Resources
Whilst counselling is a supportive process for any journey, you may also benefit from contacting one of these organisations, particularly for more specialist support. For instance, there are some areas, such as eating disorders, in which it is recommended you speak with an expert. These organisations can also give you support,while you continue with counselling- it's not one or the other.
The list below is in no particular order. Use ctrl+f to search for a keyword if looking for something specific. If you have a suggestion for an addition, please let me know via my contact form.
Digital Break Up Kit
Avast have partnered with Refuge to bring this kit designed to support people separate themselves online from their persecutor.
Adults with ADHD
A diagnosis later in life may have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about yourself. ADHDAdultUK has been there too and has a community, tools and tips to support you.
Domestic abuse
Realised that you need to exit your situation, but not sure how to? Women's Aid have years of experience of helping people leave their abusive partner safely. Leaving is the most dangerous time, so it's important to seek help.
In crisis?
You have options if you need to talk to someone urgently in order to keep yourself safe from self harm or suicide. You can text SHOUT on 85258 for a text based conversation, or call the Samaritans on 116 123 any time day or night.
Young person in crisis?
Under 19s can still text the SHOUT crisis line on 85258 with 'YM', or you can contact Childline on 0800 1111. The phone call will not show up on your phone bill.
Struggling with addiction?
Change Grow Live support all types of addiction and you can chat with them online now to see how they can support you.
Suffering with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
If you find yourself experiencing life differently for months at a time and are struggling to understand and to cope, have a read of the SAD website for information and tips.
Fighting an eating disorder?
Contact the UK's leading specialists at BEAT for helplines and resources. Eating disorders can be very dangerous and support can be transformational.
Grounding techniques
Heard of grounding but not sure what you're meant to do? Here is a pdf with step by step techniques to help you feel calm and centred, useful to combat anxiety and depression.
Figuring out your gender identity?
There are resources for both trans people and their friends and family on Gendered Intelligence so you can connect to like minded people and explore your experience.
Feeling lonely and isolated?
Realising the people around you are not supporting your mental health can be hard, because the alternative- setting boundaries- can be lonely. In fact, there are many reasons to feel isolated and alone in modern society. The Red Cross have lots of resources and suggestions and services for combating loneliness.
Affected by menopause?
No one tells us how much we will be affected by perimenopause and menopause! Let's start talking about it. Balance have information, resources and guidance on navigating this period of your life (or that of a family member) in an informed way.
Panic attacks
You need not suffer alone. You can call NoPanic on 0300 772 9844 between 10am and 10pm every day of the year. Don't suffer alone, pick up the phone.
Struggling as a parent?
It's not unusual to be emotional or overwhelmed as a parent, but there's a great deal of stigma attached to sharing the experience. You are not alone, in fact there are charities, like Family Action, that want to support you with non-judgemental conversation and resources.
Are you a father missing your kids?
Both Parents Matter exist to support fathers keep in touch with their children after separation wherever possible, focusing on the children's wellbeing and avoiding conflict.
Are you in an abusive relationship?
If this question makes you pause, try taking the quiz LoveRespect have created. Support is at hand if you find yourself in an abusive situation.