and offer online advice to all.
Helpline: 0808 1961 776
Women’s Aid
Domestic violence
Working together until women and children are safe. A grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a national charity and the umbrella body for our network of independent member Rape Crisis Centres.
For the young
Young Minds
The UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
Childline
A free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
Helpline: 0800 1111
The Mix
The UK’s leading support service for young people. Help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us 24 hours a day via online, social or our free helpline.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Low-cost counselling
If you claim benefits or on low income, you can apply to a low-cost counselling service, there are many dotted around London.
TIP: Many counselling and psychotherapy training organisations offer low-cost services with their trainee therapists.
Psychosynthesis Trust
92-94 Tooley Street
London Bridge
London SE1 2TH
HQ Therapy
322C (Ground Floor) Kingsland Road
Haggerston, Hackney
London E8 4DE
Spiral Centre
2 Shelburne Road
Islington
London N7 6DL
Low-cost counselling in London
A list of low-cost and free counselling services and organisations in London.
The Centre for Better Health
1A Darnley Road
Hackney
London E9 6QH
The Free Psychotherapy Network
A group of psychotherapists offering free and low-fee psychotherapy to people on low incomes.
