Links to other organisations
The list below is only a selection. More information is available from the counselling service.
Websites & Helplines
(see also helplines for specific communities below)
Advice & Support
Nightline 0207 631 0101 - 18.00-8.00 help for students by students
No Panic 0808 808 0545 information on phobias, anxiety attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders
Sane Line 0845 767 8000 - 14.00-24.00, emotional support and information
Alcohol
About Alcohol Concern The national voluntary agency on alcohol misuse
www.nacoa.org.uk Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) provides a free, confidential telephone (0800 358 3456) and email helpline to children (including adult children) affected by parental alcohol problems; and others concerned with their welfare, such as other family members and professionals.
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders Association of America Provides information and advice on how to overcome anxiety and stress
Counselling & Psychotherapy
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Information on counsellors and counselling agencies all over the UK.
National Student Counselling Resources Access to pages detailing common student psychological and emotional problems plus links to other sources of help
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Befrienders An international resource providing information and support about depression, emotional distress and suicidal fears in different languages
Self-Harm A national user led organisation that provides support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends, families and professionals
HOPELineUK 0870 170 4000 A helpline for family and friends who are worried about someone who may be at the risk of suicide
Samaritans 08457 909090 - 24 hours for when you are in crisis and need to talk, or email: jo@samaritans.org
Student Depression Provides comprehensive advice and discussion about depression for students
Suicidal Thoughts For those with suicidal thoughts or fears
Depression Alliance Information on symptoms, treatments, local groups
Drugs
Drugscope Generally useful information with an encyclopaedia and other links
Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Free information and advice on drugs
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Association (B-EAT) Lots of relevant information for men and women with eating difficulties
Useful Web link to the Institute of Psychiatry
The website has been developed by the IoP's Eating Disorders Unit at www.eatingresearch.com
There is, among other things, extensive information about eating disorders including helpline phone numbers and information about a Self Help Network.
Student Run Self Help SRSH works to support students and young people with eating disorders. We support a network of support groups at universities across the country and aims to ensure that everyone has easy access to support.
www.overcominganorexiaonline.com OAO offer's self help advise to carer's of people with anorexia.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans
Queer Youth A site featuring information and support for young gay people in the UK.
The Pink Practice Counselling service and wide database for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 0300 330 0630 - 24-hour helpline and information for gay and lesbian people.
Families Together London-based support group for the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people with a monthly parent meeting in Kings Cross.
Gender Identity Research and Education Society Information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them.
General Health
NHS Direct 0845 4647 Useful information online on general health matters
NHS booklets Free booklets on a variety of mental health issues available to download.
Royal College Of Psychiatrists Useful series of leaflets on line including: sleeping well, depression, anorexia and bulimia, bereavement, men behaving sadly
Mental Health
Mental Health Foundation Online leaflets, addresses, other information
Mind 0845 766 0163 - information on all aspects of mental illness.
Rethink Provides useful mental health information for young people
Mental Health Forum Discussion site with support groups and useful links.
SMILe stands for 'student mental illness lifeline' and offers help and advice for University students.
Get some Headspace offers a guide to a happier mind via meditation through simple and easy techniques.
Mindfulness
Be Mindful Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to the present moment, using techniques like meditation, breathing and yoga.
Online Help
Centre for Clinical Interventions Resource page listing various cognitive behavioural approaches to psychological interventions.
E-couch Online counselling resource.
Living Life to the Full An online life skills course that aims to provide access to high quality, practical and user-friendly training in life skills.
The Mood Gym Learn cognitive behaviour therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression.
Time Online Online support service provided by Mental Health Matters: 5pm-9am Monday-Friday and 24 hours at weekends.
Ways Forward An online programme with 20 questions based on the ideas and methods of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, designed to help you think through any emotional concern, issue, or difficulty.
Self-Help Groups
UK Self Help Free searchable database of over 1000 self-help groups
Sexual Abuse and Rape
Rape Crisis Helpline 0115 941 0440 - 24-hour helpline
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Helpline 020 8683 3300
The Roofie Foundation Dealing with issues of date rape and sexual abuse caused by drink spiking
Sleeping
Sleepio Website designed to help people who suffer from poor sleep.
Therapy
Metanoia Information on what is e-therapy, finding an online therapist, legal issues, newsroom
NAFSIYAT Intercultural Therapy Centre email: admin@nafsiyat.oprg.uk
Victim Support
The Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture Provides survivors of torture in the UK with information on services such as medical treatment, practical assistance and psychotherapeutic support.
Victim Support 0845 3030 9000 - advice and emotional support for victims of crime
Women
Women's Health London Health information for women on gynaecological health issues
Women in London A directory of London-based women's groups
Counselling Services for Specific Communities
Akina Mama Wa Afrika 334-336 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7LQ Tel: 020 7713 5166
Advice and crisis counselling using African Women-Centred Holistic approach on issues of trauma, bereavement, separation and loss
Asian Women's Resource Centre (Now links to Refuge 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 200 247)
13 Shuberry Road, Streatham, London SW6 2AS Tel: 020 8677 9920
Chinese Language Helpline (WAH SUM HELPLINE) For sufferers of mental and emotional distress, their carers, families or professionals
Chinese National Healthy Living Centre
Aims to promote healthy living, and to provide access to health services, for the Chinese community in the UK. The Centre takes an holistic approach, tackling both the physical and psychological aspects of health.
Japanese Helpline 020 7287 5493 - from 19.00-22.00
Samaritans - Japanese language - emotional and personal support
Safra Project A resource project working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally (Muslim LBT women)
Muslim Youth Helpline 0808 808 2008
Muslim women's helpline Mon - Fri 10 - 4pm: 020 8908 6715 or 020 8904 8193
NAZ Provides sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to the South Asian, Middle Eastern, North African, Horn of African and Latin American communities in London.
